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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 next Bitcoin halving, scheduled for April 20, is poised to significantly impact the mining landscape. Below Jaran Mellerud, of Hashlabs Mining, forecasts for what lies ahead.

6 Ways the Halving Will Impact Bitcoin Mining

Skybridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci predicted a $170,000 Bitcoin price this cycle, citing growing institutional adoption and upcoming supply constraints.

Skybridge's Anthony Scaramucci Predicts $170,000 Bitcoin Price

While you can interact with the Bitcoin network solely using a wallet, running your own node delivers privacy benefits and grants the ability to verify your transactions and Bitcoin's 21 million supply cap. The fifth installment of “10 Steps to Self-Sovereignty” powered by Ledger.

Fully Noded: The Basics and Benefits of Running a Bitcoin Node

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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is up 3.5% over the past 24 hours, as market participants are eyeing all-time highs ahead of the upcoming Bitcoin halving event What Happened: Bitcoin spiked to a high of $72,777 in Monday morning trading, trading at $71,700 at the time of writing. Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) is up 5.3% on the day, trading at $3,638.

Bitcoin Up 3.5% To $71,700, Pushing Ethereum And Crypto Stocks Higher

With the Bitcoin halving on the horizon, market volatility is leading to liquidations.

Bitcoin Regains $72K After Rocky Start to the Month

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) moved higher, with the cryptocurrency prices trading above the key $72,000 level on Monday. Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) also recorded gains, surging past the key $3,600 mark this morning.

Bitcoin Surpasses $72,000; Lido DAO Emerges As Top Gainer

As the digital currency Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) breaks through a significant resistance level, market analysts are forecasting a potential rally that could see its value soar to new heights. What Happened: Bitcoin may be on the verge of a significant price surge, potentially reaching new record highs, CoinDesk reported following a technical breakout on early Monday.

Bitcoin Could Surge Past $80K In Coming Weeks, Says Analyst

The broker raised its price target for the software company to $1,875 from $990 and maintained its buy rating on the stock.

MicroStrategy Should Continue to Rally as Bitcoin Halving Nears: Benchmark

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for April 8, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: BTC Reclaims $72K; Meme Coins Rally

The Lightning Network is facing a growing number of developers that consider it a “dead end” as capacity drops. Nevertheless, major new partnerships keep breathing in new life.

Despite Criticism, Lightning Network Continues Seeing Major Rollouts

On April 8, 2024, bitcoin reached an impressive 24-hour peak of $72,573, marking a significant uptrend. With a 24-hour trading volume of $29.64 billion and a market capitalization soaring to $1.41 trillion, the cryptocurrency showcases strong market growth.

Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC Eyes Previous Zeniths With Renewed Vigor

Major Chinese asset managers like Harvest Fund and Southern Fund are leveraging Hong Kong subsidiaries to apply for Bitcoin ETFs.

China's Largest Funds Apply for Spot Bitcoin ETF in Hong Kong

A Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) whale, dormant for the last eight months, transferred a huge sum of Bitcoin to Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange. What Happened: According to on-chain analytics firm Lookonchain, the whale shifted $74.3 million of Bitcoin to Binance while maintaining a staggering $597.55 million in reserves.

Dormant Bitcoin Whale Springs Back To Life With $74M Binance Deposit

Bitcoin's recent triangular consolidation has ended with a bullish breakout, price chart shows.

Bitcoin May Rally to $80K on Triangle Break: Technical Analysis

Bitcoin's supply is capped at 21 million units, a characteristic that has drawn the interest of countless investors as evidenced by the more than $25 billion flowing into spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) since the beginning of the year.

How A Bitcoin Supply Crunch Could Push The Price To $100,000

The upward price trajectory of bitcoin over the past 24 hours has resulted in over $47 million worth of bitcoin short liquidations.

Bitcoin price breaks out above $72,000 as market volatility causes spike in liquidations

Options implied volatility is overpricing the event, Amberdata's Greg Magadini said.

Bitcoin Halving Is Not a Volatility Event, Analyst Says as Implied Volatility Rises

If the halving is so bullish for Bitcoin, why does historical data show BTC crashes within a year following each halving event?

If the Bitcoin Halving Is Super Bullish, Why Does BTC Crash Shortly After?

A Bitcoin whale that sat dormant for the last decade has suddenly awakened and begun transferring millions of dollars worth of BTC. First spotted by blockchain tracking firm Lookonchain, an address beginning with “1CLx” – which bought Bitcoin when it was trading below $30 – has awakened after 10 years of inactivity.

Bitcoin Whale Suddenly Wakes Up After 10 Years of Dormancy To Transfer $16,730,000 in BTC: On-Chain Data

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Solana

Ripple's XRP XRP has struggled to keep pace with the wider bitcoin and crypto market's price boom this last year—though XRP has still climbed 20% as the Federal Reserve primes traders.

Ripple CEO Issues Shock $5 Trillion U.S. Crypto Price Prediction Amid Bitcoin Halving Pump That's Boosted Ethereum, XRP, Solana And Dogecoin

According to the CEO of Keychainx, new wallet features and security upgrades, such as 25-word passphrases, Shamir secrets, and two-factor authentication (2FA) for Electrum wallets, can decrease the likelihood of recovery if access is lost.

Keychainx CEO Says Advanced AI and Nvidia GPUs Assisted in Recovering 120 BTC

Broader crypto markets remained little changed over the weekend but some Ordinal ecosystems saw gains as a proxy bet for BTC.

Bitcoin Tops $71K, Ordinals Bets Rise Ahead of Halving

Indicators are now strongly hinting that Bitcoin's (BTC) recent rallies have a lot more gas left in the tank and that much bigger gains are about to be witnessed, a closely followed crypto analyst says.

Classic Bitcoin Indicators Suggesting BTC Gearing Up for Parabolic Surge, Says Crypto Analyst

Genesis, a bankrupt cryptocurrency lending firm, has reportedly sold 36 million shares of the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC).

Bankrupt Crypto Lender Genesis Sells 36 Million GBTC Shares To Acquire BTC and Settle Debts

Brad Garlinghouse, the CEO of blockchain startup Ripple, projected that the cryptocurrency market's total capitalization could hit $5 trillion this year. What Happened: Garlinghouse's bullish forecast for the crypto market is driven by several macro factors, including the launch of the first U.S. spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and the upcoming bitcoin “halving,” reported CNBC.

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