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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.

MicroStrategy has already built one application using its service. "Orange For Outlook" integrates digital signatures into emails to enable recipients to verify the identity of the sender.

MicroStrategy Unveils Plan for Bitcoin-Based Decentralized Identity Using Ordinals

Cryptocurrency analyst Benjamin Cowen shared insights on the potential impact of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on the cryptocurrency market and why it might ultimately cause an increase in Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) market dominance. What Happened: In his latest YouTube podcast, Cowen noted that despite the Federal Reserve maintaining interest rates at 5.5% and announcing a tapering of quantitative tightening (QT) starting in June, he believes this will only prolong the process of Bitcoin dominance reaching its peak.

What The FOMC Meeting Means For Bitcoin's Next Move

A Binance user unknowingly withdrew one of just four extremely rare Bitcoin "Epic Sats" from 2016, representing a potential multi-million dollar oversight by the exchange.

Second of only Four Bitcoin "Epic Sats" Found by a Binance User

A trader known for several accurate crypto market calls says that Bitcoin (BTC) may not be done correcting after suddenly dropping below $58,000.

Trader Who Called 2021 Collapse Issues Bitcoin Alert, Says BTC May Be In for More Downside – Here's His Target

Despite a recent pause in inflows to spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) after a continuous 71-day streak, industry experts predict a resurgence led by a broader investor base. What Happened: Robert Mitchnick, head of digital assets at BlackRock (NYSE:BLK), the world's leading asset management firm, suggests that the lull may soon be replaced by inflows from a variety of institutional investors.

BlackRock Anticipates Renewed Institutional Interest In Bitcoin Spot ETFs

A new study by Fidelity Digital Assets reveals that as bitcoin matures, its volatility is decreasing, making it less volatile than several S&P 500 stocks.

Fidelity Digital Assets Study: Bitcoin's Volatility Declines as It Grows, Echoing Historical Asset Trends

Ethereum

Average daily transaction fees on Bitcoin surged to a record $25.8 million on April 24 before falling back to $4.1 million on Wednesday.

Bitcoin's average daily transaction fees fall back to Ethereum levels after Runes hype subsides

Businesses globally face escalating banking fees and complex payment systems. Paystand addresses these challenges by leveraging bitcoin to provide alternative financial transaction solutions, cutting traditional banking fees and simplifying operations.

Bitcoin Drives Growth And Community Regeneration In Emerging Markets

The miner is looking at options including sale of all or part of the company and other strategic transactions.

Bitcoin Miner Stronghold Looking at Options, Including Sale of Company

On May 1, 2024, U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs experienced their most significant single-day outflows since their inception on Jan. 11, 2024. ETF Institute Co-Founder: ‘Inflows Don't Go up in a Straight Line' Data sourced from coinglass.com reveals that these funds saw a withdrawal of $563.

Record Withdrawal From US Bitcoin ETFs Marks Largest Single-Day Outflow

Bitcoin has stabilized following a sudden "perfect storm" sell-off over the last week that wiped $300 billion from the combined bitcoin and crypto market.

BlackRock Insider Reveals Shock Sovereign Wealth Fund Interest In Bitcoin After ETF Price Boom

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for May 2, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: BTC Stabilizes Around $58K Following Yesterday's Rout

BlackRock says sovereign wealth funds and pensions are having diligence conversations about Bitcoin ETFs, signaling growing institutional Bitcoin adoption despite recent outflows.

BlackRock: Sovereign Wealth, Pension Funds Considering Bitcoin ETFs

The cryptocurrency is already showing signs of maturity as its volatility drops to all-time lows on a yearly scale, the report said.

Bitcoin's Volatility Is Falling and This Will Continue as It Matures: Fidelity

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Leverage traders are seeing red after Bitcoin (BTC) suddenly plummeted below $58,000, dragging altcoins down with it. According to crypto data aggregator Coinglass, over $448,490,000 in liquidations have occurred in the last 24 hours – more than 84% from leveraged longs. Leading exchange OKX hosted the largest amount of liquidations at $171.

Over $448,000,000 in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Dogecoin and Other Coins Liquidated As BTC Crashes Below $58,000

According to a 13F report, BNP Paribas purchased IBIT shares in the first quarter of 2024—albeit less than 1 BTC worth at current prices.

Second-Largest European Bank BNP Paribas Bought BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Shares: SEC Filing

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) spot ETFs recorded substantial net outflows on Wednesday, marking a significant realignment in investor sentiment. What Happened: According to data from SoSoValue, the total net outflow from these ETFs reached a record high of $564 million in a single day.

Bitcoin Spot ETFs Experience Record $564M Outflows, Expert Attributes It To 'Combination' Of Forces

The asset manager has been helping educate pension funds, endowments and sovereign wealth funds about the new spot bitcoin ETF products, the firm's head of digital assets said.

BlackRock Sees Sovereign Wealth Funds, Pensions Coming to Bitcoin ETFs

Bitcoin and Ethereum are rebounding after a rough couple of days leading up to the Federal Reserve deciding not to change interest rates.

Bitcoin and Ethereum Rebound as Interest Rates Remain Unchanged in US

Recent 13F filings show Europe's second largest bank, BNP Paribas, has purchased Bitcoin exposure via a US spot Bitcoin ETF.

Second Largest European Bank is Buying Bitcoin ETF: 13F SEC Fillings

Bitcoin derivatives traders are positioning themselves for a summer lull in market activity, according to an analyst.

Bitcoin options positioning anticipates summer slowdown, analyst says

Recently, traders have sold $80,000 BTC call options expiring at the end of May to generate additional yield, one observer said.

Bitcoin 'Call Writing' Back in Vogue as Cash And Carry Strategy Loses Shine

Widely followed analyst Benjamin Cowen is warning that Bitcoin (BTC) could fall further after the flagship crypto asset hit a low last recorded in February. Cowen tells his 801,000 YouTube subscribers in a new video that Bitcoin could experience more downward pressure if the price falls below the 100-day simple moving average (SMA).

Bitcoin Could Undergo a ‘Little Bit Bigger of a Drop' if Indicator That's Acted as Support Flips: Benjamin Cowen

With the unveiling of the Runes protocol, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is set to make a landmark progression in its technological capabilities, particularly in fungible token issuance. This innovative protocol, created by Casey Rodarmor, is strategically launching in conjunction with the recently concluded Bitcoin Halving event in April, promising to expand Bitcoin's utility beyond just a store of value.

EXCLUSIVE: Runes Could Transform Our Understanding Of Bitcoin, Experts Tell Benzinga

The director of marketing at blockchain analytics firm Santiment, Brian Quinlivan, is listing two developments that could ignite a recovery in the price of Bitcoin (BTC).

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