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Bitcoin
Bitcoin is the pioneer of blockchains and cryptocurrencies, introduced in a white paper released in 2008 by an apparently pseudonymous person or group of people known as Satoshi Nakamoto. The document described a peer-to-peer method of transferring money without the use of financial institutions. The cryptocurrency known as bitcoin or BTC debuted in 2009. Transactions are recorded on a public ledger (a blockchain) by entities known as miners who engage in process called proof-of-work. Miners are rewarded for doing that by getting newly minted bitcoin. Some proponents view BTC as an alternative to fiat currencies and a hedge against inflation. Bitcoin has inspired the creation of numerous other cryptocurrencies and blockchain projects.
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Bitcoin Slips as Stocks Rise, Sparking Speculation Over Correlation
BTC’s 30-day correlation with stocks drops to the lowest point since January. The U.S. Federal Reserve’s aggressive interest hikes are “likely priced in,” a researcher says.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Holding Up at $19.5K Despite Bearish Conditions
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Oct. 18, 2022.
Growing Popularity of Cash-Margined Bitcoin Futures Suggests Crypto 'Liquidation Cascades' Might Become Rare
Cash-margined contracts are relatively concise and not mathematically convex, making them easier for retail investors to understand and easier for exchanges to liquidate, one volatility trader said.
First Mover Asia: Macau’s Digital Currency Embrace Could Be a Nightmare for Its Casino Industry; Bitcoin Points Upward
The Special Administrative Region passed a bill that would create a legal framework for accepting digital currency, but would also allow China to monitor Chinese nationals visiting Macau; the largest cryptocurrency by market cap is trading above $19.5K.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin and Ether Start the Week Higher
BTC crossed $19,600 at one point but appears likely to continue trading in its recent narrow range.
Bitcoin Climbs Over $19.5K Amid Wider Rally in Riskier Assets
BTC was up nearly 2% over the past 24 hours, while ether rose 2.7%.
Bitcoin Is Not a Pure CPI Hedge: Strategist
Bitcoin (BTC) is both an inflation hedge and a risk asset that follows stocks, says Martin Leinweber, MarketVector Indexes digital asset product strategist. But, "what bitcoin is not, is a pure CPI hedge," he adds. Plus, he discusses why bond market trends are important for crypto.
Bitcoin Clinging to Mid $19K: Will Fed Pivot Bring Relief to the Cryptocurrency?
Bitcoin (BTC) is clinging to $19,500 as investors await the Federal Reserve's next move, hoping the Fed will pivot away from the ongoing liquidity tightening and offer a lifeline to risk assets. Martin Leinweber, digital asset product strategist at MarketVector Indexes, discusses his bitcoin outlook and the token’s correlation with stocks.
First Mover Americas: Technical Signs Flashing Green for Bitcoin and Ether, Quant Network's Token Surges 14%
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Oct. 17, 2022.
