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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.

Fundstrat's head of research, Thomas Lee, has doubled down on his bitcoin price prediction of $150K by year-end, post Mt. Gox distribution. He expects “a pretty sharp rebound” for bitcoin in the second half of this year, citing the resolution of the Mt.

Fundstrat's Tom Lee Predicts ‘Pretty Sharp Rebound' for Bitcoin — Expects to See $150K BTC This Year

Over the weekend, a prominent personality in the bitcoin and blockchain sector, Bruce Fenton, addressed Jack Dorsey, CEO of Block, Inc., through a post on the social media platform X.

Bitcoin Proponent Bruce Fenton Calls Out Jack Dorsey Over Censorship Allegations During Twitter Tenure

As of now, the price of bitcoin has decreased by 23.4% from its peak of $73,737, reached on March 14, 2024, about four months ago. Metrics indicate that this is the longest period in bitcoin's history without a 25% decline during a bull market.

Past vs. Present — Examining Bitcoin's History of Bull Market Corrections

The co-founders of crypto market intelligence firm Glassnode say that Bitcoin (BTC) could double up before finding its cycle top.

Bitcoin Could Skyrocket by Nearly 2x Before Hitting Cycle Top, Glassnode Co-Founders Say – Here's Their Outlook

The High Court of the United Kingdom is freezing the assets of computer scientist and businessman Craig Wright, according to new legal documents. The court issued a worldwide freezing order (WFO) upon the request of podcaster Peter McCormack with the aim of recouping his legal fees incurred when Wright sued him for defamation.

Self-Proclaimed Bitcoin Creator Craig Wright Slapped With an Assets Freezing Order Over Libel Lawsuit

U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw their first day of inflows following two days of outflows. The 11 funds garnered $143.1 million during Friday's trading sessions, closing out the week on a positive note.

US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Attract $143 Million in Inflows Amid BTC Price Drop

While far from the record-breaking inflows seen in early June, the inflows on July 5 could be a sign that consumer sentiment towards bitcoin is recovering.

Bitcoin ETFs score highest net inflows in 30 days amid volatility from Mt. Gox unlocks

A widely followed cryptocurrency analyst and trader is expressing bullish sentiment on Bitcoin even after BTC broke the $60,000 psychological level. The analyst pseudonymously known as Credible Crypto tells his 402,400 followers on the social media platform X that he believes the Bitcoin bull market structure remains intact.

Bitcoin Primed To Rally Nearly 80% After Ongoing Correction Ends, Says Analyst – But There's a Catch

On Friday, July 5, 2024, at 8 p.m. EDT, as bitcoin's price hovered around $56,500 per unit, a dormant wallet, created on Nov. 24, 2013, transferred over 1,000 BTC, valued at $56.5 million, at block height 850,855. Long-Inactive Bitcoin Wallet Transfers Over $56M At 8 p.m.

Sleeping Bitcoin Wallet Transfers 1,000 BTC Worth Over $56M After a Decade

Returning to their screens following the July 4 break, U.S. traders were confronted with prices that had plunged roughly 10% from pre-holiday levels.

Bitcoin ETF Investors Bought the Dip on Friday, With Inflows Topping $140M

According to recent statistics on Saturday, July 6, 2024, bitcoin's market capitalization is nearing the $1 trillion mark. If bitcoin's value drops by $110 billion, it will hit a low not seen since late February 2024.

Bitcoin's Market Cap at Risk of Falling Below $1 Trillion for First Time in 4 Months

Best-selling finance author Robert Kiyosaki says that Bitcoin (BTC) is primed to have its biggest crash yet before enjoying a long-term bull cycle.

‘Biggest Crash in History Coming': Rich Dad Poor Dad Author Says Bitcoin Set To Plunge Before Rallying Massively

Bitcoin and Ethereum withered as Mt. Gox dominated the narrative, as political meme coins remain volatile.

This Week In Coins: Bitcoin's Bad Week Sinks the Crypto Fleet

Ethereum

Solana

‘Terrifying' Crypto Crash Triggers ‘Extreme Fear' Panic After $2 Trillion Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, And Solana Price Wipe Out

Cryptocurrency analyst Jason Pizzino is warning that Bitcoin (BTC) is at risk of falling even further if a major support level crumbles.

‘Game Over' for Bitcoin if BTC Dives Below Critical Support Level, Says Jason Pizzino – Here Are His Targets

Salyn Buzarquis, a Paraguayan senator, blasted the National Power Administration of Paraguay (ANDE), stating that high-ranking officials charged illegal bitcoin mining farms for operating underground. Buzarquis stated these unnamed officials collected up to $500,000 in bribes monthly and called for the resignation or interrogation of ANDE's President Felix Sosa on this matter.

Corruption in Paraguay: Senator States Illegal Bitcoin Mining Farms Pay up to $500,000 to Operate Underground

Bitcoin prices recovered today after several factors, including the latest news from Mt. Gox, caused them to fall to a more-than four-month low below $54,000.

Bitcoin Prices Rally Nearly 6% After Plunging To Lowest Since February

Bitcoin Cash

Peter Chung, an analyst of Presto Research, has examined the intensity of the selloff that ostensibly will be caused by the repayment of Mt Gox creditors, set to flood the market with close to 142,000 BTC between July and October.

Analyst: Mt Gox Repayment Event Will Cause 4x the Selling Pressure for BCH Compared to BTC

Bitcoin ETFs helped push the world's largest crypto to new all-time highs as the battle for the U.S. presidency continues.

Bitcoin hits Wall Street: A recap of a critical six months for crypto markets and what what could lie ahead the rest of the year

Dogecoin

The global cryptocurrency markets are trading lower, Friday, amid Mt Gox repayments, Germany transferring Bitcoin and a spike in short liquidations. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $56,499 -3% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,984.6 -4.9% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $134.7 +0.9% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1041 +-3.2% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001457 -3.9% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data noted Bitcoin reflecting strength in key metrics, with 14.8% growth in large transaction volumes and a 259.7% surge in exchange netflows.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Struggle As Mt Gox Repayments Begin: Crypto Analyst Says BTC 'Could Drop To $47,000 From Here'

Investor and heavily followed X user Fred Krueger recently shared his thoughts on the potential impact of Mt Gox and Germany sales on Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) market cap. What Happened: Krueger outlined a theoretical situation where Bitcoin could face significant market impacts due to upcoming Mt Gox repayments and sales in Germany.

Impact Of Mt Gox, Germany Sales On Bitcoin: 'Lettuce Hands Are Flushed Out'

A widely followed crypto analyst says that he's identified when Bitcoin (BTC) could reach its cycle high if history were to repeat itself.

Here's When Bitcoin Could Reach Its Cycle Peak if History Repeats Itself, According to Crypto Analyst

In the world of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), two names stand out: Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (NYSE:GBTC) and iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ:IBIT). While both track the same index, the CME CF Benchmarks Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) Reference Rate-New York Variant, their performance, assets under management (AUM), and technicals reveal some intriguing contrasts.

Bitcoin ETF Showdown: Between GBTC And IBIT, Who's Winning The Race?

Two wallets have deposited nearly 10,000 BTC to Binance in the past week in transfers linked to drops in the price of bitcoin by on-chain analysts.

$537 million Binance deposits tied to BTC price drop suggest whales selling: LookOnChain

Crypto analytics firm Santiment has identified promising signals for certain altcoins. “Altcoins with extremely low funding rates are a great signal to buy into the crowd's FUD right now,” Santiment said, citing the latest data.

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