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Calculated Shard: 91 (from laksa002)

2. Crawled Status Check

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa091.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/bitcoin\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/bitcoin\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/cryptocurrencies\/bitcoin","crawl_time":1776211342,"first_indexed_time":1522165873,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,fxstreet!www,\/cryptocurrencies\/bitcoin s443","src_root_hash":"14816467409125064291","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Bitcoin (BTC) News, Analysis and Forecast - FXStreet","meta_descriptions":["Check our updated for Bitcoin news, analysis, forecast and technical overview including real time updates and the crypto industry latest events."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Interested in weekly BTC\/USD forecast? Our experts make weekly updates forecasting the next possible moves of the bitcoin-dollar pair. Here you can find the most recent forecast by our market experts:\nBitcoin: Ceasefire lifts prices, but for how long?\nBitcoin (BTC) is up by 4% so far this week, trading above $72,000 on Friday. This price rise followed the US-Iran ceasefire announcement earlier this week. Institutional demand also supports the Crypto King price as spot Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) recorded positive flows through Thursday.","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to main content](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/cryptocurrencies\/bitcoin#fxs_content)\n\nTRENDING: [Oil price](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/markets\/commodities\/energy\/oil)\\| [XAU\/USD](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/markets\/commodities\/metals\/gold)\\| [EUR\/USD](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/currencies\/eurusd)\\| [Trade War](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/macroeconomics\/events\/trade-war)\\| [Silver](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/rates-charts\/xagusd)\\| [GBP\/USD](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/currencies\/gbpusd)\\| [AUD\/USD](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/currencies\/audusd)\n\nTRENDING: [Oil price](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/markets\/commodities\/energy\/oil)\\| [XAU\/USD](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/markets\/commodities\/metals\/gold)\\| [EUR\/USD](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/currencies\/eurusd)\\| [Trade War](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/macroeconomics\/events\/trade-war)\\| [Silver](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/rates-charts\/xagusd)\\| [GBP\/USD](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/currencies\/gbpusd)\\| [AUD\/USD](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/currencies\/audusd)\n\n- \\|\n- GET THE APP\n- \\|\n- [Newsletter](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/subscriptions)\n\nMENU\n\nShow navigation\n\n[FXStreet](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/ \"FXStreet\")\n\n[00:02 GMT](\"Change timezone\")\n\nLog in\n\n[Subscribe](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/info\/premium)\n\nLog in\n***\n[00:02 GMT](\"Change timezone\")\n\n[FXStreet - 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Our experts make weekly updates forecasting the next possible moves of the bitcoin-dollar pair. Here you can find the most recent forecast by our market experts:\n\n[![Bitcoin: Ceasefire lifts prices, but for how long?](https:\/\/editorial.fxsstatic.com\/images\/i\/bitcoin-shines-02_Medium.jpg)](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/cryptocurrencies\/news\/bitcoin-weekly-forecast-ceasefire-lifts-prices-but-for-how-long-202604101005 \"Bitcoin: Ceasefire lifts prices, but for how long?\")\n\n### [Bitcoin: Ceasefire lifts prices, but for how long?](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/cryptocurrencies\/news\/bitcoin-weekly-forecast-ceasefire-lifts-prices-but-for-how-long-202604101005 \"Bitcoin: Ceasefire lifts prices, but for how long?\")\nBitcoin (BTC) is up by 4% so far this week, trading above \\$72,000 on Friday. This price rise followed the US-Iran ceasefire announcement earlier this week. Institutional demand also supports the Crypto King price as spot Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) recorded positive flows through Thursday.\n## Latest Bitcoin Analysis\n***\n## Latest Bitcoin Analysis\n1. ### [Bitcoin bears eye \\$50K bottom as analysts claim final flush still to come](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/cryptocurrencies\/news\/bitcoin-bears-eye-50k-bottom-as-analysts-claim-final-flush-still-to-come-202604140812 \"Bitcoin bears eye $50K bottom as analysts claim final flush still to come\")\n   [![Cointelegraph Team](https:\/\/editorial.fxsstatic.com\/authors\/team_XtraSmall.png)](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/author\/cointelegraph-team \"Cointelegraph Team\")\n   \n   By [Cointelegraph Team](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/author\/cointelegraph-team)\n   \n   Apr 14, 08:12 GMT\n2. ### [Optimism from the stock markets has driven crypto prices higher](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/cryptocurrencies\/news\/optimism-from-the-stock-markets-has-driven-crypto-prices-higher-202604140745 \"Optimism from the stock markets has driven crypto prices higher\")\n   [![Alexander Kuptsikevich](https:\/\/editorial.fxsstatic.com\/authors\/RU\/FXpro_Kuptsikevic_XtraSmall.jpg)](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/author\/Alexander-Kuptsekevich \"Alexander Kuptsikevich\")\n   \n   By [Alexander Kuptsikevich](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/author\/Alexander-Kuptsekevich)\n   \n   Apr 14, 07:45 GMT\n3. ### [The crypto market has once again retreated into a range](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/cryptocurrencies\/news\/the-crypto-market-has-once-again-retreated-into-a-range-202604130748 \"The crypto market has once again retreated into a range\")\n   [![Alexander