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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.

Ether posted its steepest single-day plunge since May 2021. The crypto fear and greed index flashed "fear" and fell to its lowest level in a month.

Bitcoin Continues to Bleed, Falls Below $50K

The spot price of gold surged past $2,500 for the first time in history, setting a new record and sparking renewed debates about safe-haven assets in the digital age.

Gold Hits Record High, Bitcoin's "Digital Gold" Status Under Scrutiny

Despite recent declines in Bitcoin's price, one metric remains notably robust: mining difficulty.

Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Hits Record High Despite Market Slump

Former President Donald Trump floated the idea of using Bitcoin or a "crypto check" to address the United States' staggering $35 trillion national debt.

Trump Proposes Bitcoin Solution for $35 Trillion National Debt

Ethereum

A sentiment index that tracks crypto markets changed to “fear” early Monday, suggesting a possible sign of a near-term local bottom.

Crypto Futures Witness $840M in Liquidations as Bitcoin Nosedives, Ether Records Biggest Fall Since 2021

Bitcoin experienced a dramatic plunge on August 5, dropping 10% from $58,350 to a low of $52,500 in less than two hours.

Bitcoin Crashes Below $53,000, $740M in Leveraged Positions Wiped Out

Well-known economist Peter Schiff questioned the real intentions behind former President Donald Trump‘s strategy of holding onto Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) What Happened: On Monday, Schiff took to X to voice his doubts about Trump's plan to use seized Bitcoin to start a strategic U.S. reserve. He cast aspersions that if Trump truly intended to implement this strategy, he would have kept it under wraps until he was back in office.

Trump's Bitcoin Strategy Comes Under Fire By Peter Schiff: If Ex-President Intended To Start A Strategic Reserve 'He'd Have Kept His Intention A Secret'

Influential economist Justin Wolfers recently expressed skepticism about the understanding of debt, cryptocurrency, and economics by former U.S. President Donald Trump. What Happened: Wolfers, who is a professor at the Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan, was responding to a post by another renowned economist Scott Linsiome highlighting Trump's plan to pay off U.S.'s $35 trillion debt load using Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC).

Trump's Bold Plan To Use Bitcoin To 'Wipe Out' $35T US Debt Questioned By Economist Justin Wolfers: 'That's Not How Crypto Works'

The cryptocurrency market plunged on Sunday, shedding around $270 billion in value over a 24-hour period.

Crypto selloff wipes out $270 billion in value as bitcoin, ether plunge

Japan's stock market is plunging to start the week, fueling a global asset sell-off. The Bank of Japan's decision to tighten monetary policy and an increasingly bleak economic outlook in the US have triggered a worldwide market reversal, sending Bitcoin and the crypto markets in a free fall.

$768,850,000 in Bitcoin and Crypto Liquidated in 12 Hours As Global Asset Dump Intensifies

Dogecoin

The cryptocurrency market went on a free fall Sunday as recession fears and soaring geopolitical tensions caused the worst intraday decline for the risk-on sector in 2024. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded 9:00 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Mirror Stock Market Rout — Major Coins Crash As Recession, War Fears Grip Investors: Analyst Says Aug, Sept 'Worst Months' for King Crypto But Oct Raises Hopes

Bitcoin fell 9.5% in the past 24 hours to its lowest level since February, while ether tumbled 20% in a broad crypto market selloff.

Bitcoin plunges below $55,000, ether under $2,400 amid Jump Crypto moves, US election uncertainty

Renowned economist Peter Schiff has issued a stern warning to Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) HODLers, suggesting they are in denial about the impending crisis in the cryptocurrency market. What Happened: On Sunday, Schiff took to X to express his concerns about the state of the market.

Bitcoin Falls Below $53K Mark As Global Financial Markets Continue To Bleed — Peter Schiff Warns Ominously: 'You Guys Are Whistling Past A Crypto Graveyard'

Japan's Nikkei fell more than another 6% early Monday, bringing that index's three-day decline to about 15%.

Bitcoin Tumbles to $53K, Ether Turns Negative for 2024 as Panic Grips Markets

Headwinds including the U.S. election, interest rate fluctuations, tensions in the Middle East are spooking markets, Decrypt was told.

Bitcoin Dips Below $55,000 as Macro Uncertainty, Geopolitical Tensions Rise

A closely followed crypto strategist thinks altcoins are about to witness a market meltdown against Bitcoin (BTC). Analyst Benjamin Cowen tells his 839,200 followers on the social media platform X that altcoin holders are about to experience pain as he believes the crypto market is closely following in the footsteps of the 2019 cycle.

Analyst Benjamin Cowen Issues Warning, Says It's Time for Altcoins To Collapse Against Bitcoin

Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff has warned investors that a sharp drop in bitcoin's price could trigger mass bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) liquidations. “If so, brace for a Crypto Black Monday,” he cautioned. He believes that bitcoin has been in a major bear market for almost three years.

Peter Schiff Warns of Mass Bitcoin ETF Liquidations and ‘Crypto Black Monday'

A prominent analytics firm says crypto traders are not rushing to accumulate the latest Bitcoin (BTC) correction. Santiment says on the social media platform X the crypto crowd is not opening their wallets to gobble up the marketwide dip.

Crypto Crowd Keeping Their Wallets Closed As Bitcoin Threatens To Move Below $60,000: Santiment

Solana

It's bloodshed across the crypto market again, with Bitcoin and Ethereum losses helping to drive more than $350 million in liquidations.

Bitcoin and Ethereum Prices Plummet as Solana and Dogecoin Lead Weekly Bleeding

The price of bitcoin (BTC) fell below the $59,000 threshold on Sunday, hitting a low of $58,080 per unit. Over the past 24 hours, bitcoin's value has decreased by 3.5% against the U.S. dollar, and it has dropped 13% over the week. Bitcoin Slides Below $59K At 1:24 p.m.

Market Mayhem: Bitcoin Crashes Below $59K, $223M in Liquidations as South Korea's Premium Spikes

Establishing a bitcoin reserve is a (complicated) idea worth considering

How The U.S. Could Establish A Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

Bitcoin fell 5.69% to $58,987 at 15:58 GMT on Sunday.

Bitcoin falls 5.69% to $58,987

Crypto bulls lost nearly $200 million in the past 24 hours as the week's sell-off worsened over the weekend.

Bitcoin Plunges Under $60K; Crypto Bulls Lose $200M as Dogecoin, Solana Tokens Drop 10%

After peaking at 677 exahash per second (EH/s) on July 25, Bitcoin's network hashrate declined to 629 EH/s as of Aug. 4. The recent uptick in Bitcoin's mining difficulty, coupled with the subsequent drop in its price, has driven bitcoin mining revenue to record lows.

Historic Drop in Bitcoin Revenue Leaves Miners Struggling

In July, numerous dormant bitcoin wallets, established in 2017, showed substantial activity. This trend continues into August, with 467.63 BTC spent so far, amounting to approximately $28.2 million. Millions on the Move: What's Behind the Reawakening of 2017 Bitcoin Wallets? Last month, sleeping bitcoin wallets from 2017 moved about 1,636.94 BTC through 23 distinct transactions.

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