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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.

U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have seen outflows for the fifth consecutive day since April 12, with a reduction totaling $4.3 million during Wednesday's trading sessions.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs Record 5 Consecutive Day of Outflows; Analyst Declares Cool-Off ‘Totally Normal'

The halving will reshape who mines Bitcoin, and thus the network's energy efficiency, experts say. Will that offset BTC's immense usage?

Will the Bitcoin Halving Make BTC's Environmental Impact Better—or Worse?

The crypto space is fraught with opinions, with celebrities, micro-influencers and community members constantly chiming in to give their take on markets. This can make it difficult for investors to determine what information is important and relevant.

BlackRock And Coinbase Explain Importance Of Bitcoin Halving In New Ad Campaigns

A look at the halving through the lens of holidays and what their cultural significance is. From "The Halving Issue."

The Halving Holiday

With the Bitcoin halving on the horizon, anon Twitter user Leonidas broadcasted some top tips when minting Runes.

Bitcoin Ordinals Dev Shares Tips for Mining Runes During the Halving—Without Getting Rekt

Just before the upcoming block reward halving, with only 72 blocks left until reaching block height 840,000, bitcoin miners have significantly boosted their hashrate. As of 8:50 a.m. EDT on April 19, 2024, the hashrate soared to a record 653 exahash per second (EH/s).

Bitcoin Miners Ramp Up Hashrate as Halving Nears, Network Hits 653 EH/s Record

Bitcoin briefly breaks out above the $65,000 mark as its halving event approaches, adding around 5% in the past 24 hours.

Bitcoin price briefly trades above $65,000 ahead of halving, but investor caution persists, analyst says

Concern about the rapidly rising U.S. government debt is partly behind recent surges in gold prices and bitcoin, even as the Treasury market so far remains relatively sanguine about the country's fiscal path, market observers say.

Worsening US debt outlook seen more in gold and bitcoin than in bonds

Bitcoin's latest halving — when the block subsidy reward is cut to 3.125 BTC — is currently estimated to occur at around 9 p.m. ET today.

How will bitcoin's price react after the halving?

As Bitcoin approaches the highly anticipated Bitcoin halving, a new research report by 10x Research identified a hidden factor that could derail the pre-halving hype and send Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) prices plummeting. What Happened: The report from 10x Research authored by analyst Markus Thielen argues that recent trends in Bitcoin's funding rate have become a cause for concern.

Why Bitcoin Could Plummet To $52,000: 10x Research

Strong demand is pouring in to bitcoin as its new supply creation gets cut in half, forecasting higher prices to come.

The Bitcoin Halving Is Happening: Supply to Drop to 3.125 BTC Today

Bitcoin BTC is just hours away from its next supply cut, known as the bitcoin halving, amid fears of a "rapid, cataclysmic" U.S. dollar collapse.

Bitcoin Suddenly Braced For A $35 Trillion Halving Price Earthquake

As bitcoin navigates a tumultuous trading range between $60,022 and $65,430, market analysts scrutinize oscillators and moving averages for future price direction clues. The cryptocurrency's price hovers at around $65,110 on April 19, 2024, reflecting a volatile day for traders after the escalating conflict in the Middle East and ahead of the halving.

Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC Faces Volatile Day of Trading and Complex Dynamics

The cryptocurrency market experienced a wave of mixed signals on Thursday, with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) registering net outflows while geopolitical tensions flared. What Happened: According to data from SoSoValue, Bitcoin spot ETFs saw a total net outflow of $4.38 million on Thursday.

Bitcoin Rebounds To $65K, Shakes Off $4M ETF Outflow And Geopolitical Uncertainty

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for April 19, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Price Bounces as Halving Nears

A cryptocurrency analyst and trader is issuing a warning on Bitcoin (BTC) amid a significant market correction. The analyst pseudonymously known as Rekt Capital tells his 73,400 YouTube subscribers that Bitcoin is currently experiencing a correction which typically occurs ahead of the halving.

Bitcoin in the Thick of a ‘Danger Zone,' According to Crypto Analyst – Here's His Outlook

Binance's new CEO explains that there are a range of reasons for an "optimistic outlook" for bitcoin and the wider crypto market.

Binance CEO Richard Teng says this Bitcoin halving is ‘unique' due to recent significant events

Bitcoin's halving event is currently estimated to occur at around 8:30 p.m. ET today as the block subsidy reward gets cut to 3.125 BTC.

As the halving fast approaches, what's next for Bitcoin miners?

Solana

Crypto venture capitalist Andrew Kang of Mechanism Capital predicts a surge in buying opportunities for several cryptocurrencies due to the expected approval of cryptocurrency ETFs globally among other factors. What Happened: Kang, in his latest tweet, expressed optimism about the near future of the crypto market.

Crypto VC Reveals His Bitcoin, Solana, Dogwifhat, TON Price Targets For "Buying Opportunities As Huge Gifts"

Bitcoin touched $65,000 as it experienced another jolt of volatility ahead of the BTC halving, set to take place late tonight.

Volatile Roller Coaster: BTC Jumps to $65K Ahead of Today's Bitcoin Halving

Some well-known bitcoin proponents reckon that the halving will have a big impact — while others are more skeptical.

Bitcoiners say the halving will trigger an ‘immense supply shock' and is barely priced in

GBTC again led the outflows, while inflows into BlackRock's IBIT continued to slow, provision data from Farside show.

Bitcoin Spot ETFs Register Five-Day Withdrawals Streak Ahead of Halving

Bitcoin's rally in the past six months will help cushion crypto miners from the effects of the 50% cut in their earned rewards, the report said.

Bitcoin Miners Are Better Positioned for the Halving This Time Round: Benchmark

The estimated time left would see Bitcoin's fourth halving arrive at around 8 p.m. ET today, with the block subsidy dropping to 3.125 BTC.

Bitcoin's halving event is now less than 100 blocks away

BitMEX has increased the leverage on its bitcoin perpetual swap, XBTUSD, from 100x to 250x ahead of the halving event.

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