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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.

To put this in perspective, consider the chart of the logarithm of Bitcoin's price, and then forecast it forward.

Why It's So Hard To Predict Bitcoin's Price

To put this in perspective, consider the chart of the logarithm of Bitcoin's price, and let's forecast it forward.

Predict Bitcoin's Price

The chief executive of market intelligence firm CryptoQuant says that Bitcoin (BTC) is nearing the longest sideways consolidation period ever during one of its halving years.

Bitcoin Approaching Longest Sideways Consolidation in Halving-Year History, According to CryptoQuant CEO

Ethereum

BlackRock's Larry Fink has outlined his plan for bitcoin, ethereum and crypto

‘Digitizing The Dollar'—BlackRock CEO Reveals His Radical Plan For AI-Powered Crypto That's Predicted To Blow Up The Price Of Bitcoin And Ethereum

Seasoned trader Peter Brandt is warning that Bitcoin (BTC) has historically witnessed a massive meltdown after failing to print new record highs for a certain amount of time.

Veteran Trader Peter Brandt Issues Bitcoin Warning, Says 75% Decline on the Table After Lengthy Consolidation

Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki predicts a catastrophic stock market crash and the collapse of “The Everything Bubble,” warning that gold, silver, and bitcoin will nosedive, triggering a global depression. He urges investors to brace for financial turmoil, saying only the prepared will emerge wealthier from the ruins.

Robert Kiyosaki Predicts ‘Everything Crash': Bitcoin May Drop to $5,000 Amid Market Collapse

The following guest post comes from Bitcoinminingstock.io, the one-stop hub for all things bitcoin mining stocks, educational tools, and industry insights. Originally published on Aug. 29, 2024, it was penned by Bitcoinminingstock.io author Cindy Feng.

How Bitcoin Miners Are Tapping Into the AI Gold Rush – Part 1

On Friday, the 12 U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) shook things up, recording net inflows of $253.54 million. Meanwhile, the nine spot ethereum ETFs had a rougher day, with modest outflows totaling around $97,110. Friday's Crypto ETF Action The spot bitcoin ETFs saw gains, pulling in $253.54 million in total on Oct. 11.

Bitcoin ETFs Climb With $253M Inflows as Ethereum Funds Show Weakness

Bitcoin (BTC) surged by more than 6% on Friday amid news that the bankrupt crypto exchange Mt. Gox will extend the deadline on its remaining creditor repayments. Mt.

Bitcoin Ticks Up in Price As Bankrupt Crypto Exchange Mt. Gox Delays Deadline for Long-Awaited BTC Repayments

Until recently, the Bitcoin ecosystem hasn't seen much development. Now it is rapidly evolving, with numerous projects aiming to enhance Bitcoin's scalability and functionality. In this early stage, there are many methods being tried out to expand Bitcoin's rather limited capabilities from sidechains to layer twos (L2).

TRAC and TAP Protocol: An Innovative Bitcoin Layer One Solution

A deep-pocketed crypto holder who bought Bitcoin (BTC) more than 12 years ago is suddenly moving the flagship digital asset at a massive profit. On-chain data shows that on Thursday, the previously dormant crypto wallet abruptly moved a Bitcoin stack after recording gains of 994,495%.

Ancient Bitcoin Address Awakens After Lying Low for Over 12 Years, Moves $6,017,301 in BTC at 994,495% Profit

China's highly-anticipated fiscal stimulus announcement fell short of expectations, reducing the likelihood of capital flows into Chinese equities.

Bitcoin Takes Another Shot at $63.5K as China's Vague Fiscal Stimulus Deters Capital Shift

Over the past week, bitcoin has been bouncing between $59,019 and $63,794 per unit. While prices have slipped slightly—down 1.29% for October so far—there's still plenty of optimism that ‘Uptober' will live up to its reputation.

Bitcoin Price Predictions for End of 2024 and the Forecasted Outlook for 2025

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) has held on to the psychological $60,000 mark despite the drop on October 10.

Bitcoin Gains Ground And Breaks Through The $60,000 Level

Analyst and trader Kevin Svenson is leaning bullish on Bitcoin (BTC) as the flagship crypto asset breaks out from a bullish reversal structure. In a video update, Svenson tells his 79,800 YouTube subscribers that Bitcoin appears to have formed a falling wedge pattern on the four-hour chart.

Trader Sees Bullish Reversal Pattern for BTC, Outlines Level Where ‘Things' Could ‘Get a Little Bit Treacherous'

Peter Brandt, a well-known trader and chartist, has warned bitcoin investors about troubling market patterns. He highlighted that BTC has gone 30 weeks without a new all-time high, historically leading to severe declines of up to 75%.

Peter Brandt Warns of Potential 75% Bitcoin Decline if All-Time High Stays Out of Reach

Solana's SOL, Avalanche's AVAX and Render's RNDR led the crypto rally as almost all but one member of the CoinDesk 20 Index posted gains.

Bitcoin Bounces 7% Above $63K as Crypto Traders Eye China Stimulus Statement

Dogecoin

Cryptocurrency markets were trading higher before entering the weekend with altcoins also being pushed up. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $63,000.44 +5.8% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,459.54 +4.3% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $145.88 +6.2% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.111 +6.2% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001775 +8.2% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data showed large transaction volume decreasing by 23.2% and daily active addresses up by 3.6%.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin See Friday Gains, But Trader Warns '$59,000 Must Hold, No Major Moves Expected This Weekend'

Michael Saylor has an ambition plan to turn MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) into the top Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) bank. What Happened: Saylor recently called MicroStrategy a "merchant bank.

Michael Saylor Reveals MicroStrategy's Endgame Is To Be The 'Leading Bitcoin Bank' With $100B-$150B In BTC Holdings

Metaplanet, a company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, has bolstered its bitcoin (BTC) holdings with the purchase of an additional 108.99 BTC. Following this recent acquisition, the Japanese investment firm now boasts a total of 748.50 BTC in its reserves.

Tokyo's Metaplanet Grows Its Bitcoin War Chest to $45 Million

The S&P 500 is up 60% over the last two years, but Bitcoin's price jump during the same span has crushed that mark.

Wall Street Is on a Bull Run—It's Nothing Compared to Bitcoin

A widely followed crypto analyst is staying bullish on Bitcoin (BTC) while updating his outlook on layer-1 blockchain Aptos (APT) and one memecoin that has printed massive gains during the last 10 months.

Trader Stays Bullish on Bitcoin, Updates Outlook on Aptos and Altcoin That's Up Over 166,000% in Ten Months

Michael Saylor, founder and executive chairman of MicroStrategy, has revealed the company's endgame is to become a bitcoin investment bank—and to buy up to $150 billion of bitcoin

Michael Saylor Reveals Shock $100 Trillion MicroStrategy ‘Endgame' As The Bitcoin Price Suddenly Soars

Back in February, renowned macro guru Raoul Pal, famous for his bold predictions about the crypto market, predicted Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could skyrocket to $250,000. Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), he added, could reach between $15,000 and $20,000 while Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) might climb to between $750 and $1,000 within the next 18 months.

Bitcoin Will Hit $250K, Raoul Pal Says: Why The Guru's Top 5 Crypto Predictions Matter If 'You're A Wage Slave'

With nearly $16 billion worth of Bitcoin in the bank, MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor shares big plans ahead for BTC.

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