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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.

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.

Bitcoin ETFs Are Driving a Spot Multiplier Effect, Canaccord Says

GBTC's market share by bitcoin holdings has fallen to 37% in the same period, with BlackRock and Fidelity the main beneficiaries.

Grayscale's GBTC reaches its own halving, down 50% in bitcoin holdings since spot ETFs launch

Miners' shares have lagged as bitcoin outperformance has sucked retail liquidity from mining stocks, the report said.

Bitcoin Miner CEOs Are Upbeat Ahead of the Halving, Expect M&A: Bernstein

As the halving is set to occur between April 19-20, 2024, a substantial number of crypto enthusiasts are eagerly preparing for the Runes protocol. The concept of Runes was developed by the creator of Ordinals, Casey Rodarmor, and has been met with considerable enthusiasm since its announcement in September 2023.

Runes Protocol to Debut Alongside Bitcoin Halving, Could Boost BTC Ecosystem

Norway has passed new legislation that will impose stricter regulations on data centers operating within the country.

Bitcoin Miners Face Pressure in Norway as New Legislation for Data Centers Implemented

Franklin Templeton Digital Assets, an investment firm, has released a new report.

Franklin Templeton: Runes Could Help Bitcoin Bridge the Gap in the Fungible Token Market

A widely followed on-chain analyst thinks that Bitcoin (BTC) bears are about to get wiped out following last week's crypto correction. Analyst Willy Woo tells his 1.1 million followers on the social media platform X that the most recent Bitcoin retracement to $60,000 flushed out leveraged longs.

Analyst Willy Woo Says Bitcoin As Trillion-Dollar Asset Here To Stay, Sees Liquidation of BTC Bears Next

'Reports suggest a spot BTC ETF may start in late April, with a spot ETH ETF following shortly after,' said OSL CEO Patrick Pan.

Hong Kong spot bitcoin ETFs could go live as soon as this month: OSL

In the lead-up to the ‘halving' event, Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek anticipates a surge in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) sales. This event, expected to significantly boost Bitcoin's price over time, is predicted to occur around Apr. 20.

Bitcoin Halving May See Rise In King Crypto Sales, Forecasts Crypto.Com CEO, But 'Decent Action' Anticipated Within Next Six Months

Markus Thielen, founder of 10x Research, has de-risked his portfolio in the wake of rising Treasury yields.

Analyst Who Called Bitcoin's Pre-Halving Rally to $70K Turns Bearish

CoinDesk Indices' Bitcoin Trend Indicator has been indicating a strong uptrend since last fall.

Bitcoin Dips Below $62.5K as CoinDesk's BTC Trend Indicator Turns Neutral

Renowned cryptocurrency analyst Willy Woo has projected that the introduction of Bitcoin ETFs could potentially drive Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) price to surpass that of gold. What Happened: In a tweet on Monday, Woo outlined his predictions for Bitcoin's future performance in light of the recent introduction of Bitcoin ETFs.

Bitcoin ETFs Could Propel King Crypto Above Gold's Market Cap, Says Analyst: 'These Are Very Conservative Numbers'

Despite the endorsement of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) by investment heavyweight BlackRock Inc. (NYSE:BLK), skepticism about the cryptocurrency persists among many finance professionals. What Happened: BlackRock's acceptance of Bitcoin in 2023 marked a significant shift in the financial industry.

'Bitcoin Is Just An Extractive Bubble,' Says Portfolio Manager, As Blackrock's Acceptance Fails To Quell Finance Sector Critics

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The investment firm said Runes has the potential to help the broader Bitcoin ecosystem compete against Ethereum and Solana.

Runes Will Help Bitcoin DeFi ‘Close the Gap' on Ethereum, Solana: Franklin Templeto

Former Bitmex CEO Arthur Hayes has explained why he believes that “bitcoin and crypto prices in general will slump around the halving.” He added that from now until May 1, he “will be in a no-trade zone,” emphasizing that “April will experience extreme weakness in risky asset markets.

Former Bitmex Chief Expects Crypto Prices to ‘Slump' Around the Bitcoin Halving

Popular onchain analyst Willy Woo has predicted a potential bitcoin price surge to $650,000 at the bull market's peak. His prediction hinges on spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) investors fully deploying their assets based on recommendations from asset managers. “These are very conservative numbers.

Analyst Predicts $650K Bitcoin Price Once ETF Investors Fully Deploy Asset Manager Recommendations

The goal of owning a professional sports team is out of reach for most people. Valuations are exorbitantly high, and there are a limited number of publicly traded teams for sale.

Bitcoin Soccer Team Adds Winklevoss Twins As Investors In English Premier League Mission: Why Shared 'Deep Conviction' In Bitcoin Is Important

A new report from the investment firm highlights increasing competition between two sectors that demand energy and processing power.

Bitcoin Miners Battle the AI Boom Ahead of Halving: Bernstein

Fungible tokens see prices drop heading into a pivotal week for the top crypto network, with ORDI falling over 40% in seven days.

Bitcoin BRC-20 Token Prices Plunge Ahead of Halving—Are Runes to Blame?

Anthony Scaramucci, the founder of SkyBridge Capital, has voiced his skepticism towards meme coins, despite their recent high returns in the first quarter of 2024. What Happened: Scaramucci opined on meme coins and the broader digital asset market at a conference in London on Monday, DLNews reported.

Anthony Scaramucci's Fund 'Will Not Touch' Meme Coins But Vouches For Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana

Bitcoin miners aren't the only people paying attention to this week's halving event. Why should you be watching?

What Is the Bitcoin Halving and Why Should You Care?

At a recent gathering of investors in Miami, skepticism remained high even after finance titan BlackRock's shift toward touting the original cryptocurrency.

There Are Many Bitcoin Critics Left in Finance, Despite BlackRock's Newfound Love

BlackRock (NYSE:BLK), the world's largest asset manager with $10 trillion in assets under mangement, has been steadily building a multifaceted crypto strategy. What Happened: Token Terminal, a research firm specializing in digital assets, has analyzed BlackRock's approach to digital assets.

Bitcoin, Stablecoins, Tokenization: BlackRock's Crypto Strategy Explained

Last week's trading week saw stocks and stock indexes like the S&P 500 fall after inflation data came in higher than expected, suggesting that potential Federal Reserve rate cuts may be delayed until later into 2024. Leading cryptocurrency Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) also fell on the week due to these market dynamics.

Bitcoin And S&P 500 Are Down: Which Did Benzinga Users Pick To Buy The Dip?

Regulators in Hong Kong have given their initial approval of new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). Hong Kong-based funds say regulators have approved spot BTC and ETH ETFs, according to a new CNBC report.

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