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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.

The state of Pennsylvania has passed legislation setting clear regulatory guidelines for cryptocurrencies, with bipartisan support. What Happened: The Pennsylvania House of Representatives gave the green light to House Bill-2481, also known as the Digital Assets Authorization Act, or more popularly the “Bitcoin Rights” bill.

'Bitcoin Rights Bill' Passed By Pennsylvania House With Bipartisan Backing — Protects Right To Self-Custody Crypto

Analyst Kevin Svenson is leaning bullish on Bitcoin (BTC) as the flagship crypto asset hovers below $70,000. In a new video, Svenson tells his 80,100 YouTube subscribers that Bitcoin is on the cusp of reaching a new all-time high.

Bitcoin To Hit New All-Time High Before the End of the Year, Says Analyst Kevin Svenson – Here's His Outlook

Metaplanet's adoption of the metric aims to provide a precise method to evaluate whether its Bitcoin purchases enhance shareholder value.

Metaplanet Adopts MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Metric to Boost Shareholder Transparency

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT), with a market capitalization of over $3 trillion, disclosed it will vote for an assessment of investing in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) during the upcoming shareholders meeting in December. What happened: In a Thursday filing with the SEC, the technology giant listed a line item “Assessment of Investing in Bitcoin” for a vote in the annual meeting on Dec. 10.

Microsoft Shareholders Want It To Buy Bitcoin, Say MicroStrategy Shares Outperformed

Bitcoin's future value remains a hot topic, with Finder's latest survey reflecting expert opinions on its trajectory. While BTC is expected to hit $77,636 by the end of 2024, long-term projections predict growth to $113,364 by 2025 and $282,238 by 2030.

Bitcoin 2024 Forecast: Experts Split on $125K Bullish or $40K Bearish BTC Outlook

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan bill that protects the rights of residents to self-custody bitcoin and use it as a payment method, while establishing tax guidelines for bitcoin transactions.

Bitcoin Bill Clears Major Hurdle in Pennsylvania, Signaling Crypto Regulation Changes

Bitcoin could reach $200,000 next year, driven by institutional adoption and major market events, according to a new report. Analysts expect Wall Street to surpass Bitcoin's pseudonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, as the largest BTC holder. “By the end of 2024, we expect Wall Street to replace Satoshi as the top Bitcoin wallet,” they noted.

Wall Street to Surpass Satoshi as Top Bitcoin Holder This Year — Analysts Expect $200K BTC Soon

The National Center for Public Policy Research, a conservative think tank, has notified shareholders of Microsoft that it intends to propose a Bitcoin Diversification Assessment at the company's annual meeting on Dec. 10, a filing shows.

Microsoft Urges Shareholders to Vote Against a Proposal to Assess Bitcoin as a Diversification Investment: Filing

Microsoft shareholders will vote in December on whether the company should invest in Bitcoin, according to an SEC filing on Thursday.

Microsoft Asks Shareholders to Vote Against Investing at Bitcoin: SEC Filing

Microsoft will consider investing in bitcoin at its next shareholder meeting, according to an SEC filing on Thursday.

Microsoft places ‘assessment in investing in bitcoin' as a voting item for December shareholder meeting

The 12 U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) enjoyed a $192.31 million boost on Wednesday, bouncing back from a rough Tuesday. Even the nine ether funds joined in the fun, seeing some modest gains during the day's trading. U.S. Crypto ETFs Bounce Back On Oct. 23, 2024, U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw inflows of $192.

Bitcoin ETFs See Huge Turnaround—Find Out Which Fund Led the Charge

An ancient Bitcoin whale tracked by Arkham has slowly been selling their holdings after not touching the stash for 10 years.

Satoshi-Era Bitcoin Whale Selling After 10 Years—But Still Holds $72 Million

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Bitcoin Cash and Uniswap led CoinDesk 20 gains, each rising more than 5%.

Bitcoin Climbs 3% to Retake $68K With Solana Outperforming, Ether Showing Relative Weakness

Electric vehicle giant Tesla likely still holds $772.5 million in Bitcoin (BTC), according to the crypto deanonymizing platform Arkham. Last week, Arkham flagged a series of on-chain transactions indicating Tesla had moved its trove of 11,509 BTC for the first time in two years.

Elon Musk's Tesla Still Holding $772,500,000 in Bitcoin in Seven Wallets After Massive Coin Shuffle: Arkham

The holdings of the U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds are about to cross over one million tokens after only ten months of trading.

Bitcoin ETFs Will Soon Hold 1M Tokens, Nearly as Much as Satoshi

MicroStrategy's share price topped $230 on Thursday, marking a nearly 25-year-high and a peak since its Bitcoin strategy started in 2020.

MicroStrategy Stock Hits Highest Price Since Bitcoin Buying Spree Began

A widely followed crypto analyst believes that Bitcoin (BTC) is on the verge of a breakout despite dipping into the $65,000 range on Wednesday.

Crypto Trader Says New BTC All-Time High Incoming, Suggests One Large-Cap Altcoin Could Explode by Up to 223%

Institutional investment in Bitcoin is here and it is just getting started.

BlackRock's IBIT Bitcoin ETF is the Most Successful New ETF in 4 Years

Standard Chartered has predicted that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) will hit $73,000 by the time of the U.S. presidential election on Nov. 5, with the cryptocurrency expected to surge beyond $80,000 shortly after if former President Donald Trump wins. What Happened: The bank's analysis, based on current options data and betting odds, suggests that Trump's growing lead in key polls is boosting investor confidence in the cryptocurrency market.

Bitcoin To Hit $73K On Election Day And $80K If Trump Wins, Says Standard Chartered

Retail bitcoin investors are slowly making a comeback, though their demand growth continues at a sluggish pace compared to historical standards. Data from Cryptoquant reveals that small-scale investors are still trailing behind their larger counterparts as 2024 unfolds.

Retail Bitcoin Activity Hits a Low—Cryptoquant Report Explores What Is Next for Markets

The Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) market has seen a notable uptick in futures trading, with open interest reaching an all-time high (ATH) of $32.9 billion, signaling increasing leverage and institutional participation. What Happened: Glassnode's weekly report highlights that a significant portion of this surge is being driven by a cash-and-carry strategy, where traders capture yield by holding spot positions while shorting futures contracts.

Institutional Bitcoin Investors Have Their Own Trading Strategies: Here's One

This surge in institutional interest is propelling Bitcoin's price back to an upward trajectory, with BlackRock's IBIT ETF leading the charge, recording an impressive

Institutional Inflows Power Bitcoin Surge Ahead Of US Elections

It's more difficult than ever to mine Bitcoin, yet individual miners occasionally persevere—and claim an enormous reward.

Solo Bitcoin Miner Hits the Jackpot With $222,000 Reward

Standard Chartered analyst Geoff Kendrick expects bitcoin to test its all-time high on the day of the U.S. presidential election.

Bitcoin could test its all-time high above $73,000 on day of US election, says Standard Chartered analyst

Bitwise's head of alpha strategies, Jeff Park, projects that a Trump win in the 2024 U.S. election could push BTC prices toward the $92,000 mark. Park isn't alone in this prediction; a number of analysts and financial institutions are entertaining similar thoughts.

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