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
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4 Reasons Bitcoin Has Given up Its Gains From the Summer
The world's top cryptocurrency has pulled back from its all-time high.
Bitcoin Crests at More Than $124,000, Then Drops 10%. Should Investors Buy, Sell, or Hold?
Speculation pushed the lead cryptocurrency to another new high in August, before caution pulled it back.
1 Reason Every Investor Should Know About Bitcoin (BTC)
It all started with Bitcoin, and the first cryptocurrency is still going strong.
Could Bitcoin Deliver 10x Returns?
Bitcoin has delivered 10x returns in the past. But can it continue to do so?
Is Cryptocurrency Liquidity Shifting From Bitcoin to Altcoins?
Is Bitcoin losing its grip on crypto investors? Here's what's going on in the crypto sector, and how you should play these trends in the long run.
Bitcoin Is the Highest-Valued Cryptocurrency, But Is It the Best Choice for Investors?
How much longer can Ethereum continue to outperform Bitcoin?
Bitcoin or Gold? The Answer Might Surprise You.
Both are doing their jobs, but they serve different 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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