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 Consolidates Above $45K Support, Resistance at $50K

Bitcoin remains in breakout mode, although upside is limited to $50K.

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Bitcoin Continues to Chop Around $48K as Ether’s Exchange Outflows Spike

Bitcoin lacks clear direction bias while centralized exchanges see record ether outflow.

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Drifts Lower as Altcoins Outperform

Bitcoin buyers appear to be exhausted, while altcoins such as Avalanche’s AVAX rally.

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BTC Large Transactions Volume Hits 2-Year High

Blockchain metrics show bitcoin’s latest breakout above key resistance is back by renewed interest from large investors. The so-called “large transaction volume” has hit a two-year high of over 10 billion BTC in bitcoin terms. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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MidChains CEO on UAE’s Crypto Landscape

As of this February, cryptocurrencies including bitcoin, ether, and stablecoin tether have been accepted as a form of payment at the KIKLABB free trade zone in Mina Rashid, Dubai, which became the first UAE government to officially embrace bitcoin.

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XBTO CEO: Bitcoin ‘Absolutely’ Going Up From Here

Amid an ongoing trend of "whales" or large BTC holders accumulating their positions, Philippe Bekhazi, founder and CEO of institutional crypto and liquidity provider XBTO Group, discusses the bullish short-term outlook for bitcoin. Plus, insights into XBTO's partnership with Inter Miami CF, institutional interest in altcoins, crypto regulations, and more.

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Ray Dalio: If Bitcoin Is Really Successful, Regulators Will ‘Kill It’

“The Hash” panel discusses their reactions to Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio’s assessment of bitcoin, who said regulators would ultimately take control of the cryptocurrency if it achieves mainstream success. “The bitcoin revolution is because we finally have a money that can’t be shut down,” host Naomi Brockwell said. Could bitcoin ever be completely “killed?”

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Golden Cross Appears in BTC Chart, Confirming Bullish Trend

New data reveals bitcoin has formed a golden cross on its daily price chart, a rare but closely tracked pattern that generally occurs when an asset is on an upswing. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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JST Capital Co-Founder on Embracing Bitcoin's Volatility

Scott Freeman, a partner and co-founder of crypto services firm JST Capital based in the U.S. and Singapore, discusses his crypto markets assessment and outlook, explaining why he likes volatility. "The more volatility, generally, the better we do in the markets," Freeman said, although he claims bitcoin's current rangebound nature is challenging the volatility strategy. Plus, his take on Solana, DeFi landscape, crypto regulation, and more.

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