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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.
DISCLOSURE: This text was written with the assistance of AI, then reviewed by a person
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Bitcoin now more tightly aligns with the commodity than the S&P 500 or Nasdaq. For long-term accumulators, however, this is likely their season.
ECB Official Says Energy-Intensive Crypto Should Be Banned
Fabio Panetta also said that investors have been caught in a "bubble."
First Mover Americas: Grayscale in Investor's Crosshairs
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Dec. 7, 2022.
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Holds Its $17K Perch Amid Rate Hike Concerns
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Crypto Markets Today: Fir Tree Suit Against Grayscale Adds to Industry’s Growing Woes
The hedge fund wants more details about the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, which has fallen in value by nearly 75% this year.
Two Technical Bitcoin Indicators Diverge; Each Has Value Depending on Investors' Timelines
The RSI indicates bitcoin is fairly valued and may be of greatest interest for traders seeking quick gains. The MVRV ratio implies prices are cheap and more pertinent for investors looking longer term.
Are We Near a Crypto Bottom?
eToro Crypto Consultant Glen Goodman discusses why we may be near the bottom of the crypto bear market as the latest Google Trends data shows increasing searches for "bitcoin is dead" and "crypto is dead.” Plus, the latest on institutional investments and bitcoin's dominance in the crypto market.
Bitcoin Underperforms S&P 500 as Stocks Have Overshot Fundamentals, Crypto Trading Firm QCP Says
Stocks have overtaken fundamentals and could soon fall back, QCP said.
First Mover Americas: Goldman to Spend Big on Crypto Post-FTX
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Dec. 6, 2022.
