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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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Polkadot Leads Altcoin Losses After Bitcoin Is Rejected at $52K
Markets saw a pullback on Tuesday after a relatively flat weekend.
Crypto Futures See $300M in Losses After Spot Market Drops
Nearly 80% of long positions were liquidated over 24 hours, with $90 million in losses on bitcoin futures alone.
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Continues Its Low-Volume Rally Before Tapering Off
The sovereign supply of bitcoin – total coins held outside of exchange reserves – hit an all-time high, blockchain data firm Glassnode reported; ether falls slightly.
Market Wrap Year-End Review: When Institutions Cashed Out of Bitcoin
One big investment firm pocketed big profits by selling bitcoin near the market top in April before the price tumbled.
SEC Rejects Kryptoin Bitcoin ETF Proposal
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has rejected investment firm Kryptoin’s proposal for a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). This follows the disapproval of a similar application by global investment manager VanEck. CoinDesk's Brad Keoun provides insights on what this means for Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) and where the market is headed.
BTC Trading Volumes Decreasing as the Holidays Approach
New data on prospects of a “Santa Rally” reveals bitcoin trading volumes on several major centralized exchanges remain low in advance of the holiday season. Plus, bitcoin’s volatility may escalate in the coming weeks as leverage in the BTC market increases. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.
Week in Review: Bitcoin and Stocks Both Up, Global Interest Rates React on Omicron
CoinDesk Markets Managing Editor Brad Keoun discusses the year-to-date returns for cryptocurrency and the stock market, highlighting the positive correlation between bitcoin and the S&P 500. Plus, a look into Ethereum’s exponential growth and how central banks across the globe are handling interest rates in wake of the Omicron variant.
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin’s Price Remains Boxed In Below $51K Over Holiday Weekend
Trading was light across different crypto exchanges on Christmas day and Boxing Day in the U.K.; ether’s price was roughly flat.
Why Portfolio Managers Will Need to Look at Altcoins in 2022
The more uncorrelated they become with bitcoin (itself uncorrelated to traditional assets), the stronger the diversification play.
