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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.

In light of bearish Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) price action in the past 24 hours, pseudonymous BitMEX crypto trader ChimpZoo predicted that Bitcoin's rally is over and has reached its peak. What Happened: ChimpZoo's latest post outlines bearish indicators for Bitcoin, suggesting that it is “within the margin of error of a top” and there are ample reasons to believe this is the top and an obvious one.

Bitcoin Rally 'Is Over': Crypto Trader Points To These 'Sufficient Reasons' Why Top Is In

The elevated bitcoin futures basis to levels not seen since late 2021 is seen as a bullish indicator for the bitcoin market, an analyst said.

Bitcoin futures basis is a bullish indicator for the market, analyst says

The Nasdaq-listed mining enterprise Applied Digital has concluded a definitive pact for selling its 200-megawatt (MW) mining facility in Garden City, Texas. Applied Digital disclosed that the transaction involves Marathon Digital Holdings acquiring the Garden City mining property for a sum of $87.3 million. Applied Digital and Marathon Ink $87.

Marathon to Acquire Applied Digital's 200 MW Texas Bitcoin Mining Site

A closely followed crypto analyst says that Bitcoin (BTC) is about to enter a phase of the market cycle that historically sees massive price corrections.

Historical Pattern Suggests Bitcoin's on the Cusp of Entering the ‘Danger Zone', According to Crypto Analyst

JP Morgan warned that introducing more leverage into Bitcoin markets could make a potential correction all the more painful.

MicroStrategy's Leveraged Bitcoin Buys Could Lead to 'Severe Deleveraging' If Market Drops, Says JP Morgan

Cetera has approved the use of BlackRock's IBIT, Fidelity's FBTC, Franklin Templeton's EZBC and Invesco's BTCO spot bitcoin ETFs.

Financial advisory network Cetera approves the use of 4 spot bitcoin ETFs

Over the past six months, bitcoin's value has seen a substantial increase, soaring over 160% in comparison to the U.S. dollar during this period. Despite these significant gains, a considerable number of individuals are of the opinion that this upward trend is just beginning.

Predicting the Peak — Analysts Gauge the Duration and Climax of the Current Bitcoin Bull Run

The firm announced its plans to raise $500 million in a debt offering on Wednesday only days after purchasing 12,000 BTC with the proceeds of a previous $700 million offering.

Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy Prices Upsized $525M Debt Offering to Buy More Bitcoin

MicroStrategy has upsized its planned convertible senior notes offering to $525 million in order to purchase more Bitcoin.

MicroStrategy Increases Convertible Loan to $525 Million to Buy More Bitcoin

The spot bitcoin ETFs also witnessed their third-largest day by trading volume as cumulative volume since launch reached $136 billion.

Spot ETF net inflows slow as bitcoin retreats from latest all-time high

Bitcoin witnessed a notable intraday swing from $65,569 to $73,794, reflecting a volatile market environment. Despite this turbulence, its market capitalization still holds strong at just over $1.3 trillion, supported by a substantial 24-hour trading volume of $89 billion.

Bitcoin Technical Analysis: Sharp Downturns as Bearish Trends Dominate Price Movements

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for March 15, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: El Salvador Holds More BTC Than Expected

Cryptocurrency traders and investors awoke to a scene of carnage on Friday morning as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) hemorrhaged over 10% of its value, plummeting to $67,567.70 in a brutal early Asian trading session. This sudden price crash sent a jolt through the crypto community, igniting a firestorm of reactions and rekindling the age-old debate: is this a buying opportunity or a sign of a crumbling castle?

Bitcoin Bloodbath: Digital Gold Loses Its Luster, But Are Investors Shaken Or Shopping?

The CoinDesk 20, a broad-based index of the most liquid crypto tokens, was down 8.25%.

Bitcoin Trader Sees Prices Slumping to $60K as Crypto Bulls See $650M in Liquidations

Amid the soaring heights of Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) value, JPMorgan has raised a red flag concerning the potential market risks posed by MicroStrategy Incorporated and its debt-driven Bitcoin buying spree. What Happened: JPMorgan analysts, including Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou, have voiced concerns that MicroStrategy's leveraged Bitcoin investments might amplify a market downturn in the future, Business Insider reported on Friday.

Bitcoin's Record Rally Could Face Turmoil From Microstrategy's Debt-Fueled Buys, Warns JPMorgan

The price of bitcoin has dropped by over 8% in the past 24 hours to now stand just above the $67,000 mark.

Bitcoin price falls below $68,000, volatility causes spike in long liquidations

Outflows from gold exchange-traded funds and a surge in bitcoin ETF inflows fueled speculation investors were shifting from the precious metal into the cryptocurrency.

Gold Investors Aren't Switching Into Bitcoin, JPMorgan Says

"You can call it our first Bitcoin piggy bank," Bukele quipped yesterday on X. "It's not much, but it's honest work.

El Salvador Bitcoin Treasury Is a Lot Bigger Than We Thought

The recent surge in Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) value could potentially lead to a surge in the prices of luxury watches, a trend that was observed during the cryptocurrency's previous rally in 2021. What Happened: The recent surge in Bitcoin's value could lead to a similar increase in the prices of luxury watches, as was seen during the cryptocurrency's previous rally in 2021.

Bitcoin's Recent Rally Could Trigger Potential Upswing In Luxury Watch Prices, Echoing 2021 Pattern: Report

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‘To The Moon'—Elon Musk's Dramatic Return To Crypto Falls Flat As Sudden Price Crash Spooks Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana And Dogecoin Traders

The platform lets users start their own networks on Bitcoin and is offering developers millions of dollars as grant rewards.

Bitcoin Layer-2 Project BVM Gains Traction With Promise of 'Juicy' Airdrops

The 90-day and 52-week correlation between bitcoin and Nasdaq-listed chip maker Nvidia is well above 0.80.

Bitcoin's Correlation to Nvidia Strongest in Over a Year

The founder and CEO of Galaxy Digital is predicting when Bitcoin (BTC) could experience a significant correction following a rally that has seen the flagship crypto asset appreciate by over 65% year-to-date.

Billionaire Mike Novogratz Issues Bitcoin Alert, Says BTC To Undergo ‘First Real Correction' if This Happens

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) experienced a downturn, dropping to as low as $66,952 early Friday morning. The decline comes after the latest U.S. economic data, raising concerns about persistent inflation.

Bitcoin Plunges 8% To Below $67K: Did Inflation Just KO The Crypto King?

Bitcoin eased to a one-week low in volatile trade on Friday, as investors took profit from its run to a record high and as another upside surprise on U.S. inflation dimmed prospects of early rate cuts there and dented demand for riskier assets.

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