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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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Large Bitcoin Investors Take a Breather After Frantic October, US Inflation Data Eyed
Bitcoin may struggle if inflation data revives rate hike fears, leading to risk-off in traditional markets
Is Bitcoin Due for Lower Lows After Jumping to New All-Time High?
Bitcoin's rally is slowing down after jumping to a new all-time high of $68,950. Senior Market Analyst at Oanda Edward Moya discusses what to make of the price pullback. Plus, short-term risks and "panic selling" to watch as he says bitcoin could consolidate between $65K-$75K until year-end while Wall Street traders take profits.
Crypto Trading Firm B2C2 Launches Crypto’s First ‘Non-Deliverable Forward’
The financial contract gives traders exposure to the underlying asset, which in this case is bitcoin.
Compass Mining CEO on Launching Resale Market for Bitcoin Mining Equipment
Compass Mining, the bitcoin mining service provider, has launched a secondary resale market for retail mining customers to sell their bitcoin mining hardware. CEO Whit Gibbs shares insights into the launch and the impact of increasing hashrate on his business.
Bitcoin Price Action After Retaking All-Time High
Bitcoin is giving up some gains after reaching an all-time high near $68,500 Monday. Pantera Capital noted the last time bitcoin retook its all-time high, it went 3.2x above that. The average increase of the past three instances is 8.8x over a 166-day period. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.
Why Is Bitcoin, Ether Breaking All-Time Highs?
Both bitcoin and ether hit new all-time highs Monday night, but what's behind the push? Head of Market Insights at Genesis Global Trading, Noelle Acheson, discusses her take on the potential factors driving prices higher and how this all-time high differs from previous ones. Plus, insights into global buying trends and indicators to watch for short-term movement.
US Inflation’s 3-Decade-High Surge Provides Tailwind for Bitcoin
The Labor Department’s Consumer Price Index is closely tracked by bitcoin traders because the cryptocurrency is seen by some investors as a hedge against inflation.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Outperforms as Traders Prepare for Next Leg Higher
Bitcoin is up about 5% over the past week, compared with a 3% rise in ether over the same period.
