BITCOIN
Bitcoin (BTC) is the world’s first open-source, peer-to-peer cryptocurrency developed by a pseudonymous person or group of people under the name of Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008. The identity of Satoshi Nakamoto remains a mystery. The crypto is run on distributed ledger technology, also known as blockchain. Bitcoin allows for lower transaction fees than traditional online payment systems, and is decentralized, unlike government-backed currencies. Bitcoin is the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization and has a limit of 21 million coins. The cryptocurrency uses a proof-of-work protocol to enable security, privacy, and legitimacy of monetary transactions. The issuance of Bitcoin requires mining, where programmers solve a difficult cryptographic puzzle to be able to mine Bitcoin, which earns them a reward. Bitcoin remains the most popular cryptocurrencies, all other cryptocurrencies are known as altcoins. Please see below for Bitcoin news, Bitcoin (BTC) price analyses, and more.
Bitcoin’s Long Liquidation Dominance Hits an 8-Month High at 69%
Having traded below $45,000 for seven days now, Bitcoin (BTC) has been in the red based on significant liquidation.
Top Crypto Assets are in Fear Trajectory, Could this Signal a Bounce?
The crypto market continues to be in the red based on more liquidation. As a result, the leading cryptocurrencies are in the fear zone.
Bitcoin’s Long-Term Fundamentals Remain Strong
Despite the bearish momentum in the Bitcoin market, long-term fundamentals are in the green because coins are moving from weak hands to strong ones.
Goldman Sachs Says Bitcoin Could Beat Gold in Market Shares
As digital assets have become more widely accepted in many economies, Bitcoin is likely to overtake gold in market shares in 2022, Goldman Sachs analyst Zach Pandl said in a research note.
Bitcoin Addresses in Profit Slip to 5-Month Low, Consolidation Continues
Profitability in the Bitcoin market has slipped to a 5-month low as the price continues to consolidate.
Bitcoin Falls Below $44K, Attributed to the Fed Plans to Raise Interest Rate in March
Attributed to the preliminary raise of the interest rate in March, revealed by the U.S. Fed, Bitcoin's price fell below $44,000 and the lowest trading price was as low as $42,413.
Despite Price Battery, Bitcoin Still Ranks as One of the World’s Most Valuable Assets
Is Bitcoin still in line to rank above Gold as the world's most valuable asset by market cap?
Questions Regarding Whether Bitcoin Will Hit $100,000 in 2022 Still Hangs
Analysts state that many factors will potentially determine whether Bitcoin follows its 60% gain in 2021 with another banner year.
Bitcoin will Reach $100K in 2022: Nayib Bukele Predicts
El Salvador President Nayib Bukele released on his official Twitter on January 2 his bullish forecasts for bitcoin in 2022. Among them, Nayib Bukele believes that the bitcoin price will reach a high of $100k in 2022.
Would the U.S. Finally Approve Spot Bitcoin ETF in 2022?
With the US SEC approval of Bitcoin futures-based ETF in 2021, are investors right to be hopeful on an actual spot ETF this year?
