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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 neared $100,000 for the first time on Thursday as the election of Republican Donald Trump as president fuelled expectations that his administration will create a friendly regulatory environment for cryptocurrencies.

Bitcoin's wild ride toward $100,000

According to Reuters, President-elect Donald Trump's incoming crypto advisory council is reportedly considering establishing a strategic bitcoin reserve. This idea sparked a response from economist and gold bug Peter Schiff, who shared his perspective on the concept of a BTC reserve.

Reuters: Trump Team Mulls Bitcoin Reserve—Peter Schiff Warns of ‘Wasted Billions'

MicroStrategy's stock is up nearly 500% this year, far outpacing the price of bitcoin (+110%) and the S&P 500 (+25%).

MicroStrategy's stock dives 20% after short-seller says ‘volume has completely detached from BTC fundamentals'

The company's market cap this week rose to more than three times the amount of bitcoin it held.

MicroStrategy Falls 16% Despite New Bitcoin Record as Some Question Valuation

Crypto Advisory Council would help guide digital asset policy and collaborate with the legislative branch on crypto regulation, among other oversights.

Trump's proposed Crypto Advisory Council could establish US bitcoin reserve: report

Ethereum

Cryptocurrency analyst and trader Michaël van de Poppe is leaning bullish on one top-50 altcoin by market cap while offering his insight on Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH).

Crypto Trader Says One Top-50 Altcoin Could Go Up by Over 100%, Updates Outlook on Bitcoin and Ethereum

Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood has laid out several price targets for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) including a bull case of $3.8 million if more companies add the cryptocurrency to their balance sheet. Benzinga readers see this price target as not likely to be reached by Wood's projection of 2030.

Cathie Wood's $3.8 Million Bitcoin Vision Met With Doubt: 83% Say Not By 2030

The co-founders of market intelligence platform Glassnode say that once Bitcoin (BTC) hits the $100,000 milestone, investors could start taking profits.

Bitcoin Just a Step Away From a Major Bullish Milestone, Says Glassnode Co-Founders – But There's a Catch

Major players in the digital asset industry are vying for positions on President-elect Donald Trump‘s promised crypto advisory council. According to Reuters, companies such as Ripple (CRYPTO: XRP), Kraken and Circle (CRYPTO: USDC) are among those seeking representation on the council, which Trump pledged to establish as part of his crypto-friendly administration.

Trump's Planned Crypto Council May Oversee Bitcoin Reserve: Report

Bitcoin is on a tear, likely to hit $100,000 any day and the entire crypto market is up 90% in 2024 according to CoinGecko.

Satoshi's Nakamoto's Bitcoin Stash Could Be Worth $106 Billion

MicroStrategy executive chairman Michael Saylor says that he wanted to meet privately with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella to talk about Bitcoin (BTC) adoption. In an X Space discussion, Saylor says the plan was to propose to Microsoft's board of directors to consider Bitcoin as a treasury asset in a three-minute presentation.

MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor Says He Plans To Pitch Bitcoin Strategy to Microsoft CEO

Donald Trump's election stoked anticipation of a looser regulatory landscape, benefiting the crypto ecosystem. Companies like MicroStrategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTR), long synonymous with its audacious Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) strategy, is emerging as a key player in this evolving market.

Bitcoin Boom 2.0? MicroStrategy Gains Traction As A 'Leveraged Bet' On Crypto Growth

Wyoming Republican Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) on Thursday proposed converting Federal Reserve-held gold certificates into Bitcoin to establish a 20-year strategic Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) reserve.

Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Wouldn't Require New Taxpayer Dollars, Says Sen. Cynthia Lummis

The chief executive of crypto investment firm Galaxy Digital says that Bitcoin (BTC) may surge well beyond the $100,000 level. In a new interview on CNBC's Squawk Box, billionaire Mike Novogratz says that Bitcoin's finite supply plus a growing demand sets the flagship crypto asset up for additional rallies after potentially hitting the $100,000 milestone.

Billionaire Mike Novogratz Says Bitcoin Could Skyrocket ‘Much Higher' Once BTC Blows Past $100,000 – Here's Why

I tip my hat to DigiOats CEO Heritage Falodun for stepping up to educate the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) about the importance of Bitcoin.

Want Greater Bitcoin Adoption? Engage With Your Government.

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is closing in on the $100,000 psychological milestone, backed by bullish chart patterns and strong market fundamentals. What Happened: As Bitcoin clocked a new all-time high above $98,000, analyst Ali Martinez says $100,000 may happen on Thursday, based on the apex crypto breaking out of a bull flag chart pattern.

Bitcoin Close To $100,000 — Could It Happen Today?

The Bitcoin Pi Cycle Top Indicator has flawlessly identified every market cycle peak in Bitcoin's history. With its unique mathematical foundation and historical accuracy, could it predict the next top as Bitcoin evolves into a more mature market?

The Bitcoin Pi Cycle Top Indicator: How to Accurately Time Market Cycle Peaks

Options on investment titan BlackRock's spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) debuted on the Nasdaq on Wednesday. In a post on social media platform X, Bloomberg Intelligence ETF analyst James Seyffart says options on BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) saw nearly $1.9 billion in notional exposure on day one of trading.

First Day of BlackRock's IBIT ETF Options Sees $1,900,000,000 in Exposure: Bloomberg Analyst

Core Scientific is converting its cryptocurrency mining campus in Denton, Texas, into a $6.1 billion data center hub for artificial intelligence (AI) workloads, signaling a shift in its business strategy amid increasing demand for AI-driven computing. Core Scientific's Denton Campus to Host $6.

From Bitcoin to AI: Core Scientific's $6.1 Billion Denton Transformation

The current market structure shows interesting divergences from previous cycles.

Bitcoin dominance hits 57% as its price rises past the $90,000 level

Dubbed "smart money" of late, retail bitcoiners are starting to sell, but exchange balances are falling, suggesting plenty of buyers.

Bitcoin Retail Investor Selling Signals Coming Pullback, but There Might be a Catch

On Thursday, bitcoin (BTC) hit $98,367 per coin before sliding to $96,524. That same day, a dormant whale from 2016 stirred after eight years, spending a hefty 500 BTC, now valued at $48.26 million. Long-Term Holders Come out of the Woodwork Long-term holders (LTHs) are stepping into the spotlight as bitcoin's price ascends.

Dormant Bitcoin Whale Awakens: 500 BTC Moved After 8 Years, $5.7M Sent to Gemini

Bitcoin's largest corporate treasury holder opened at an all-time high, then fell, then rebounded after BTC swung closer to $100K than ever.

MicroStrategy Hits All-Time High Price After Bitcoin Tops $98,000

2024 has been a year of significant progress for the crypto industry, as bitcoin adoption has reached new heights and regulatory clarity has emerged. In this wrap-up, we will take a closer look at the key events and trends that have shaped the crypto space.

Crypto for Advisors: 2024 - Bitcoin's Year?

Citron Research has taken a short position in MicroStrategy , the company said in a post on social media platform X on Thursday.

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