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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.

The fortunes of software development company MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) have soared since it pivoted to a Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) holding strategy. Interestingly, the company's stock returns have dwarfed even Bitcoin's gains since the time it made the treasury move.

MicroStrategy Stock Has Soared 1200% Since Adding Bitcoin to Its Balance Sheet, Outpacing Nvidia's Returns: What You Should Know

Ethereum

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) ETF markets on Aug. 1 saw a solid day of inflows, while major player Ark Invest made strategic moves to rebalance its portfolio. What Happened: While the overall trend for spot Bitcoin ETFs was positive, with a combined net inflow of $50.64 million, the underlying picture was more nuanced.

Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs Record Net Inflows On Thursday As Ark Invest Rebalances Portfolio

Solana

A widely followed cryptocurrency trader and analyst is expressing bearish sentiment on the broader digital assets market. The trader pseudonymously known as Bluntz tells his 266,600 followers on the social media platform X that the crypto assets space is likely to experience a “minimum two weeks of broader market downturn.

Top Trader Says Wider Crypto Market Downturn Incoming, Outlines Path Forward for Bitcoin and Solana

From Bitcoin dipping to 62K to a trader turning 8K into 800K in an hour, here is a 2-minute breakdown of everything important that happened in crypto today.

What Happened in Crypto Today: Bitcoin's Least Favorite Month Is Here!

Global liquidity has reached a new all-time high above $95 trillion, approaching $100 trillion. Historical data shows expanding liquidity precedes Bitcoin bull runs, potentially signaling a new price surge.

Global Liquidity Hits All Time High, Bitcoin To Follow?

Ark Invest offloaded 108,751 ARKB spot Bitcoin ETF shares, worth $6.9 million, as the investment firm rebalanced its fund weightings.

Ark Invest sells $6.9 million of its own spot Bitcoin ETF, ramps up Coinbase share sales

For the moment, only bitcoin and ether can be traded, while the company works on "expanding our crypto offerings in the near future."

Hong Kong's Futu Launches Bitcoin, Ether Trading, Offers Alibaba, Nvidia Shares as Rewards: Report

Long-term holders are motivated to hold at bitcoin's going market rate, implying an attractive risk-reward for existing or potential investors, according to the "reserve risk" indicator.

Bitcoin Still Offers Attractive Risk-Reward Ratio, On-Chain Indicator Shows

Popular on-chain analyst Willy Woo is predicting that Bitcoin (BTC) will ultimately hit a massive value for one key reason. Woo tells his 1.1 million followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin could capture 3% of the total wealth assets and soar more than 975% from the current value.

Bitcoin To Explode by at Least 975% To Reach Ultimate Price, Says Analyst Willy Woo – Here's the Timeline

On August 1, Bitcoin experienced a sharp drop, declining from $64,000 to $62,800.

Bitcoin Plummets to $62K, $310M in Long Positions Liquidated

During its Q2 earnings call, business intelligence firm MicroStrategy reported significant losses, with earnings per share falling to $5.74 on a quarterly revenue of $111.4 million.

MicroStrategy Expands Bitcoin Holdings to $14.7B Amid Quarterly Losses

Grayscale's Bitcoin Mini Trust, which only began trading on Wednesday, led net inflows yesterday with $191.13 million.

US spot bitcoin ETFs log $50 million in inflows, ether ETFs return to positive flows

Block Inc. (NYSE:SQ) co-founder Jack Dorsey has shown great optimism about the potential of the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) mining chip market, terming it a “massive opportunity” for the company. What Happened: During the Q2 earnings calls Thursday, Dorsey highlighted the current market dominance of Bitmain, the world's largest Bitcoin mining chip maker, whose products, according to him, had serious reliability concerns.

Jack Dorsey Views Bitcoin Mining Chip Manufacturing As 'Massive Opportunity' For Block: 'We're Going To Take A Majority Of The Market Share'

Marathon Digital, or MARA, reported a net loss of $199.7 million in Q2 2024, compared to $9 million loss in the same period last year.

Bitcoin miner Marathon Digital's shares fall 8% as it reports wider Q2 losses

Over the weekend, former U.S. President and current Republican nominee Donald Trump and a number of lawmakers spoke at the Bitcoin Nashville conference. The biggest piece of news everyone has been talking about was Trump and Sen.

Bitcoin as a Strategic Reserve

Cleanspark Inc. has completed the acquisition of its first bitcoin (BTC) mining site in Wyoming and secured 75 megawatts (MW) of power contracts.

Bitcoin Miner Cleanspark Acquires Wyoming Mining Site

Michael Saylor, the co-founder of MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR). called former President Donald Trump's recent Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC)-supportive speech a big milestone, underscoring that the world's largest cryptocurrency has entered the political conversation.

Michael Saylor Hails Trump's 'Never Sell Your Bitcoin' Push: 'Elevates King Crypto As The Apex Property Of The Nation'

Dogecoin

Bitcoin wobbled, Ethereum, Dogecoin slid Thursday as top cryptocurrency-based firms reported their earnings after market close. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded 8:30 p.m.

Bitcoin Chops In $64K, Ethereum, Dogecoin Dip On Day Major Crypto Firms Reported Earnings: Analyst Says This Likely If King Crypto Rebounds To $70.4K

This year's halving, coupled with increased global hash rates and equipment failures, greatly affected Marathon Digital's output, it said.

Marathon Digital Posts $200 Million Quarterly Loss Amid Bitcoin Mining Sector Woes

Despite a quarterly net loss of $102.6 million, MicroStrategy continues to focus on its Bitcoin strategy, and now holds more than $14 billion in BTC.

MicroStrategy Reports Q2 Loss, Holds 226,500 Bitcoin

Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has urged investors to save bitcoin instead of fiat currencies, which he calls “fake money.” He criticized the historical decision to take the dollar off the gold standard and the education system for not teaching about money. Kiyosaki also noted former U.S.

Robert Kiyosaki Urges Investors to Save Bitcoin as Smart Money, Highlighting Trump's BTC Endorsement

Bitwise's chief investment officer has expressed that the industry is not bullish enough about bitcoin, given the current market dynamics. He pointed to increasing political support, including Donald Trump's proposal for a national bitcoin stockpile and various legislative initiatives, as indicators of a potential market shift and significant upside for bitcoin investors.

Bitwise CIO Predicts Major Bitcoin Upside — Says ‘We're Not Bullish Enough'

Marathon Digital Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:MARA) reported financial results for the second quarter Thursday after the bell. Here's a rundown of the report.

Marathon Digital Q2 Earnings: Revenue Miss, Hash Rate Up 78%, More Than 20K Bitcoin On Balance Sheet And More

U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis has officially introduced the BITCOIN Act in the Senate, aiming to establish a strategic bitcoin reserve as an additional store of value to strengthen America's balance sheet. The initiative seeks to position the U.S.

US Senator Officially Introduces BITCOIN Act to Establish Strategic BTC Reserve

The miner said its adjusted EBITDA swung to loss, compared to previous quarter's profit.

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