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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Markets

Bitcoin Retreats From $35K; Miner Selling Pressure May Cap Prices, Crypto Hedge Fund Says

BTC could run towards $40,000-$45,000 after consolidating around current prices, Capriole Investments said.

BTC price on Oct. 25 (CoinDesk)

Tech

All of a Sudden, It’s All About Bitcoin

Bitcoin's tech development is buzzing with innovations that could help it keep pace with Ethereum

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Markets

Bitcoin Is Up 100% This Year. It's Not Just Because of Spot BTC ETF Hype

While most observers tie bitcoin's recent strength to the anticipation of a spot ETF approval, some analysts offer alternative explanations to the crypto's rise.

BTC price in 2023 (CoinDesk)

Markets

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Retreats Slightly; FTX Receives Bids for Restart

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Oct. 24, 2023.

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Markets

Bitcoin Hovers Over $34K as BlackRock IBTC Ticker Euphoria Fades Out

Growth among most crypto majors seemed to lull as traders likely took profits on gains since the start of this week.

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Markets

Crypto Fear & Greed Index Hits Highest Since November 2021

The index, coupled with an overbought reading on the RSI indicator, suggests bitcoin's bull run might take a breather.

Crypto Fear and Greed Index indicating 72

Markets

Bitcoin’s Rise Fueled by U.S. Investors Buying Ahead of Potential Spot ETF Approval: Matrixport

While most cryptocurrency owners are based in Asia, the buying power of U.S. traders is much bigger, the report said.

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Markets

Bitcoin Spot ETFs Could See Inflows of $14.4B in First Year, Galaxy Says

An ETF could be a better investment vehicle for investors compared to currently offered products, such as trusts and futures, which hold over $21 billion in value, the fund said.

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