Kuptsikevich](https:\/\/editorial.fxsstatic.com\/authors\/RU\/FXpro_Kuptsikevic_XtraSmall.jpg)](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/author\/Alexander-Kuptsekevich \"Alexander Kuptsikevich\")\n   \n   By [Alexander Kuptsikevich](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/author\/Alexander-Kuptsekevich)\n   \n   Apr 13, 07:48 GMT\n4. ### [Bitcoin is steadily reaching new local highs](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/cryptocurrencies\/news\/bitcoin-is-steadily-reaching-new-local-highs-202604100747 \"Bitcoin is steadily reaching new local highs\")\n   [![Alexander Kuptsikevich](https:\/\/editorial.fxsstatic.com\/authors\/RU\/FXpro_Kuptsikevic_XtraSmall.jpg)](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/author\/Alexander-Kuptsekevich \"Alexander Kuptsikevich\")\n   \n   By [Alexander Kuptsikevich](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/author\/Alexander-Kuptsekevich)\n   \n   Apr 10, 07:47 GMT\n5. ### [Bitcoin can be made quantum-safe without a protocol upgrade: Researcher](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/cryptocurrencies\/news\/bitcoin-can-be-made-quantum-safe-without-a-protocol-upgrade-researcher-202604100540 \"Bitcoin can be made quantum-safe without a protocol upgrade: Researcher\")\n   [![Cointelegraph Team](https:\/\/editorial.fxsstatic.com\/authors\/team_XtraSmall.png)](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/author\/cointelegraph-team \"Cointelegraph Team\")\n   \n   By [Cointelegraph Team](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/author\/cointelegraph-team)\n   \n   Apr 10, 05:40 GMT\n6. ### [Morgan Stanley Bitcoin ETF trails BlackRock with \\$30M in first-day inflows](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/cryptocurrencies\/news\/morgan-stanley-bitcoin-etf-trails-blackrock-with-30m-in-first-day-inflows-202604091124 \"Morgan Stanley Bitcoin ETF trails BlackRock with $30M in first-day inflows\")\n   [![Cointelegraph Team](https:\/\/editorial.fxsstatic.com\/authors\/team_XtraSmall.png)](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/author\/cointelegraph-team \"Cointelegraph Team\")\n   \n   By [Cointelegraph Team](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/author\/cointelegraph-team)\n   \n   Apr 09, 11:24 GMT\n7. ### [BTC\/USD – Upside continuation in the play \\[Video\\]](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/cryptocurrencies\/news\/btc-usd-upside-continuation-in-the-play-video-202604090859 \"BTC\/USD – Upside continuation in the play [Video]\")\n   [![Petar Jaćimović](https:\/\/editorial.fxsstatic.com\/authors\/PetarJacimovic_500_500_New_2_XtraSmall.png)](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/author\/petar-jacimovic \"Petar Jaćimović\")\n   \n   By [Petar Jaćimović](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/author\/petar-jacimovic)\n   \n   Apr 09, 08:59 GMT\n\n## Editors' picks\n[![Ripple remains rangebound amid steady institutional and retail interest](https:\/\/editorial.fxsstatic.com\/images\/i\/RIPPLE_Medium.png)](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/cryptocurrencies\/news\/ripple-price-forecast-xrp-remains-rangebound-amid-steady-institutional-and-retail-interest-202604141315 \"Ripple remains rangebound amid steady institutional and retail interest\")\n\n### [Ripple remains rangebound amid steady institutional and retail interest](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/cryptocurrencies\/news\/ripple-price-forecast-xrp-remains-rangebound-amid-steady-institutional-and-retail-interest-202604141315 \"Ripple remains rangebound amid steady institutional and retail interest\")\nXRP faces headwinds below the \\$1.40 supply range as major moving averages weigh. The XRP derivatives market strengthens, supported by futures Open Interest rising to \\$2.57 billion on Tuesday.\n\n[![Crypto Today: Bitcoin and Ethereum sustain recovery, XRP stalls amid retail investors’ return](https:\/\/editorial.fxsstatic.com\/images\/i\/cryptos-coins_Medium.png)](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/cryptocurrencies\/news\/crypto-today-bitcoin-and-ethereum-sustain-recovery-xrp-stalls-amid-retail-investors-return-202604141200 \"Crypto Today: Bitcoin and Ethereum sustain recovery, XRP stalls amid retail investors’ return\")\n\n### [Crypto Today: Bitcoin and Ethereum sustain recovery, XRP stalls amid retail investors’ return](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/cryptocurrencies\/news\/crypto-today-bitcoin-and-ethereum-sustain-recovery-xrp-stalls-amid-retail-investors-return-202604141200 \"Crypto Today: Bitcoin and Ethereum sustain recovery, XRP stalls amid retail investors’ return\")\nThe cryptocurrency market continues to display signs of resilience amid the tensions in the Middle East, with Bitcoin (BTC) extending its rebound above \\$74,000 at the time of writing on Tuesday.\n\n[![Bitcoin holds gains amid US-Iran peace talks optimism](https:\/\/editorial.fxsstatic.com\/images\/i\/bitcoin-shines-02_Medium.jpg)](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/cryptocurrencies\/news\/bitcoin-price-forecast-btc-holds-gains-amid-us-iran-peace-talks-optimism-202604141100 \"Bitcoin holds gains amid US-Iran peace talks optimism\")\n\n### [Bitcoin holds gains amid US-Iran peace talks optimism](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/cryptocurrencies\/news\/bitcoin-price-forecast-btc-holds-gains-amid-us-iran-peace-talks-optimism-202604141100 \"Bitcoin holds gains amid US-Iran peace talks optimism\")\nBitcoin price steadies around \\$74,500 on Tuesday after rebounding 5.2% from the 50-day EMA the previous day. Risk appetite improves as reports suggest the US and Iran may return to Islamabad this week for renewed peace talks.\n\n[![Pi Network Price Forecast: Demand remains muted despite mainnet upgrade, weighing on price](https:\/\/editorial.fxstreet.com\/images\/i\/bearish-computer_Medium.png)](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/cryptocurrencies\/news\/pi-network-price-forecast-demand-remains-muted-despite-mainnet-upgrade-weighing-on-price-202604140721 \"Pi Network Price Forecast: Demand remains muted despite mainnet upgrade, weighing on price\")\n\n### [Pi Network Price Forecast: Demand remains muted despite mainnet upgrade, weighing on price](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/cryptocurrencies\/news\/pi-network-price-forecast-demand-remains-muted-despite-mainnet-upgrade-weighing-on-price-202604140721 \"Pi Network Price Forecast: Demand remains muted despite mainnet upgrade, weighing on price\")\nPi Network extends losses on Tuesday, although it still holds above a descending support trendline. Pi Core Team announced the mainnet upgrade to the Stellar protocol version 21.