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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.

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

Ethereum

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.

MicroStrategy 2X Leveraged ETF Sees Massive Inflows In First Week Of Trading As MSTR Outperforms Bitcoin

A newly filed lawsuit claims that Swan Bitcoin, a financial services company focused on bitcoin, is accusing former employees of trying to hijack its “billion-dollar bitcoin mining business.” According to the suit, Swan's subsidiary Electric Solidus alleges that Proton Management dubbed a “copycat company” in the filing, stole trade secrets from their mining operations.

Swan Bitcoin Alleges Ex-Employees Conspired to Steal Mining Business

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Maximizing Bitcoin Gains with ETF Data

With Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) breaking above $66,000, 10x Research predicts a swift move towards $70,000 and new all-time highs, fueled by stablecoin minting, monetary stimulus in China and renewed altcoin activity. What Happened: The 10x Research analysts led by Markus Thielen highlighted in their latest report that since the Federal Reserve's September rate cut, Bitcoin and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) have surged 5% and 11%, respectively.

Bitcoin Could Sail To $70K On The Tailwinds Of Stablecoin Minting, Chinese Stimulus, Renewed Altcoin Activity: 10x Research

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is up 2% to $66,300 in Friday's trading session, marking a gain of 14% over the last two weeks as Bitcoin spot ETFs reported the sixth consecutive day of positive fund flows on Thursday. What Happened: Leading the charge of the $365.57 million net inflow, Ark Invest and 21Shares‘ ETF (CBOE: ARKB) took in $114 million, while BlackRock‘s ETF (NASDAQ:IBIT) attracted $93.3755 million, according to data from SoSo Value.

Bitcoin Smashes Through $66,000 As ETFs Take In $365M To Extend Their Inflow Streak To 6 Straight Days

Bitcoin prices continued climbing this week, reaching an intraday peak of $66,456 per unit at 10:35 a.m. ET on Friday, marking a 2.4% boost against the U.S. dollar today and a solid 5% gain over the past seven days. Bitcoin Jumps to $66,456 Following U.S. PCE Report On Friday, Sept.

Bitcoin Tops $66K as Inflation Cools, $9.67M in Shorts Liquidated

Bitcoin's price has increased above the $66,000 mark, buoyed by positive inflation data, according to an analyst.

Bitcoin price breaks out above $66,000 amid positive inflation data

A $10 billion surge in stablecoin minting over the past weeks has flooded the crypto market with liquidity, Thielen noted.

Bitcoin FOMO is Back: 10X Research's Markus Thielen

As Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) marked its comeback above the $65,000 mark, technical analysts debate the chances of a brief dip before a resumption of the uptrend. What Happened: Pseudonymous analyst Emperor noted that Bitcoin has crossed the $65,000 mark and anticipates prices may stall temporarily due to the presence of the all-time high volume-weighted average price (VWAP), represented by a red line on the chart.

Bitcoin Pushes Above $65K But What Does Technical Analysis Say?

The security exploit, which has been “handled,” saw Bedrock lose $2 million after an attacker was able to swap ETH for BTC like-for-like.

Staking Protocol Bug Let Users Swap One Bitcoin for One Ethereum

Dogecoin

Shiba Inu

The cryptocurrency market surged Thursday, extending the rise sparked by the Federal Reserve's first interest rate cut in more than four years. The rally was spearheaded by popular dog-themed memecoin Shiba Inu, which spiked more than 20% in the last 24 hours, touching levels not seen since mid-June.

If You Invested $1000 In Bitcoin, Dogecoin, And Shiba Inu Exactly A Year Ago, This Crypto Would Give You The Best Returns Today

According to Polymarket traders, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is almost guaranteed to remain above $60,000 until the end of the month but even hitting $70,000 seems a possibility after the latest rally. What Happened: Polymarket traders assign a 97% chance of Bitcoin trading above $60,000 on noon of Oct.1.

Bitcoin Is 97% Sure To Close The Month Above $60K—But What Are The Chances It Even Hits $70K?

Options on the IBIT spot bitcoin ETF changes how institutional investors might interact with the underlying asset, analysts say.

Bitcoin spot ETF options could potentially impact demand for the underlying asset, analysts say

The Wall Street titan, the world's largest asset manager, now hold approximately 1.70% of the total available Bitcoin.

BlackRock Bitcoin Holdings Swell to Nearly $24 Billion After Latest Buy

U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced substantial net inflows on Thursday, totaling $365.57 million, marking the largest daily inflow since late July.

US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Sustain Strong Inflow Streak, Hitting $365 Million

Swan Bitcoin, a financial services firm focused on Bitcoin, has initiated legal action against several former employees from its mining division.

Swan Bitcoin Files Lawsuit Against Former Employees Over Alleged Trade Secrets Theft

“The new inflow of cash could indirectly push up the price of bitcoin, particularly in the long term perspective,” one analyst said.

Bitcoin Prices Show Positive 30-Day Correlation With China's Central Bank Balance Sheet

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 27, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Nears $66K After Monster ETF Day

"The likelihood of a Q4 rally is exceptionally high, with gains likely front-loaded," 10x Research said in an analyst note.

Bitcoin Holds Above $65,000 After China's 'Policy Bazooka' Stimulus

BlackRock's latest report shows that bitcoin has a very low correlation to U.S. equities on a trailing 6-month basis.

BlackRock Highlights Bitcoin's Unique Properties, Believes BTC is Risk-Off in the Long Term

Thursday's bullish trading range marks an end of the recent consolidation and a resumption of the rebound from lows under $53,000.

Bitcoin's 'Outside Day' Sets Stage for $70K, Altcoins Break Out: Technical Analysis

Bitcoin (BTC) has surpassed the milestone of $65,000 seen since early August.

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