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In a momentous celebration for the crypto community, Bitcoin, the pioneer of digital assets, marks its 15th birthday today with a surprising green twist on its price chart. The historic significance of Jan. 3 lies in the mining of Bitcoin's first block, known as the "genesis block," a milestone that reshaped the landscape of digital assets and financial markets.
Alex DovbnyaFifteen years ago, Satoshi Nakamoto mined the inaugural block in the Bitcoin blockchain, earning a reward of 50 BTC. Embedded within that block was a message that resonates to this day: "Chancellor on brink of second bailout for banks."
Little did the world know that this event would lay the foundation for a cryptocurrency market now valued in the trillions, with Bitcoin alone commanding an impressive $888 billion.
Bitcoin's 15 birthday lights up in green
As Bitcoin turns 15, the cryptocurrency is not only reminiscing about its journey but also making headlines with a notable 0.9% surge in its price since the start of the trading session.
Currently trading at $45,340, a level unseen since April 2022, Bitcoin's festive green candles on the price chart signify an upward storm, in stark contrast to the downward trend of the past.
Yuri MolchanThe crypto market is buzzing with excitement as Bitcoin's dominance reaches heights not witnessed since April 2021, standing at an impressive 52.42%. Symbolically aligning with its 15th birthday, Bitcoin awaits a crucial decision on the spot Bitcoin ETF, set to be unveiled in a week.
The unexpected turn of events sees major hedge fund giants like BlackRock vying to launch their ETFs on the main cryptocurrency, a development few could have foreseen in the early days of 2009 or even 2022.
Yuri Molchan
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