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 EUR conversion is € 58,256.79.
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 EUR is € 58,256.79. 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 onion—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.
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Morning update:
We continue to consolidate near the trackline. This will likely trap more shorts for an impulsive move-up🤔 Things are looking good, suggesting the continuation of the rally👀$BTC
Low funding rate✅
Positive ETF flows✅
Positive Coinbase Premium✅
Historically low Exchange Reserves✅
What does the low exchange reserves actually mean for bitcoin/crypto?
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Looking at the Hong Kong ETF flows, we can see that in the first 5 days, they have acquired well over 4,000 $BTC 🔥Very nice start👌
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In the US, we again saw a positive flow day. The biggest surprise is the fact that Grayscale saw the second consecutive day of inflows ($3,9 million). The overall daily flow: +$217 million💰
Institutions continue to buy the dip💪$BTC
Let's break down the shifts in sentiment, fear, uncertainty, and the lure of quick profits in the crypto market. Just a quick thought after the recent market movements before and after the halving.
The fear and greed indicator doesn't tell us much about trends and price action, but it somewhat well shows a quick change in the market's sentiment. Just three days ago, fear was dominant, at 43 index points, $BTC dropped to $57k. Today, it's greed, at 71 index points, that's 28 index points for you. Remember when we hit all-time highs? People claimed, "This time it's different," citing ETFs as the new big thing that will turn around the whole market and kill traditional TA assumptions. But it wasn't.
Recently, we hit new local lows in BTC trading. Many expected this and many indicators very told us the market is short-term bottoming. Again, people panicked, there was FUD everywhere, predicting further drops, even to low $16k for $BTC saying: "This time it's different". But, as usual, it wasn't different.
So, what's the lesson and what can we learn from this part of a cycle that historically should be bullish? Crypto history doesn't repeat exactly the same, but it usually rhymes. Fundamentals stay consistent over time, and TA is still a very important factor when monitoring the market. Sentiment shifts like the wind, so don't get shaken off too easily. Stick to your plan, ignore fear (FUD), and resist the urge to chase quick gains (FOMO). Stay true to yourself and your strategy and you will be just fine.
And one thing, don't sell at a loss.
Great day for the cryptomarkets so far. Happy to see all our alts (except $OSMO) outperform $BTC since our last rebalance.
ETF-inflows, the halving, new moneyprinting will all serve the bull thesis for $BTC. After this long and healthy consolidation, $BTC is forming a big bull flag. A breakout could propell $BTC towards 100k in a matter of weeks.
@PointSticke this means that there are not a lot of coins on exchanges/for sale, which could trigger a supply shock and a rapid increase in price. Order books are also thin, further confirming the thesis.