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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.

Crypto trader Stockmoney Lizards shed light on how traders and investors tend to misinterpret Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) market cycle phases and how to prevent such errors. What Happened: The trader took to social media to highlight the common mistake of "buying the tops and selling the lows.

Bitcoin's 4 Market Cycle Phases: Why This Technical Analyst Thinks We're Nearing The Last Leg Up

MicroStrategy purchased an additional 18,300 bitcoins for $1.11 billion, boosting its total Bitcoin trove to 244,800 BTC acquired for $9.45 billion. The company continues its Bitcoin accumulation strategy, capitalizing on BTC appreciation.

MicroStrategy Buys Additional $1.11 Billion Worth of Bitcoin

MicroStrategy has purchased another 18,300 BTC for approximately $1.11 billion at an average price of $60,408 per bitcoin.

MicroStrategy buys additional 18,300 bitcoin for $1.1 billion, taking holdings to 244,800 BTC

Microstrategy has acquired 18,300 additional bitcoins for $1.11 billion, funded through stock sales. As of Sept. 12, the company holds 244,800 BTC, purchased at a total cost of $9.45 billion. Executive chairman Michael Saylor announced a BTC yield of 17.0% year-to-date.

Microstrategy Buys 18,300 More Bitcoins, Boosting Total Holdings to 244,800 BTC

The firm now holds over 244,800 bitcoin, founder Michael Saylor said in an X post.

Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy Purchased 18.3K More Bitcoins for $1.1B

Dogecoin

XRP started to rise on Thursday after investment fund Grayscale launched a professional fund that holds the token in the U.S., while DOGE gained on no apparent catalyst.

XRP, DOGE Lead Market Gains as Bitcoin Dips Under $58K

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 13, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Trades Little Changed Above $58,000

Ethereum

A widely followed crypto analyst believes one Solana (SOL) competitor may have more upside potential. Crypto trader Michaël van de Poppe tells his 724,900 followers on the social media platform X that layer-one blockchain Sei (SEI) may soar more than 46% from the current value by next month. “Altcoins are doing relatively well.

Analyst Michaël van de Poppe Says Solana Rival Has Upside Momentum, Maps Path Forward for Bitcoin and Ethereum

Economists are calling for China to unleash $1.

‘Shock And Awe'—China Could Be About To Trigger A $1.4 Trillion Bitcoin And Crypto Price Earthquake

One of the leading Bitcoin and crypto exchange HTX announced integration of Bitcoin's Lightning Network to enable faster, cheaper payments.

Bitcoin and Crypto Exchange HTX To Integrate Lightning Network

Scottie Pippen, widely regarded as one of the greatest players in NBA history, is among the handful of celebrities to publicly endorse Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). What happened: In an X post on Thursday, the sporting legend wrote, "Bullish on BITCOIN" with the hashtag #BeLikeSatoshi.

NBA legend Scottie Pippen Continues To Be Bullish On Bitcoin After Satoshi Nakamoto Told Him 'In His Dreams' That King Crypto Would Hit $84K on Election Day: Here's What Predictions By Experts Say

"Traders should monitor medium-term reversal indicators such as RSI and Stochastics," to catch signs of assets being oversold, said 10X Research.

Bitcoin Stagnates as Analysts Forecast Potential Bottom For Ethereum Before End of Year

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office has alerted Minden, Nevada, residents to a scam involving threatening emails aimed at extorting money through bitcoin. The emails claim to possess personal details such as the victim's home address, phone number, and internet browsing history.

Bitcoin Extortion Emails Demand Ransom, Show Google Maps of Victims' Homes

Cryptocurrency analyst and investor Jason Pizzino is highlighting a critical resistance level that Bitcoin (BTC) needs to overcome to potentially kick off a rally.

Bitcoin Primed for a Push to Fresh All-Time High if This Happens, According to Crypto Analyst Jason Pizzino

The cryptocurrency market saw mixed signals on September 12 as the price of Bitcoin (BTC) continued in its choppy movements following the release of new U.S. macro data.

Bitcoin Holds $58,000 Despite Mixed US Macro Signals After PPI Release

The largest net inflows came from Ark and 21Shares' ARKB, which saw $18.34 million move into the fund on Thursday.

US spot bitcoin ETFs draw in $39 million, BTC hovers around $58,000

Leading cryptocurrencies remained choppy on Thursday as the countdown to the widely anticipated interest rate cut began.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Flat As Investors Await Fed's FOMC Meet: Top Analyst Warns About What Happens If King Crypto Stays Below $64K

Standard Chartered has reaffirmed its projection that bitcoin will hit new all-time highs by the end of 2024, regardless of the U.S. election outcome. The bank's digital assets head predicts bitcoin could reach $125,000 under Trump or $75,000 under Harris, with temporary drops under a Harris presidency. Regulatory concerns loom, but other factors, like U.S.

Standard Chartered: Bitcoin Could Hit $125K Under Trump, $75K Under Harris

A popular crypto analyst thinks three indicators suggest Bitcoin (BTC) is far from its top. The pseudonymous crypto trader known as TechDev shares a graphic with his 468,700 followers on the social media platform X that charts the liquidity cycle, Bitcoin's Relative Strength Index (RSI) and BTC's Fisher Transform Indicator.

Three Indicators Screaming Bitcoin (BTC) Bull Market in Early Stages of Parabolic Advance, According to Analyst

Cryptocurrency markets are slightly up as markets are trying to assess the chances of a rate cut next Wednesday. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $58,420.94 +1.7% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,354.98 +0.9% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $135.52 +2.8% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1021 +0.8% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001334 +0.7% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows Bitcoin's large transaction volume dropped by 11%, while daily active addresses saw a 7% drop.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Grind Up: 'We Could See A Fully Bullish 2025,' Trader Hopes

Solana

The head of digital assets research at exchange-traded fund (ETF) provider VanEck says that Bitcoin (BTC) and one or two layer-1 blockchains will outperform the market.

Bitcoin and ‘One or Two Layer-Ones' Will Outperform Market, Says Matthew Sigel – Here Are His Top Altcoin Picks

We need a cultural, philosophical, and technological movement that will return Bitcoin to its once prominent position in the decentralized finance landscape.

Building on Bitcoin in the Age of Web3

The leading cryptocurrencies Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) have traded sideways for months, leaving traders puzzled over the lack of decisive price action. What Happened: Based on the analysis of previous Bitcoin cycles, CryptoCon predicts Bitcoin to surge by early 2025, with prices crossing the $100,000 mark.

What's Next For Bitcoin, Ethereum After Months Of Sideways Momentum?

A widely followed crypto analyst is warning that Bitcoin's (BTC) historical cycle pattern may soon come to an end. In a new strategy session, crypto trader Justin Bennett tells his 111,300 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin's traditional four-year cycle could change if the business cycle contracts.

Analyst Justin Bennett Issues Bitcoin Alert, Says ‘No More' Traditional Cycles for BTC – Here's What He Means

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

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