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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.

Since Jan. 11, 2024, twelve U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have been steadily accumulating bitcoin (BTC). This doesn't include the hefty BTC stash held by Grayscale's GBTC, which has experienced a total outflow of $20 billion. Right now, these bitcoin funds hold an impressive 924,768.

US Bitcoin ETFs Close In on Satoshi's BTC Stash, Holding 924,768 BTC

Core Scientific Inc. (NASDAQ:CORZ), one of the world's biggest Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) mining companies, would remember 2024 as a turnaround year. The firm exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy in January and relisted its shares on Wall Street.

Trump Wants US To Be Bitcoin Mining Capital Of The World — Core Scientific's Move To Buy Chips From Jack Dorsey Just The First Step In That Direction? CEO Gives Us His Take

With bitcoin trading above $65K, crypto enthusiasts are anticipating big price moves in October. Many still believe BTC will exceed its all-time high before the year ends. On Polymarket, a blockchain-powered predictions platform, the odds currently show a 61% chance that bitcoin will top the record it set seven months ago.

Polymarket Predicts 61% Chance of 2024 Bitcoin All-Time High, 17% for $100K

"Ascend," a dynamic Bitcoin Ordinals piece from Ryan Koopmans and Alice Wexell, will be part of a live Christie's London auction on Oct. 10.

Dynamic Bitcoin Ordinals Artwork Will Be First Ever Auctioned at Christie's

Top US-based crypto exchange Coinbase believes digital assets are just warming up for big rallies in the months ahead. In a new research report, Coinbase Institutional says the recent change in the macroeconomic backdrop suggests that Bitcoin (BTC) and crypto are primed for a Q4 surge.

Coinbase Sees More Bitcoin and Altcoin Rallies in Q4 Amid Favorable Macro-Economic Outlook

Bitcoin (BTC) rises as it surpasses its $65,000 price target. Price analysis by Coinidol.com.

Bitcoin Holds Above $65,000 Due To Trader Hesitation

Analytics firm Santiment thinks Bitcoin (BTC) looks ripe for a dip as traders begin to feel exuberance over the crypto king's latest surge. The firm notes crowd sentiment has reached greedy levels after BTC's price gains this week. “This typically coincides with upcoming local tops.

Bitcoin (BTC) Looks Primed for a Correction, According to Crypto Analytics Firm Santiment – Here's Why

With two days remaining in September, bitcoin's monthly gain stands at 11.11%, setting the stage for the widely anticipated ‘Uptober.' Historically, October has been a strong month for bitcoin, delivering positive returns 81.82% of the time since 2013. ‘Uptober' on the Horizon: Bitcoin Looks to Buck September's Bearish History As of Saturday, Sept.

Bitcoin Eyes a Positive Finish to September, Setting the Stage for ‘Uptober'

The new records were set shortly after the SEC approved BlackRock's proposal to list and trade options on its spot Bitcoin ETF.

US spot Bitcoin ETFs log highest inflow day since June, two-month high in total value

Ethereum

On Friday, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continued their upward momentum, raking in a sizable $494.27 million in inflows. Spot ethereum ETFs followed suit, adding $58.65 million to their tally. Bitcoin ETFs Lead the Charge with $494M Inflows; Ethereum ETFs See Strong Growth Data from sosovalue.xyz shows that 12 U.S.

Bitcoin ETFs Pull in Nearly Half a Billion as Ethereum ETFs Join the Party

A widely followed crypto analyst believes Bitcoin (BTC) may hit six figures before the year's end as the top digital asset by market cap reclaims the $65,000 level. Crypto trader Michaël van de Poppe tells his 725,400 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin may increase more than 53% from its current value.

Bitcoin Likely To Explode To Up to $100,000 Before the End of 2024, Says Michaël van de Poppe – Here's Why

NFT sales saw a solid increase this week, climbing 4.87% from the previous period to reach a total of $79.38 million. According to cryptoslam.io, the number of NFT buyers jumped by 34.13%, while sellers grew by 28.72%.

NFT Sales Climb 4.87% as Ethereum and Bitcoin Collectibles Dominate

Bitcoin and crypto prices have surged this week, climbing as traders brace for a major earthquake.

