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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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What’s Next as Bitcoin Recovers From Sell-Offs?
Bitcoin’s price momentum is starting to recover on the daily chart from last Friday, which saw its worst trading day since September. WisdomTree Head of Digital Assets Jason Guthrie shares insights into the possible catalyst behind Friday’s bloodbath.
Bitcoin Back on the Defensive as Moderna CEO Warns of Reduced Vaccine Efficacy, Exchange Inflows Eyed
Bitcoin slipped 2.5%, hitting lows of under $56,000, while the futures tied to the S&P 500 declined by 1.2%.
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Rebound Continues Into Third Day Amid Lessening Omicron Fears
Ether and all but one other altcoin ranked among CoinDesk’s top 20 by market cap also rose.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Bears Retreat as Traders Buy on Dips
Bitcoin is up about 6% over the past 24 hours. Analysts expect short-term price gains.
Bitcoin’s Hourly Chart Signals Possible Bull Run Ahead
Bitcoin’s recovery has taken the shape of a bull flag on the hourly chart. A breakout could accelerate the recovery, perhaps bringing a re-test of $60,000. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.
Bitcoin Returns Above $58K as Momentum Improves
Bitcoin recovered some of its losses from the “Black Friday” shopping day when it declined by more than 8%, following news of a novel COVID-19 strain called Omicron. 3iQ Digital Assets President Chris Matta discusses the potential drivers moving prices higher as the cryptocurrency is trading over $58,000, up nearly 6% on the day.
Bitcoin Returns Above $58K as Momentum Improves
Buyers will need to clear $60K resistance to maintain an uptrend.
Expanding the Use Cases of NFTs, Bitcoin’s Blockchain
Hundreds of developers from around the world are building on Stacks, a network of decentralized apps (dapps) and smart contracts atop Bitcoin. But is it a good idea to expand the use of the Bitcoin network, such as minting NFTs?
Buying the Dip? Microstrategy, El Salvador Acquire More Bitcoin
While bitcoin’s price fell about 8% Friday around $54,237, MicroStrategy said it bought 7,002 bitcoins for about $414 million in cash during its fiscal fourth quarter. Similarly, El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele said he bought 100 more bitcoins at “a discount” as broader markets tumbled on new COVID-19 variant fear.