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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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How Long Will Bitcoin's Sideways Trading Last?

Bitcoin (BTC) is trading flat below $17,000, after falling roughly 64% this year. Prosper Trading Academy's Cryptocurrency Educator Howard Greenberg discusses the reasons behind the token's recent stagnant price and his crypto markets outlook for 2023.

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Rise of Bitcoin Education In Ghana

The Built With Bitcoin Foundation (BWB), a nonprofit organization seeking to provide “humanitarian support, powered by Bitcoin,” has built a technology center in Kumasi, Ghana. Built With Bitcoin Foundation co-founder and Director of Philanthropy Yusuf Nessary joins the conversation. Plus, how residents in Ghana are dealing with bitcoin's recent price volatility.

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Understanding Bitcoin's 64% Decline in 2022

Bitcoin (BTC) is down 64% in 2022, which is the biggest loss for the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization since its 73% plunge back in 2018. CoinDesk's Managing Editor of Markets Brad Keoun weighs in on the latest price action with just one week left in the year. Plus, CoinDesk's Managing Editor of Technology Christie Harkin discusses QuadrigaCX's very improbable week.

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Bitcoin Outperforming Crypto Stocks This Year

While bitcoin has tanked 63% this year, crypto stocks, often seen as a proxy for digital assets, have suffered bigger losses. Christine Lee presents the Chart of the Day.

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Bitcoin Annualized One-Month Realized Volatility Fell to a 2-Year Low of 38%

Bitcoin (BTC) is trading flat in the $16,000 to $18,000 range as its annualized one-month realized volatility fell to a two-year low of 38% last week. Plus, a Whalemap chart shows renewed accumulation by whales since BTC fell below the June low of $18,000 in early November. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Bitcoin Is Shifting Hands to Long-Term Holders

Bitcoin (BTC)'s total supply held by long term holders show "the coins are moving from weak hands to strong hands," Forex.com Global Head of Research Matt Weller says. He discusses how this could potentially start the next bull cycle in 2023.

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Crypto May See Renewed Volatility as Whales Begin to Accumulate BTC

Forex.com Global Head of Research Matt Weller joins "First Mover" to discuss the drop in bitcoin's annualized one-month realized volatility and his outlook for 2023 amid a prolonged crypto winter. Plus, insights on the state of crypto as central banks continue to increase interest rates to tame inflation.

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Bitcoin Outlook Ahead of Holidays

Trade The Chain Director of Research Nick Mancini discusses his analysis and outlook for bitcoin (BTC) as market sentiment remains bearish ahead of the holiday season.

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