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Bitcoin Price

Bitcoin Price refers to the current value of Bitcoin (BTC) in the global cryptocurrency market. As the first and most prominent digital currency, Bitcoin's price is a significant indicator of the overall health of the cryptocurrency market. It is determined by supply and demand dynamics, influenced by factors such as market sentiment, regulatory news, technological advancements, and macroeconomic trends. Bitcoin's price is also closely watched by traditional finance professionals, given its potential as a digital asset and a hedge against inflation. It's traded on various cryptocurrency exchanges, including Coinbase, Binance, and Kraken.


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El Salvador President Nayib Bukele’s McDonald Uniform for Twitter Profile Is All the Rage

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele announced Friday the nation bought 410 additional BTC for $15 million, totaling over 1,500 BTC. Bukele has since changed his Twitter icon to a McDonald’s employee after bitcoin shed 20% in the past week, referencing a meme of HODLers in their future career prospects when BTC crashes.

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Korea Crypto Survey, China Hunts CBDC Talent

South Korea to include virtual assets in household finance survey. China’s central bank on hunt for CBDC talent. Bitcoin takes a beating amid market uncertainty. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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Crypto Market Lost $1.3T Since November, Bitcoin and Ethereum Down 50% From All-Time High

Bitcoin’s price has been down 19% in the past seven days, the cryptocurrency’s worst weekly performance since May 2021. Marc Lopresti, managing director at asset manager The Strategic Funds, discusses his take on the new support and resistance levels to watch, identifying the potential bottom.

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Bitcoin, Ether Still Perform Better Than Stock Indexes Since Feb 2020 Despite Sell-Off

Bitcoin continues to remain in sell-off mode descending below the key psychological $40,000 resistance level, and spiraling further still. The key to sustainable bitcoin price recovery is renewed institutional participation, which remains elusive.

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Ether, Altcoins Tank, With Bitcoin as Decoupling Narrative Goes Up in Smoke

The developing narrative of ether and altcoins decoupling from bitcoin in an adverse macro environment went up in smoke Friday, as a sell-off in stocks and BTC caused extensive damage to the broader digital asset market. Is centralized liquidity dictating the market value of cryptocurrencies promising decentralization? Are we in a bear market?

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Bitcoin Dips Below $40K During Broader Asia Market Sell-Off

For the second time this month, bitcoin has dipped below $40,000, hitting $38,642 mid-way through the Asia trading session. BTC is down by nearly 11.5% in the last 24 hours. MarketGauge Group Managing Director Michelle Schneider discusses the potential catalyst behind the market sell-off and whether BTC ​has further room to fall.

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Bitcoin Continuing to Hold $40K Support Level, Facing $43K-$45K Resistance Zone

Bitcoin continues to hold support above $40,000 as momentum improves on intraday charts. Upside appears to be limited toward the $43,000-$45,000 resistance zone. $48,000 could present another hurdle for buyers, given the series of lower price highs since November. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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ETF Trends CIO: Institutional Demand for Crypto ‘Absolutely Still There’

Bitcoin has traded in a sideways range over the past week. ETF Trends CIO & Director of Research Dave Nadig discusses his take on bitcoin’s buying opportunities and trajectory in the future. “There’s very little question that institutional demand is still there,” Nadig said.

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Is the Worst for Bitcoin Over?

Bitcoin continues to hold support above $40,000 as momentum improves on intraday charts. CoinDesk Director of Professional Content Galen Moore discusses his views on whether the worst for bitcoin is over or if there's further room to fall. Plus, why chances are low for a spot bitcoin ETF approval and reactions to the day's top crypto headlines.

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Bitcoin Nears $42K as Bond Yields Rise

Bitcoin and traditional market risk assets remain under pressure as bond yields continue to rise on expectations of earlier and quicker rate hikes by the U.S. Federal Reserve. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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