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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.

MicroStrategy now holds approximately 214,246 BTC ($13.5 billion), which is more than 1% of all the 21 million bitcoin that will ever exist.

Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy Acquired Another 9,245 BTC For $623M

The Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) of Japan, recognized as the world's largest pension fund, is reportedly exploring Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as a potential asset for diversification. This development comes amid a significant rally in the cryptocurrency's value.

World's Largest Pension Fund Eyes Bitcoin For Portfolio Diversification

Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy acquired 9,245 more bitcoins for $623 million in cash, increasing its total bitcoin holdings to 214,246 BTC.

MicroStrategy now holds over 1% of bitcoin's total supply after latest purchase

Bitcoin extended its slide on Tuesday, dropping more than $10,000 from its all-time high last week.

Bitcoin briefly slumps below $63,000 after topping a record $73,000 last week

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) prices took a tumble on Tuesday morning, dipping below $63,000 and dragging the entire cryptocurrency market down with it. This sudden drop resulted in an 8% decline in total market capitalization within a 24-hour period.

Bitcoin Plunges Below $63,000, Triggers Market-Wide Crypto Selloff

Andy Thompson, a trailblazer in the bitcoin economy as the co-founder of Bitcoin Talent Co, challenges the conventional wisdom surrounding the tech layoffs over the past year. "Tech layoffs are often seen as a reflection of a bad economy, but the reality is more complex," Thompson explained.

Despite Bitcoin's Soaring Price, Some Companies Still Struggle To Hire

The temporary drop below $9,000 on its BTC-USDT spot market did not impact the platform's derivative markets, BitMEX said.

Bitcoin flash crash below $9,000 on BitMEX's USDT spot market had no impact on derivatives, exchange says

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for March 19, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Slumps, Liquidations Surge

Renowned economist Peter Schiff has issued a warning to Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) holders, predicting a larger crash in the cryptocurrency's value. What Happened: In a tweet on Monday, Schiff reminded Bitcoin holders of the currency's significant drop in value from November 2021 to a year later.

Fierce Bitcoin Critic Peter Schiff Warns 'An Even Bigger Crash Likely Lies Ahead' For King Crypto

On Tuesday, the value of bitcoin fell to a low of $62,355, experiencing a decline of over 7% against the U.S. dollar in the last 24 hours and a decrease of 12.4% in the past week.

Bitcoin Falls to Sub-$63K as Market Awaits Federal Reserve's Next Move

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan said that wirehouses adding support for bitcoin ETFs could make them available to most of the wealth in the US.

Bitwise CIO says ‘we're probably a few weeks away' from first wirehouse to support bitcoin ETFs

The BOJ hiked the benchmark borrowing cost by 10 basis points, abandoning the prolonged negative interest rate policy.

Bank of Japan Ends Eight-Year Negative Rates Regime; Bitcoin Slides to $62.7K

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In the past day, more than $500 million worth of long and $100 million worth of short positions have been liquidated.

Bitcoin and Ethereum See Red as Crypto Market Boom Turns to Gloom

Despite $451.5 million in inflows to BlackRock's IBIT, the spot bitcoin ETFs slumped to $154.4 million in net daily outflows yesterday.

Grayscale's GBTC spot bitcoin ETF sees record $642.5 million daily outflow

Crypto market capitalization fell more than 8% in the past 24 hours, data shows.

Bitcoin Drops Under $63K, Leads to Marketwide Correction

GBTC has seen $12 billion in outflows since due in part to its high fees compared to its competitors.

Grayscale CEO Believes Bitcoin ETF Fees Will Drop Over Time: CNBC

The world's largest pension fund managing over $1.5 trillion in assets has announced it will explore diversifying a portion of its portfolio into Bitcoin.

Japan's $1.5 Trillion Pension Fund Explores Diversifying Into Bitcoin

Japan's massive GPIF pension fund explores adding Bitcoin to diversify its $1.5 trillion portfolio.

Japan's $1.5 Trillion Pension Fund Eyes Bitcoin for Portfolio Makeover

Bitcoin has fallen below $64,000 as market volatility triggers a surge in liquidations of leveraged cryptocurrency positions.

Bitcoin price falls below $64,000, volatility causes spike in long liquidations

Japan's Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) is reviewing the option to potentially include bitcoin in its investment portfolio.

Japan's $1.5 trillion government fund seeks info on illiquid assets including bitcoin for portfolio diversification

Late Monday evening, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) experienced a sudden and dramatic drop in value on the BitMEX cryptocurrency exchange, plunging to $8,900 from much higher figures on other platforms. What Happened: Bitcoin is the apex cryptocurrency, trading over $60,000 on various exchanges.

Bitcoin Takes A Dive As Flash Crash Hits $8.9K On BitMEX Crypto Exchange

Bitcoin BTC and major cryptocurrencies—including ethereum and XRP XRP —have fallen sharply as traders brace for a correction (and a potentially brutal Biden administration crackdown).

$300 Billion Crypto Price Crash Suddenly Accelerates As Bitcoin, Ethereum And XRP Traders Brace For A Fed Shock

Japan's state pension fund, GPIF, is seeking information about bitcoin as part of a broader strategy initiated in response to significant economic and societal changes and technological advancements.

World's Largest Pension Fund Seeks Information on Bitcoin Under the Portfolio Diversification Plan

Prices could be headed to as low as $55,000 in the coming weeks, one trader said, but the long-term bullish outlook remains intact.

Bitcoin's Slump Sees Crypto Bulls Staring at $440M in Liquidations

The so-called Coinbase premium has evaporated, indicating a weaker stateside buying pressure.

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