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.

The twelve-member Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will hold its closed-door two-day interest rate meeting on Tuesday, emerging Wednesday afternoon.

Bitcoin Inches Upward as Fed Interest Rate Decision Looms

Bitcoin treasury firms are losing their luster as share prices sag below a key threshold, TD Cowen analyst Lance Vitanza shared in a note.

Bears Winning as 'Meaningful' Discount Emerges for 4 Bitcoin Treasury Firms: TD

Bitdeer (Nasdaq: BTDR) unveiled its Sealminer A3 line on Tuesday, pitching more terahash per watt for miners who count joules like pennies. Watt Watchers: Bitdeer's A3 Line Aims Straight at Opex According to the announcement shared with Bitcoin.

Terahash on a Diet: Bitdeer's New A3 Bitcoin Miner Cuts Watts for the Same Work

As the rising amount of merchants adopting Bitcoin builds, Bitcoin itself is poised to break the narrative that it only serves as a store of value.

The Rise Of Bitcoin As Money Continues: Becoming A Medium Of Exchange

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is hovering around $115,000 one day ahead of the much-anticipated interest rate decision by the Federal Reserve. What Happened: Santiment data on Tuesday noted that a 25-basis points rate cut is widely expected.

Bitcoin Sees 64% Bullish Sentiment—But Federal Reserve Meeting Looms Ominously

Venezuela tensions rise as Bitcoin traders eye Fed decision amid U.S. vessel strikes and warnings of potential market volatility ahead.

Bitcoin Goes Slack as US Strike on Venezuela Sparks Turmoil Ahead of Fed Meeting

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Poised for Breakout as Volatility Hits Historic Lows Bitcoin price signals a massive move as volatility drops to record lows, with derivatives and seasonal trends pointing to a sharp Q4 rally. This post Bitcoin Price Poised for Breakout as Volatility Hits Historic Lows first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Matt Crosby.

Bitcoin Price Poised for Breakout as Volatility Hits Historic Lows

Ethereum

Bitcoin ETFs recorded a sixth straight day of inflows with $260 million, while ether ETFs notched their fifth consecutive positive day with $360 million. The streak underscores surging investor appetite across both leading digital-asset funds.

Crypto ETFs Stay Hot: Bitcoin and Ether Funds Pull in Over $600 Million Combined

Solana

This is a daily analysis by CoinDesk analyst and Chartered Market Technician Omkar Godbole.

Bitcoin Again Runs Into 2017-21 Trendline, SOL Flashes 'Shooting Star' Warning

Fundstrat's Tom Lee predicts crypto could make “monster” moves in the coming months as Federal Reserve rate cuts provide tailwinds, while Standard Chartered analyst Geoff Kendrick says Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) treasury companies have the “highest probability of being sustainable” compared to Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) rivals. What Happened: Speaking on CNBC as Fundstrat marked its 11th anniversary on Monday, Lee described the market as "mid-cycle" rather than late-stage.

Tom Lee Predicts Bitcoin, Ethereum 'Monster Move' In Q4

Bitcoin is trading at $115,329 with a market capitalization of $2.29 trillion. Over the past 24 hours, bitcoin saw a trading volume of $38.62 billion, moving within a tight intraday price range of $114,509 to $115,995, reflecting ongoing indecision in the market.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Will Bulls Regain Control Above $116K?

Nakamoto, the bitcoin treasury company led by David Bailey has suffered a 50% share price crash in what could be the start of a bitcoin price “death spiral"

Bitcoin Suddenly On The Brink As ‘Death Spiral' Price Crash Nightmare Is Coming True

Dogecoin

Cryptocurrency markets are trading sideways on Tuesday as investors position ahead of the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $115,307.39 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $4,500.30 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $235.34 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $3.02 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2643 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001302 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 101,022 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $194.31 million.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Consolidate As XRP Tries To Push Higher

Crypto holds steady into Wednesday's FOMC as ETF inflows rebuild and traders mostly price a 25 bps cut, with small odds of a 50 bps pivot.

Bitcoin and Ethereum prices remain steady as traders brace for Fed rate cut

Shares of publicly traded bitcoin miners have staged a strong comeback over the past week, with several companies advancing sharply and a number setting fresh 52-week highs on Monday. This article is from Theminermag, a trade publication for the cryptocurrency mining industry, focusing on the latest news and research on institutional bitcoin mining companies.

Bitcoin Miners Market Cap Nears $50B as Stocks Stage Comeback

Jack Dorsey, co-founder and CEO of Block Inc. (NYSE:XYZ), on Monday encouraged merchants using the company's Square platform to test Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) payments. XYZ is trading in a tight range.

Block CEO Jack Dorsey Invites Businesses Using Square PoS System To Test Bitcoin Payments Feature

It's a risk-on environment, with stocks leading major cryptocurrencies higher, but Wall Street's fear gauge, the VIX, is stirring up some nerves.

Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, and Dogecoin Lag Stocks as VIX Stirs Up Some Nerves

Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America's most relevant economic and crypto news from the past week. In this edition, we examine the mystery of El Salvador's alleged bitcoin purchases and why the government is due to issue an official clarification.

Latam Insights Encore: Schrödinger's Bitcoin Purchases? El Salvador Should Issue Clarification

Bitcoin could rally to $140K by year-end and hit $250K with sustained institutional flows, according to Derive Insights.

BTC Boom or Bust? Derive Insights Predicts $200K Top, Warns of $90K Crash

The Trump family-backed World Liberty Financial (WLFI) token rallied sharply on Monday, bucking the broader cryptocurrency decline. WLFI Outshines Crypto Heavyweights WLFI, the governance token of the decentralized finance platform, spiked over 3% in the last 24 hours, outperforming the majority of large-cap cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), which traded in the red.

Trump Family-Linked World Liberty Financial Token Defies Bitcoin, Ethereum Weakness, Extends Weekly Rally To 8%

Sub-Saharan Africa saw a major spike in crypto activity in March, reaching $25 billion in monthly on-chain volume—driven largely by Nigeria's centralized exchange usage.

Study: Bitcoin Dominates Crypto Purchases in Nigeria, South Africa

Leading cryptocurrencies diverged from stocks on Monday, as risk appetite eased ahead of the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:20 p.m.

Bitcoin Flat As Fed Policy Meet Looms; Ethereum, Dogecoin, XRP Decline: Analyst Flags Support Where They Plan To 'Load Heavily' On ETH

Welcome to Asia Morning Briefing, a daily summary of top stories during U.S. hours and an overview of market moves and analysis. For a detailed overview of U.S. markets, see CoinDesk's Crypto Daybook Americas.

Asia Morning Briefing: Fragility or Back on Track? BTC Holds the Line at $115K

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Eyes $130,000 if Fed Signals Dovish Policy Bitcoin closed at $115,390 last week, with $118,000 as the next hurdle. Wednesday's Federal Reserve rate decision could spark volatility if the expected 0.25% cut is delayed. This post Bitcoin Eyes $130,000 if Fed Signals Dovish Policy first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Ethan Greene - Feral Analysis.

Bitcoin Eyes $130,000 if Fed Signals Dovish Policy

Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor and other cryptocurrency advocates will be in Washington D.C. to push forward a strategic bitcoin reserve.

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