Bitcoin
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Bitcoin Company Info
Bitcoin is a decentralized cryptocurrency that uses peer-to-peer technology and a blockchain to record transactions. It was created by Satoshi Nakamoto and the first block was mined on January 3, 2009. Bitcoin transactions are recorded on a blockchain, which is a distributed ledger that can be accessed by anyone to verify transactions. Transactions are verified by miners, who are rewarded with a set amount of Bitcoin and transaction fees. The supply of Bitcoin is limited to 21 million coins and it is divisible to eight decimal places. A wallet is needed to use Bitcoin and it consists of a public key, which is used to send and receive payments, and a private key, which is used to control the wallet. Bitcoin can be used for a variety of purposes, including everyday transactions, as a store of value, or for investment.
News & Analysis
Should Investors Be Worried About a Cryptocurrency Price Crash?
Will another crypto winter begin within the next few years?
Should You Buy Bitcoin While It's Under $120,000?
Bitcoin has surged in 2025, thanks to looser federal regulations and optimism in the market. But the cryptocurrency isn't immune to large falls, either.
Bitcoin Is Down Nearly 12% Since Its All-Time High of $124,000. Is This a Buying Opportunity or Should Investors Stay Wary?
Is it really different this time around with Bitcoin?
Are President Trump's Tariffs Finally Hitting Crypto?
The extreme uncertainty the tariffs are causing could be an opportunity.
Should You Buy Bitcoin While It's Under $120,000?
The top digital asset is trading off its peak, showing that the volatility is still present.
Can Bitcoin Hit $600,000 By October?
One analyst expects a market collapse to drive Bitcoin's price even higher.
Is a Cryptocurrency Market Crash on the Horizon?
There's always something to worry about, but that doesn't mean you should.
Here Are the Top Growth Cryptocurrencies Every New Investor Should Know
These three top cryptos have delivered blistering growth for investors.
Podcast Episodes
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Investors Look Back at 2024
The S&P 500 had a great year.
Bitcoin Breaks $2 Trillion
The crypto bulls were right. Bitcoin's market cap is now about the size of Alphabet's.
Crypto Enthusiasm Continues
Investors need to stop and think.
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