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BTC

BTC to USD Price

$66,004.76

Bitcoin Market Cap

$1.3T

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BTC USD price chart / performance

BTC USD price chart / performance

Past performanceis not indicative of future results. USD ($) currency fluctuations can cause returns to go up or down. Returns shown are before fees.See feesandasset data disclosurefor more details.

Returns

Returns

Return (24h)
+0.14%
Return (7D)
+5.91%
Return (1M)
+9.73%
Return (1Y)
+145.23%

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Bitcoin (BTC) History and Overview

Bitcoin (BTC) History and Overview

Bitcoin is the first and most popular digital currency - a cryptocurrency. It powers a peer-to-peer network for the exchange of value through the use of a decentralized protocol. The idea behind Bitcoin is to have a system where there is no middleman or central authority. The live Bitcoin to USD conversion is $ 66,023.56.

Bitcoin refers to both the software protocol as well as to the digital asset, which goes by the ticker symbol BTC. At its most basic level, Bitcoin is useful for transacting value outside the traditional financial system. You can buy and sell BTC for other cryptos alongside more traditional currencies at crypto exchanges like Binance, Kraken and Bitstamp.

Satoshi Nakamoto, a mysterious person (or group of people), launched Bitcoin in 2009. What sets it apart is that it's completely decentralized, meaning no single entity controls it. Instead, a network of computers, known as miners, maintains and validates transactions.

Bitcoin mining creates new bitcoins in the form of block rewards. The process verifies transactions on the blockchain. Miners earn Bitcoin as a reward for completing "blocks" of verified transactions and adding them to the blockchain.

It has a maximum total supply of 21 million, which means that there can only be 21 million in circulation. However, the number of issued Bitcoins will likely never reach 21 million. That is because of the use of rounding operators in the codebase.

You can break a single Bitcoin down into 100 million tiny pieces called "satoshis." You can store them in a digital wallet. The current price of 1 BTC in USD is $ 66,023.56. But you do not need to buy a whole Bitcoin; you can buy a very small fraction of it.

You can send parts of a Bitcoin to pay for things. You can also trade it for other crypto assets. But when you dig into the technicalities, it's like peeling an onionโ€”layer after layer of complexity.

All Bitcoin transactions happen on a blockchain. Think of it as a public digital ledger that everyone can see but no one can tamper with. Miners are the ones who validate and secure these transactions. They validate transactions by solving complex math problems and receive new bitcoins as a reward for their efforts.

Key Points to Remember

  • Bitcoin was the first big player in the crypto game, and it's still the largest by market value.
  • Unlike traditional money, it exists on a decentralized network called a blockchain.
  • Its value has had a roller-coaster ride, experiencing dramatic ups and downs over the years.
  • Because of the digital asset's success, countless other cryptos have sprung up, increasing the use of blockchain technology.
  • You can buy Bitcoin on several cryptocurrency exchanges.

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$BTC

October 13 to October 26 ๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿ’ฏ

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WEEKLY RECAP


A turbulent week is behind us. Our strategy did a nice return of +10%โœ…, with meme coins as drivers of biggest gains.


As for the entire market:

$BTC confirmed its support zone at $60,000 and is climbing towards $70,000. Over $10 billion in short liquidations are stacked against the $72,000 level. A magnet for traders.


Historically, in every halving year, BTC has started its parabolic rise in the second half of October. The real vertical growth begins around the time of the U.S. elections. The elections are in just 3 weeks, and Trump is leading again with a 54% chance of winning. Guess what happens to our meme holdings after the elections ๐Ÿš€๐Ÿš€๐Ÿš€๐ŸŒ•



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Crypto Market Pulse๐Ÿ‘€


  • Daily netflow for $BTC ETFs: +$555.9๐Ÿ’ธ
  • Japanese public company Metaplanet buys 106 $BTC ๐Ÿ‘Œ
  • German listed company Samara Asset Group to buy $BTC using $33M bond๐Ÿ’ช
  • Korean Virtual Assets Committee to hold a meeting to discuss the approval of Bitcoin ETFs ๐Ÿ‘€
  • It's been 215 days since the ATH, with the longest record being 230 days๐Ÿค”
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All in all, these are crucial points to break for $BTC, as we are approaching the US elections, the market will become more and more volatile. Remember to stay safe, not overtrade and overthink it.


Nothing here is financial advice

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1/ ETF Flows Overview ๐Ÿ“Š


$BTC: +$555.9M

$ETH: +$17.0M


Bitcoin saw a substantial inflow of $555.9M, showing strong institutional interest. Ethereum also followed with a modest $17.0M in inflows. These numbers indicate positive institutional sentiment for both assets, with Bitcoin leading the way in terms of capital flowing into ETFs this week.

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Bitcoin (BTC) price history shows the highest value of 73,042.23 USD . We recorded this price on March 14, 2024, but we cannot exclude that a higher price was registered before February 17, 2017.

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