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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 German government is starting to sell off its stockpile of over $3 billion in seized Bitcoin, says Arkham. Will it tank the market?

Germany Begins Selling Its Bitcoin Billions, Triggering Volatility Fears

Editor's note: This story has been updated with the correct reference to Bernstein. In a recent prediction, analysts at Bernstein Research have projected that Bitcoin could hit the $200,000 mark by 2025.

Despite Recent Dip, Bitcoin Will Reach $200,000 Next Year, New Report Says (UPDATED)

Ethereum

Criminal organizations in Mexico have been using several popular digital assets to buy the materials needed to make the drug fentanyl, according to the U.S. Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), which cited the use of bitcoin and other tokens in a Thursday advisory.

Mexican Cartels Using BTC, ETH, USDT, Other Tokens to Buy Fentanyl Ingredients: U.S.

Solana

Crypto venture capitalist Andrew Kang sees the delayed Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) ETF causing market momentum to shift from upward to downward, particularly due to the lack of acute ETF inflows. What Happened: Kang points out the effect for the different large cap cryptocurrencies.

Why The Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana Pump Is 'Delayed'

Bernstein has doubled down on predictions that Bitcoin is about to surge to unprecedented highs—and may hit $200,000 in less than a year.

Bitcoin to $1 Million? These Analysts Think It Gets There—Eventually

MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) on Thursday reaffirmed its dedication to Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) by acquiring an additional 11,931 BTC for a total expenditure of $786 million. What Happened: On June 18, the company concluded a private offering of convertible senior notes, featuring a 2.25% coupon and a 35% conversion premium over the U.S. composite volume-weighted average price of MicroStrategy's class A common stock.

MicroStrategy Doubles Down On Bitcoin With $786M Purchase

Institutional traders are using spot bitcoin ETFs and the CME bitcoin futures market for basis trades, causing an increase in open interest.

Spot ETF basis trades driving 80% surge in CME bitcoin futures open interest, analyst says

Michael Saylor's software firm has purchased another huge sum of Bitcoin, widening its lead as the top corporate holder.

MicroStrategy Just Bought Another $786 Million in Bitcoin

Pro-democracy activists, such as those in Nicaragua, are facing financial repression at the hands of the country's autocratic leadership. Bitcoin is a tool to help circumvent this repression.

Bitcoin's Role In Defending Democracy In Nicaragua With Félix Maradiaga

A look at the different biases presented by mainstream media coverage of Donald Trump's endorsement of Bitcoin.

Left-Leaning Outlets Amplify Their Anti-Bitcoin Bias Following Trump's Endorsement

MicroStrategy has purchased another 11,931 BTC for approximately $786 million at an average price of $65,883 per bitcoin.

MicroStrategy buys additional 11,931 bitcoin for $786 million

Nasdaq-listed Microstrategy has acquired 11,931 more bitcoins for $786 million, raising its total cryptocurrency holdings to 226,331 bitcoins, valued at $8.33 billion with an average purchase price of $36,798 per coin. The acquisition was funded through proceeds from a private offering of convertible senior notes that offer a 2.25% annual interest rate.

Microstrategy Increases Bitcoin Portfolio to 226,331 BTC After Latest Purchase

Donald Trump, the former U.S. president who's on track for a repeat White House showdown with president Joe Biden this year, has embraced bitcoin in recent months—forcing the Biden administration into a potential crypto pivot.

Shock Trump Crypto Leaks Spark 300% Price Crash After Bitcoin-Backing

A Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) investor that has previously made a $1 billion profit purchased almost $400 million of Bitcoin, on-chain data shows. What Happened: Lookonchain data shows a whale purchasing around $395 million worth of Bitcoin during the recent market slump.

Bitcoin Whale Makes $395M Purchase: Here's How Their Last Trade Went

The company held 214,400 bitcoins as of the end of April, which at current prices would be worth about $14 billion.

Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy Acquires 11.9K More Bitcoin for $786M

MicroStrategy continues its aggressive BTC investment strategy with no signs of slowing down.

MicroStrategy Bought 11,931 More Bitcoin For $786 Million

The current market structure favors arbitrage traders, according to Glassnode.

Bitcoin Up 1.4% as Exchange Reserves Hit 3-Year Low

Bitcoin continues to trade near a crucial price level, with the downside appearing limited but a lack of bullish momentum evident. The leading cryptocurrency stands around the $65,000 to $66,000 mark, a critical onchain realized price that could either support the price or signal a correction, according to the latest analysis from Cryptoquant researchers.

Report: Bitcoin Market Lacks Upward Momentum Amid Weak Demand

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for June 20, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: Crypto Assets Rally With BTC Returning to $66K

"Sell in May and Walk Away." This age-old Wall Street adage, in addition to the stock market, has proven increasingly applicable to cryptocurrencies as well.

EXCLUSIVE: Will The Crypto Bulls Come Back In the Fall? Experts Explain Why Summers Are Not The Best For Bitcoin, Ethereum And Other Coins

Australia's main stock market launched it's first spot Bitcoin ETF, joining the US and Hong Kong.

VanEck's Spot Bitcoin ETF Goes Live on Australia's Largest Stock Exchange

Bitcoin miner reserves have dropped to multi-year lows while OTC selling has increased to its highest daily volume since March, data shows.

Bitcoin miner OTC selling remains high as reserves drop to multi-year low: CryptoQuant

The VanEck Bitcoin ETF, the first spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), debuted on Thursday.

VanEck's Spot Bitcoin ETF Goes Live on Australia's Biggest Stock Exchange

Bitcoin miners will need to capitulate before BTC can take off on a new rally, according to the popular on-chain analyst Willy Woo. Woo tells his 1.1 million followers on the social media platform X to look for compressions in Bitcoin hash ribbons when thinking about when to buy and hold.

Bitcoin Miner Capitulation Could Trigger Massive BTC Rally, Says Willy Woo – But There's a Catch

Over the past two weeks, long-term Bitcoin (BTC) whales have cashed out $1.2 billion in profits.

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