Bitcoin Price

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Bitcoin Price refers to the current value of Bitcoin (BTC) in the global cryptocurrency market. As the first and most prominent digital currency, Bitcoin's price is a significant indicator of the overall health of the cryptocurrency market. It is determined by supply and demand dynamics, influenced by factors such as market sentiment, regulatory news, technological advancements, and macroeconomic trends. Bitcoin's price is also closely watched by traditional finance professionals, given its potential as a digital asset and a hedge against inflation. It's traded on various cryptocurrency exchanges, including Coinbase, Binance, and Kraken.

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Bitcoin's US Election Surge: What's Next?
Bitcoin’s US Election Surge: What’s Next?
CoinDesk journalists discuss the election’s impact looking at this week’s events and into the future.
Bitcoin's US Election Surge: What's Next?

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Crypto Long & Short: Why the PayPal Rally Isn't What It Seems, and Why That’s OK
PayPal opening its network to bitcoin and crypto is a game-changer, but the announcement hides a bigger and more important message.
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Bitcoin Starts Shrugging Off BitMEX Bombshell, Recoups Nearly Half of 4% Price Dip
Bitcoin traders have begun recovering from Thursday's bombshell indictments by U.S. regulators against the BitMEX exchange's co-founders.
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Bitcoin streaks of days trading above $10,000
Bitcoin Sets Record 63 Straight Days Closing Above $10,000
Bitcoin has closed above $10,000 since July 27.
Bitcoin streaks of days trading above $10,000

How to Value Bitcoin: Days Destroyed
How to Value Bitcoin: Days Destroyed
How to place a value on bitcoin? Its data are unfamiliar territory for many investors. In a recent investor survey by a well-known financial institution, nearly half said a la...
How to Value Bitcoin: Days Destroyed

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Crypto Long & Short: What Changed My Mind About Bitcoin Narratives
Is bitcoin having a good year or not? As an industry, we need to work on honing our understanding of the many narratives, and how they can influence value.
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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Closing in on $9,900 as Crypto Market Volatility Persists
Crypto derivatives volume had a record month in May - and volatility contributes to fueling that growth.
Source: CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index

Source: CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Rebounds to $9,500 After Scary Sell-Off
Downward bitcoin prices could impact stakeholders more than ever before, including derivatives traders and miners.
Source: CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index

Craig Wright on Trial
Craig Wright on Trial
Daniel Kuhn brings us an in-depth look at Craig Wright’s story and everything that led up to the so-called creator of bitcoin’s court appearances last month. Believe us: it’s...
Craig Wright on Trial

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Bitcoin Node Count Falls to 3-Year Low Despite Price Surge
The number of Bitcoin nodes fell to its lowest level in almost three years, according to data calculated by one prominent Bitcoin developer.
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