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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.

Leading cryptocurrency Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) passed the $100,000 milestone on Wednesday, Dec. 4 and reached new all-time highs since Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election. Benzinga readers predict the cryptocurrency will close out 2024 over the $100,000 level.

EXCLUSIVE: Bitcoin Briefly Tops $100,000, But Where Do Benzinga Readers Predict It Will Finish 2024?

MARA's recent acquisition of more bitcoin maintains its outlook on bitcoin as both a store of value and a hedge against inflation. MARA Makes Another Big Bitcoin Purchase MARA Holdings acquired 1,423 bitcoin (BTC) worth $139.5 million at the time of purchase, following the completion of its $850 million convertible bond issuance.

MARA Acquires 1,423 Bitcoin After Completing $850M Convertible Bond Issuance

Trump's support behind a federal bitcoin reserve is a bad deal for Americans, a former president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said.

Former Fed Bank president Bill Dudley slams Trump's federal bitcoin reserve proposal in Bloomberg op-ed

Former chairman of the New York Federal Reserve Bill Dudley on Friday voiced strong concerns over the United States potentially including Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) in its national reserves, a proposal gaining momentum among crypto-friendly legislators. In an opinion piece, Dudley argues that such a move could harm the interests of the general public and compromise the dollar's standing as the global reserve currency.

Bitcoin Reserve Would 'Benefit Special Interest Groups,' Former Fed Chairman Warns

Ethereum

On Dec. 6, as the markets painted a vivid shade of red, spot bitcoin and ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) bucked the trend, attracting record-setting inflows. Ether Funds Join the Billionaire Club as Bitcoin ETFs Maintain Crypto ETF Dominance Thursday brought a flurry of activity for spot crypto ETFs. The 12 U.S.

Crypto ETFs Surge: ETH Net Inflows Hit $1B, BTC ETFs Reach $33B in Record-Setting Year

Santa Clara-based healthcare technology company Semler Scientific, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMLR) has expanded its Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) holdings with the purchase of an additional 303 BTC for $29.3 million between Nov. 25 and Dec. 4. This acquisition brings the company's total Bitcoin holdings to 1,873 BTC, valued at approximately $180.4 million at current market prices.

Semler Scientific Expands Bitcoin Holdings To Over $180 Million With Latest Purchase

Ken Griffin, the billionaire founder of Citadel Securities, has admitted it was a "mistake" not to buy bitcoin sooner

‘We All Have FOMO'—Wall Street's Biggest Market Maker Just Flipped Bitcoin Price Bullish

Put simply, the price of Bitcoin is a function of the amount of time that has passed since its inception.

The Logic Behind Bitcoin's Power Law

Now that repayment has been postponed until 2025, a transfer of $352 million "does not affect the market volatility much anymore," a source told Decrypt.

Bitcoin Price Unfazed as Mt. Gox Shifts Another $352 Million Worth of BTC

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy has taken a lighthearted jab at himself and the Winklevoss twins, recounting a costly decision to sell his Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) holdings after a perplexing conversation with the famed crypto advocates. What Happened: In a tweet, Portnoy revealed he had purchased $2 million worth of Bitcoin at $11,000 per coin in 2020, only to sell it all shortly after a discussion with Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss.

Dave Portnoy Blames Winklevoss Twins For Confusing Him Into Selling Bitcoin Too Early

A Web3 marketer told Decrypt a Bitcoin tax on unrealized gains is “worrying” and “feels pretty out of touch with how volatile crypto markets are.”

France Wants Bitcoin HODLers to Pay Taxes on 'Unproductive Wealth'

Altcoins demonstrate greater stability as Bitcoin experiences sharp volatility, retreating below the $100,000 mark.

Analysts say altcoins' resilience amid heightened Bitcoin volatility signals potential decoupling

The investment interest comes after ether added about 60% in a month.

U.S. Ether ETFs Post Record Inflows, Bitcoin ETFs Add Most in Two Weeks

Seasoned trader and analyst Jason Shapiro reflected on Thursday's sharp pullback in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and the stock market, warning against going “aggressively long” on risk-on assets until year-end. What Happened: In a video posted on his official YouTube channel, Shapiro said, "I will say something that nobody wants to say and nobody wants to hear, which is, I don't think from now at least until year-end is a great time to be aggressively long risk assets.

Veteran Trader Warns Against 'Aggressive Long' Positions On Bitcoin, Equities Amid Market Volatility

Defying fiat currencies, naysayers, and bear markets, bitcoin, the premier cryptocurrency, has recently reached a milestone by breaking the $100k mark for the first time in its history. Members of the bitcoin community celebrated this achievement, proclaiming that it is still early days for the asset.

The Ultimate ‘I Told You So': Community Celebrates $100K Bitcoin Milestone

Here is a 2-minute breakdown of everything important that happened in crypto today.

What Happened in Crypto Today: Experts Are Revising Bitcoin Predictions Again

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) historic run past the $100,000 mark Thursday made the two legendary pizzas, carved in cryptocurrency history as the first commodity to be purchased with the digital asset, worth over a billion dollars. What happened: Bitcoin pushed above the long-awaited milestone, sailing to an all-time high of $103,679.

Remember The Iconic 'Bitcoin Pizzas?' They Are Now Worth Nearly $1B As King Crypto Blasts Through $100K

Bitcoin's recent surge past $100,000 has created ripples in the meme coin market, with some tokens seeing sharp gains while others face steep declines.

Bitcoin's Surge Sparks Mixed Reactions in Meme Coin Market, With Some Tokens Soaring and Others Plummeting

Dogecoin

Dogecoin surged 9% to a weekly high of nearly $0.46, following Bitcoin's landmark rise above $100,000.

Dogecoin Surges 9% to $0.46 as Bitcoin Breaks $100,000, Fueling Optimism for Altcoin Market

On Dec. 5, 2024, Bitcoin surpassed the $100,000 mark for the first time, reaching an all-time high of $103,800 and achieving a $2 trillion market capitalization.

Experts Predict Bitcoin Could Reach $150K by Year-End

Bitcoin's recent surge to a record $104,000 has triggered significant profit-taking among long-term holders, according to CryptoQuant data.

Bitcoin Hits $104,000 as Long-Term Holders Take 4x Profits, Federal Reserve Decisions Loom

The co-founders of the crypto analytics platform Glassnode are issuing a warning that Bitcoin (BTC) may be heading for a severe correction after its historic $100,000 breakthrough.

Glassnode Co-Founders Issue Bitcoin Alert After $100,000 Milestone Is Hit, Say BTC Early Warning Signal Flashing

Futures tracking major tokens outside of bitcoin and ether saw tens of millions in losses, led by XRP at $39 million in an unusually high move.

BTC Nosedive to 92K Hits DOGE, XRP Futures Hardest as Liquidations Climb to $1B

BTC's latest price action signals considerable confusion in the market in a shift away from the recent dominance of the bulls.

FOMO Traders Beware, Bitcoin's 'High-Wave' Price Action Points to Confusion: Godbole

Healthcare firm Semler Scientific has bought an additional 303 bitcoin, bringing the company's total bitcoin holdings to 1,873 BTC.

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