Bitcoin

Bitcoin is the pioneer of blockchains and cryptocurrencies, introduced in a white paper released in 2008 by an apparently pseudonymous person or group of people known as Satoshi Nakamoto. The document described a peer-to-peer method of transferring money without the use of financial institutions. The cryptocurrency known as bitcoin or BTC debuted in 2009. Transactions are recorded on a public ledger (a blockchain) by entities known as miners who engage in process called proof-of-work. Miners are rewarded for doing that by getting newly minted bitcoin. Some proponents view BTC as an alternative to fiat currencies and a hedge against inflation. Bitcoin has inspired the creation of numerous other cryptocurrencies and blockchain projects.

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Bitcoin's Triangular Consolidation Offers Bullish Outlook: Technical Analysis

Bitcoin (BTC) appears to be consolidating into a triangular pattern, offering a positive outlook for the weeks ahead. The leading cryptocurrency by market value has carved out higher lows and lower highs between $33,000 and $35,0000 in the past seven days, forming a triangle on the bitcoin price chart. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."

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October Was 'Uptober' for Bitcoin

CoinDesk Indices head of research Todd Groth, CFA, discusses the sector performance last month, after bitcoin (BTC) gained roughly 28% in October. "Generally bitcoin leads other tokens upwards through a cycle," Groth said. Near the peak of the cycle, usually "investors make some side bets away from bitcoin into altcoin season, as it's referred to."

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Bitcoin's Price Rallied 28% in October as Crypto Rally Widened

Bitcoin (BTC) gained roughly 28% in October, its strongest showing since January. CoinDesk Indices head of research Todd Groth, CFA, breaks down the performance of major cryptocurrencies last month, along with highlights from the broader macroeconomic environment.

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15 Taon Pagkatapos ng Bitcoin White Paper, Umuunlad ang Kultura ng Bitcoin Builder

Ano ang gagawin natin sa susunod na dekada at kalahati?

Satoshi Nakamoto published the Bitcoin white paper on Halloween Day in 2008. (Jonathan Borba/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

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How Much Money Will Flow Into Bitcoin ETFs? Here’s One Projection

Alex Thorn, head of research at Galaxy, sees inflows to spot bitcoin ETFs reaching more than $14 billion in the first year after a potential SEC approval and the price of bitcoin spiking to $47,000. He also sees approval of these products possibly occurring this year.

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Tapos na ang Crypto Winter

Mula sa mga Bitcoin ETF hanggang sa interes ng institusyon sa mga stablecoin at mga tokenized na securities, nasa paligid ang mga greenshoot. Ngunit ang paparating na umiiral na salaysay para sa Crypto ay maaaring ibang-iba kaysa sa mga nakaraang panahon ng boom.

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