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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
Market Wrap: Crypto Prices Decline Slightly as Trading Volumes Continue to Sag
Bitcoin and ether volatility have also been declining but the futures estimated leverage ratio for both has been rising.
Bitcoin Slips as Stocks Rise, Sparking Speculation Over Correlation
BTC’s 30-day correlation with stocks drops to the lowest point since January. The U.S. Federal Reserve’s aggressive interest hikes are “likely priced in,” a researcher says.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Holding Up at $19.5K Despite Bearish Conditions
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Oct. 18, 2022.
Growing Popularity of Cash-Margined Bitcoin Futures Suggests Crypto 'Liquidation Cascades' Might Become Rare
Cash-margined contracts are relatively concise and not mathematically convex, making them easier for retail investors to understand and easier for exchanges to liquidate, one volatility trader said.
First Mover Asia: Macau’s Digital Currency Embrace Could Be a Nightmare for Its Casino Industry; Bitcoin Points Upward
The Special Administrative Region passed a bill that would create a legal framework for accepting digital currency, but would also allow China to monitor Chinese nationals visiting Macau; the largest cryptocurrency by market cap is trading above $19.5K.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin and Ether Start the Week Higher
BTC crossed $19,600 at one point but appears likely to continue trading in its recent narrow range.
Bitcoin Climbs Over $19.5K Amid Wider Rally in Riskier Assets
BTC was up nearly 2% over the past 24 hours, while ether rose 2.7%.
Bitcoin Is Not a Pure CPI Hedge: Strategist
Bitcoin (BTC) is both an inflation hedge and a risk asset that follows stocks, says Martin Leinweber, MarketVector Indexes digital asset product strategist. But, "what bitcoin is not, is a pure CPI hedge," he adds. Plus, he discusses why bond market trends are important for crypto.
Bitcoin Clinging to Mid $19K: Will Fed Pivot Bring Relief to the Cryptocurrency?
Bitcoin (BTC) is clinging to $19,500 as investors await the Federal Reserve's next move, hoping the Fed will pivot away from the ongoing liquidity tightening and offer a lifeline to risk assets. Martin Leinweber, digital asset product strategist at MarketVector Indexes, discusses his bitcoin outlook and the token’s correlation with stocks.