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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.

Bitcoin's emergence in collateral structures has the potential to revolutionize the lending landscape. Its ability to mitigate credit risk amid escalating uncertainties highlights its transformative power.

Crypto for Advisors: Bitcoin and Lending

Amid the U.S. recession fears and geopolitical uncertainty that rocked global markets this week, analysts weighed in on the impact for crypto.

Bitcoin could act as a ‘safe haven asset' while altcoins might suffer amid ‘40% probability' of recession: analysts

A look at degrowth economics, and how Bitcoin can be at the core of incentivizing a sustainable model for the economy. From the "Orange Party Issue."

The Degrowth of Bitcoin

Ethereum

U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) reported inflows on Wednesday, while spot ether ETFs experienced net outflows. Data reveals that 12 spot bitcoin ETFs collectively gained $45.14 million, whereas $23.68 million exited ethereum ETFs. Spot Bitcoin ETFs Gain, While Ethereum ETFs Shed Losses On Wednesday, sosovalue.xyz stats show the 12 U.S.

US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Record $45M Inflows as Ether ETFs See $24M Outflows

In the aftermath of the crypto carnage on Aug. 5, short term holders of assets are glaring at their largest unrealized loss since the collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried led FTX in November 2022, according to a report. What Happened: The Bank of Japan's unexpected interest rate hike led to a massive unwinding of the yen carry trade, causing ripple effects across international markets.

Short-Term Bitcoin Holders Down To Largest Unrealized Losses Since FTX Collapsed: Glassnode

Michael Saylor, a prominent Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) whale, recently disclosed owning nearly $1 billion in the leading cryptocurrency, and made his intentions clear to acquire more in the future. What Happened: The co-founder of software development firm MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) said that he hasn't sold any of his coins since publicly disclosing his ownership of 17,732 BTC four years ago.

Michael Saylor Says He's A Bitcoin Billionaire: Here's How Many Coins You'd Need To Be One Yourself, Based On The MicroStrategy Co-Founder's Prediction

A closely followed crypto analyst says that one Ethereum (ETH) competitor may retest lower levels within weeks. In a new strategy session, pseudonymous crypto trader Altcoin Sherpa tells his 219,200 followers on the social media platform X that Solana (SOL) could decline at least 14% from its current value.

Crypto Trader Says Ethereum Rival Primed To Plunge Lower in a Few Weeks, Updates Outlook on Bitcoin and FET

Solana

Two of former U.S. president Donald Trump's sons, Eric and Don Jr.

‘Don't Get Left Behind'—Crypto Suddenly Braced For A ‘Game-Changing' Trump Bombshell After Wild Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana And XRP Price Swings

Mutiny Wallet has announced that it will be shutting down its operations by the end of 2024 due to significant technical challenges in Bitcoin Lightning wallet development. The company is exploring alternative products and has decided to wind down the wallet as it becomes increasingly complex to maintain.

Mutiny to Cease Operations Amid Technical Challenges in Bitcoin Lightning Wallet Development

Institutional investors showed limited to no de-risking in bitcoin futures despite recent market volatility, said JPMorgan analysts.

JPMorgan says bitcoin rebound supported by institutional investors

"Most selling is coming from new whales," the CryptoQuant Head of Research wrote, "old whales are basically not selling."

Bitcoin Facing Selling Pressure From New Whales as BTC Hovers at $57,000

The Japanese company announced its plan to adopt bitcoin as a reserve asset to hedge against the volatility of the yen in May.

Metaplanet Arranges Loan to Buy $6.8M of BTC

Commercially available Bitcoin hardware wallets are celebrating a significant milestone in reaching their tenth anniversary.

Bitcoin Hardware Wallets Just Turned 10 Years Old

Metaplanet, a publicly listed Japanese investment firm, has secured a ¥1 billion ($6.8 million) loan to purchase additional Bitcoin. This comes just days after announcing plans to raise ¥10.08 billion through a stock rights offering, mostly for Bitcoin buys.

Metaplanet Secures ¥1 Billion Loan to Buy More Bitcoin

Leading digital asset manager Grayscale Investments announced the launch of two new cryptocurrency-based funds that would track the market price of Bittensor (CRYPTO: TAO) and Sui (CRYPTO: SUI). What Happened: In a press release shared on Wednesday, Grayscale said that the new investment trusts, Grayscale Bittensor Trust and Grayscale Sui Trust, would function like their existing suite of single-asset investment trusts — products that expose investors to price moves of cryptocurrencies in the form of security.

Grayscale, Which Offers Bitcoin and Ethereum Exposure Through ETFs, Launches New Crypto Funds For These Two Tokens

A widely followed analyst is expressing bullish sentiment on Bitcoin (BTC) days after the flagship cryptocurrency fell to a six-month low. The analyst pseudonymously known as Rekt Capital tells his 487,400 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin is “still on track for a September breakout.

Bitcoin on Track for a September Breakout, Says Crypto Analyst – But There's a Catch

The Tokyo-listed firm said that it intends to allocate the majority of the loan amount to purchasing bitcoin.

Japan's Metaplanet takes $6.8 million loan to buy more bitcoin

CryptoQuant chief executive Ki Young Ju thinks “something is happening behind the scenes” as permanent holder addresses gobble up Bitcoin (BTC). Young Ju tells his 360,800 followers on the social media platform X that 404,448 Bitcoin have moved to permanent holder addresses over the past 30 days, a clear sign of accumulation.

TradFi Institutions To Announce They've Acquired Bitcoin, Predicts CryptoQuant CEO

Trading volumes nearly tripled and open interest on XRP-tracked futures jumped $200 million in the past 24 hours.

XRP Jumps 17%, Beating Bitcoin Gains, as Ripple-SEC Case Ends

U.S. consumers are accumulating debt at a slower rate, data released Wednesday showed.

Bitcoin Faces Risk From 'Maxed Out' U.S. Consumers, Analyst Says

The 12 US spot bitcoin ETFs returned to net inflows after three days of negative flows that saw about $554 million leave the funds.

US spot bitcoin ETFs attract $45 million, ether ETFs see $23 million in outflows

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reported progress in negotiations with El Salvador on policies to strengthen public finances, boost bank reserves, improve governance, and address bitcoin risks.

El Salvador and IMF Advance Talks on Bitcoin Risk Mitigation and Economic Reforms

Economist Peter Schiff has been known for taking sharp digs at Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) advocates for their commitment to the leading cryptocurrency. On Wednesday, he took his teasing game to a whole new level.

Peter Schiff Goes High-Tech, Uses AI And Domestic Fowl To Mock Crypto Crowd: 'Bitcoin Is The Biggest Duck Of Them All'

Microstrategy's executive chairman, Michael Saylor, has revealed that he continues to add to his personal bitcoin holdings, which total at least 17,732 BTC. He disclosed this amount four years ago and has not sold any since, continuing to buy more. Saylor views bitcoin as an ideal investment for individuals, families, corporations, and countries.

Michael Saylor Continues to Expand His $1 Billion Personal Bitcoin Holdings

Bitmex cofounder and former CEO Arthur Hayes has predicted cryptocurrency prices will rise under both the Donald Trump and Kamala Harris administrations due to increased money printing. He added that bitcoin's price could soar to “hundreds of thousands of dollars, maybe $1 million.

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