\n\n[![Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP tilt toward breakout on risk-on sentiment](https:\/\/editorial.fxsstatic.com\/images\/i\/cryptos-coins_Medium.png)](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/cryptocurrencies\/news\/crypto-today-bitcoin-ethereum-xrp-tilt-toward-breakout-on-risk-on-sentiment-202510011200 \"Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP tilt toward breakout on risk-on sentiment\")\n\n### [Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP tilt toward breakout on risk-on sentiment](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/cryptocurrencies\/news\/crypto-today-bitcoin-ethereum-xrp-tilt-toward-breakout-on-risk-on-sentiment-202510011200 \"Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP tilt toward breakout on risk-on sentiment\")\nBitcoin (BTC) kicked off October on a strong note, with the price breaking above \\$116,000 on Wednesday. Despite a market-wide expectation that September is usually a bearish month for cryptocurrencies, BTC posted gains of 5.31%.\n\n## BTC\n1. ![](https:\/\/editorial.fxsstatic.com\/images\/i\/bitcoin-shines-02_Nano.jpg)\n   ### [Goldman Sachs seeks SEC approval for Bitcoin Premium Income ETF](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/cryptocurrencies\/news\/goldman-sachs-seeks-sec-approval-for-bitcoin-premium-income-etf-202604142321 \"Goldman Sachs seeks SEC approval for Bitcoin Premium Income ETF\")\n   By [Michael Ebiekutan](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/author\/michael-ebiekutan)  \\|\n   \n   41 minutes ago\n2. ![](https:\/\/editorial.fxsstatic.com\/images\/i\/crypto-coins-1_Nano.png)\n   ### [Bitcoin's \\$1 million price projection could be a starting point – Bitwise](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/cryptocurrencies\/news\/bitcoins-1-million-price-projection-could-be-a-starting-point-bitwise-202604141916 \"Bitcoin's $1 million price projection could be a starting point – Bitwise\")\n   By [Michael Ebiekutan](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/author\/michael-ebiekutan)  \\|\n   \n   Apr 14, 19:16 GMT\n3. ![](https:\/\/editorial.fxsstatic.com\/images\/i\/crypto-coins-1_Nano.png)\n   ### [Bittensor Price Forecast: TAO accelerates sell-off despite broader crypto market recovery](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/cryptocurrencies\/news\/bittensor-price-forecast-tao-accelerates-sell-off-despite-broader-crypto-market-recovery-202604141602 \"Bittensor Price Forecast: TAO accelerates sell-off despite broader crypto market recovery\")\n   By [John Isige](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/author\/john-isige)  \\|\n   \n   Apr 14, 16:02 GMT\n\n## ETH\n1. ![](https:\/\/editorial.fxsstatic.com\/images\/i\/ETH-neutral-line_Nano.png)\n   ### [Ethereum Price Forecast: ETH risks distribution near realized price, \\$2,388 resistance kicks in](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/cryptocurrencies\/news\/ethereum-price-forecast-eth-risks-distribution-near-realized-price-2-388-resistance-kicks-in-202604142051 \"Ethereum Price Forecast: ETH risks distribution near realized price, $2,388 resistance kicks in\")\n   By [Michael Ebiekutan](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/author\/michael-ebiekutan)  \\|\n   \n   Apr 14, 20:51 GMT\n2. ![](https:\/\/editorial.fxsstatic.com\/images\/i\/ETHEREUM_Nano.png)\n   ### [Ethereum Elliot Wave outlook: Bullish momentum builds](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/cryptocurrencies\/news\/ethereum-elliot-wave-outlook-bullish-momentum-builds-202604141921 \"Ethereum Elliot Wave outlook: Bullish momentum builds\")\n   By [Dr. Arnout Ter Schure](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/author\/dr-arnout-ter-schure)  \\|\n   \n   Apr 14, 19:21 GMT\n3. ![](https:\/\/editorial.fxsstatic.com\/images\/i\/cryptos-coins_Nano.png)\n   ### [Crypto Today: Bitcoin and Ethereum sustain recovery, XRP stalls amid retail investors’ return](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/cryptocurrencies\/news\/crypto-today-bitcoin-and-ethereum-sustain-recovery-xrp-stalls-amid-retail-investors-return-202604141200 \"Crypto Today: Bitcoin and Ethereum sustain recovery, XRP stalls amid retail investors’ return\")\n   By [John Isige](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/author\/john-isige)  \\|\n   \n   Apr 14, 12:00 GMT\n\n## XRP\n1. ![](https:\/\/editorial.fxsstatic.com\/images\/i\/XRP-bearish-realist_Nano.png)\n   ### [XRP struggles below resistance despite growing derivatives demand](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/cryptocurrencies\/news\/ripple-price-forecast-xrp-remains-rangebound-amid-steady-institutional-and-retail-interest-202604141315 \"XRP struggles below resistance despite growing derivatives demand\")\n   By [John Isige](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/author\/john-isige)  \\|\n   \n   Apr 14, 16:00 GMT\n2. ![](https:\/\/editorial.fxsstatic.com\/images\/i\/cryptos-coins_Nano.png)\n   ### [Crypto Today: Bitcoin and Ethereum sustain recovery, XRP stalls amid retail investors’ return](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/cryptocurrencies\/news\/crypto-today-bitcoin-and-ethereum-sustain-recovery-xrp-stalls-amid-retail-investors-return-202604141200 \"Crypto Today: Bitcoin and Ethereum sustain recovery, XRP stalls amid retail investors’ return\")\n   By [John Isige](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/author\/john-isige)  \\|\n   \n   Apr 14, 12:00 GMT\n3. ![](https:\/\/editorial.fxsstatic.com\/images\/i\/bull-bear-04_Nano.png)\n   ### [XRP and XLM outlook: Mixed sentiment with a slight bullish tilt as key resistance levels come into focus](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/cryptocurrencies\/news\/xrp-and-xlm-outlook-mixed-sentiment-with-a-slight-bullish-tilt-as-key-resistance-levels-come-into-focus-202604140518 \"XRP and XLM outlook: Mixed sentiment with a slight bullish tilt as key resistance levels come into focus\")\n   By [Manish Chhetri](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/author\/manish-chhetri)  \\|\n   \n   Apr 14, 05:18 GMT\n\n***\n## WHAT IS BITCOIN?