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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Markets

Bitcoin's Retreat From $70K Characterized by 'Vol Lethargy'

Deribit's BTC DVOL index, a measure of volatility expectations, has slipped to its lowest since early February.

Deribit's BTC DVOL index. (TradingView/CoinDesk)

Markets

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Bulls Hopeful Entering July as ETFs Record $130M Inflows

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for July 2, 2024.

BTC price, FMA July 2 2024 (CoinDesk)

Markets

Bitcoin's Bottom in Price Could Be Near or Already In, the Coinbase Premium Index Suggests

Previous deeply negative readings occurred near local bottoms in price, with the most recent occurring just prior to BTC's rally between October and March to all-time highs, FalconX's David Lawant noted.

The Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Index has fallen to levels not seen since the FTX collapse (CryptoQuant)

Markets

Crypto Spot ETFs Will Have More Influence on Market's Price Action: Canaccord

Ether spot ETFs, once launched, should help broaden institutional appetite for other digital assets, the report said.

Scrabble letters spelling ETF arranged a rack

Markets

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Relief Rally Stalls at $63K as Crypto Rebound Faces Hurdles

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for July 1, 2024.

Bitcoin price on July 1 (CoinDesk)

Finance

Metaplanet Buys Another $1.2M Worth of Bitcoin as Investment Strategy Progresses

The Japanese investment adviser said it acquired more than 20.2 BTC.

Tokyo, Japan (Ryo Yoshitake/Unsplash)

Markets

Bitcoin's Potential Rebound May Face Resistance at $65K, OnChain Analysis Shows

Short-term holders wallets sitting on loss may liquidate holdings near $65,000, capping a renewed upswing in bitcoin's price.

Trader looks at lines of support and resistance (Unsplash)

Markets

Bitcoin and Crypto Closing Out Lame Quarter and One Analyst Believes More Pain Could Be in Store

The price of bitcoin has dipped nearly 15% during the second quarter and altcoins fared even worse.

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Markets

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Awaits PCE Inflation Report

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for June 28, 2024.

BTC's price consolidation. (TradingView/CoinDesk)

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