‘$16 Trillion By 2030'—BlackRock Is Quietly Backing A Radical New U.S. Dollar Rival Amid A Bitcoin And Crypto Price Boom

Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, highlighted the contrast between the vibrant crypto community and traditional finance while predicting a "volatility supercycle" in his latest essay. What Happened: Hayes admitted that his short-term predictions are often inaccurate, but the overarching thesis of central bank intervention remains valid.

Bitcoin Bull Arthur Hayes Predicts 'Volatility Supercycle'

A closely followed crypto strategist and trader says one enterprise solutions project may have more upside potential. Pseudonymous analyst Altcoin Sherpa tells his 222,700 followers on the social media platform X that Zilliqa (ZIL) may continue its breakout on the weekly chart.

Crypto Trader Says One Low-Cap Altcoin Has ‘Way More Upside,' Updates Outlook on Bitcoin and dogwifhat

Cryptocurrency analyst Kevin Svenson believes Bitcoin (BTC) and altcoins will witness big upside bursts for the rest of the year. In a new video, Svenson tells his 79,800 YouTube subscribers that Bitcoin and altcoins are poised for more gains over the coming weeks and months.

Upcoming Quarter Looking Solid for Bitcoin and Altcoins, Says Analyst Kevin Svenson – Here's His Outlook

Suze Orman, a well-known financial advisor, advocates for bitcoin exposure, despite contrasting views from other prominent investors like Dave Ramsey and Warren Buffett. She underscores the potential gains for those who can manage its volatility. “Everybody should absolutely have exposure to bitcoin,” she said.

Suze Orman Recommends BTC: ‘Everybody Should Absolutely Have Exposure to Bitcoin'

New ETFs giving leveraged exposure to Bitcoin treasury firm MicroStrategy are sure to be spicy, but they're already pulling in investors.

Leveraged MicroStrategy ETFs Are a 'Ghost Pepper' Bet on Bitcoin—And They're Booming

Dogecoin

Cryptocurrency markets are finishing the week on a high, with Bitcoin peaking past $66,000 in midday trading. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $65,934 +1.1% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,705 +1.9% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $158.59 +1.3% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1246 +5.3% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00002052 +10.9% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 3.7% and daily active addresses rising by 1.3% for Bitcoin.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Close Out Strong Week On A High: 'Play Offense,' Says Bullish Trader

Swan Bitcoin has filed suit against a group of former employees and consultants, alleging that they “hatched and executed a ‘rain and hellfire' plan” to steal its lucrative bitcoin mining business with the help of Tether, Swan Bitcoin's one-time ally and fundraising partner.

Swan Bitcoin Claims Ex-Employees 'Stole' its Mining Business at Tether's Direction

When Bitcoin is dominated by major institutions (and Bitcoiners are asking for approval from presidential candidates) we are in danger of creating centralized decentralized finance, something Bitcoin's founders never intended, says Jason Dehni, CEO of Credbull.

The Paradox of the Bitcoin Maximalist

From Jan. 11 to Sept. 26, 2024, Blackrock, the world's largest asset manager, collected an astonishing 363,626.36 bitcoin, valued at just over $24 billion as of Sept. 27. This accumulation puts Blackrock's exchange-traded fund (ETF), IBIT, on the cusp of controlling nearly 2% of bitcoin's total supply.

Blackrock Amasses $24 Billion in Bitcoin, Approaches 2% of Total Supply

The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

The Daily: Tornado Cash co-founder's motion to dismiss denied, Lummis says Republican Senate would benefit digital assets, Bitcoin ETFs see largest inflows since July and more

On Thursday, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw gains, while their ether-focused counterparts faced a decline during the day's trading session. ARKB Tops Bitcoin ETF Gains as Ether Funds Fall by $675K U.S. bitcoin ETFs saw a hefty $365.57 million in positive inflows on Thursday, with Ark Invest and 21shares' ARKB leading the charge.

Bitcoin ETFs See $365M Inflows as Ether Funds Slip

Seven days after hitting the market, the T-REX 2X Long MSTR Daily Target ETF (MSTU) has become one of the most successful new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on the market after attracting over $72 million.

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