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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 famously pre-planned, programmatic event, currently predicted for April 19, is surprisingly hard to predict at minute scales.

Why Bitcoin Halving Calculators Are Out of Sync

Andrew Kang, Managing Partner at Mechanism Capital, on Friday forecasted a bullish future for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), suggesting that the leading cryptocurrency could reach $80,000 by May. What Happened: His projections didn't stop there, as he anticipated significant movements that could see Bitcoin breaking the $100,000 threshold shortly thereafter.

Bitcoin To Go 'On Another Huge Run,' Once $100K Is Broken, Crypto VC Claims

Ethereum

Solana

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and other major cryptocurrencies are down significantly as traders' long positions are being liquidated.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana Sink as Over $200 Million in Crypto Longs Liquidated

As we near the anticipated fourth Bitcoin halving event, there are only 1,133 blocks left until we reach block 840,000, with the milestone expected to occur in about a week. Recent data from theminermag.com's Miner Weekly on Thursday shows that bitcoin miners are conserving their reserves as the event draws close.

Report: Bitcoin Miners Strengthen Reserves Ahead of Fourth Halving

Dogecoin

A closely followed crypto trader is warning that Bitcoin (BTC) may be sending false bullish signals. Pseudonymous trader The Flow Horse tells his 209,900 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin may be at risk of a sudden move to the downside.

Top Trader Warns Bitcoin Price Action Could Be Setting Up a Fake Out, Updates Outlook on Two Memecoins

BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has been a massive success, netting $15 billion in inflows since its January 11 launch.

BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Continues Rise, Crossing $15 Billion in Total Gains

Holding bitcoin in an IRA can be a great way to reduce your tax burden, but it's important to understand common mistakes and how to avoid them when holding bitcoin for retirement.

6 Common Pitfalls of Self-Directed and Checkbook Bitcoin IRAs

Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein on Friday shared plans for the company's Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (OTC:GBTC), to eventually reduce its management fees. What Happened: Currently, GBTC charges the highest fees among all U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs at 1.5% annually, a stark contrast to the 0.30% average of its competitors.

Bitcoin ETF Fees: Grayscale Hints At Future Cuts, But There's A Catch

A recent report indicates that spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are poised to receive approval from Hong Kong regulators as early as this Monday, as stated by “people familiar with the matter.

Sources Say Hong Kong Set to Approve First Spot Bitcoin ETFs as Early as Monday

Meme coin PUPS (PUPS) has experienced a surge, climbing about 50% in the past 24 hours, amid heightened anticipation for the upcoming Runes protocol. What Happened: The protocol promises to enhance Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) capabilities by making transactions faster and more cost-effective.

What Is Pups Crypto? Bitcoin's 'First' Meme Coin On Runes Protocol Explodes

Higher fees from Ordinals and BRC-20 may be good for miners but they risk pushing activity to the fragmented world of L2s and harming adoption of Bitcoin around the world. Proposals for “OP_CAT” and CTV would upgrade the network and allow more innovation at the chain-level, says Bob Bodily, CEO of Bioniq, an Ordinals marketplace.

The Halving Highlights Why Bitcoin Needs to Upgrade

The publicly traded bitcoin mining company Cleanspark has exercised its option to acquire 100,000 bitcoin mining machines from Bitmain. The firm initially secured the option last year, and the agreement has now been enhanced to include the latest S21 Pro model from Bitmain, which offers 15 joules per terahash (J/T).

Cleanspark to Upgrade Mining Fleet With 100,000 S21 Pro Bitcoin Miners From Bitmain

Both Robert Kiyosaki and Cathie Wood are well known in the finance and investing community, although for largely different reasons. In the 1990s, Kiyosaki authored "Rich Dad Poor Dad," a book about personal finance and building wealth.

Robert Kiyosaki Praises Cathie Wood's Prediction That Bitcoin Will Hit $2.3 Million And Suggests 'Living Dangerously' And Buying More

There is a long-standing assumption that Bitcoin is still too complicated or impractical for merchants and customers to use as a medium of exchange—its original canonical use. However, BTCPay Server is trying to dispel this by making easy-to-use tools and services for merchants and users to send and receive Bitcoin, chiefly over the Lightning network, using a combination of NFC and Bitcoin Point of Sales (PoS) devices.

BTCPay Server Is Reshaping The Bitcoin Conference Payment Experience

Hong Kong regulators are expected to greenlight spot ETFs for both bitcoin and ether as early as Monday, Bloomberg reported.

Hong Kong to approve spot bitcoin, ether ETFs as soon as Monday: Bloomberg

As the digital currency landscape evolves, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is showing potential signs of a significant price movement, with market intelligence suggesting a possible break from its correlation with traditional stock markets. What Happened: Market intelligence firm Santiment has indicated that Bitcoin might be on the verge of a significant price surge, potentially reaching the $100,000 mark, as its correlation with traditional stock markets appears to diminish.

Bitcoin Eyes $100K Milestone Amid Weakening Ties With Stocks: Expert

The bitcoin halving is not priced in and the event will see "real changes" in the BTC's supply and demand mechanics, an analyst said.

Bitcoin halving not priced in, despite pre-event trader activity, analyst says

This week, the crypto community on social media has once again been buzzing about a bitcoin wallet called ‘Mr 100' following a significant deposit of 100 bitcoin on April 10, 2024.

While Some Think Bitcoin's 12th-Largest Wallet Hides a Nation State, Onchain Data Shows an Exchange

Hong Kong is on the verge of becoming a major player in the cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETF) market, with potential approvals for spot Bitcoin ETFs and spot Ether ETFs expected as early as this week. What Happened: This move positions Hong Kong as a competitor to Singapore and Dubai in the race to become a leading digital asset hub.

Hong Kong Poised To Approve Spot Bitcoin And Spot Ether ETFs: Report

As of April 12, 2024, bitcoin's price exhibits resilience, trading at $70,748, with oscillators showing mixed signals while moving averages firmly suggest a bullish trend heading into the weekend.

Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC Traders on Edge as Mixed Signals Keep Market Guessing

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for April 12, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: BTC Holds Stable at $70K

Hong Kong could approve approve spot bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) exchange-traded funds as early as Monday, Bloomberg said, citing two people familiar with the matter.

Hong Kong Could Approve Spot Bitcoin, Ether ETFs as Early as Monday: Bloomberg

Bitcoin meme coin, PUPS, found itself in the middle of controversy with viral crypto trader Ansem colorfully coming to its defense.

Bitcoin PUPS Up 55% Amid ‘First Memecoin' on BTC Network Controversy

The IMF is reportedly demanding changes to El Salvador's pioneering Bitcoin law amid $1.4 billion credit negotiations, underscoring tensions over Bitcoin's disruptive potential.

IMF Demands Changes to El Salvador's Bitcoin law: Report

Net inflows into Bitcoin spot ETFs reached a notable high on Thursday, at $91.27 million, led by a substantial injection into BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ:IBIT), which alone accounted for approximately $192 million. What Happened: This influx contrasts sharply with the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (OTC:GBTC), which experienced a net outflow of $124 million, underscoring a shifting investor preference within digital asset funds, according to data from SoSoValue.

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