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

Short-Term Bitcoin Holders Have Moved Nearly $8B Worth of BTC to Exchanges, Signaling Price Bottom: Van Straten

As bitcoin approached $100,000 we saw record notional profit-taking, however, as bitcoin dropped to almost $90,000 we are seeing record notional loss-taking.

BTC: Short Term Holders in Loss to Exchanges (Glassnode)

Markets

Bitcoin Bulls Lose Steam, Aussie-Yen Dips, Hinting at Broad-Based Risk Aversion Ahead

The anti-risk Japanese yen looks to gain ground as the talk of a BOJ rate hike in December gathers steam.

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Finance

This Hedge Fund Now Has a 1,000x Profit on Bitcoin

Dan Morehead's Pantera Capital Management was one of the first funds to get into bitcoin (BTC) back in July 2013.

Dan Morehead, CEO of Pantera Capital, told his team in 2013 that bitcoin would "squeeze up like a watermelon seed.” (Getty Images)

Markets

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin's Correction Takes Price Below $93K

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for November 25, 2024.

BTC price, FMA Nov. 26 2024 (CoinDesk)

Markets

Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Have 163K More BTC to Sell, History Indicates: Van Straten

Long-term holders have sold almost 550,000 BTC as the rising price spurs profit-taking.


Markets

Bitcoin Slides Near $94K, but Short-Term Bullish Target of $100K BTC Unchanged

Analysts view a correction of as much as 10% from the peak (or as low as $92,000) as a “natural phenomenon.” But expect choppiness ahead.

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Videos

$100K Bitcoin Blocked By Monster Sell Wall

A sizeable well wall is blocking Bitcoin from breaching the $100,000 threshold, despite the bullish frenzy for the largest cryptocurrency by market cap. CoinDesk's Christine Lee explains on "Chart of the Day."

$100K Bitcoin Blocked By Monster Sell Wall

Markets

Ether Favored in Crypto Rotation as Bitcoin Recoils Off $100K Sell Wall

Traders are rotating profits as bitcoin's rally stalled out, allowing the second largest crypto to shine for at least a little bit.

Ether's (ETH) performance vs. bitcoin (BTC) and the CoinDesk 20 Index (CoinDesk Indices)

Markets

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Regains $98K After Weekend Slump

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for November 25, 2024.

BTC price, FMA Nov. 25 2024 (CoinDesk)

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