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 Flat as Traders Look Forward to the 'Year of the Dragon'
Market enthusiasts expect the year of the dragon to bring good fortune for the crypto market, but more traditional analysts advice caution.
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Why Is Everyone Suddenly Bearish About Bitcoin?
The cryptocurrency has dipped following the most bullish event in recent crypto history, the launch of spot bitcoin ETFs, apparently causing a crisis in faith.
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Bitcoin Slumps as $400M Liquidated in Two Hours
Financial services company Matrixport said it expects the SEC to reject all ETFs applications this month.
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What to Expect From Bitcoin in 2024
Expectations that U.S. regulators will approve spot bitcoin ETFs next year are driving prices higher. History suggests we might see a slowdown as we approach the halving in Ap...
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Tis the Season To Be Jolly About the Crypto Market in 2024
With TradFi moving in, the crypto industry is finally taking its place as the future of finance, says Kelly Ye, at Decentral Park Capital.
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Why 2023 Is Like 2020 and Bitcoin Is Set to Head Towards $50k
Crypto derivatives show bullish positioning but are not over-extended by historical norms. That’s good news for the whole crypto market.
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Bitcoin Has Gifts This Holiday Season
Historical data helps us understand what to expect as crypto markets once again head upwards, says Todd Groth, head of research at CoinDesk Indices.
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OpenAI is Now Closed and Jamie Dimon Continues his Familiar Critique of Crypto
Market reactions, regulatory realities, political perspectives, and AI's rise in a comprehensive overview with a focus on Bitcoin's price reaching over 44,000.
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Bitcoin and the Predictability of Crypto Market Cycles
History shows there's likely a bright year ahead for BTC's price.
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Bitcoin Rallies Past $42K; Cristiano Ronaldo Faces Scrutiny Over Binance Endorsement
Bitcoin Rallies Past $42K; Cristiano Ronaldo Faces Scrutiny Over Binance Endorsement
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest crypto stories of the day, including bitcoin's (BTC) price action as the largest cryptocurrency by market cap ra...
Bitcoin Rallies Past $42K; Cristiano Ronaldo Faces Scrutiny Over Binance Endorsement