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.
2.3 Million Bitcoins Have not Moved in More Than 10 Years
More than 2.3 million Bitcoins might have been lost based on their immobility for at least ten years.
Bitcoin Transaction Volume Hits a Monthly Low as Consolidation Continues
Bitcoin has found itself in a consolidation state based on low transaction volume.
El Salvador Buys Another 420 Bitcoins, Worth $25 Million for National Reserve
El Salvador, famous for its Bitcoin adoption recently, has revealed that it made additional investments, purchasing about $25 million dollars’ worth of Bitcoin on Wednesday.
UAE Markets Regulator Approves Trading of Canadian-Based Bitcoin Fund on Nasdaq Dubai Stock Exchange
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has cleared the launch and trading of Canadian-based Bitcoin fund on Nasdaq Dubai Stock Exchange as part of the effort to provide investors based in the Middle East access to the cryptocurrency investment services.
Direxion Files for Bitcoin ETF With a Deviation, to Track Shorts on BTC Futures
American financial services and ETF provider, Direxion has filed for its Bitcoin ETF product, after more than 3 years since it last filed one.
Long Term Bitcoin Holders Taking Profits but not Exiting in Masses
Bitcoin has been correcting and this trend can be explained by the fact that long-term holders (LTHs) have been taking profits
Fan Receives a Bitcoin From Tom Brady after Returning 600th Touchdown Ball
A nine-year-old Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan got a reward with a Bitcoin from football player Tom Brady after returning the ball following Brady's 600th touchdown pass, which Mike Evans completed.
Studying Bitcoin Always Lead to Investing in it: Skybridge Capital CEO
Scaramucci pointed out that those who do their homework by studying cryptocurrency are always fascinated by its potential and invest in it.
Bitcoin Addresses Holding Over 10,000 Coins Hit a Monthly High
The number of Bitcoin addresses holding at least 10,000 coins reached a monthly high of 86 as the holding culture continues being a favoured strategy in this market.
Bitcoin Net Inflows Records $315 Million in Total in October
October will be written in Bitcoin’s history books as the month that saw the top cryptocurrency break the record by soaring to the $66,900 level.
