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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 ten spot bitcoin ETFs have arguably had one of the most successful launches in history with trading volume and inflows reaching new highs this week, but Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan expects even more demand is on the way.

Bitcoin ETF Buying Led by Retail, Hedge Funds, FAs; Larger Players Still to Come: Bitwise CIO

Solana

Bitcoin is booming, but Solana is the biggest gainer in the top 5 coins—and its biggest meme coins are mooning hard, too.

Solana Surge: SOL Nears 2-Year High Price as Crypto Traders Look Beyond Bitcoin

A pseudonymous cryptocurrency investor going by the name Sunny Po on X went posted about a "90-day update" on a strategy to take out credit card debt to buy Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). What Happened: Po's post on how he is "maxing out 8 credit cards" gathered over 500,000 views.

'Crazy Stuff': Daredevil Investor Goes Into Debt By Maxing Out 8 Credit Cards To Buy Bitcoin

The crypto enterprise Coinbase, rooted in San Francisco, experienced an influx of online visits that surpassed the tenfold increase anticipated by their projections. Brian Armstrong, the CEO of Coinbase, shared updates about the heightened traffic following the exchange's operational hiccups, which coincided with bitcoin's climb to $64,000 on Wednesday.

'10x Surge' — Coinbase Traffic Overwhelmed Initial Demand Projections Amid Bitcoin's Rise to $64K

The bitcoin production cost has historically acted as a lower boundary to the cryptocurrency's price, the report said.

Bitcoin Could Slide to $42K After Halving Hype Subsides, JPMorgan Says

Bonk

Dogecoin

Ethereum

Shiba Inu

Dogs are leading the pack and the rest of the altcoins aren't even close.

Top Dogs: Dogecoin, Shiba Inu and Bonk Outpace Bitcoin, Ethereum Gains

Bitcoin is set to close February posting a gain of almost $20,000 since the beginning of the month, according to Coingecko data.

Bitcoin closes in on posting the biggest monthly candle in its history

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) moved higher, with the cryptocurrency prices topping the key $62,000 level on Thursday. Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) also recorded gains, trading above the key $3,400 mark this morning.

Bitcoin Surpasses $62,000 Following PCE Data; Bonk Emerges As Top Gainer

Well-known gold enthusiast and cryptocurrency skeptic Peter Schiff on Thursday stirred the hornet's nest, suggesting that the weakness in gold stocks is due to investors flocking to spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETFs. This bold statement has ignited a fiery debate across the Twitterverse, with the crypto community seizing the opportunity to roast Schiff's predictions.

Bitcoin Bear Peter Schiff Gets Roasted: 'At What Point Do You Admit You've Been Wrong?'

Crypto asset manager Grayscale Investments is urging the U.S. securities regulator to greenlight options on its spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund, a move that would open the product to a new class of investors.

Grayscale lobbies SEC to approve options on spot bitcoin ETFs

Bitcoin's price has surged 36% since were approved on Jan. 10. As of Thursday morning, its price was around $62,460.

Bitcoin will soon be 'halved'—what that means for its price

Ledger and Bitcoin Magazine are teaming up to highlight the importance of self-custody as Bitcoin approaches the 2024 halving.

Ledger and Bitcoin Magazine to Partner on “10 Steps to Self-Sovereignty”, Bitcoin Halving Livestream

Crypto prices rose Thursday as bitcoin and ether headed for their strongest month in more than three years. Bitcoin was last higher by more than 3% at $62,140.58 on the final day of February, according to Coin Metrics. On Wednesday, it surged to $64,000 at one point, before a wave of long liquidations triggered a pullback to about $60,000.

Bitcoin tops $61,000 as it closes out the best month since 2020

Spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States have soared to a new all-time high, with a staggering $676.8 million in daily inflows, signaling a robust bull run for Bitcoin. What Happened: Record-Breaking Inflows and Trading Volumes On Wednesday, the crypto investment landscape witnessed unprecedented activity, as spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted nearly $680 million in investments.

Bitcoin ETFs Skyrocket With Record Inflows, Morgan Stanley Considers Entry

JPMorgan predicts that the bitcoin price will drop to $42,000 after halving, citing reduced miner rewards and higher production costs.

JPMorgan says bitcoin price could drop toward $42,000 after April halving

Bitcoin's longest-standing mining pool is adding Lightning for payments—just in time for the halving.

As the Bitcoin Halving Approaches, This Miner Is Trying Something New

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Feb. 29, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: BTC Volatility Spikes, Crypto Derivatives Volume Surges

The chief executive of investment firm 10T Holdings says that Bitcoin (BTC) could skyrocket by over 200% this year.

Venture Capitalist Dan Tapiero Predicts Bitcoin Will Explode by up to 237% This Year – Here's His Outlook

Cryptocurrency analyst Willy Woo expressed his bullish view on Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) future, attributing his optimism to increased institutional interest following the approval of the spot ETF. What Happened: On Thursday, Woo took to Twitter to share his thoughts on Bitcoin's demand.

Influential Crypto Analyst Says His Veteran Banker Wasn't Bullish Last Year, But Then Bitcoin Spot ETFs Happened: 'BTC Is Now On The Recommend List For Everyone'

Daily volume also reached the highest levels since the ETFs launched — generating over $7.6 billion in trading yesterday.

Spot bitcoin ETFs hit record $673 million daily net inflow, led by BlackRock's IBIT

Bitcoin BTC has rocketed to over $60,000 per bitcoin this week in a massive price rally that some think could be just getting started.

‘Free Money'—Bitcoin ‘Godzilla' Price Rally Is Being Eclipsed By These Small Cryptocurrencies

The bitcoin price surged briefly above $63,000 in early day trading on Thursday before pulling back into the mid $62,000 range.

Bitcoin price holds above $62,000, volatility causes spike in liquidations

A popular crypto trader believes that meme assets Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) are gearing up for big moves to the upside. The pseudonymous analyst known as Altcoin Sherpa tells his 208,200 followers on the social media platform X that he is bullish on both DOGE and SHIB after their lengthy accumulation phases.

Crypto Analyst Says Dogecoin and Shiba Inu Looking ‘Extremely Good,' Updates Outlook on Bitcoin and Worldcoin

The number of bitcoin held in wallets tied to miners has dropped to the lowest since mid-2021.

Crypto Miners Still Selling Their Bitcoin as Reward Halving Looms, Blockchain Data Show

Bestselling author of “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” Robert Kiyosaki on Wednesday lauded Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) for its rally to $64,000, marking the highest point it's reached since November 2023.

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