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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.

Bitcoin spot ETFs on Oct. 21 continued their strong momentum, registering a net inflow of $294 million, marking the seventh consecutive day of inflows. What Happened: Leading the charge, BlackRock's (NASDAQ:IBIT) ETF saw an impressive $329 million in inflows, while other major players showed mixed results.

Bitcoin Spot ETF Sees $294M Inflow, Extending 7-Day Streak Amid Growing Market Confidence

As of Oct. 22, 2024, bitcoin (BTC) is priced at $67,058.95, fluctuating within a 24-hour range of $66,669 to $68,268. With a market cap of $1.32 trillion and a daily trading volume hitting $44.03 billion, the digital currency appears to be in a consolidation phase, according to technical indicators.

Bitcoin Market Update: Traders Question Whether There's a Breakout or Breakdown Looming

Crypto analyst CryptoCred presents a detailed trading strategy for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), focusing on key price levels and potential scenarios for the coming week. What Happened: In a recent “Monday Markets” podcast, CryptoCred analyzed Bitcoin's technical outlook after its strong weekly close.

Bitcoin Dips Below $67,000: Watch These Key Support Levels, Says Analyst

"Just like Satoshi left a million Bitcoin to the universe, so I'm leaving whatever I've got to the civilization,” the MicroStrategy co-founder said.

Michael Saylor Says He'll Give Away His Bitcoin—Like Satoshi Nakamoto

With self-custody and third-party custodians becoming hot topics within the crypto community, the founder of timechainindex.com, an X user known as Sani, recently posted an eye-opening image of onchain data. The snapshot revealed that Coinbase currently holds 11.72% of the total 19.77 million bitcoin (BTC) in circulation.

Bitcoin Self-Custody Calls Intensify as Centralization Grows: ‘No One Is Ready for the Biggest Hack in History'

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The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 22, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: BTC Revisits $67K on Leverage Flush, APE Options Fly

One U.S.-based market research firm still has a cautious outlook, maintaining a "neutral" rating on both Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Bitcoin Price Faces Resistance as Analysts Now Weigh Pre-Election Consolidation

Bitcoin veteran Tuur Demeester says a new European Central Bank (ECB) paper on BTC is a “declaration of war” on the top crypto asset. In new research, the ECB claims that BTC has strayed away from the original vision of Satoshi Nakamoto, its pseudonymous creator, and now exists to extract value from latecomers and non-holders.

‘True Declaration of War' – Bitcoin Veteran Says Gloves Are Off After ECB Publishes Paper Attacking BTC

Microstrategy co-founder Michael Saylor blasted the original bitcoin community stating that crypto-anarchists were paranoid about possible bitcoin seizure events involving the large companies that currently provide crypto custody. Saylor said that they were the ones who could incentivize a seizure measure due to their lack of compliance with government rules while exercising self-custody.

A Hero Falls: Bitcoin Community Blasts Michael Saylor's ‘Paranoid Crypto-Anarchists' and Self-Custody Remarks

Approximately 16% ($682 million) of the notional value in bitcoin that is set to expire is currently “in the money.”

Bitcoin's $4.2B October Options Expiry May Increase Short-Term Volatility

Some argue self-custody, if nothing else, is the core of Bitcoin, the fact that you can trust no one but yourself to hold and safeguard your wealth.

MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor Reveals His Bitcoin MSTR Plan

MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) founder Michael Saylor hinted at leaving all his assets for the betterment of “civilization” after death, in the absence of a family and children. What Happened: During a recent interview with journalist Madison Reidy, the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) evangelist struck a sentimental note when questioned about his desired legacy.

Michael Saylor Wants To Give Away His Assets 'Just Like Satoshi Left A Million Bitcoin To The Universe:' 'I'm Leaving Whatever I've Got To The Civilization'

A trader who rode the 2023 crypto breakout believes Bitcoin (BTC) is now poised to soar to as high as $100,000. In a new video update, pseudonymous analyst DonAlt tells his 62,400 YouTube subscribers that Bitcoin looks set to end its multi-month consolidation phase that started in March.

Top Trader Predicts Bitcoin Breakout to $100,000 Following Months of Consolidation – But There's a Big Catch

The broad-based CoinDesk 20 (CD20), a liquid index tracking the largest tokens by market capitalization, lost 2.1%.

Bitcoin, Majors Dip on Leverage Flush; CAT Token Runs Up 60% on Futures Listing

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Leading cryptocurrencies made a sharp U-turn Monday, mirroring the pullback in stocks, as the ‘Uptober' rally takes a halt.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Plunge After Hitting Multi-Month Highs: Don't Be Scared To Buy BTC Dips Between $62K-$63K, Says Analyst

A recently released HBO documentary used a series of interviews and clues to narrow down the identity of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) creator Satoshi Nakamoto to one man, someone who happens to deny the claim. Another person who wasn't Satoshi Nakamoto was entrepreneur and industrialist Henry Ford, who founded Ford Motor Co (NYSE:F).

Henry Ford Wasn't Satoshi Nakamoto, But Auto Entrepreneur May Have Predicted Bitcoin

With the SEC's approval of options for spot Bitcoin ETFs, analysts expect another wave of institutional adoption and associated volatility.

Bitcoin ETF Options Could Boost Action on Wall Street—And Volatility, Say Analysts

A widely followed crypto analyst says that Bitcoin (BTC) is gearing up for a new vertical leg as it mirrors past movements of a major stock index.

Bitcoin Primed for Next Vertical Leg As ‘Mass Attention' Approaches, Says Crypto Analyst

Ionic Digital has revived its plans for an initial public offering (IPO) following the appointment of BDO USA as its new auditor. The company, which is primarily involved in bitcoin (BTC) mining, also revealed that it holds 2,102.29 BTC, valued at $135.3 million as of Sept. 30, 2024.

Bitcoin Miner Ionic Digital Renews IPO Push, Reports Significant BTC Holdings

As Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) inches closer to its all-time high, experts predict a bullish momentum for the leading cryptocurrency, while (CRYPTO: XRP) is mired in regulatory uncertainty due to the ongoing SEC appeal against Ripple . What Happened To Bitcoin: Market analysts from Bitget and Hashdex have weighed in on the diverging futures of Bitcoin and XRP, citing regulatory and market factors shaping their trajectories.

Bitcoin Vs XRP: One Is Poised For Growth, But The Other Is Facing Uncertainty

Investors are feeling bullish about Bitcoin again, with over $2 billion flowing into ETFs last week as BTC flirted with $70,000.

Bitcoin ETFs Add Billions of Dollars Amid Rising Trump Optimism: CoinShares

Bitcoin's network hashrate has hit a groundbreaking peak of 725.88 exahash per second (EH/s) for the very first time in its history. Imagine this: 725 quintillion hashes are being crunched every second to secure the network. That's an astronomical number! Over the past year, from Oct.

Over 700 Exahash—Bitcoin's Hashrate Shatters All-Time Records

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could be knocking on the door of $70,000 soon, propelled by positive market sentiment and robust support from ETF inflows and crypto miners, according to Bernstein analysts. What Happened: Last week alone, Bitcoin ETFs saw $2 billion in new purchases, bringing the total yearly inflows to $20.5 billion and pushing assets under management past the $63 billion mark.

Bitcoin Equities, ETF Inflows Surge As Price Moves Above $67,000

Bitcoin's close call with $70,000 may have boosted trader optimism, leaving a trail of liquidations as the price fell below $67,000 Monday.

Bitcoin Price Dips After Failing to Hit $70,000, Leaving Longs Rekt

A record high in OI indicates that more participants are actively trading or holding positions in Bitcoin futures.

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