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

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Dips; Trading Range Could Result in Sharp Price Swings

Analysts expect two or three months of price stabilization before a recovery. Others expect greater volatility.

By Damanick Dantes, Angelique ChenMar 7, 2022

Videos

Data Suggests Number of Ordinary Russians Adopting Crypto Is on the Rise

In today’s “Chart of the Day” segment, Christine Lee presents a chart illustrating that the number of bitcoin addresses holding more than or equal to one dollar is rising alongside trading volume in Russia, possibly indicating that the crypto is being adopted as a financial safe haven by everyday Russians to preserve wealth and not by warmongers looking to avoid sanctions. Plus, data regarding investments flows into crypto funds.

Mar 7, 2022

Markets

Bitcoin Holding Support Above $35K-$37K, Resistance at $45K

BTC appears to be oversold on intraday charts, although momentum has weakened.

By Damanick DantesMar 7, 2022

El gráfico de cuatro horas de bitcoin muestra el soporte/resistencia con el RSI en la parte inferior (Damanick Dantes/CoinDesk, TradingView)

Markets

Crypto-Fund Inflows Tripled Last Week to Highest in Almost Three Months

A net $127 million went into digital-asset funds during the week ended March 4, with minor outflows in Europe and large inflows in the Americas.

By Angelique ChenMar 7, 2022

A net $127 million of inflows into digital-asset funds last week was the highest in almost three months. (CoinShares)

Videos

Russia-Ukraine’s Impact on Crypto, Oil and More

Ben McMillan of IDC Digital Assets joins “First Mover” to address the current state of the crypto markets as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine shows no signs of slowing down. McMillan addresses the soaring price of oil as Western countries are mulling a Russia oil ban.

Mar 7, 2022