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.

DISCLOSURE: This text was written with the assistance of AI, then reviewed by a person



Markets

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Regains $64K as ETF Flow Trends Flip Positive

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Sept. 26, 2024.

BTC price, FMA Sept. 26 2024 (CoinDesk)

Markets

Key Indicators Challenge Fed's 'Normalization' Rate Cut That Torched Bitcoin Rally

The post-Fed risk-on rally supports the normalization narrative, but some indicators disagree, suggesting caution to bulls.

CDCROP: Money Growth Graph on a chalk board (Getty Images)

Markets

Bitcoin ETF Demand Grows Among U.S. Investors as China Considers Massive $142B Capital Injection

Data from SoSoValue shows that the total daily net inflow cracked $100 million for the second day in a row for the BTC ETFs amid global monetary easing. PLUS: Worldcoin is up double digits as World ID expands to more countries.

Graph on a blackboard showing the relationship between supply and demand.

Tech

Protocol Village: BitcoinOS, Bitcoin Layer-2 Project, Open-Sources 'BitSNARK' Verification Protocol

The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Sept. 19-25.

Protocol Village is CoinDesk's living column chronicling blockchain tech project updates (CoinDesk)

Markets

Retail Accumulation and Exchange Outflows Drive Market Optimism for Bitcoin

Smaller bitcoin investors and reduced liquidity signal potential for continued price growth

Bitcoin: All Cohorts vs Issuance (Glassnode)

Markets

U.S. M2 Money Supply Approaches New Highs as Financial Assets Reach Record Levels

Expansionary policies by not just the Fed, but other global central banks, appear to be fueling asset price appreciation.

M2 Money Supply vs S&P 500 (FRED)

Markets

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Retreats Following Ascent to $64K

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

BTC price, FMA Sept. 25 (CoinDesk)

Markets

Bitcoin's South Korea Discount Hits Highest Since October 2023

Smart traders have shifted to high-beta altcoins, data tracked by 10x Research show.

Bitcoin: Korea premium index. (CryptoQuant)

Markets

Bitcoin ETFs Remove Nearly Five Times Daily Supply as Ethereum ETFs See Strong Rebound

Ether ETFs experienced a $62.5 million inflow, marking its third-largest day since launch.

ETF BTC Flows Sept. 24:  (Heyapollo)

Markets

Bitcoin Pushes Past $64K as Monetary Ease Expectations Grow

Traders Tuesday pushed the chances of a second consecutive 50 basis point rate Fed rate cut up to 61%.

(Gerd Altmann/Pixabay)

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