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A message from OKX Chief Commercial Officer Lennix Lai. Opinions are that of the author and do not reflect OKX's official view. Not financial advice. The halving is a significant event that underscores the technological strength and resiliency of Bitcoin. As a fundamental feature of Bitcoin's design, the halving mechanism means that the block reward will be cut in half, slowing the introduction of the remaining coins that can be mined and released into the market. The big picture is this: out of the maximum supply of 21 million, about 1.35 million bitcoin are left to be mined between now and the final halving in the year 2140.

Keep up with the top industry updates as we present bi-weekly market insights that are important to traders in the institutional space. In this week's edition, Kelvin Lam, CFA, Head of Institutional Research for OKX, sheds light on a pressing concern: the recent geopolitical conflict triggering a "flight to safety" among traders, thereby potentially fueling a rally in Bitcoin.

Are we heading into Altcoin season? Keep up with the top industry updates as we present bi-weekly market insights that are important to traders in the institutional space. In this week's edition, Kelvin Lam, CFA, Head of Institutional Research for OKX, looks at various market indicators and the overall market environment to assess the likelihood of an altcoin season on the horizon. Additionally, we explore key considerations that can guide participation in this potential altcoin rally.

Keep up with the top industry updates as we present bi-weekly market insights that are important to traders in the institutional space. In this week's edition, Kelvin Lam, CFA, Head of Institutional Research for OKX, delves into the Bitcoin ecosystem and its latest developments. He elaborates on why the Bitcoin ecosystem may have been overlooked and why it matters to institutions. Additionally, he shares key metrics to track the Bitcoin ecosystem and highlights key development trends to watch in 2024.

Keep up with the top industry updates as we present bi-weekly market insights that are valuable to traders in the institutional space. In this week's edition, Kelvin Lam, CFA, Head of Institutional Research for OKX, wishes every reader a prosperous Chinese New Year as we enter the Year of the "loong." With the recent market rally and consolidation, and the upcoming Bitcoin halving event, we present three key indicators and observations, all starting with the word "long," symbolizing our celebration.

Crypto moves at "lightning" speed, and there's been lots of momentum behind new token standards and protocols recently. Some have hailed them as significant innovations, while others have dismissed th

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Authored by Kiwi Yao, researcher at OKX Ventures and edited by Kelvin Lam, CFA The path to a thriving Bitcoin Ecosystem in 2024 through technological innovations Executive summary OKX Ventures has published its 2024 outlook for the Bitcoin Ecosystem — an area that OKX Ventures is heavily involved in and committed to building in the future.

Singapore, January 23, 2024 -- OKX Ventures , the investment arm of leading Web3 technology company OKX , today published its ' 2024 Bitcoin Outlook ' report. The report forecasts a pivotal role for Bitcoin's Ordinals in 2024, based on the remarkable growth of OKX Wallet's total Ordinals trading volume in 2023, which exceeded USD1 billion across over 120,322 unique addresses for the year. 

ORDI is a new kind of token built on the Bitcoin blockchain. It uses a technology called ordinals to store data directly on Bitcoin's smallest units, called satoshis. This opens up new possibilities for creating and managing digital assets on Bitcoin.

The Runes protocol , a new fungible token standard for Bitcoin, arrived in 2024 with plenty of excitement and activity as users rushed to etch new tokens. Among them, Runecoin (RSIC•GENESIS•RUNE) has been a stand-out token built with the new protocol on Bitcoin's blockchain. In short, Runecoin makes and easier to use and more fun to experiment with, helping users to produce and manage digital assets.

Imagine this: you've held onto Bitcoin for a while, witnessing its impressive growth. Now, an unexpected expense pops up. While traditionally, you might sell some BTC to cover the cost, an alternative you may want to consider is crypto collateral loans. This allows you to enjoy the best of both worlds as you HODL your BTC while enjoying additional liquidity for expenses when you borrow against crypto holdings.

Onchain Weekly #4 Discover the latest product updates, stories, and innovations from the OKX Wallet team. This week, the best Bitcoin wallet? Plus Dark Mode and McLaren collectibles. 1. Runes, ordinals, rare sats and inscriptions

The Bitcoin testnet is a testing environment for developers to explore Bitcoin's potential without using real funds. It replicates the mainnet's functionality within a controlled setting, enabling users to safely experiment with transactions, wallets, and new features.

Smart Sync on OKX Copy Trading Many trader choose OKX copy trading for the unique features that set it apart from other platforms. It's the only tool offering both "one-way" and "hedge" position modes for the futures market, allowing you to hold positions in one direction or both long and short simultaneously. This flexibility can be a powerful tool to enhance your trading strategy and increase your chances of success.

The ordinals protocol has helped to educate more people about the value of digital collectibles or, as the creator of the protocol Casey Rodarmor coined them, "digital artifacts". The protocol's arrival allowed for custom data to be inscribed on satoshis — the smallest unit of Bitcoin. And, given the significance of the Bitcoin network and its underlying technology, rare satoshis — aka rare sats — have emerged as popular collectibles marking significant events connected to Bitcoin.

Blockchain security has always been a balancing act, especially for Proof of Stake (PoS) networks that, while energy-efficient, can face unique vulnerabilities. Babylon, the Bitcoin staking project, offers the best of both worlds, bringing Bitcoin’s security and trust into the PoS ecosystem. By using Bitcoin’s strengths, Babylon helps to improve security and address common weaknesses found in PoS chains.

A token generation event (TGE) refers to a crypto project creating and releasing a digital token to eligible users. TGEs usually involve the release of a utility token for the crypto project or service in question rather than coins, which often represent a store of value. TGEs can therefore be a significant moment in a project's roadmap and catalyst for growth.

How has a single document reshaped money and technology? Fifteen years ago, the Bitcoin white paper emerged as a modest proposal for a peer-to-peer electronic cash system. Today we reflect on the influential effect Bitcoin has had on multiple industries, recognizing not only its arrival but the ongoing economic transformation that's occurring as a result.

Crypto's longest-standing mystery is surely the true identity of Satoshi Nakamoto — the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin and the individual or group that set the modern crypto machine in motion. Many have set out to identify Nakamoto, while others have claimed to be the person behind crypto's pioneering asset. It's a mystery that remains to this day, fueled by speculation, legal wrangling, and the growing interest in crypto at large.

The Ordinals World Tour is Headed Down Under Come and join us as the Ordinals World Tour checks in to Sydney, Australia. ICYMI, the Ordinals World Tour is a global meet-up series bringing together builders, artists and collectors from the Bitcoin ecosystem. Following inspirational events in Vietnam, Singapore and Nashville, with our partners at Ordinals Launchpad , we're now headed for Oz.

When facing economic instability, where sentiments can change on a dime, finding a safe haven for wealth has become more important than ever. Traditionally, traders turn to assets like gold, government bonds, or the U.S. dollar to weather the storm and protect their financial security. However, with the rise of crypto and its adoption among institutions like , it ultimately begs the question: does the definition of safe haven assets need redefining with crypto in the picture?

With spot Bitcoin ETF option volume levels reaching almost two billion dollars in notional value on its first day of being available, it's clear that options on BTC ETFs are gaining significant traction among sophisticated TradFi traders. While traditional Bitcoin options have been around for several years, the emergence of spot Bitcoin ETF options has brought a fresh perspective to the TradFi derivatives market.