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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.

Options on just-launched leveraged products that track the spot price of bitcoin via derivative swaps began trading on Thursday, a first for the cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund (ETF) universe.

Firms launch options on swap-based Bitcoin ETF

Matt Hougan thinks Bitcoin's (BTC) journey towards becoming a mainstream asset class is a “multiyear story.” Hougan, the chief investment officer (CIO) of Bitwise Asset Management, says in a new interview with CNBC that the Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) numbers in the first half of 2024 suggest “the birth of a new asset class.

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan Says Next Year Could Be Even Bigger for Bitcoin ETFs – Here's Why

A closely followed crypto analyst says that Bitcoin (BTC) could surge to a new all-time high within the next few months.

Analyst Jason Pizzino Says Bitcoin Could Potentially Skyrocket to New All-Time High – But There's a Catch

On-chain analytics firm CryptoQuant recently shed light on the second-largest Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) outflow from BitMEX ever, a potentially bullish indicator. What Happened: The recent outflow of 35,486 BTC, the second-largest outflow in the exchange's history may be interpreted as bullish since historically, the "Exchange Netflow" indicator on BitMEX has shown a strong correlation with Bitcoin price movements.

Is A Bitcoin Pump Imminent? This Indicator Says Yes

A fresh 10x Research report points out risks currently looming over Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), as Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) readies for its ETF approval. What Happened: The report highlights that with all the six applicants for spot Ethereum ETFs filing for updated S-1 forms, an approval is likely around the corner.

Bitcoin Could Rally To Almost $60K Ahead Of Another Decline To Low $50K: 10x Research

Will Germany's liquidations and the massive Mt. Gox repayments tank Bitcoin's price?

Bitcoin Won't Buckle From Mt. Gox and Germany Sales, Analysts Say

Greenidge Generation Holdings Inc. has expanded its bitcoin mining operations with a new site in Mississippi. The site, which went live on July 1, 2024, features 2,400 bitcoin miners and is expected to increase capacity further in the coming months.

Greenidge Expands Bitcoin Mining Operations in Mississippi

There's less than 5,000 bitcoin left in wallets linked to German authorities after Thursday's transfers, down from the 50,000 BTC that was confiscated, blockchain data shows.

Germany Almost Done Selling Bitcoin, Holding Less Than 5K Tokens After Latest Moves

How the fiat card-linked merchant offers business is transformed through migration from fiat to bitcoin rails.

Merchant Loyalty Competitive Advantage - Reimagined Through Bitcoin

A widely followed crypto analyst believes that Bitcoin (BTC) could remain in a downtrend unless two key events occur. Pseudonymous crypto trader Rekt Capital tells his 482,600 followers on the social media platform X that a bullish Bitcoin reversal could be confirmed if the crypto king convincingly flips the descending trendline into support.

Here's What Bitcoin Needs To Do To Confirm a Breakout From the Current Downtrend, Says Analyst

IREN plunged nearly 20% in midday trading Thursday after short seller Culper Research published a short report on the Bitcoin miner's stock.

Bitcoin miner Iris Energy's stock plummets after short seller calls company a ‘Prius at the Grand Prix'

Germany now holds fewer than 5,000 bitcoin following its recent divestment on Thursday. Since 9 a.m. EDT that day, wallets operated by the German government transferred 5,000 BTC, reducing its holdings to 4,925 BTC. Germany's Bitcoin Reserves Drop Below 5,000 As of 1 p.m.

From 50,000 to 4,925 BTC: Germany's Bitcoin Sell-off Continues

U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) marked their fourth consecutive day of inflows, capturing $147.37 million on Wednesday. Fidelity's FBTC led by drawing in $57.79 million during the trading sessions. Bitcoin ETFs in U.S. Report $147.37M Inflows, Led by Fidelity's FBTC Spot bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. garnered an additional $147.

US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Achieve Fourth Day of Consecutive Inflows

Artist Alexis André explains the attraction of Bitcoin for releasing his latest generative art collection.

Why I Chose Bitcoin Ordinals to Release ‘Frontline'

Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) told senators on Thursday that rampant fraud in crypto markets left her unwilling to approve bitcoin exchange traded products earlier this year.

SEC Commissioner Grilled on Bitcoin ETFs as Senators Weigh U.S. Regulator Nominees

Germany has sent billions of dollars' worth of Bitcoin to exchanges and market makers this week, leaving little left to sell.

Germany Holds Less Than $300 Million in Bitcoin as Selloff Accelerates

Bitcoin exchange reserves have increased over the past week, due to short-term holder trading activity, according to CryptoQuant.

Short-term holder trading activity, not German gov't, driving bitcoin exchange reserves surge: CryptoQuant

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) option traders are bracing for heightened volatility in the near future, according to a new report from QCP Capital. What Happened: The analysts on Thursday highlighted a five-point rise in front-end volatility for bitcoin options, The Block reported.

Bitcoin Option Traders Expect Near-Term Volatility, Crypto-Asset Trading Experts Say

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) spiked in early Thursday trading on positive macroeconomic data and strong ETF inflows before falling back below $58,000. What Happened: U.S. inflation turned negative in June, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) reporting a negative 0.1% rate for June, against forecasts of a 0.1% gain.

Bitcoin Spikes To $59K, Retraces The Gains: What Is Going On?

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) recent drop makes it an attractive buy, says Ikigai Asset Management Chief Investment Officer Travis Kling . What Happened: The bearish trend is “easier to look through” than previous ones, according to the expert.

Bitcoin's Bearish Trend Is 'Easier To Look Through' Than Previous 'Boogeymen,' Says Investment Expert

Bitcoin bull Michael Saylor's software firm will split its stock after MSTR more than tripled in price over the last year.

MicroStrategy Reveals 10-for-1 Stock Split After Amassing $13 Billion in Bitcoin

AI's utility is more obvious to everyday people than crypto's, and AI's risks are so much greater that power consumption fears seem beside the point.

Why AI's Energy Use Isn't Demonized Like Bitcoin's

At 9:50 a.m. on Wednesday, the German government held 13,110 BTC. By 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, the stash had decreased to 9,925 BTC, with the wallets now holding below 10,000 bitcoins.

German Government Sheds Over 3,100 BTC, Now Holds Less Than 10,000 Bitcoins

Botanix Labs founder Willem Schroé shares how a full ecosystem of DeFi applications could soon be coming to Bitcoin.

DeFi and stablecoins are coming to the Bitcoin ecosystem

The company is the largest corporate bitcoin holder with more than $13 billion worth of BTC in its treasury.

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