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Bitcoin

Bitcoin is a new electronic payment system that removes the need for third party financial institutions. It speeds up transactions while reducing costs and minimizing the potential for fraud. The name “cryptocurrency” points to how it uses “cryptographic proof” to work, AKA a blockchain.

Bitcoin’s concept was first introduced in 2008 when a person going by the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto shared a white paper titled “Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System.” In January 2009, the Bitcoin blockchain was launched. 

A new electronic payment system called Bitcoin removes the need for third-party financial institutions. It speeds up transactions while reducing costs and fraud-risk. The name “cryptocurrency” points to how it uses “cryptographic proof” to work, AKA a blockchain.   

Bitcoin has a finite supply of 21 million, which is expected to be reached by the year 2140. Currently, 18.8 million are circulating in the market. Note that Bitcoin represents the concept of the network, while bitcoin (lower-case ‘b’) represents the currency.

Bitcoin is one of the most well-known cryptos as it was the first decentralized currency. 

Currently, BTC’s dominance is above 40%. Bitcoin Dominance is a measure of how much of the total market cap of crypto is made up of Bitcoin. Bitcoin’s influence in the crypto ecosystem could be vulnerable to competition as alternative coins grow in popularity and utility.

As bitcoin prices slipped under $60,000 in early September, the once-electric excitement around bitcoin seems to have dimmed, as reflected in Google Trends data. Back on Jan. 1, 2024, the search term “bitcoin” was coasting along with a score of 57 out of 100, but fast forward to now, and it's plunged to 32.

Google Trends Data Reveals Cooling Interest in Bitcoin Amid Market Uncertainty

Investors are betting that the biggest digital asset will drop in price in September.

Bitcoin Funds Drop $319 Million as Investors Line Up to Short

From Bitcoin starting September with a dip to Coinbase revealing AI crypto traders, here is a 2-minute breakdown of everything important that happened in crypto today.

What Happened in Crypto Today: Bitcoin To Hit 64K?

Metaplanet said it was adopting bitcoin as a reserve asset to hedge against the volatility of the yen in May and had accumulated a total of 360 BTC by mid-August.

Metaplanet Teams Up With SBI VC Trade for Bitcoin Custody

A closely followed crypto strategist thinks that Bitcoin (BTC) is gearing up to carve the bottom of its extended correction this month. Pseudonymous analyst Rager tells his 198,000 followers on the social media platform X that he thinks Bitcoin will start carving a local bottom this month.

‘The Wind Changes Direction' – Analyst Sees a Very Good Chance Bitcoin Prints Lows This Month

A look at the history of the American and global Labor Movement, and the parallels between Bitcoin's and the labor movement's evolutions.

Bitcoiners and Wobblies: Labor Day Edition

Ethereum

Ether fared worse than bitcoin in August — and September might bring additional declines — according to QCP Capital analysts.

QCP Capital highlights ether's ‘significant' underperformance compared to bitcoin in August

Bitcoin faced a challenging August, with its price dipping by 8.6%. Data shows that although 84 previously inactive bitcoin wallets became active last month, the total amount of vintage BTC spent was lower in August than in July. Specifically, dormant wallets spent around 2,291 BTC from addresses that hadn't been touched between 2011 and 2017.

Bitcoin's August Slump: Dormant Wallets Stirred, But Vintage BTC Spending Slowed

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 2 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Sits Around $58.5K at Start of Historically Bearish September

On September 2, 2024, at 7:30 a.m. EDT, bitcoin's price stood at $58,388, fluctuating within an intraday range of $57,257 to $58,698. With a trading volume of $29.57 billion and a market capitalization of $1.15 trillion, the leading crypto asset demonstrated significant volatility.

Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC Fails to Break Key Resistance Levels

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has been aggressively marketed by its proponents as a tool for building personal wealth in the long term. Their argument has been bolstered by the top cryptocurrency's meteoric rise over the last decade, during which it has outperformed mainstream financial assets such as gold and stocks.

How Does A 10-Year Bitcoin Investment Stack Up Against A 21-Year Student Loan? Here's What The Math Says

In a strategic move, SBI Group's crypto exchange subsidiary, SBI VC Trade, has announced a partnership with the Japanese investment firm Metaplanet.

SBI Group's Crypto Subsidiary Partners with Japanese Investor Metaplanet for Bitcoin Strategy

Veteran trader The Flow Horse says a painful bleed down for Bitcoin (BTC) may be the most likely path in the near term due to a lack of large buyers.

Top Trader Forecasts ‘Slow Bleed' for Bitcoin Unless Big Buyers Step In – Here's His Outlook

This week's slew of U.S. economic data will determine whether the dollar continues to weaken, offering a tailwind to BTC and other risk assets.

Key Week for Bitcoin and the Dollar Index

Cryptocurrency exchanges worldwide now hold just 2.39 million Bitcoin, down by a quarter from their 2020 peak.

Bitcoin Bounces Back From $57,000 as Exchange Reserves Hit Multi-Year Low

‘Strap In'—Fed Suddenly Braced For U.S. Dollar ‘Crisis' That's Predicted To Spark ‘Total Collapse' And A ‘Critical' Bitcoin Price ‘Tipping Point'

The Bitcoin (BTC) price has slipped below the moving average lines and is now consolidating above the $58,000 support.

Bitcoin Price Stops Above $57,000 And Starts A Sideways Movement

Memecoin DOGE led losses among major tokens with a 5% slide in the past 24 hours ahead of the Labor Day holiday in the U.S.

Bitcoin Drops Toward $57.5K, Extends Weekly Loss to 10% at Start of Seasonally Bearish September

The new offering allows traders of varied experience levels to maximized returns through market-neutral bets.

OKX Brings Update to Ease Bitcoin Arbitrage

It forms part of Metaplanet's strategy to engage with industry players in Japan and broaden its financial options amid its pivot to Bitcoin.

Metaplanet Taps SBI's Crypto Arm to Aid its Bitcoin Stockpiling Efforts

The CEO of Investment Management Associates, Vitaliy Katsenelson, has voiced his concerns over former President Donald Trump‘s idea of a Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) strategic reserve. What Happened: Trump had previously expressed his aspiration for the U.S. to become a “Bitcoin superpower” and suggested the establishment of a Bitcoin strategic reserve.

Trump's Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Proposal Will Chip Away Dollar's Status, Warns Expert: 'Money Is More Than Just Green Paper With The Faces Of Dead Presidents'

A closely followed analyst is forecasting a breakout for Bitcoin (BTC) later this month based on historical patterns.

Late September Breakout for Bitcoin Likely Approaching, According to Crypto Analyst – Here's Why

Bitcoin (BTC) saw a sharp decline of over 2% on September 1, as the price dropped to $57,273, according to CoinMarketCap data.

Bitcoin Faces a Tough September as Price Dips to 2-week Low

Bitcoin is trading at $57,654, marking a 1.4% decrease in the past day and nearly a 10% drop over the past week.

Bitcoin slides below $58,000 as crypto market sees weekend slump

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America's most relevant crypto and economic news from the past week. In this issue: Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele acknowledges that bitcoin rebranded the country, some bitcoin mining companies have stopped operating in Paraguay after the recent power fee hikes, and Argentines lead Latam in stablecoin adoption.

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