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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Federal Reserve Leaves Rates Unchanged; Bitcoin Flat at $34.5K

Market participants will now turn to Fed Chair Jerome Powell's post-meeting press conference to glean insight into the future path of U.S. central bank policy.

Par Krisztian Sandor, Stephen Alpher1 nov. 2023

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks at the Brookings Institute in Washington, D.C. on Nov. 30, 2022. (Helene Braun/CoinDesk)

Podcasts

Crypto Update | What (Still Unapproved) Bitcoin ETF Listings on DTCC’s Website Mean

Par Noelle Acheson1 nov. 2023

Key Bitcoin Support Levels to Watch as Volatility Rises

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Bitcoin's Triangular Consolidation Offers Bullish Outlook: Technical Analysis

Bitcoin (BTC) appears to be consolidating into a triangular pattern, offering a positive outlook for the weeks ahead. The leading cryptocurrency by market value has carved out higher lows and lower highs between $33,000 and $35,0000 in the past seven days, forming a triangle on the bitcoin price chart. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."

1 nov. 2023

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Fed Seen Holding Rates Steady, but Policy Statement and Press Conference Will Be Key for Bitcoin

Signs that the U.S. central bank might refrain from further rate hikes this cycle could lead to a new breakout in bitcoin prices.

Par Stephen Alpher1 nov. 2023

(Kevin Dietsch/Staff/GrettyImages/PhotoMosh)

Vidéos

October Was 'Uptober' for Bitcoin

CoinDesk Indices head of research Todd Groth, CFA, discusses the sector performance last month, after bitcoin (BTC) gained roughly 28% in October. "Generally bitcoin leads other tokens upwards through a cycle," Groth said. Near the peak of the cycle, usually "investors make some side bets away from bitcoin into altcoin season, as it's referred to."

1 nov. 2023

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Bitcoin's Price Rallied 28% in October as Crypto Rally Widened

Bitcoin (BTC) gained roughly 28% in October, its strongest showing since January. CoinDesk Indices head of research Todd Groth, CFA, breaks down the performance of major cryptocurrencies last month, along with highlights from the broader macroeconomic environment.

1 nov. 2023

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