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Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency and store of value. It was the first cryptocurrency and has a lot of importance within the crypto market and ecosystem.
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The Historical Impact of the Bitcoin Halving
How has the Bitcoin halving affected the price of Bitcoin? The Bitcoin halving event has regularly been followed by BTC reaching a new all-time high price within 18 months of the event. Historically, it can take over a year for the halving’s impact on supply to fully set in. For example, Bitcoin’s very first halving […]
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What is Bitcoin Dominance?
The Bitcoin Dominance Index is a percentage of Bitcoin's market capitalization. Learn more on how to use Bitcoin Dominance.
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Understanding Bitcoin’s Price History
Understanding Bitcoin’s price history can help investors make informed decisions about Bitcoin’s future. This guide explores Bitcoin's tumultuous history and the most important factors that have impacted its price.
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What is Bitcoin Taproot?
Bitcoin Taproot was a major upgrade that improved the privacy and efficiency of the Bitcoin network. This piece covers all of the details of the upgrade.
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Introduction to Bitcoin (BTC)
Bitcoin was the first cryptocurrency and has paved the way for thousands of others. Learn more about what Bitcoin is and how it works.
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How Does Bitcoin Mining Work?
Bitcoin mining is integral to the Bitcoin protocol. This piece explains what mining is, how Bitcoin mining works, and whether it is profitable.
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What is the Bitcoin Lightning Network?
The Bitcoin Lightning Network is a layer-2 scaling solution that allows Bitcoins users to send small amounts of BTC.
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What is the Bitcoin Halving?
A Bitcoin halving occurs roughly every four years and is often followed by a surge in price. Learn what a Bitcoin halving is and why it affects Bitcoin's price.