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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Videos

Is There a Bullish Breakout Ahead for Bitcoin?

Needham & Co. Vice President John Todaro discusses his positive assessment of the crypto markets despite continuing to see red over the past week. “We’re still ​in a bullish macro set up here for bitcoin and cryptocurrencies more broadly,” Todaro said. “We do have around $100K bitcoin [price target] in Q1 2022.”

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Bitcoin Still Trading in Bullish Channel Despite Price Support Break

New data reveals bitcoin’s broader outlook remains constructive despite the recent pullback. The largest cryptocurrency by market cap fell below its support level of $57,653, the Oct. 23 low, which has paved the way for a deeper pullback. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Finance

Jury Deliberations Begin in Kleiman v. Wright Trial

The 10 jurors now must decide whether Craig Wright had a partnership with the late Dave Kleiman and if so what Kleiman’s share of the entity’s assets is worth.

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Markets

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Edges Toward $58K; Altcoins Recover From 7-Day Lows

The dominance of the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization dipped to 42%, far off its October high.

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Markets

Market Wrap: Altcoins Outperform as Bitcoin Stabilizes

The rise in altcoins suggests a greater appetite for risk among traders.

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Policy

The ‘Bitcoin City’ Fantasy

How might the low-tax, net-zero startup municipality play out?

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Policy

Bitcoin Should Not Be Legal Tender in El Salvador: IMF

The financial institution said the Central American country’s plans to acquire more bitcoin will require a “very careful analysis” of implications for its financial stability.

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Markets

Bitcoin Holds Support at $56K, Resistance at $60K-$63K

Momentum is improving as oversold readings appear on the chart.

Bitcoin four-hour price chart shows short-term price levels with oversold RSI in second panel. (Damanick Dantes/CoinDesk, TradingView)

Videos

Why Are Crypto Markets Pulling Back?

Bitcoin, ether, and the wider crypto markets continue their recent downward trend, but what's behind the dip? Fairlead Strategies Technical Analyst Katie Stockton shares insights into the key support and resistance levels to watch for signs of a bullish breakout, along with short-term and long-term price targets.

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