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.


The Crypto Market’s Up Again. The Grief Cycle Continues

20 hours ago 6 minute read 0 comments MarkHelfman

  In the face of failed US bond auctions, a looming collapse in commercial real estate, and persistently high interest rates, Bitcoin’s price is up more than 100% in 2023. Some altcoins rose 1,000% or more so far this year. The entire crypto market c...

The Price of Bitcoin Exceeds $44K. Don’t Be Fooled and Continue to Focus on Education Rather Than Speculation.

6 Dec 2023 4 minute read 0 comments ssaurel

The price of Bitcoin continues its upward movement. The price of Bitcoin has surpassed $44K in the last few hours. For several days now, I've received messages from people telling me that Bitcoin was a scam just a year ago at the bottom of the Bear M...

Crypto Correlation: How to Predict Crypto Prices?

5 Dec 2023 3 minute read 0 comments SimpleSwap

Proper work with cryptocurrency begins not with the first investment, but with the study of basics. In order to put together a good crypto portfolio and start increasing their capital, investors have to spend time researching their ideas. Otherwise,...

There Isn't Much Bitcoin Left

4 Dec 2023 3 minute read 12 comments johnwege

There is a secret in the Bitcoin market that most people aren’t prepared for. We live in a capitalistic world where there isn’t a limited amount of anything to buy. They will always make more products in order to increase profits. That new iPhone, TV...

What's ahead for Crypto markets in 2024?

7 Dec 2023 4 minute read 0 comments fklivestolearn

Despite all the headwinds, challenges and FUD, Bitcoin has led the crypto markets to a bumper year and the momentum may carry forward into the next year.  What a difference a year makes! Just look at the price action of the premiere digital currency...

Will DeFi Ever Be Totally Safe? Can AI Help?

6 Dec 2023 4 minute read 0 comments Michael @ CryptoEQ

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FOMO: The ‘rush’ continues!

6 Dec 2023 3 minute read 0 comments Dzoelx

source The craziest organic price jerks you’ve ever known in the crypto space were probably driven by ambitious investors jumping into new ‘exciting’ projects with hopes of making some gains or at least not missing out on the potential success of the...

Stocks, Bitcoin and Gold are All Surging

5 Dec 2023 1 minute read 0 comments ulriklykke

Intriguing developments are unfolding in the global financial markets, and a clear polarisation is materialising among investors. On one hand, there are investors looking to take on risk; the S&P 500 is up 4.67% over the past month and just 5% shy of...

Do You Trust The Ethereum Cryptocurrency?

6 Dec 2023 4 minute read 8 comments CryptoEntrepreneurs

A few days ago I commented on a post by @blockchainking on  Publish0x where in one part I expressed: "... ETH was one of my favorite cryptocurrencies until it went from POW to POS...". By saying this I know that many haters are going to attack me, I...

Alert: Guard Your Assets – Phishing Website Masquerading as Blockchain.Com

15 hours ago 2 minute read 0 comments alberdioni8406

Thu, Dec 7 Undoubtedly, the cryptocurrency space is an innovation of the last century with tremendous potential for both individual and corporate financial economies. However, various dangers surround this ecosystem, and one of them is phishing —a th...