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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.

Polymarket traders are taking the market crash as an opportunity to place bets. So far, they results are looking extremely bearish.

41% of Polymarket Bettors Think Bitcoin Will Go Below $45,000 Before September

A widely followed crypto analyst is issuing a warning about Bitcoin (BTC), saying that traders shouldn't rule out the crypto king dropping below $50,000.

Crypto Strategist Issues Bitcoin Alert, Says New BTC Six-Month Lows Should Not Be Ruled Out

Bitcoin dominance has surged to hit a yearly high above other cryptocurrencies amid a wider market pullback.

Bitcoin dominance surges to 60% amid crypto market downturn

Bernstein's analysts see no “incremental negatives” for crypto, adding that bitcoin remains a “Trump trade” ahead of U.S. elections.

Bernstein says bitcoin not to blame for price crash, remains a ‘Trump trade' ahead of US elections

Bitcoin dominance has hit its current high water mark as crypto markets have been rocked by macroeconomic headwinds.

Bitcoin Dominance Hits 3-Year High Amid Market Turmoil

As of 9 a.m. EDT on Monday, the crypto market experienced a $1.15 billion loss in derivatives positions, with $975.93 million of these being long positions. Of that total, approximately $403.82 million came from BTC positions, while $364.98 million resulted from ETH positions being liquidated.

Crypto Carnage: $1.15B in Leveraged Positions Annihilated as Bitcoin Nosedives

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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) lead the cryptocurrency market freefall, as experts addressed growing concerns about a global recession. What Happened: A perfect storm of economic fears, geopolitical tensions, and leveraged positions has sent shockwaves through the digital asset space, with investors fleeing riskier assets.

EXCLUSIVE: Bitcoin Crashes 17%, Ethereum Plummets 23% — Is The Crypto Bear Market Here?

Reflections on the recent support growing for Donald Trump in the Bitcoin space, and whether this is actually a rational long term decision.

Trump and the Future of Bitcoin

"We don't see any incremental negatives for crypto here," the analysts wrote.

Bitcoin Institutional Adoption 'Remains on Track' Despite Market Turbulence: Bernstein

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Aug 5, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Crashes to $50K as 'Perfect Storm' Hits Crypto Market

Cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), have long been perceived as highly volatile assets, especially by traditional investors, and this trait has somewhat hindered their mainstream acceptance. Interestingly, AI powerhouse NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA), which has enjoyed a spectacular run in the equity market this year, could record more price volatility than the world's largest cryptocurrency in the days to come.

Nvidia Trumps Bitcoin In Volatility? Despite A 12% Plunge Over 24 Hours, King Crypto May Witness Fewer Price Swings Than AI powerhouse In The Days Ahead

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) has dropped significantly as the largest cryptocurrency lingers above the psychological price level of $50,000.

Bitcoin Hits A Low Of $50,000 As Investors Buy The Dips

The cryptocurrency ETF market experienced a significant reversal last week, with net outflows totaling $528 million. What Happened: This marks the first outflow period in four weeks, highlighting the impact of growing concerns about a potential U.S. recession, geopolitical tensions and widespread liquidations across various asset classes.

Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs Saw $528M Net Outflows Last Week As BTC Plunges To $51,000

Bitcoin's price reached a five-month low, dipping to $49,647 at 2:25 a.m. EDT on Monday, Aug. 5. This decline is fueled by growing concerns about an impending recession, with Japan's Nikkei experiencing its steepest daily drop since ‘Black Monday' in 1987.

Bitcoin Technical Analysis: $50,000 Support Under Siege as Bearish Trends Persist

From Bitcoin hitting $50K to over $510B liquidating in three days, here is a 2-minute breakdown of everything important that happened in crypto today.

What Happened in Crypto Today: Bitcoin Below 53K - Any Signs of Recovery This Week?

Bitcoin plunged below $50,000 for the first time in 6 months as global markets crashed amid recession fears.

Bitcoin Dips Below $50K as Global Market Crashes

High U.S. unemployment spiked global recession fears. Now "the Federal Reserve may be slow to respond with interest rate cuts," an analyst said.

Crypto Liquidations Top $1 Billion After Bitcoin Dives Below $50K

In the wake of its second-quarter 2024 earnings report, MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) experienced a significant pre-market drop of 14.71% on Monday. What Happened: According to Benzinga Pro, MicroStrategy's stock price took a hit, trading at $1,235.01 after closing at $1,447.99 on Friday, closely mirroring the recent 9.38% decline in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC).

'Bitcoin Development Company' MicroStrategy Plunges Almost 15% In Pre-Market: What's Going On?

Argo Blockchain PLC has today released its July 2024 operational update, reporting the mining of 48 BTC, maintaining an average of 1.5 BTC per day, consistent with June 2024.

Bitcoin Miner Argo Blockchain Reports Steady Performance in July 2024

Xapo Bank has entered the UK market with interest-bearing bitcoin and fiat accounts having passported its banking license into the country.

Xapo to offer interest-bearing bitcoin accounts in UK after ‘passporting' its license

Bitcoin tumbles more than 10%, sinking below $53,000 for the first time since February

In the early hours of Monday, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) -linked ETFs witnessed a significant drop, mirroring global market downtrends. What Happened: According to Benzinga Pro, Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (NYSE:GBTC) was down by 15.62% and Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (BATS:FBTC) fell by 15.73%.

Why Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs Are Crashing Today In Premarket

Japan raised interest rates by 0.25% last week, leading to a strong Yen and a corresponding drop across risky assets including bitcoin.

Bitcoin Drops 15% Against Japanese Yen, Outpacing Declines Versus USD, as Yen Carry Trades Unwind

Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz advocated for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as a potential solution to Nigeria's economic woes as the country grappled with record-high inflation. What Happened: Novogratz voiced his concerns about the economic crisis in Nigeria on Sunday, highlighting the importance of putting one's investments in Bitcoin.

Bitcoin Bull Mike Novogratz Says Unrest In This Country Illustrates Another Reason To Buy King Crypto: Safe Place To Store 'Fruits Of Your Labor' A Human Right

Carry trading, a popular strategy from the first quarter, involves profiting from pricing discrepancies between two markets.

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