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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.

Bitcoin has pulled back more than 15% since hitting an all-time high one month ago, with some major altcoins nosediving 40%-50%, but "few understand how normal corrections like these are in bull markets," one observer noted.

Is the Bitcoin Rally Over? Reasons to Stay Bullish on BTC Despite Correction

With Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) down 11% over the past week, a 10x Research report advises caution considering the sell-off ahead of the Bitcoin halving. What Happened: According to the report, Bitcoin is at a critical juncture.

Bitcoin Halving Jitters: Why 10x Research Urges Caution

Pseudonymous crypto analyst Crypto Nova shared their “top 5 upcoming gems” that investors should keep on their radar going into the Bitcoin halving. What Happened: Nova emphasizes that in a bullish environment, new projects often outperform the market, especially if investors have the opportunity to participate in their public sales or receive rewards like airdrops for being early community members.

Crypto Analyst Unveils Top 5 'Gem' Projects To Watch Ahead Of Bitcoin Halving

The battle between Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and gold for the title of “ultimate store of value” continues to rage, with well-known gold proponent Peter Schiff squaring off against investing journalist and podcaster Natalie Brunell in a Fox Business debate. What Happened: The debate saw Brunell defending Bitcoin's performance and potential against Schiff's harsh critique.

Peter Schiff Debates Natalie Brunell On Bitcoin: 'If Natalie Were Smart, She Would Sell All'

Ethereum

CoinDesk Indices (CDI) presents its bi-weekly market update, highlighting the performance of leaders and laggards in the benchmark CoinDesk 20 Index (CD20) and the broad CoinDesk Market Index (CMI).

Bitcoin and Ethereum Show Relative Resilience Amid Widespread Losses: CoinDesk Indices Market Update

A reminder that Bitcoin was designed to give people access to financial services, and not simply enrich early adopters.

How Bitcoin could impact financial inclusivity among minority groups

The bitcoin mining industry will likely consolidate following the halving as miners with access to more capital continue to expand their operations and improve their infrastructure, software and business contracts, Core Scientific CEO Adam Sullivan writes.

Bitcoin Miners Must Optimize to Survive

The financial analyst and media commentator once said the price of BTC will never hit $50,000.

Bitcoin in a 'Stealth Bear Market' When Priced Against Gold, Says Peter Schiff

MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) Chairman Michael Saylor says you can never have too much Bitcoin. While this isn't surprising coming from one of the world's largest Bitcoin investors, his comments could influence markets and provide more insights into why he believes Bitcoin (BTC) is a great investment.

Here's How Much Bitcoin You Need To Become a Millionaire, According To Michael Saylor

Major cryptocurrency exchanges are revving up excitement for the upcoming Bitcoin halving event with creative ad campaigns. What Happened: Coinbase Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) and Kraken, two of the leading US exchanges, have unveiled commercials highlighting the potential impact of the halving on Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) value.

Pizzas Or Power? These Bitcoin Halving Commercials Want To Whet Buyers' Appetites

Many enthusiasts in the Bitcoin community were anticipating the next halving to coincide with Saturday, April 20, 2024, but the latest data suggest it will likely occur a day earlier, on April 19.

Miners Race to Discover Block 840,000 as Bitcoin Halving Nears

Solana

A widely followed crypto analyst and trader is unveiling a list of crypto assets he is holding after last week's altcoin meltdown.

Top Trader Unveils Crypto Holdings Following Last Week's Crash, Says Altcoin Recovery Now on Accelerated Timeline

Investors appear to be exercising caution in the crypto market, with data revealing significant outflows from Bitcoin spot ETFs on Monday. What Happened: The total net outflow amounted to $36.67 million, highlighting a hesitant sentiment despite a brief Asian rally, according to data from SoSoValue.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs See $36M Net Outflows, Grayscale Bleed Continues

As the crypto landscape evolves, a significant tightening in bitcoin's available supply on exchanges has emerged, hinting at just nine months of reserves left. Bybit's latest halving report unveils the reasons behind this tightening grip, indicating a looming scarcity that could reshape market dynamics.

Imminent BTC Supply Squeeze: Bybit Report Suggests Bitcoin Exchanges to Run Dry in 9 Months

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) moved lower, with the cryptocurrency prices trading below the key $63,000 level on Tuesday. Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) also recorded losses, trading below the key $3,100 mark this morning.

Bitcoin Falls Below $63,000; Nervos Network, AIOZ Network Among Top Losers

The Nakamoto update will decouple block production from Bitcoin itself, solving the problem of network congestion Stacks has had since it launched its mainnet in 2021.

OG Bitcoin L2 Stacks Is Getting a Major Overhaul

As always, rising prices bring forth boosted supplies.

Exploding Gold Sales at Pawnshops Offers Lesson for Bitcoin Bulls

Renowned crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen has suggested that Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) recent 16% drop could potentially lead to a more significant decline, drawing parallels with previous market cycles. What Happened: Cowen, in a detailed X thread, noted that Bitcoin's current dip is a normal occurrence, as there have been several 20-22% drops in this cycle.

Crypto Analyst Benjamin Cowen Says Bitcoin's 16% Dip Is 'Normal' But This Time It Could Develop Into 'Something More'

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for April 16, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: BTC Below $62.5K While Altcoins Wipe Gains

The smart money protocol Umoja has joined forces with the Bitcoin layer two (L2) initiative, Merlin Chain, to roll out a Bitcoin-based high-yield synthetic dollar. The newly introduced stablecoin is engineered to uphold a self-sustaining peg via transparent, onchain trading techniques developed by Umoja.

Umoja Partners With Merlin Chain to Launch Bitcoin's First High-Yield Synthetic Dollar

The price of Bitcoin plunged overnight amid mounting geopolitical tensions and a strong dollar, coupled with pre-halving volatility.

Bitcoin Price Slips Below $62,000 as Pre-Halving Momentum Stalls

Geopolitical factors could see investors allocate funds to alternative assets such as bitcoin, some observers say.

Bitcoin Could Surge to $120K on 'Doomsday Rally,' Trader Says

Bitcoin holdings on exchanges by long-term investors have decreased to their lowest levels in 18 months, report said.

Current actions of bitcoin holders mirror December 2020, suggesting possible growth phase: Bitfinex analysts

Amid fluctuating market signals, a renowned analyst who previously anticipated Bitcoin's (CRYTO: BTC) impressive rise is now forecasting a downturn across risk asset classes. What Happened: Markus Thielen, the analyst celebrated for his precise prediction of Bitcoin's ascent, has shifted to a bearish perspective on risk assets, encompassing both tech equities and cryptocurrencies, CoinDesk reported on Tuesday.

Crypto Analyst Warns Bitcoin's Impending Correction As Rally Falters: 'We Are Bearish Risk Assets'

While there has been a lot of noise about how much assets under management (AUM) bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are attracting, it is now becoming obvious that these ETFs are driving additional demand for the underlying cryptocurrency itself, broker Canaccord Genuity said in a research report on Monday.

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