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

US Adds 431K Jobs in March, as Unemployment Rate Nears Pre-Pandemic Level

Bitcoin ticked up 1% after the monthly jobs report was released.

(Clem Onojeghuo/Unsplash)

Markets

Bitcoin's 'Guppy' Indicator Flashes Green for Bulls

While technical studies are aligned bullish, Friday's U.S. jobs report could play spoilsport.

A historically reliable bitcoin price indicator flips bullish (Source: Pixabay)

Markets

Bitcoin Ends Q1 Closely Following S&P 500

Data from TradingView shows a correlation between bitcoin and the S&P 500 as bitcoin drops below $45,000.

Bitcoin vs. S&P 500 TradingView)

Policy

Elizabeth Warren Calls for US to Create a CBDC

"I think it's time for us to move in that direction," the Democratic senator told NBC's Chuck Todd, in an interview to be aired Thursday night.

U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Markets

First Mover Asia: Tailwinds for South Korea's Crypto Industry; Bitcoin, Ether Plunge

The report earlier this week of SK Group's $1.6 billion investment over the next three years on semiconductors and blockchain follows a presidential campaign that made crypto-friendly policies an important issue; major altcoins also decline.

Gyeongbokg palace in Seoul. (Image credit: Chan Young Lee/Unsplash)

Videos

What’s Driving the BTC Price Dip?

MarketGauge's Michele Schneider discusses the possible catalysts for bitcoin market moves, citing a recent vote in the European Union to move forward with restrictive crypto regulations and increased buying by whales like MicroStrategy. Plus, a discussion about bitcoin as a risk-on or risk-off asset and why Schneider is optimistic about Luna, Avalanche, and Solana. 

Recent Videos

Videos

BTC Monthly Gains Resemble June 2021 Reversal; Possible Bull Run Ahead?

According to new TradingView data, the structure of bitcoin’s consecutive monthly gains following a three-month losing streak resembles the reversal higher seen after June 2021, before BTC shot to $69,000 in November. Plus, the triangle breakout from this month shows a bullish formation. “All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee presents the Chart of the Day.

Recent Videos

Markets

Bitcoin Slides for Second Day as Analyst Warns of Dip Below $45K

The cryptocurrency slides again after eight straight days of gains.

The bitcoin price was around $45,945 as of press time, down 2.5% from Wednesday. (CoinDesk)

Markets

Bitcoin Dips From $48K Resistance; Support at $43K

BTC is declining from overbought levels.

BTC daily price chart shows support/resistance, with RSI below. (Damanick Dantes/CoinDesk, TradingView)

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