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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.

Electric vehicle giant Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) was one of the largest companies to add Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) to its balance sheet with a $1.5 billion addition disclosed in February 2021. While Tesla profited from selling portions of its Bitcoin holdings previously, the company could have made even more if it had listened to Bitcoin bull Michael Saylor.

Tesla's Bitcoin Blunder: Here's How Much EV Giant Could Have Made If It Listened To Michael Saylor's 'One Rocket Scientist To Another' Pitch

Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD), Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN), and the ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (NYSE:BITO) surged to new 52-week highs on Tuesday, fueled by Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) impressive climb to $57,000. Robinhood The user-friendly trading platform, witnessed a surge in its stock, benefiting from the renewed interest sparked by Bitcoin's ascent to $57,000.

Robinhood, Coinbase And This Bitcoin ETF Hit New 52-Week Highs As BTC Spikes To $57,000

Bitcoin block rewards accrue to miners and consist of two components: a block subsidy and transaction fees. Each of these has different definitions and frameworks as referenced in the tax law.

Redefining Tax Policy For Bitcoin Mining: A Closer Look At Block Rewards

A top analyst at the investment giant Fidelity thinks Bitcoin (BTC) is primed to take market share from gold. Jurrien Timmer, Fidelity's director of global macro, shares a chart on the social media platform X that examines the value of “monetary gold.

Fidelity Analyst Jurrien Timmer Forecasts Bitcoin Taking Market Share From Gold – Here's His Outlook

Bitcoin's value has been on an impressive rise over the past month, and by the start of the week, the leading digital currency surpassed the $57,000 range for the first time since Nov. 2021.

Bitcoin Futures' Open Interest Reaches Lifetime High, Surpassing 2021 Bull Run

This article navigates the complex moral and ethical landscape illuminated by the interconnected narratives of Tim Draper, a resilient venture capitalist with a profound belief in the potential of Bitcoin, and Ross Ulbricht, the enigmatic creator behind the Silk Road.

From Dungeons to Bitcoin Billions: Navigating the Ethical Labyrinth of Tim Draper and Ross Ulbricht

The weekend share of bitcoin trading volume is currently at the lowest on record — just 13% — according to Kaiko analysts.

As spot ETFs grow, bitcoin liquidity transforms from 24/7 to traditional Monday-Friday trading

A price target of $990 is based on the assumption that bitcoin will reach $125,000 by year-end 2025, the report said.

MicroStrategy Is a Timely Play on Bitcoin Halving; Initiate at Buy: Benchmark

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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) moved higher, with the cryptocurrency prices topping the key $56,000 level on Tuesday. Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) also recorded gains, trading above the key $3,200 mark this morning.

Bitcoin Tops $56,000; Pepe, Theta Network Among Top Gainers

Binance Labs has invested in Bitcoin staking protocol Babylon as it continues to show interest in the staking and restaking verticals.

Binance Labs invests in Bitcoin staking protocol Babylon

In a remarkable display of market strength, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) have seen significant price increases, with Bitcoin soaring 10% to surpass the $57,000 mark and Ethereum rising 5% to exceed $3,200 on Tuesday. This upward trajectory comes alongside a record-breaking trading volume and a notable shift in investor behavior towards cryptocurrency ETFs.

Bitcoin Tops $57,000, Fueled By BTC ETFs $520M Single-Day Inflow

Nine recently launched spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) broke their all-time daily volume record on Monday as the price of bitcoin soared.

9 Spot Bitcoin ETFs Break All-Time Daily Volume Record

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Feb. 27, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin's Bitfinex-Led Surge

Anthony Scaramucci, the founder and managing partner of Skybridge Capital, has commented on the potential for Berkshire Hathaway, the holding conglomerate founded by Warren Buffett, to buy bitcoin. While acknowledging Buffett's negative stance on crypto, Scaramucci believes it's still a possibility. ‘Never say never,' stated Scaramucci.

Skybridge Capital's Anthony Scaramucci on Warren Buffett Buying Bitcoin: ‘Never Say Never'

Daily net inflows exceeded $500 million on Monday as total net inflows reached $6 billion and bitcoin's price surged.

New bitcoin ETFs surpass 300,000 BTC holdings in under two months

Over the past 24 hours, bitcoin surged to a multi-year high of over $56,000, as spot bitcoin ETF trading volume increased.

Bitcoin price surge above $56,000 causes spike in short liquidations

Bitcoin topped $57,000 for the first time in more than two years on Tuesday, propelled by purchases from large investors and booming demand through exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as the market bounces back from dire straits in 2022 brought about by the collapse of major players like Sam Bankman-Fried's FTX, Celsius and Three Arrows.

Bitcoin Surges To $57,000 High As Crypto Rally Builds Momentum

Bitcoin open interest has now surpassed $25 billion, according to Coinglass data.

Bitcoin Holds at $56K as Liquidated Short Tally Reaches $280 Million

Bitcoin's price grew over 10% over two days and on Monday, surpassed a $54,000 benchmark for the first time since December 2021.

Bitcoin surpasses $56,000 benchmark, uplifts crypto market in latest rally

Brandt expects bitcoin's ongoing bull market to peak at $200,000, a significant upward revision from the previous estimate of $120,000.

Chart Expert Peter Brandt Raises Bitcoin's 2025 Target to $200K on Channel Breakout

Glassnode founders Jan Happel and Yann Allemann, who share the Negentropic handle on the social media platform X, on Monday said that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is eyeing an initial surge to $57,000 as it sets its trajectory towards new all-time high

Bitcoin On The Threshold Of All-Time High — Only $1K Away: Glassnode Founders Say, 'Momentum Is On The Rise'

South Korea and the United States are set to engage in talks regarding the regulation of cryptocurrencies and digital assets.

Gensler Set To Meet South Korean Financial Regulators To Discuss NFTs, Spot Bitcoin ETF

A market observer said that bitcoin and crypto markets will enter an “unprecedented phase of adoption” as prices eventually breach lifetime peaks.

Bitcoin Shorts Lose $150M as BTC Poised For “Tremendous Upside”

MicroStrategy, a company known for its unwavering belief in Bitcoin, has further solidified its position as a major player in the cryptocurrency space.

MicroStrategy Buys More BTC, Bringing Total Unrealized Gains to Over $4B

There seems to be no stopping the bitcoin freight train. That's driving the cost of holding leveraged bullish bets in perpetual futures skywards, creating an attractive arbitrage opportunity for non-directional traders.

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