\n[Bitcoin (BTC)](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/rates-charts\/btcusd) is a **decentralized** peer-to-peer **digital currency originally designed to facilitate digital payments across the globe**. Launched by anonymous figure Satoshi Nakamoto in 2009, Bitcoin's success largely depended on how it facilitated recorded ownership and facilitated the transfer of assets through a distributed ledger known as blockchain technology.\n\nBitcoin boasts several features through blockchain technology, including **decentralization, transparency, privacy and security**. These features boosted Bitcoin's popularity globally, attracting a wide range of users, including traders, investors, asset managers, government agencies, and more.\n\n**Bitcoin's success** as the first established cryptocurrency **has led to the launch of millions of digital currencies** with use cases that span payments, yield generation, supply chain, gaming, governance, betting, meme trading, etc.\n\n### The first and most popular cryptocurrency\n**Bitcoin has the largest market capitalization and nominal price among cryptocurrencies.** Due to its increased adoption over time, it ranks alongside Gold, Apple, Nvidia, Microsoft and Google among the top ten global assets by market capitalization.\n\nThis is owing to its uniqueness and first-mover advantage, causing investors to classify every other cryptocurrency as alternative coins (altcoins) – [Ethereum](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/cryptocurrencies\/ethereum), [Ripple](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/cryptocurrencies\/ripple), Solana, Dogecoin, Cardano, etc.\n\n### Bitcoin's high volatility\nWhile Satoshi Nakamoto originally invented Bitcoin to serve as a payment system, **public sentiments and unclear regulations** surrounding cryptocurrencies in several countries **have made it highly volatile**.\n\nFor example, Bitcoin jumped from just under \\$1 to \\$29.60 in 2011. However, its price quickly crashed, ending the year near the \\$5 mark. Between 2012 and 2013, Bitcoin picked up pace again, rising by over 3,000% to \\$1,121 before slumping nearly 84% to \\$172 in January 2015.\n\nFrom 2015 to 2017, Bitcoin surged to \\$19,600 but eventually lost 83% of its value in the following year. While prices were range-bound in 2019, Bitcoin began a rally post-pandemic, increasing by 1,600% to a high of \\$68,900 in November 2021. Similarly to previous years, Bitcoin crashed to \\$16,000 in November 2022, picking up pace again in 2023 and eventually skyrocketing to \\$108,353 in November 2024 following the election of United States President Donald Trump. **The top crypto eventually went on to establish an all-time high above \\$110,000 in 2025.**\n\n**Bitcoin's charge above the \\$100,000 milestone was largely fueled by the launch of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs)**, exposing it to a wide range of top institutional asset managers, including BlackRock and Fidelity.\n\nThis volatile history has made **Bitcoin attractive among traders who speculate on its price using various fundamental and technical analysis indicators**. Additionally, Bitcoin's deflationary features, including a **halving mechanism and supply cap of 21 million BTC, have attracted investors who use it as a store of value and hedge against inflation**. Hence, Bitcoin is considered ''digital Gold'' among its core enthusiasts.\n\n## Bitcoin mining\n**Mining is the process through which transactions are validated and new Bitcoin tokens are created** on the Bitcoin network. The process, also known as the Proof-of-Work consensus mechanism, involves entities known as miners competing to solve cryptographic problems through the use of computing devices.\n\nThe first miner to solve the problem earns the right to validate and add new transactions to the Bitcoin blockchain. In turn, the miner receives rewards in newly minted Bitcoin tokens for completing this task.\n\nIn the early days of Bitcoin, anyone could use a personal computer to engage in mining. However, as Bitcoin's popularity grew, mining became highly attractive to most users, increasing competition and thus the difficulty of the cryptographic problems miners must solve.\n\nTo gain an advantage, most miners began using high-performance computing devices, such as application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), designed specifically for Bitcoin mining. Additionally, most miners pooled their resources together through mining pools.\n\n## Bitcoin Futures\n**Bitcoin futures are contracts that enable traders to speculate on the price of Bitcoin without owning the underlying asset.** Similar to other futures products, these contracts obligate investors to buy or sell Bitcoin for a predetermined price at a specific date.\n\nWith Bitcoin futures, **investors can** hedge their risks, **make directional bets on price appreciation or decline, and access leverage to amplify their positions**. Due to the difference in market liquidity and volume, the price of Bitcoin futures often trades at a premium or discount to its spot counterpart. As a result, exchanges leverage funding rates\/fees to maintain parity in both markets.\n\nWhen traders hold onto their positions for a long time, the aggregated funding fees incurred could affect the profitability of their investments.\n\nTraders can access Bitcoin futures across top crypto exchanges, including the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), which is the largest Bitcoin futures market.\n## Bitcoin Wallets\n[**Bitcoin wallets**](https:\/\/www.fxstreet.com\/cryptocurrencies\/resources\/how-to-choose-a-cryptocurrency-wallet) **are devices or software programs for managing the private and public keys** that enable you **to send, receive and save Bitcoin**. It's important to **keep your private keys or seed phrases well protected**, as they are the only means of accessing your Bitcoin holdings.