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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.

An analyst known for longer timeframe crypto calls says that Bitcoin (BTC) and digital assets are in the midst of a “historic setup.” Pseudonymous analyst TechDev shares a chart with his 465,000 followers on the social media platform X showing the dominance of the crypto market cap against Tether's USDT.

‘Historic Setup' Now in the Works As Bitcoin Enters Renewed Optimism, According to Crypto Analyst

Current market data indicates that bitcoin has increased by 48% against the U.S. dollar since Jan. 1, 2024. This implies that on that date, one tether (USDT) was exchanged for 0.00002368 BTC, whereas today, it's valued at just 0.00001596 BTC.

Bitcoin vs. Today's Top Crypto Assets: Market Performance in 2024

Bitcoin will now have to prove itself again or it will be a long harsh grind down into another crypto winter,

Bitcoin Is On The Brink: Can It Recover?

Bitcoin is currently priced at $62,612, with a 24-hour intraday price range of $59,302 to $63,259. The market capitalization stands at $1.23 trillion, and the 24-hour trade volume is $28.37 billion. Bitcoin The BTC/USD 1-hour chart indicates a recent uptrend starting from $59,302, peaking at $63,259.

Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC Pushes Through Resistance, Bullish Momentum Builds

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 15, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Rises Above $62.5K Following Trump Shooting

Widely followed crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen is mapping out how low Bitcoin's (BTC) price could dip if a 2019-style correction unfolds. In a new video update, Cowen tells his 803,000 YouTube subscribers what could happen if the crypto king's chart plays out like it did about five years ago.

Here's a Potential Downward Price Target for Bitcoin if 2019-Style Correction Plays Out: Benjamin Cowen

Bitcoin's price spiked past $63,000 over the weekend after an assassination attempt on Donald Trump boosted odds of his election victory.

Bitcoin Price Breaks $63,000 Following Assassination Attempt on Trump

The analysts expect mining stocks to follow bitcoin and open positively on Monday after weeks of sideways price action.

Bernstein says ‘Goldilocks scenario' is emerging for bitcoin miners amid ‘Trump factor'

Analysts questioned whether Bitcoin's price surge was the result of a Trump pump or wider macro factors.

Bitcoin Weekend Surge Forced $170 Million Worth of Shorts Into Liquidation

Former President Donald Trump, who survived an assassination attempt during a rally in Pennsylvania on July 13, is reportedly still scheduled to address the Bitcoin 2024 Conference, taking place in Nashville from July 25 to July 27.

Trump to Address Bitcoin 2024 Conference Despite Assassination Attempt

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) breached $63,000 for the first time in 12 days as U.S. institutional investors began purchasing the digital currency following weeks of sell-offs. What Happened: The sharp rebound caused King Crypto to hit $63,000 ahead of a fresh trading week.

Bitcoin Breaks $63K As Institutional US Investors Start Stocking Up Digital Asset: Analysts Say Possibility Of A Further Rebound Is Open

Trump's survival of an attempted assassination increased the pro-crypto candidate's chances of winning the election, experts said.

Bitcoin breaks above $63,000 after Trump survives assassination attempt

In a major revelation, the notorious North Korean hacker group, Lazarus, is suspected of laundering over $35 million from the infamous hack of Japanese cryptocurrency exchange DMM Bitcoin. What Happened: According to on-chain detective ZachXBT, the hackers behind the $305 million exploit allegedly laundered funds through a Cambodian online marketplace, Huione Guarantee, reportedly linked to Cambodia's ruling Hun family.

Notorious North Korean Hacker Group Lazarus Suspected Of Laundering $35M From The Infamous $305M DMM Bitcoin Heist

A crypto strategist known for calling Bitcoin bottoms believes BTC is ready to ignite rallies en route to new all-time highs. Pseudonymous analyst Bluntz tells his 264,900 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin appears to have completed a multi-month ABC correction after ending the previous week above $60,000.

Bitcoin Now Off to the Races After Reclaiming $60,000, Says Analyst – Here's His Upside Target

The German government completed the sale of its remaining Bitcoin holdings on July 12.

Germany Sells Off Final Bitcoin Reserves From Initial $3B Worth of Holdings

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has concluded its investigation into Stacks, a Bitcoin scaling network, and its original developer Hiro Systems.

SEC Ends Investigation into Bitcoin Scaling Network Stacks Without Enforcement Action

Bitcoin whales bought 71,000 Bitcoin during the crypto market downturn earlier this month, making it the fastest rate of accumulation since April 2023.

Bitcoin Whales Accumulation Amid Market Slump Highest Since April 2023

Bitcoin (BTC) saw a significant spike on Saturday following reports that former U.S. President Donald Trump, the leading Republican candidate for the 2024 election.

Bitcoin Surges Following Attack on Donald Trump During Campaign Rally

The weekend attack on pro-crypto presidential candidate Trump should galvanize bids for cryptocurrencies, one observer said.

Bitcoin Retakes 200-Day Average as 'Trump Trades' Back In Vogue After Weekend Attack

Bitcoin surged to a two-week high on Monday after the attempted assassination of U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump raised the odds of the former president, who has presented himself as a champion of cryptocurrency, winning the upcoming election.

Bitcoin soars to two-week high after Trump attack

A Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) wallet, inactive for nearly 12 years, has suddenly sprung into action, transferring millions worth of digital currency. What Happened: On-chain tracking platform Spot On Chain reported that a wallet, known as “1EhXAfST”, transferred 1,000 Bitcoin, worth $60 million to two new wallets Sunday.

Long-Inactive Bitcoin Wallet Unleashes $60M Amid Market Rebound, Stands To Profit 497X On Sale

The shooting created a “Trump bid” to risk markets, Decrypt was told by Rosenblum. "Political volatility is a catalyst for Bitcoin buying.

Bitcoin Climbs as Failed Assassination Attempt Bolsters Trump's Election Bid

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Leading cryptocurrencies strongly rebounded Sunday, owing to what appeared to be a bullish bias toward presidential candidate Donald Trump surviving an assassination attempt. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded 8:30 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Recover As Market Reacts Positively To Trump Escaping Assassination Attempt: Analyst Predicts King Crypto's Pullback Before Rise To $63.8K

The transaction worth over $60 million was originally broadcast to the network in January but was only mined into a block on Sunday.

Dormant address containing $60 million in bitcoin wakes up after nearly 12 years

According to onchain data, a dormant bitcoin wallet created 11 years and nine months ago on Sept. 25, 2012, has transferred 1,000 bitcoins valued at $60 million to an unknown wallet for the first time. 11-Year-Old Bitcoin Wallet Transfers 1,000 BTC for the First Time An old BTC wallet established on Sept.

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