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: Bull or Bear Market After Surging Above $19K? Here's What Analysts are Saying
After dropping below $17,700, Bitcoin’s price has swiftly rebounded to trade over $19,000 in the past few days. What's in store for BTC?
4 Reasons Why Bitcoin Dropped
We analyze 4 reasons why bitcoin dropped and may dip further.
Tyler Winklevoss Predicts $500K BTC price as MassMutual Insurance Giant Buys up $100 million in Bitcoin
MassMutual Insurance buys up $100 million in BTC for its portfolio, and Bitcoin billionaire Tyler Winklevoss appears to be gaining confidence in his $500,000 per BTC prediction.
Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Offers Public Access to BTC “Era of Digital Gold”
Grayscale Bitcoin Trust is offering mainstream investors access to the newly proclaimed era of digital gold as Bitcoin evolves into a dominant store of wealth.
Bitcoin Is in a Normal Consolidation Market, says Bollinger Bands Inventor
The inventor of the famous Bollinger Bands indicator John Bollinger has suggested that the current Bitcoin price action depicts a normal consolidation market.
Bitcoin Price Breaks $18,000 and May Plunge Even Further
Since the Bitcoin price broke the symmetrical triangle and plunged yesterday, the downtrend potential is high.
Ray Dalio Sheds Light On What Constitutes A Good Investment Portfolio, and It Includes Bitcoin (BTC)
Ray Dalio, the founder of hedge fund giant Bridgewater Associates, has long been critical of Bitcoin but it appears that his stance may have changed over time.
Mike Novogratz on Why He Now Believes Crypto Should Take Up a Bigger Portion in Investors' Portfolios
Mike Novogratz, the CEO of Galaxy Digital recently revealed that he has around half of his net worth tied up in cryptocurrencies.
MicroStrategy to Issue $400 Million in Securities Offering to Hoard More Bitcoin
Michael Saylor, the CEO of the billion dollar firm revealed that the firm plans to issue $400 million securities offering into Bitcoin.
Grayscale Bitcoin Survey Reveals More Than 50% of US Investors Are BTC Hungry, Clear Crypto Regulations May Onboard More
Grayscale’s Bitcoin Investor Study revealed that Bitcoin interest and knowledge among investors have been steadily growing this year, accelerated by COVID-19.