\n\nUnlike traditional banking, which enables PIN or password recovery, **users who lose their private keys or seed phrases permanently lose access to their Bitcoin holdings**.\n\nBitcoin wallets are mainly classified into four based on your needs:\n\n- **Hardware wallets:** These are physical devices like flash drives that enable users to manage their Bitcoin private keys offline. Unlike software wallets, hardware wallets do not have internet connectivity unless connected to a computer, making them less vulnerable to attacks.\n- **Paper wallets:** Paper wallets are pieces of paper with a user's private and public keys printed on them. Users who subscribe to such wallets may keep the pieces of paper in secure locations such as a bank vault.\n- **Exchange Wallets:** These wallets are automatically created on behalf of users who use cryptocurrency exchanges. Users don't have to worry about managing their private keys as crypto exchanges manage the entire process. However, exchange wallets are often criticized due to their centralized nature and risk of susceptibility to hacks.\n- **Software wallets:** These are software programs that manage your private\/public keys or seed phrases. Because they're often connected to the internet, software wallets may be at risk to bad actors.\n## Bitcoin ETFs\n**Bitcoin ETFs are investment vehicles that allow individuals to invest in Bitcoin without directly owning it.** They trade on traditional stock exchanges, making it easier for traditional investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin's price movements.\n\nThe ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO), which received the green light from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in October 2021, was the first regulated Bitcoin product to debut on Wall Street, allowing investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin through regulated futures contracts.\n\nBitcoin Futures ETF tracks the value of Bitcoin futures contracts. A Bitcoin futures contract is an agreement to purchase or sell Bitcoin at a specified price on a future date.\n\nThe approval of Bitcoin futures ETFs was significant as it marked the first time investors could access Bitcoin in traditional brokerage accounts. 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Our experts make weekly updates forecasting the next possible moves of the bitcoin-dollar pair. Here you can find the most recent forecast by our market experts: [![Bitcoin: Ceasefire lifts prices, but for how long?](https://editorial.fxsstatic.com/images/i/bitcoin-shines-02_Medium.jpg)](https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/bitcoin-weekly-forecast-ceasefire-lifts-prices-but-for-how-long-202604101005 "Bitcoin: Ceasefire lifts prices, but for how long?") ### [Bitcoin: Ceasefire lifts prices, but for how long?](https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/bitcoin-weekly-forecast-ceasefire-lifts-prices-but-for-how-long-202604101005 "Bitcoin: Ceasefire lifts prices, but for how long?") Bitcoin (BTC) is up by 4% so far this week, trading above \$72,000 on Friday. This price rise followed the US-Iran ceasefire announcement earlier this week. Institutional demand also supports the Crypto King price as spot Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) recorded positive flows through Thursday. ## Latest Bitcoin Analysis * ## Latest Bitcoin Analysis 1. ### [Bitcoin bears eye \$50K bottom as analysts claim final flush still to come](https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/bitcoin-bears-eye-50k-bottom-as-analysts-claim-final-flush-still-to-come-202604140812 "Bitcoin bears eye $50K bottom as analysts claim final flush still to come") [![Cointelegraph Team](https://editorial.fxsstatic.com/authors/team_XtraSmall.png)](https://www.fxstreet.com/author/cointelegraph-team "Cointelegraph Team") By [Cointelegraph Team](https://www.fxstreet.com/author/cointelegraph-team) Apr 14, 08:12 GMT 2. ### [Optimism from the stock markets has driven crypto prices higher](https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/optimism-from-the-stock-markets-has-driven-crypto-prices-higher-202604140745 "Optimism from the stock markets has driven crypto prices higher") [![Alexander Kuptsikevich](https://editorial.fxsstatic.com/authors/RU/FXpro_Kuptsikevic_XtraSmall.jpg)](https://www.fxstreet.com/author/Alexander-Kuptsekevich "Alexander Kuptsikevich") By [Alexander Kuptsikevich](https://www.fxstreet.com/author/Alexander-Kuptsekevich) Apr 14, 07:45 GMT 3. ### [The crypto market has once again retreated into a range](https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/the-crypto-market-has-once-again-retreated-into-a-range-202604130748 "The crypto market has once again retreated into a range") [![Alexander Kuptsikevich](https://editorial.fxsstatic.com/authors/RU/FXpro_Kuptsikevic_XtraSmall.jpg)](https://www.fxstreet.com/author/Alexander-Kuptsekevich "Alexander Kuptsikevich") By [Alexander Kuptsikevich](https://www.fxstreet.com/author/Alexander-Kuptsekevich) Apr 13, 07:48 GMT 4. ### [Bitcoin is steadily reaching new local highs](https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/bitcoin-is-steadily-reaching-new-local-highs-202604100747 "Bitcoin is steadily reaching new local highs") [![Alexander Kuptsikevich](https://editorial.fxsstatic.com/authors/RU/FXpro_Kuptsikevic_XtraSmall.jpg)](https://www.fxstreet.com/author/Alexander-Kuptsekevich "Alexander Kuptsikevich") By [Alexander Kuptsikevich](https://www.fxstreet.com/author/Alexander-Kuptsekevich) Apr 10, 07:47 GMT 5. ### [Bitcoin can be made quantum-safe without a protocol upgrade: Researcher](https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/bitcoin-can-be-made-quantum-safe-without-a-protocol-upgrade-researcher-202604100540 "Bitcoin can be made quantum-safe without a protocol upgrade: Researcher") [![Cointelegraph Team](https://editorial.fxsstatic.com/authors/team_XtraSmall.png)](https://www.fxstreet.com/author/cointelegraph-team "Cointelegraph Team") By [Cointelegraph Team](https://www.fxstreet.com/author/cointelegraph-team) Apr 10, 05:40 GMT 6. ### [Morgan Stanley Bitcoin ETF trails BlackRock