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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 crypto exchange says it won't wait the 60 days it is allowed before passing BTC on to Mt. Gox's creditors.

Mt. Gox Bitcoin Distribution to Begin ‘As Soon As Possible', Says Bitstamp

Ten hours ago, the German government's bitcoin wallets transferred 1,205 BTC to various parties. At 7:40 a.m. EDT, the wallets held approximately 38,621 BTC, but by 4:30 p.m., the government's bitcoin holdings had dropped to 26,686 BTC after divesting an additional 11,935 BTC. Currently, the government's bitcoin wallet is valued at approximately $1.

German Government Liquidates $741M in Bitcoin Holdings

It appears exchanges sent Germany back about 3,000 bitcoin after not selling everything the country had transferred earlier in the day.

Exchanges send $163 million worth of bitcoin back to German government

The Republican Party has integrated cryptocurrency issues into its 2024 platform titled “Make America Great Again.” The document outlines the party's intention to “end Democrats' unlawful and unAmerican crypto crackdown” on law-abiding citizens. Republican Party Integrates Cryptocurrency Into 2024 Platform As the 2024 U.S.

2024 Republican Platform Defends Bitcoin Mining and the Right to Self-Custody Crypto

The Republicans aim to end the U.S. government's "crypto crackdown," oppose CBDCs, and protect Bitcoin mining rights, per a draft platform.

Trump Pledges to Protect Bitcoin, End 'Un-American' Crackdown in Republican Platform

Well-known crypto analyst TechDev says that Bitcoin (BTC) is probably in the midst of a bear trap to shake out weak hands before a large move up in price.

Bitcoin Likely in Bear-Trap Phase Before Explosive Move to Upside, According to Crypto Analyst

Meanwhile, VanEck and 21Shares become the latest to submit amended registration statements for their spot Ethereum ETFs.

The Daily: Germany continues BTC selling spree, Bitstamp aims to distribute Mt Gox bitcoin ASAP, and more

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Ethereum

Cryptocurrency markets are slightly down after a volatile trading day impacted by the German government continuing to liquidate its Bitcoin. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $56,295.10 -1.4% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,995.75 +0.4% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $137.85 +0.2% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1074 -0.4% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001628 +1.8% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data notes that 82% of Bitcoin holders are currently in profit, down from almost 100% a few weeks ago.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Slightly Down, But Short Liquidations Peak And A Bullish Signal Is 'Within Reach,' Data Says

A crypto whale is moving hundreds of millions of dollars worth of Bitcoin (BTC) to Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange platform by volume.

Massive Bitcoin Whale Deposits Over $468,000,000 Worth of BTC to Binance

Metaplanet, a Tokyo-listed public company, has disclosed it has completed bitcoin purchases amounting to 400 million yen (almost $2.5 million). The company, which vowed to use bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset to navigate the uncertainties of the Japanese economy and the devaluation of the yen, acquired 42.

Metaplanet Announces Bitcoin Purchases Totaling Nearly $2.5 Million

Pseudonymous Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) analyst Decode provided a technical analysis of Bitcoin's current performance, which suggests $100,000 may be on the table until the end of the cycle. What Happened: Decode's analysis is based on the Elliott Wave theory, which doesn't directly correlate with Bitcoin's halving cycles or any other specific intervals but represents the market sentiment resulting from these factors.

What Technical Analysis Says About Bitcoin's Latest Dump

Asset management titan VanEck believes the upcoming US election will spark new highs for Bitcoin (BTC), according to the firm's head of digital asset research.

Investment Giant VanEck Expects US Election Catalyzes Fresh All-Time Highs for Bitcoin (BTC) – Here's Why

Crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen shed light on Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) potential trajectory in the fourth quarter of 2024, charting several potential price paths. What Happened: Cowen pointed out on Sunday that Bitcoin's performance in Q4 2024 will largely depend on whether it can surpass its bull market support band (BMSB) in the next few weeks.

Bitcoin's Performance For The Rest Of 2024 Hinges On This Historical Pattern

Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) price experienced a volatile start to the new trading week, dropping below $56,000 during the Asian session and again in early U.S. hours. What Happened: The overall cryptocurrency market also suffered, with its total valuation down to $2.1 trillion, according to DL News.

Why Is Bitcoin Down On Monday? Experts Monitor 4 Key Factors

At the end of April, Bitcoin.com News queried seven artificial intelligence (AI)-based chatbots about their year-end bitcoin (BTC) price predictions. A significant number of these generative AI chatbots offered optimistic forecasts, suggesting bitcoin could reach $80,000 or even surpass $100,000, according to Openai's Chatgpt 3.5.

$50K to $100K — 9 AI Chatbots Predict Bitcoin Prices for Year-End 2024

Crypto funds raked in $441 million last week, suggesting that institutions bought the dip as Bitcoin's price plunged.

Institutions Buy the Dip: Bitcoin ETFs Rebound After Weeks of Losses

Why validating your bitcoin yourself, instead of outsourcing that to third parties, is of critical importance to the systemic security of the Bitcoin system itself.

A Bitcoin Node Behind Every Blade of Grass

Concerns about the stability of the crypto market rose sharply today as the German government continued its aggressive sale of confiscated Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) on Monday. What Happened: According to blockchain analysis firm Arkham, German authorities have moved an additional 8,100 BTC (worth approximately $463.2 million) to exchanges and market makers since their previous update earlier today.

Bitcoin Plunges To $56K As German Government Continues Liquidating Its Holdings

Bitcoin's price has fallen over the past day, amid sell pressure from German government exchange transfers and Mt. Gox payouts.

Bitcoin falls further amid sell pressure from German government exchange transfers and Mt. Gox payouts

For weeks, Germany's government has been selling hundreds of millions of dollars worth of bitcoin, placing selling pressure on the world's largest cryptocurrency.

The German government owns around $2 billion in bitcoin — and it's freaking out crypto investors

Bitcoin's price briefly declined to $55,000 following the blockchain transactions.

Bitcoin Drops as German Government Moves Another $500M of Assets

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) recent plunge below $60,000 has sparked debate among crypto traders about the state of the bull market and how to approach trading in the current environment. What Happened: In their recent Casual Friday podcast episode, prominent crypto traders DonAlt and Crypto Cred discussed the implications of Bitcoin's drop from its all-time highs near $70,000 to lows around $54,000.

'Line In The Sand' Will Make Or Break Bitcoin's Bull Market, Top Traders Say

The German government just ramped up its Bitcoin liquidation efforts, moving over $900 million to crypto exchanges and market makers Monday.

Germany Speedruns Bitcoin Selloff, Moves $900 Million in Just 8 Hours

Bitcoin has retaken $57,000 despite significant selling pressure caused by BTC movements from the Mt. Gox estate and the German government.

Bitcoin Price Retakes $57,000, Causing $160 Million in BTC Liquidations

Solana

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) saw strong institutional inflows last week, despite a recent price slum dragging its price below $60,000. What Happened: According to a Monday CoinShares report, digital asset investment products experienced inflows totaling $441 million.

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