Bitcoin (BTC)

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Bitcoin (BTC) is a pioneering digital currency invented by a yet-unknown individual or group of individuals presented as Satoshi Nakamoto. Early development began in 2008, during the financial crisis of 2008, with the landmark paper titled “Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System” being released on October 31, 2008. The primary purpose of Bitcoin is in the space of P2P financial transactions, though some supporters envision it more as a store of value.

Often called “Digital Gold” for its monetary properties which are similar to gold, the enduring popularity and market resilience of Bitcoin has encouraged the growth of other cryptocurrencies, and as a result it has come to be known as the “mother” or “father” of all cryptocurrencies. Initially limited to all but the most ardent technology enthusiasts, Bitcoin was responsible for convincing the masses that a P2P financial system devoid of middlemen and centralized was in fact possible, a characteristic made possible through its Proof-of-Work consensus algorithm which incentivized good behavior.

Since its inception in early 2009, Bitcoin has been through a number of changes and incidents, yet continues to thrive as the most popular token in the cryptocurrency market. This includes the famous Mt. Gox incident and several such cycles of price spikes and drops. The enduring nature of Bitcoin is a quality that is highly cherished by its proponents. Many tokens have been inspired by it, including similarly envisioned token Litecoin (LTC), which is often said to be the silver to Bitcoin’s gold. Because of the popularity and established nature of Bitcoin, it is often the base pair with which other cryptocurrencies are traded.

In this tag, read Bitcoin (BTC) news, price predictions, opinions and analyses created by users.


From Ruin to Riches: How Crypto Came to My Rescue

5 Mar 2024 2 minute read 14 comments johnwege

In life, we often get caught up in the bad things that happen to us. In the cryptocurrency market, that usually means that we only remember the times that we lost obscene amounts of money. However, if those are the only things that we pay attention t...

Unlocking the Future: Navigating Bitcoin Halving 2024 and Its Impact on the Crypto Market

21 Feb 2024 8 minute read 7 comments StealthEX

Bitcoin halving is a fundamental mechanism to regulate the amount of new Bitcoin that enters circulation and happens as part of the protocol’s design. Bitcoin operates on a deflationary model, with a capped supply of 21 million coins. To control the...

Thriving on Crypto: Igniting the Fire Within for Financial Freedom

8 Mar 2024 3 minute read 12 comments johnwege

We have all been told stories about how Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies will cause the greatest transfer of wealth the world has ever seen. Let’s imagine for one moment that all of those predictions end up happening. The hard truth is just because you k...

The Crypto Portfolio Strategy That Changed My Life

26 Feb 2024 2 minute read 1 comment johnwege

When it comes to my cryptocurrency portfolio strategy, I am different than most. While others may try to make as many gains as possible in the short term. I am more than happy to sacrifice those short-term gains and take a nice and slow approach. Let...

Crypto Dilemma: To Cash Out or HODL on the Forever Train?

24 Feb 2024 2 minute read 7 comments johnwege

Most of us joined the cryptocurrency market with hopes of making money and changing our lives financially. However, the longer that you have been investing in the market, you will learn that there is a stigma against selling your crypto. Once you hav...

I Would Never Sell Bitcoin, Unless…

18 Feb 2024 2 minute read 14 comments johnwege

Bitcoin is the future the world is heading toward and It will eventually cause the largest transfer of wealth that the world has ever seen. Those who have been accumulating Bitcoin will be rewarded heavily, and those who haven’t will go through hard...

Flexibility Makes You a Fortune in Crypto

12 May 2024 3 minute read 6 comments johnwege

When it comes to cryptocurrency, Bitcoin is the name of the game. The overall goal for everyone in this market should be to accumulate as much of it as they possibly can. There will only ever be 21 million Bitcoin created and there is a shockingly sm...

David Bond on Avoiding Financial Censorship with Bitcoin, Digital Nomad Life

30 Oct 2020 1 minute read 238 comments TheDesertLynx

Digital nomad and purveyor of digital products David Bond comes on the podcast to give his story on using Bitcoin to avoid financial censorship, which had affected his unique business when PayPal shut down his accounts and confiscated his money. We...

This is Your Chance in Crypto. Don’t Mess it up

19 Mar 2024 3 minute read 8 comments johnwege

The cryptocurrency market is a place where all of your dreams can come true. Fortunes can be made overnight, but they can be destroyed just as quickly. Recently Bitcoin has been on a blistering pace and has defied all expectations. The mood in the en...

You WILL go Crazy during the Bitcoin Bull Market

1 Apr 2024 3 minute read 6 comments johnwege

The Bitcoin bull market is unlike anything you will have ever experienced before. It can completely transform lives financially in an incredibly short period but can destroy them even quicker. That is only the half of it. There has long been a theory...