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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.

A trader who nailed the May 2021 Bitcoin collapse says BTC may be gearing up to ignite explosive price action as soon as next month.

‘Hardly a Bear Market' – Trader That Nailed 2021 Bitcoin Collapse Hints at Incoming Fireworks for BTC

Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America's most relevant economic and cryptocurrency-based news from last week. In this edition, we discuss how bitcoin is being leveraged by both the opposition and the government in Venezuela, highlighting one of its most significant traits: uncensorability.

Latam Insights Encore: The Venezuelan Perfect Storm Highlights Bitcoin's Key Use Case

Investment firm Metaplanet snapped up an additional ¥300 million worth of Bitcoin for its corporate treasury, according to a new filing.

Japan's Metaplanet Buys Another $2 Milllion Worth of Bitcoin

But October has seen "positive returns in 9 of the past 11 years and an average gain of 22.9%" for BTC, one analyst told Decrypt.

Bitcoin Bounces, But Experts See ‘Sparse' Catalysts for Significant Rally

Ethereum

Solana

Options tied to bitcoin and ether show a bias for put options, according to QCP Capital.

Crypto Traders Remain Cautious About Downside Risks in Bitcoin, Ether; SOL Stands Out

Bitcoin has bounced back above $57,000, amid a surge in short liquidations, as the market looks ahead to tonight's Trump-Harris debate.

Bitcoin rebounds above $57,000 ahead of Trump-Harris debate

Agile Energy X Inc., a subsidiary of Japan's biggest power producer, Tokyo Electric Power Co., is exploring Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) mining to curb the wastage of renewable energy and foster its widespread adoption. What Happened: The Tokyo-headquartered subsidiary plans to power Bitcoin mining — the process through which new units of the leading cryptocurrency are created and pushed into circulation using renewables, as reported by Asahi Shimbun.

Marathon Digital CEO Lauds Japanese Power Company's Use of Bitcoin Mining To Combat Renewable Energy Waste

Publicly-listed Metaplanet purchased an additional ¥300 million ($2.2M) in Bitcoin, bringing its total holdings to 398.8 BTC bought for ¥3.75 billion ($27.6M).

Metaplanet Buys Additional ¥300 Million Worth of Bitcoin

Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman at Microstrategy and known bitcoin proponent, gave his personal prediction about the long-term price of the cryptocurrency.

Michael Saylor Predicts Bitcoin Will Reach $13 Million in 21 Years

Macro expert Lyn Alden says she's “very bullish” on Bitcoin (BTC) over the longer term amid the soaring interest payments of the US government to its more than $35 trillion national debt. Alden notes in a recent newsletter that BTC has been highly correlated with global liquidity, a trend the analyst expects to continue.

Macro Guru Lyn Alden ‘Very Bullish' on Bitcoin Over Next Five Years Amid Large US Interest Payments on Debt

In a major development, tech behemoths Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:PLTR) and Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:DELL) are all set to join the blue-chip S&P 500 index. Typically, the inclusion is positive for stocks due to increased trading volume and liquidity resulting from purchases by index funds, ETFs, and other funds mirroring the index.

Palantir And Dell Are Set To Join S&P 500 Index: Here's What Their CEOs Peter Thiel And Michael Dell Have Said About Bitcoin

In what could be a concerning trend for the industry, a Federal Reserve survey found that the cryptocurrency market's growth this year has not resulted in an equivalent rise in cryptocurrency ownership. What Happened: A survey by the Consumer Finance Institute of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia revealed a disconnect between Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) market price and ownership over the last two years.

Crypto Winter Of 2022 Dealt A Death Blow To Bitcoin And Other Coins? Fed Report Indicates A Lasting Impact

The rise in crypto volatility has been accompanied by increased market participation in the bitcoin market, Kaiko said.

Bitcoin Trading Volume Surged to $2.8T in January to August Period

Vice President Kamala Harris has unveiled her policy positions for her presidential campaign, notably omitting any mention of Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies.

Kamala Harris Releases Policy Platform, Remains Silent on Bitcoin and Crypto

Financial firm Bernstein has released a report highlighting the potential impact of the upcoming U.S. presidential election on Bitcoin (BTC) and the cryptocurrency market.

Bernstein: Bitcoin Could Test $30K If Harris Wins US Elections

Fidelity's FBTC led the pack of inflows on Monday with $28.6 million, followed by Bitwise's BITB, which saw $21.99 million in inflows.

US spot bitcoin ETFs return to positive flows, adding $28 million

The Tokyo-listed firm said that it bought an additional 38.464 bitcoin, bringing its total bitcoin holdings to 398.832 BTC.

Japan's Metaplanet buys additional $2 million in bitcoin, raising total holdings to $26 million

BTC ETF inflows are back in the green, despite BTC's price slipping.

Bitcoin ETFs Post $28.7M Inflows After Record Losing Streak

During his speech at the Eastern Economic Forum, President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia had become one of the world leaders in bitcoin mining.

Putin Acknowledges Russia as a Bitcoin Mining Leader; 54,000 BTC Mined in 2023

Dogecoin

Leading cryptocurrencies soared on Monday, coinciding with a robust bounce in the stock market.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Mirror Stock Rebound; Analyst Predicts When King Crypto Will Peak In The Current Cycle

Bettors on the decentralized prediction platform Polymarket expected few mentions of cryptocurrencies and Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) in the hotly anticipated presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. What happened: The odds of Republican hopeful Trump uttering the words stood at 14% as of this writing, significantly down from 23% seen on Sunday.

Biden And Trump Debate Had 0 Mention Of Bitcoin, What Are The Odds Kamala Harris And Ex-President Will End Up Discussing Crypto?

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a bulletin warning about the risks of bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs), highlighting their speculative nature. The regulator urged investors to consider potential issues like price volatility, fraud, and lack of regulatory oversight. SEC Warns Investors About Risks in Bitcoin and Ether ETPs The U.S.

SEC Warns of Bitcoin and Ether ETF Risks — Labels BTC, ETH Highly Speculative Investments

Bitcoin may rise to $90,000 by the end of the year if former U.S. President Donald Trump wins the presidential election, according to brokerage and research firm Bernstein.

Trump Victory Could Boost Bitcoin to $90K — Harris Win Might Sink BTC to $30K Level, Says Bernstein

Bitcoin rebounds from its worst week in more than a year, jumping above $57,000

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