with \$30M in first-day inflows](https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/morgan-stanley-bitcoin-etf-trails-blackrock-with-30m-in-first-day-inflows-202604091124 "Morgan Stanley Bitcoin ETF trails BlackRock with $30M in first-day inflows") [![Cointelegraph Team](https://editorial.fxsstatic.com/authors/team_XtraSmall.png)](https://www.fxstreet.com/author/cointelegraph-team "Cointelegraph Team") By [Cointelegraph Team](https://www.fxstreet.com/author/cointelegraph-team) Apr 09, 11:24 GMT 7. ### [BTC/USD – Upside continuation in the play \[Video\]](https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/btc-usd-upside-continuation-in-the-play-video-202604090859 "BTC/USD – Upside continuation in the play [Video]") [![Petar Jaćimović](https://editorial.fxsstatic.com/authors/PetarJacimovic_500_500_New_2_XtraSmall.png)](https://www.fxstreet.com/author/petar-jacimovic "Petar Jaćimović") By [Petar Jaćimović](https://www.fxstreet.com/author/petar-jacimovic) Apr 09, 08:59 GMT ## Editors' picks [![Ripple remains rangebound amid steady institutional and retail interest](https://editorial.fxsstatic.com/images/i/RIPPLE_Medium.png)](https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/ripple-price-forecast-xrp-remains-rangebound-amid-steady-institutional-and-retail-interest-202604141315 "Ripple remains rangebound amid steady institutional and retail interest") ### [Ripple remains rangebound amid steady institutional and retail interest](https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/ripple-price-forecast-xrp-remains-rangebound-amid-steady-institutional-and-retail-interest-202604141315 "Ripple remains rangebound amid steady institutional and retail interest") XRP faces headwinds below the \$1.40 supply range as major moving averages weigh. The XRP derivatives market strengthens, supported by futures Open Interest rising to \$2.57 billion on Tuesday. [![Crypto Today: Bitcoin and Ethereum sustain recovery, XRP stalls amid retail investors’ return](https://editorial.fxsstatic.com/images/i/cryptos-coins_Medium.png)](https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/crypto-today-bitcoin-and-ethereum-sustain-recovery-xrp-stalls-amid-retail-investors-return-202604141200 "Crypto Today: Bitcoin and Ethereum sustain recovery, XRP stalls amid retail investors’ return") ### [Crypto Today: Bitcoin and Ethereum sustain recovery, XRP stalls amid retail investors’ return](https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/crypto-today-bitcoin-and-ethereum-sustain-recovery-xrp-stalls-amid-retail-investors-return-202604141200 "Crypto Today: Bitcoin and Ethereum sustain recovery, XRP stalls amid retail investors’ return") The cryptocurrency market continues to display signs of resilience amid the tensions in the Middle East, with Bitcoin (BTC) extending its rebound above \$74,000 at the time of writing on Tuesday. [![Bitcoin holds gains amid US-Iran peace talks optimism](https://editorial.fxsstatic.com/images/i/bitcoin-shines-02_Medium.jpg)](https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/bitcoin-price-forecast-btc-holds-gains-amid-us-iran-peace-talks-optimism-202604141100 "Bitcoin holds gains amid US-Iran peace talks optimism") ### [Bitcoin holds gains amid US-Iran peace talks optimism](https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/bitcoin-price-forecast-btc-holds-gains-amid-us-iran-peace-talks-optimism-202604141100 "Bitcoin holds gains amid US-Iran peace talks optimism") Bitcoin price steadies around \$74,500 on Tuesday after rebounding 5.2% from the 50-day EMA the previous day. Risk appetite improves as reports suggest the US and Iran may return to Islamabad this week for renewed peace talks. [![Pi Network Price Forecast: Demand remains muted despite mainnet upgrade, weighing on price](https://editorial.fxstreet.com/images/i/bearish-computer_Medium.png)](https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/pi-network-price-forecast-demand-remains-muted-despite-mainnet-upgrade-weighing-on-price-202604140721 "Pi Network Price Forecast: Demand remains muted despite mainnet upgrade, weighing on price") ### [Pi Network Price Forecast: Demand remains muted despite mainnet upgrade, weighing on price](https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/pi-network-price-forecast-demand-remains-muted-despite-mainnet-upgrade-weighing-on-price-202604140721 "Pi Network Price Forecast: Demand remains muted despite mainnet upgrade, weighing on price") Pi Network extends losses on Tuesday, although it still holds above a descending support trendline. Pi Core Team announced the mainnet upgrade to the Stellar protocol version 21. [![Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP tilt toward breakout on risk-on sentiment](https://editorial.fxsstatic.com/images/i/cryptos-coins_Medium.png)](https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/crypto-today-bitcoin-ethereum-xrp-tilt-toward-breakout-on-risk-on-sentiment-202510011200 "Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP tilt toward breakout on risk-on sentiment") ### [Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP tilt toward breakout on risk-on sentiment](https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/crypto-today-bitcoin-ethereum-xrp-tilt-toward-breakout-on-risk-on-sentiment-202510011200 "Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP tilt toward breakout on risk-on sentiment") Bitcoin (BTC) kicked off October on a strong note, with the price breaking above \$116,000 on Wednesday. Despite a market-wide expectation that September is usually a bearish month for cryptocurrencies, BTC posted gains of 5.31%. ## BTC 1. ![](https://editorial.fxsstatic.com/images/i/bitcoin-shines-02_Nano.jpg) ### [Goldman Sachs seeks SEC approval for Bitcoin Premium Income ETF](https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/goldman-sachs-seeks-sec-approval-for-bitcoin-premium-income-etf-202604142321 "Goldman Sachs seeks SEC approval for Bitcoin Premium Income ETF") By [Michael Ebiekutan](https://www.fxstreet.com/author/michael-ebiekutan) \\| 41 minutes ago 2. ![](https://editorial.fxsstatic.com/images/i/crypto-coins-1_Nano.png) ### [Bitcoin's \$1 million price projection could be a starting point – Bitwise](https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/bitcoins-1-million-price-projection-could-be-a-starting-point-bitwise-202604141916 "Bitcoin's $1 million price projection could be a starting point – Bitwise") By [Michael Ebiekutan](https://www.fxstreet.com/author/michael-ebiekutan) \\| Apr 14, 19:16 GMT 3. ![](https://editorial.fxsstatic.com/images/i/crypto-coins-1_Nano.png) ### [Bittensor Price Forecast: TAO accelerates sell-off despite broader crypto market recovery](https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/bittensor-price-forecast-tao-accelerates-sell-off-despite-broader-crypto-market-recovery-202604141602 "Bittensor Price Forecast: TAO accelerates sell-off despite broader crypto market recovery") By [John Isige](https://www.fxstreet.com/author/john-isige) \\| Apr 14, 16:02 GMT ## ETH 1. ![](https://editorial.fxsstatic.com/images/i/ETH-neutral-line_Nano.png) ### [Ethereum Price Forecast: ETH risks distribution near realized price, \$2,388 resistance kicks in](https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/ethereum-price-forecast-eth-risks-distribution-near-realized-price-2-388-resistance-kicks-in-202604142051 "Ethereum Price Forecast: ETH risks distribution near realized price, $2,388 resistance kicks in") By [Michael Ebiekutan](https://www.fxstreet.com/author/michael-ebiekutan) \\| Apr 14, 20:51 GMT 2. ![](https://editorial.fxsstatic.com/images/i/ETHEREUM_Nano.png) ### [Ethereum Elliot Wave outlook: Bullish momentum builds](https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/ethereum-elliot-wave-outlook-bullish-momentum-builds-202604141921 "Ethereum Elliot Wave outlook: Bullish momentum builds") By [Dr. Arnout Ter Schure](https://www.fxstreet.com/author/dr-arnout-ter-schure) \\| Apr 14, 19:21 GMT 3. ![](https://editorial.fxsstatic.com/images/i/cryptos-coins_Nano.png) ### [Crypto Today: Bitcoin and Ethereum sustain recovery, XRP stalls amid retail investors’ return](https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/crypto-today-bitcoin-and-ethereum-sustain-recovery-xrp-stalls-amid-retail-investors-return-202604141200 "Crypto Today: Bitcoin and Ethereum sustain recovery, XRP stalls amid retail investors’ return") By [John Isige](https://www.fxstreet.com/author/john-isige) \\| Apr 14, 12:00 GMT ## XRP 1. ![](https://editorial.fxsstatic.com/images/i/XRP-bearish-realist_Nano.png) ### [XRP struggles below resistance despite growing derivatives demand](https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/ripple-price-forecast-xrp-remains-rangebound-amid-steady-institutional-and-retail-interest-202604141315 "XRP struggles below resistance despite growing derivatives demand") By [John Isige](https://www.fxstreet.com/author/john-isige) \\| Apr 14, 16:00 GMT 2. ![](https://editorial.fxsstatic.com/images/i/cryptos-coins_Nano.png) ### [Crypto Today: Bitcoin and Ethereum sustain recovery, XRP stalls amid retail investors’ return](https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/crypto-today-bitcoin-and-ethereum-sustain-recovery-xrp-stalls-amid-retail-investors-return-202604141200 "Crypto Today: Bitcoin and Ethereum sustain recovery, XRP stalls amid retail investors’ return") By [John Isige](https://www.fxstreet.com/author/john-isige) \\| Apr 14, 12:00 GMT 3. ![](https://editorial.fxsstatic.com/images/i/bull-bear-04_Nano.png) ### [XRP and XLM outlook: Mixed sentiment with a slight bullish tilt as key resistance levels come into focus](https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/xrp-and-xlm-outlook-mixed-sentiment-with-a-slight-bullish-tilt-as-key-resistance-levels-come-into-focus-202604140518 "XRP and XLM outlook: Mixed sentiment with a slight bullish tilt as key resistance levels come into focus") By [Manish Chhetri](https://www.fxstreet.com/author/manish-chhetri) \\| Apr 14, 05:18 GMT * ## WHAT IS BITCOIN? [Bitcoin (BTC)](https://www.fxstreet.com/rates-charts/btcusd) is a decentralized peer-to-peer digital currency originally designed to facilitate digital payments across the globe. Launched by anonymous figure Satoshi Nakamoto in 2009, Bitcoin's success largely depended on how it facilitated recorded ownership and facilitated the transfer of assets through a distributed ledger known as blockchain technology. Bitcoin boasts several features through blockchain technology, including decentralization, transparency, privacy and security. These features boosted Bitcoin's popularity globally, attracting a wide range of users, including traders, investors, asset managers, government agencies, and more. Bitcoin's success as the first established cryptocurrency has led to the launch of millions of digital currencies with use cases that span payments, yield generation, supply chain, gaming, governance, betting, meme trading, etc. ### The first and most popular cryptocurrency Bitcoin has the largest market capitalization and nominal price among cryptocurrencies. Due to its increased adoption over time, it ranks alongside Gold, Apple, Nvidia, Microsoft and Google among the top ten global assets by market capitalization. This is owing to its uniqueness and first-mover advantage, causing investors to classify every other cryptocurrency as alternative coins (altcoins) – [Ethereum](https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/ethereum), [Ripple](https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/ripple), Solana, Dogecoin, Cardano, etc. ### Bitcoin's high volatility While Satoshi Nakamoto originally invented Bitcoin to serve as a payment system, public sentiments and unclear regulations surrounding cryptocurrencies in several countries have made it highly volatile. For example, Bitcoin jumped from just under \$1 to \$29.60 in 2011. However, its price quickly crashed, ending the year near the \$5 mark. Between 2012 and 2013, Bitcoin picked up pace again, rising by over 3,000% to \$1,121 before slumping nearly 84% to \$172 in January 2015. From 2015 to 2017, Bitcoin surged to \$19,600 but eventually lost 83% of its value in the following year. While prices were range-bound in 2019, Bitcoin began a rally post-pandemic, increasing by 1,600% to a high of \$68,900 in November 2021. Similarly to previous years, Bitcoin crashed to \$16,000 in November 2022, picking up pace again in 2023 and eventually skyrocketing