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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.

Technical analyst DonAlt sees Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) weekly close as a potential market structure break but warns against overanalyzing specific levels on higher timeframes. What Happened: In the latest podcast update, DonAlt emphasized the importance of consistent methodology when interpreting crypto market structure.

What Does Technical Analysis Say About Bitcoin?

NewRays, a crypto mining company, is suing a number of defendants claiming that they made noise legislation to specifically target the firm.

Bitcoin Miner Sues Judge and Prosecutor, Claiming It's Been Targeted by Noise Laws

Ethereum

Ether call options with a $2,800 strike price, set to expire on Oct. 11, have experienced the highest trading volume over the past 24 hours.

Ether's returns historically lag behind bitcoin's in October, but analysts see signs that trend may get bucked

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) mining stocks are a mixed bag right now. With soaring hashrates and dwindling returns, the industry is feeling the squeeze.

Bitcoin Miner Marathon Digital 'Inexplicably Expensive,' While Riot Platforms 'Cheap,' Says Analyst

A prominent crypto trader predicts Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) to reach $586,500 by 2028, based on a variety of economic factors and market trends. What Happened: Trader Doctor Profit took to his social media account to outline his thesis based on factors such as the M2 money supply, the amount of new liquidity, the current movement of gold and the estimated number of lost bitcoin.

Bitcoin's Long-Term Price Prediction Is $586,500, Says Bullish Trader

Bitcoin researcher Smithson With has presented a new approach to predicting the crypto's cycle top price using a quantile regression model.

Bitcoin Price Forecast: Potential Cycle Top of $275K by November 2025

On Monday, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) attracted another round of inflows, netting $61.3 million. Meanwhile, the spot ethereum ETFs took a hit, with the nine funds collectively pulling out $822,290 during the trading session. Bitcoin ETFs Pull in Millions, Ethereum Funds Post Losses The spotlight was on bitcoin ETFs, which gathered $61.

Bitcoin ETFs Surge Ahead With $61.3M Inflows, Ethereum ETFs Struggle

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 1 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: BTC Is Little Changed Following Muted Asia Trading

BlackRock's Larry Fink has warned he thinks the market needs to temper its expectations of Fed interest rate cuts—while analysts think China's central bank will create "fireworks" with a "tsunami of liquidity"

‘Expect Fireworks'—BlackRock CEO Issues Serious Fed Warning As A China ‘Tsunami' Is Predicted To Hit Crypto And The Bitcoin Price

BlackRock‘s recently launched Ethereum ETF (NASDAQ:ETHA) is seeing significantly lower volume and inflows compared to its Bitcoin counterpart. The company's head of digital assets, Robert Mitchnick, doesn't anticipate that gap closing anytime soon.

BlackRock's Ethereum ETF Lags Behind Its Bitcoin ETF—Here's Why

Daily block reward gross profit fell to the lowest "on recent record" last month, the report said.

Bitcoin Mining Profitability Fell for Third Straight Month in September: JPMorgan

Recent shifts in global macroeconomic dynamics suggest that the downturn in global growth may be coming to an end, according to a report. What Happened: The report from from 10x Research states that the declining U.S. dollar, alongside actions by major central banks like the Bank of Japan and the People's Bank of China, signals a potential reversal in the economic slowdown that has characterized much of 2022 and 2023.

The Dollar Is Weakening—Here's Why That Could Be Good For Bitcoin: 10x Research

Data from crypto exchanges OKX and Binance, popular among retail market participants, show minimal activity compared to bull markets in 2021 and 2022, and even lesser than the bear market of 2019 to 2020.

Bitcoin Retail Inflows Hold Steady as Whales Pile In at Start of Historically Bullish October

The $100,000 call is the most popular bitcoin option on Deribit.

Bitcoin $100K Bullish Bet Draws Nearly $1B Open Interest on Deribit

"The U.S. unemployment rate will be a crucial market-moving event," one analyst said.

Bitcoin Price Hits Spooky Season Stutter as Analysts Warn of Correction

Solana

Robinhood Markets Inc.'s (NASDAQ:HOOD) cryptocurrency division launched crypto transfers for its European customers on Tuesday. This new feature allows users to deposit and withdraw over 20 different cryptocurrencies.

Robinhood Markets Launches Crypto Transfers In Europe, Enabling Bitcoin, Ethereum, And Solana Transactions With 1% Deposit Match For A Limited Time

The firm now holds over 500 bitcoin after a first tranche of purchases in April.

Metaplanet Buys Another 107 Bitcoin, Pushing Stock-BTC Ratio to 20%

Bitcoin (BTC) had a dramatic sell-off to start the week, sinking to $63,000 despite Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's indication of planned rate cuts.

Bitcoin Falls to $63,000 Despite Federal Reserve Chairman's Rate Cut Signals

A crypto strategist who caught the 2022 Bitcoin bottom says the clock is ticking for BTC bulls to flex their muscles. Pseudonymous analyst DonAlt tells his 62,300 YouTube subscribers that technical conditions are ripe for Bitcoin to start a fresh bull run.

Top Analyst Warns Bitcoin Could See Lengthier Bear Market if BTC Fails To Rally Now – Here's Why

Robinhood is positioning the move as a way to provide users with greater control over their digital assets and simplify access to DeFi.

Robinhood Buffs Europe Expansion With New Feature for Bitcoin, Ethereum Transfers

The yen losses suggest the market is not worried about Ishiba's hawkish image and potential for faster BOJ rate hikes. BTC's drop likely stemmed from other factors.

Bitcoin's Link to Ishiba-Led Swoon in Nikkei Comes Into Question as Yen Declines

PoliFi tokens are rallying as election countdown clock clicks on, and DeSci protocol BIO looks to raise $13 million in a public token sale.

Bitcoin ETFs Continue Inflow Streak as BTC Remains Flat Amid China Holiday

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet Inc. has boosted its Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) portfolio, purchasing an additional 107.91 BTCs valued at around $6.92 million. What happened: The Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed firm disclosed its latest grab Tuesday, reaffirming its conviction in the world's largest cryptocurrency's potential.

'Asia's MicroStrategy' Metaplanet Grabs 107 Additional Bitcoins To Boost Portfolio By Nearly $7M

Spot bitcoin ETFs reported daily net inflows of $61.3 million on Monday, while spot ether ETFs saw modest outflows of $822,290.

US spot bitcoin ETFs extend inflows streak to eight days, logging $61.3 million on Monday

The proposed legislation requires all political subdivisions in Ohio to accept Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies for payments.

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