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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Coinbase Exec: Bitcoin Asset Class Is Becoming Institutional

John D’Agostino, Institutional Head of Strategic Partnerships at Coinbase, discusses insights into bitcoin's institutional activity, growth, and demand as the crypto exchange looks to raise $2 billion through a private debt offering. Plus, his take on the wider crypto markets and crypto regulation amid the SEC cracking down on Coinbase.

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The First Bitcoin Strategy ETF Aiming to Use Futures Market

Asset manager Bitwise is teaming up with ETF Series Solutions in its bid to get a U.S. bitcoin ETF over the finish line as it filed with the SEC Tuesday to launch a bitcoin futures exchange-traded fund. Matt Hougan, chief investment officer at Bitwise, discusses the details and implications of the launch. When will the U.S. finally get an ETF, and could the Bitwise Bitcoin Strategy ETF win the battle?

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Bitcoin Pulls Back Ahead of $50K Resistance, Support at $46K

Upside momentum is improving, which suggests pullbacks could be limited.

Bitcoin four-hour price chart (CoinDesk, TradingView)

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Bitcoin’s Blockchain Data Indicates Renewed Institutional Appetite, but Macro Risks Prevail

Renewed whale accumulation does not mean immunity from escalation in Evergrande’s crisis and strong U.S. economic data.

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Rises as Traders Accumulate Positions

Sentiment is improving as traders eye positive technical indicators.

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Bitcoin ‘Golden Cross’ Appears in Price Charts, Confirming Bullish Trend

The golden cross is generally regarded as a “positive” indicator,” Fundstrat wrote Wednesday in a note to subscribers.

Bitcoin daily price chart shows the appearance of a "golden cross." (TradingView/CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin and DeFi Coins Rally, Ethereum Alternatives Drop as Solana’s Outage Triggers Sector Rotation

Solana’s and Arbitrum’s outages were bad optics for Ethereum alternatives in general.

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Viridi Funds CEO: 'Bitcoin Could Reach $110K Next Year'

Bitcoin is recovering after Monday's volatile sell-off. Wes Fulford, CEO of registered investment advisor Viridi Funds, discusses his analysis, price forecast, and adoption outlook for bitcoin. "In a year's time, we're somewhere around $110,000 per coin for BTC," Fulford said. Plus, he explains $RIGZ, a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) that invests in clean crypto mining firms.

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What Makes Algorand One of the Hottest Proof-of-Stake Smart Contract Platforms This Year?

Sean Ford, COO of proof-of-stake smart contract platform Algorand, which is up 555% year-to-date, shares insights into Algorand's architecture and mission to "build and innovate high performing technology" following Tuesday's network failure on Solana. He discusses Algorand's key differentiators from its competitors, its role in El Salvador's Bitcoin Law, as well as the price action of ALGO. Plus, he discusses the Algorand Foundation's recently launched $300 million DeFi innovation fund.

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Bitcoin in Recovery Mode, Resistance at $48K-$50K

Upside appears to be limited towards $50,000.

Bitcoin four-hour price chart (CoinDesk, TradingView)

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