to \$108,353 in November 2024 following the election of United States President Donald Trump. The top crypto eventually went on to establish an all-time high above \$110,000 in 2025. Bitcoin's charge above the \$100,000 milestone was largely fueled by the launch of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), exposing it to a wide range of top institutional asset managers, including BlackRock and Fidelity. This volatile history has made Bitcoin attractive among traders who speculate on its price using various fundamental and technical analysis indicators. Additionally, Bitcoin's deflationary features, including a halving mechanism and supply cap of 21 million BTC, have attracted investors who use it as a store of value and hedge against inflation. Hence, Bitcoin is considered ''digital Gold'' among its core enthusiasts. ## Bitcoin mining Mining is the process through which transactions are validated and new Bitcoin tokens are created on the Bitcoin network. The process, also known as the Proof-of-Work consensus mechanism, involves entities known as miners competing to solve cryptographic problems through the use of computing devices. The first miner to solve the problem earns the right to validate and add new transactions to the Bitcoin blockchain. In turn, the miner receives rewards in newly minted Bitcoin tokens for completing this task. In the early days of Bitcoin, anyone could use a personal computer to engage in mining. However, as Bitcoin's popularity grew, mining became highly attractive to most users, increasing competition and thus the difficulty of the cryptographic problems miners must solve. To gain an advantage, most miners began using high-performance computing devices, such as application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), designed specifically for Bitcoin mining. Additionally, most miners pooled their resources together through mining pools. ## Bitcoin Futures Bitcoin futures are contracts that enable traders to speculate on the price of Bitcoin without owning the underlying asset. Similar to other futures products, these contracts obligate investors to buy or sell Bitcoin for a predetermined price at a specific date. With Bitcoin futures, investors can hedge their risks, make directional bets on price appreciation or decline, and access leverage to amplify their positions. Due to the difference in market liquidity and volume, the price of Bitcoin futures often trades at a premium or discount to its spot counterpart. As a result, exchanges leverage funding rates/fees to maintain parity in both markets. When traders hold onto their positions for a long time, the aggregated funding fees incurred could affect the profitability of their investments. Traders can access Bitcoin futures across top crypto exchanges, including the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), which is the largest Bitcoin futures market. ## Bitcoin Wallets [Bitcoin wallets](https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/resources/how-to-choose-a-cryptocurrency-wallet) are devices or software programs for managing the private and public keys that enable you to send, receive and save Bitcoin. It's important to keep your private keys or seed phrases well protected, as they are the only means of accessing your Bitcoin holdings. Unlike traditional banking, which enables PIN or password recovery, users who lose their private keys or seed phrases permanently lose access to their Bitcoin holdings. Bitcoin wallets are mainly classified into four based on your needs: - Hardware wallets: These are physical devices like flash drives that enable users to manage their Bitcoin private keys offline. Unlike software wallets, hardware wallets do not have internet connectivity unless connected to a computer, making them less vulnerable to attacks. - Paper wallets: Paper wallets are pieces of paper with a user's private and public keys printed on them. Users who subscribe to such wallets may keep the pieces of paper in secure locations such as a bank vault. - Exchange Wallets: These wallets are automatically created on behalf of users who use cryptocurrency exchanges. Users don't have to worry about managing their private keys as crypto exchanges manage the entire process. However, exchange wallets are often criticized due to their centralized nature and risk of susceptibility to hacks. - Software wallets: These are software programs that manage your private/public keys or seed phrases. Because they're often connected to the internet, software wallets may be at risk to bad actors. ## Bitcoin ETFs Bitcoin ETFs are investment vehicles that allow individuals to invest in Bitcoin without directly owning it. They trade on traditional stock exchanges, making it easier for traditional investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin's price movements. The ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO), which received the green light from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in October 2021, was the first regulated Bitcoin product to debut on Wall Street, allowing investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin through regulated futures contracts. Bitcoin Futures ETF tracks the value of Bitcoin futures contracts. A Bitcoin futures contract is an agreement to purchase or sell Bitcoin at a specified price on a future date. The approval of Bitcoin futures ETFs was significant as it marked the first time investors could access Bitcoin in traditional brokerage accounts. It also fueled hopes for the potential of a spot Bitcoin ETF. After years of rejection and legal challenges with the SEC, the regulator approved 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs on January 10, 2024. Spot Bitcoin ETFs are investment products that give customers exposure to Bitcoin's spot price without directly owning the underlying asset. Unlike Bitcoin futures ETFs, issuers offering these instruments hold Bitcoin in secure storages. On the first day of their trading, spot Bitcoin ETFs pulled in \$655 million, marking their significance in the investment market. The products have gone on to accumulate over \$48 billion in net inflows since their time of launch. 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