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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.

Closely followed crypto analyst Altcoin Sherpa is calling for caution amid what he sees as bearish price action for Bitcoin (BTC). Altcoin Sherpa tells his 219,000 followers on the social media platform X that BTC is continuously printing bearish patterns on the daily chart.

Analyst Issues Bitcoin Warning, Says BTC Still in Bearish Structure Amid Euphoria Over Bounce Above $60,000

Cryptocurrency traders remain confident that Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) struggles around the $60,000 mark may only be a short-term blip on the road to much greater valuations. What Happened: Crypto trader Tim believes in Bitcoin's future as a world reserve asset and sees the current price levels—whether below $60,000, $50,000, or even $100,000—as a golden opportunity.

Bitcoin Will Outperform Gold, Ethereum And Even Nvidia, Trader Claims

The formation of a "death cross" between the 50-day and 200-day moving averages signals potential further downside for bitcoin.

Chart indicators show bitcoin could be beset by a new wave of sell-offs, analyst says

Ethereum

Solana

Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) is down 15% over the past 30 days, but on-chain data and technical analysis suggests its period of underperformance may soon be over. What Happened: On-chain data provider Cryptoquant on Monday suggested that Ethereum's market shakeout will lead to a bullish rebound.

Ethereum Struggling Against Bitcoin, Solana But A Reversal May Be On The Way

Bitcoin Magazine has officially appointed van Wirdum as its Editor in Chief.

Author Aaron van Wirdum Appointed Bitcoin Magazine Editor In Chief

Marathon Digital Holdings announced a $250 million private offering of convertible notes to expand its bitcoin holdings. The Bitcoin mining firm aims to mimic MicroStrategy's corporate bitcoin accumulation strategy.

Marathon Digital Holdings To Raise $250 Million To Buy More Bitcoin

The notes will pay interest every six months and mature Sept. 1, 2031.

Bitcoin Miner Marathon Digital Plans $250M Private Note Sale to Fund Bitcoin Buying

The bitcoin price has climbed to over $61,000 per bitcoin, adding $200 billion to the wider crypto market after former U.S. president Donald Trump proposed a radical plan to pay off $35 trillion of U.S. national debt.

Bitcoin Suddenly Braced For An Elon Musk And Donald Trump Bombshell Amid Wild Crypto Price Swings

Marathon Digital Holdings plans to use the net proceeds from the sale to acquire additional bitcoin and for general corporate purposes.

Marathon Digital intends to offer $250 million in covertible notes to buy more BTC

Bitcoin's price on August 12, 2024, stands at $59,777, with intraday 24-hour prices ranging between $57,814 and $61,054. The cryptocurrency's market capitalization is $1.16 trillion, supported by a 24-hour trade volume of $29.81 billion. As bitcoin navigates this challenging environment, technical indicators reveal continued bearish momentum, testing the resolve of bullish investors.

Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC Struggles Amidst Bearish Pressure, Eyes Key Support Levels

In Monday's pre-market trading, shares of MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) took a hit, mirroring the performance of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) which was trading near the $58,000 mark. What Happened: At the time of writing, MicroStrategy's shares were down by 3.10% at $131.18 in the pre-market session, a drop from Friday's close of $135.37, according to Benzinga Pro.

MicroStrategy Shares Dip Ahead Of Opening Bell As Bitcoin Trades Close To $58K

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Aug. 12 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: BTC Slides Ahead of Busy Data Week

A former chief of the Office of Internet Enforcement at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says Morgan Stanley will attract government scrutiny with its recent embrace of Bitcoin (BTC). Morgan Stanley recently gave its wealth advisors the green light to pitch Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) products to its wealthy clients.

Former SEC Official Says Morgan Stanley Unleashing ‘Death Wish' With Bitcoin ETF Offering to Clients

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America's most relevant crypto and economic news from the last week. In this issue: El Salvador holds talks with the IMF despite its Bitcoin allegiance; Brazil greenlights the first Solana spot ETF; and Polymarket gets criticized for its decision on the Venezuelan presidential election bet.

Latam Insights: El Salvador Advances Talks With IMF Despite Bitcoin Allegiance; Brazil Passes First Solana Spot ETF

Crypto investment products saw $176 million in inflows last week as institutions bought the dip, but that has slowed, according to Coinshares.

Bitcoin Recovers From Dip Below $58,000 as Institutional Buying Slows Down

Fountain, a fully featured podcast app on iOS and Android, pays you Bitcoin for listening and interacting with the community.

You Can Earn Bitcoin By Listening to Podcasts—Here's How Much

The price of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is approaching $58,000, leading to a significant decrease in exchange-traded funds (ETFs). What Happened: According to Benzinga Pro, the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (NASDAQ:IBIT) saw a decrease of 3.53% during Monday's pre-market trading.

Bitcoin Nears $58K, Triggering Downward Spiral Of Bitcoin ETFs Amid Market Selloff

From Ripple launching a new stablecoin to Sahm rule hitting the 0.5% increase, here is a 4-minute breakdown of everything important that happened in crypto today.

What Happened in Crypto Today: Bitcoin's Already Hit the Local Bottom? Market Analysis

Software development firm MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) hasn't been the same since it embraced Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) four years ago, with the firm's stock returning more to its investors than Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK) (NYSE:BRK) throughout this time. What Happened: MicroStrategy adopted Bitcoin as its primary reserve asset on August 10, 2020, becoming the first publicly listed company to pursue this strategy.

Since Embracing Bitcoin 4 Years Ago, Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy Has Outperformed Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Returns

According to recent analysis on CryptoQuant, Bitcoin (BTC) is showing signs of hitting a "local bottom" in the recent early August sell-off.

Bitcoin Signals Potential Bottom as Market Indicators Turn Bullish

Crypto markets lack a clear anchor and are susceptible to continued position adjustments based on traditional finance markets, one analyst said.

Bitcoin Nears $58K in Selloff Ahead of Busy Data Week

Renowned economist Peter Schiff has reiterated his skepticism towards Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), stating that he has yet to hear a compelling argument that would change his stance. What Happened: Schiff was expressing his views on the leading cryptocurrency during his weekly YouTube podcast Sunday night.

Bitcoin Skeptic Peter Schiff Says He Is 'Open-Minded' But Hasn't Seen Any Convincing Argument To Embrace King Crypto: 'I'm Also Intelligent And Honest'

Dogecoin

Leading cryptocurrencies plunged Sunday as geopolitical tensions soared in the Middle East following Hezbollah's missile attack on Israel. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded 8:30 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Slide As Middle East Tensions Escalate After Hezbollah's Israel Attack: Trader Says Sentiment Will Remain Bullish As Long As King Crypto Stays Above This Level

CryptoQuant head Ki Young Ju says that on-chain data is signaling that the Bitcoin (BTC) bull market is back on.

Bitcoin On-Chain Indicators Shifting Back to Bull Market, According to CryptoQuant CEO

On Sunday, bitcoin slipped below the $60,000 mark and dipped even further beneath the $59,000 range. The leading cryptocurrency touched an intraday low of $58,315, after previously hitting a high of $61,868 earlier in the day.

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