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 Hits a 2-Month High as BTC Lightning Network Scales the Heights
After surging past $31,000, a scenario was last seen in March, momentum seems to be ticking in the Bitcoin market.
Bitcoin Breaches Psychological Level of $30K amid Dollar Index Slipping
After printing nine consecutive weekly red candles, a scenario not seen in its 13-year journey, Bitcoin (BTC) is back to winning ways after topping the psychological price of $30,000.
JPMorgan Backs Bitcoin to Rise 28%, Saying Cryptos are Preferred Alternative Asset
In its latest report, JPMorgan gives Bitcoin a higher valuation. The bank is also more bullish on cryptocurrencies than other traditional financial assets.
Brazil Real Estate Developer Stalwart Gafisa Starts Accepting Bitcoin as Payment
Stalwart Gafisa believes that Bitcoin will add real value to its clients’ experience.
Long-Term Hodlers Remain Unfazed, Despite Bitcoin’s Sentiment Hitting Rock Bottom
As Bitcoin stagnates between the $29K and $30K levels, sentiment about the leading cryptocurrency has nosedived to levels last seen during the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in March 2020.
Grayscale Wants SEC's Approval for Bitcoin ETF With Public Support
Digital assets manager Grayscale Investments is stirring the public to send a message to the US Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to approving the conversion of its flagship product, the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) to a full-fledged spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Fund (ETF).
Guggenheim's Scott Minerd Foresees $8,000 Bottom for Bitcoin
Scott Minerd, a prominent market analyst with Guggenheim Partners is not discounting further drop in the price of Bitcoin (BTC) as the bear market rages on
Is Bitcoin Edging Closer to the End of a Bear Market?
The back and forth experienced in the Bitcoin (BTC) market might soon come to an end based on various indicators, according to a crypto analyst under the pseudonym PlanB.
Legalizing Crypto Payments Will Happen "Sooner or Later": Russia Trade Minister
In a recent revelation, Russia’s Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov said the move to legalize cryptocurrencies as a means of payment in the country is bound to happen “sooner or later.”
El Salvador Plays Host to Developing Economies to Delve Deeper into Bitcoin Adoption
The ongoing Bitcoin conference in El Salvador could not have come at an interesting time when the leading cryptocurrency has shown its resilience amid the current LUNA crash, according to Mikkel Morch, the executive director at crypto hedge fund ARK36.
