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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.

Bitcoin's price increase has influenced a key market indicator that suggests potential for further gains, according to CryptoQuant.

CryptoQuant says bitcoin's ‘supply in profit' level signals potential for further gains

Ethereum

According to the latest figures from sosovalue.xyz, spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) pulled in $4.56 million in inflows, while ether ETFs saw a hefty outflow of $79.21 million on Monday. Mixed Day for Crypto ETFs Spot bitcoin ETFs had a positive day on Monday as three funds attracted inflows during the session.

Bitcoin ETFs Boosted by Inflows, Ether ETFs Hit by $79.21M Outflow

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 24, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Little Changed in Face of PBOC Rate Cut

One analyst recommended medium-level exposure, "to capture potential gains while protecting against the possibility of a near-term dip."

Bitcoin Is Nearing Key Support Levels, But Analysts Advise Caution

China has unleashed a flood of stimulus measures designed to prop up its stalling economy, hot on the heels of the U.S.

Forget The Fed—China Could Be About To Quietly Blow Up The Bitcoin Price And Crypto Market

Defying typical September trends, bitcoin's resilience hints at a potential breakout from its prolonged downtrend.

Bitcoin's Trading Range Extends Beyond 125 Days as September Shows Resilience

The Cathie Wood-led firm has sold a total of $17.5 million of the spot Bitcoin ETF from its ARKW fund but still holds $139.7 million of ARKB.

Cathie Wood's Ark Invest offloads another $2.8 million worth of its own spot Bitcoin ETF

While excitement online for the approval was palpable, there's debate around just how bullish Bitcoin options could be.

Will Bitcoin ETF Options Send the Asset to the Moon? Here's What Experts Say

While debate around the U.S. government's Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) holdings continues and El Salvador's pioneering embrace hogs headlines, a small Himalayan nation nestled between India and China was quietly adding the top cryptocurrency to its reserves. What happened: According to a report by Firstpost America, the landlocked South Asian held about 13,011 Bitcoin in its coffers, worth $821 million as of this writing.

Max Keiser Says El Salvador 'Needs To Step It Up' As Bhutan's Bitcoin Adoption Astonishes Crypto Market

Bitwise executive Jeff Park thinks “things will likely get wild” now that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved options on BlackRock's Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF). Last week, the SEC greenlit accelerated approval for the listing and trading of options on the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), BlackRock's ETF.

Bitwise Executive Says ‘Things Will Likely Get Wild' After Bitcoin ETF Options Launch – Here's Why

A move above the August high of $65,200 will invalidate the bearish lower highs pattern, analyst at Bitfinex said.

Bitcoin Needs to Top $65.2K to Break Downtrend: Bitfinex

Chinese Bitcoin miners continue to dominate despite a cryptocurrency ban in China.

Chinese Bitcoin Miners Retain 55% of Bitcoin Hashrate Despite Ban

Noted economist Peter Schiff criticized investors for disregarding gold's record highs due to the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) frenzy. What Happened: Schiff took to X to point out that gold had reached another record high but the significance of this rise was being overlooked due to the overwhelming focus on Bitcoin.

Peter Schiff Isn't Pleased With Market's Bitcoin Obsession While Gold Is Touching Record Highs: 'Few Investors Notice Or Care'

People's Bank of China governor Pan Gongsheng announced a cut to the amount of money banks must hold in reserve, taking it to the lowest level since 2020.

Bitcoin Little Changed as China Announces Stimulus; Traders Say Harris' Win Unlikely to be Bearish

Dogecoin

Leading cryptocurrencies reversed course on Monday, giving up gains achieved the previous day.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Pull Back From Sunday's Advances: Analyst Says ETH's Dips Below $2.3K Were 'Prime Buying Zones'

The Bitcoin options market is beginning to see "reflexivity season" kick in as traders focus on prices between $80,000 and $90,000.

Bitcoin Options Market Points to Feedback Loop of Higher Prices, Expert Says

Judges appeared displeased at the SEC's approach to crypto, with one alleging intent to "crush the industry" in a hearing over Coinbase.

Federal Judges Skewer SEC for Refusing to Answer Straight Questions on Bitcoin, Ethereum

NEAR, RNDR, TAO and LPT booked double-digit gains as artificial intelligence-focused tokens were the best performers within the CoinDesk 20 Index.

AI-Related Cryptos Lead Altcoin Surge; Bitcoin Breakout Nears with Several Catalyst in Q4: Analyst

Macro investor here Luke Gromen says that gold and Bitcoin (BTC) are now set to be some of the main beneficiaries of the US government's declining fiscal situation.

Gold and Bitcoin ‘Very Well Positioned' for Rallies Amid Worsening US Fiscal Predicament: Macro Guru Luke Gromen

Over the past decade, a significant amount of bitcoin has made its way into centralized trading platforms, public and private corporations, governments, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and derivative token projects like WBTC.

Top 10 Bitcoin Holders: Exchanges, Corporations, and Governments Dominate the Charts

Cryptocurrency markets are holding on to the green zone with Bitcoin and Dogecoin relatively flat, while Ethereum is trading higher. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $63,449.64 +0.6% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,685.90 +4% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $144.14 -0.3% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1073 +0.7% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001456 +0.2% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows a decrease of 0.8% in large transaction volume and a drop of 11% in daily active addresses.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Holding On To Gains, Trader Sees $63,905 As 'Reclaim Of Key Horizontal'

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) reached a new local high of $64,200 on Sep. 20, but analysts caution it must surpass the August high of $65,200, a level that has proved challenging since the all-time high of $73,666 in March. What Happened: Until Bitcoin breaks this crucial resistance, the asset remains in a long-term downtrend, according to Bitfinex analysts.

Bitcoin's 22% Rally Isn't Enough, It Must Break August High To Overcome Downtrend, Bitfinex Analysts Say

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) breakout to $64,000 has been fueled by several reasons, according to a new Bernstein analyst note. What Happened: The analysts cite rate cuts, bipartisan crypto support, Bitcoin ETF momentum, miner stability post-halving, and reduced selling pressure as catalysts for Bitcoin's 9% seven-day spike.

5 Reasons Why Bitcoin Rallied 10% In 7 Days To $63K: Bernstein

The accused hackers behind a nearly $250 million Bitcoin (BTC) exploit reportedly shot themselves in the foot in a new leaked recording. Days ago, the U.S.

Alleged $243,000,000 Bitcoin Hackers Accidentally Incriminate Themselves in Leaked Screenshare: Investigator

In the latest update in the monthslong attempt by Riot to forcibly acquire Bitfarms, the two mining firms have come to a settlement.

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