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Bitcoin
Technical analysis
Understanding Bitcoin dominance: A comprehensive guide
Bitcoin (BTC) is the world's most traded and largest cryptocurrency. With a current market capitalization of over $543 billion, Bitcoin has the largest share of the entire cryptocurrency market. This guide explains what Bitcoin dominance is, how to calculate it, the factors that influence it, and other related details.
Oct 24, 2024
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Bitcoin
Top 10 projects on the Bitcoin Runes protocol in 2024
Runes is a new development in the Bitcoin ecosystem that emerged in early 2024. The protocol applies Bitcoin's underlying UTXO (Unspent Transaction Output) system to create a fungible token standard. With this, Runes makes creating and managing digital assets on the Bitcoin blockchain easier, and could extend Bitcoin's functionality beyond just buying and selling the token.
Dec 9, 2024
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Trading tools
OKX
Ethereum
4 tips to level up your USDT with Shark Fin
OKX Shark Fin offers a great opportunity to earn USDT without putting your principal at risk. If you are new to Shark Fin, be sure to check out our beginner's guide here . Here are four tips to help you level up your earnings using Shark Fin.
Apr 25, 2024
Beginners
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Bitcoin
DeFi
What Is Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC)?
Bitcoin (BTC) is the native cryptocurrency of the Bitcoin network, while Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) is its wrapped version. But what is a wrapped crypto? In simple terms, cryptocurrencies can be moved from one blockchain to another. Through a procedure known as “wrapping,” cryptocurrencies can function on another chain. This opens up a world of new use cases and utilities for cryptocurrencies, including (BTC).
Feb 27, 2025

Bitcoin
Research
Comparing Bitcoin and S&P 500: charts and correlation to stocks
When it comes to building a portfolio for the long haul, traders often look towards long-standing, blue-chip stocks and exchange-traded funds tracking the Standard and Poor's 500 (S&P 500). Given their time-tested narrative and popularity among institutions, it's no surprise why such assets are top picks for anyone new to the world of traditional finance (TradFi).
Apr 28, 2025
Intermediate
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Bitcoin
What is SATS? Bitcoin's BRC-20 token explained
Did you think BRC-20 tokens were just a fad that'd fade into obscurity? Some community members still believe that, especially Bitcoin maximalists. But with Bitcoin picking up steam in 2023, inscriptions have been thrown into the spotlight again. Before we explore BRC-20 token SATS, it's essential to understand the distinction between SATS and sats (the capitalization is important), particularly if you're new to the crypto world.
Apr 25, 2024
Intermediate
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Bitcoin
What is the Bitcoin 2024 halving and how could it impact crypto?
April 19, 2024 saw the arrival of the fourth Bitcoin halving event — a significant development affecting the asset's circulation. But what is the Bitcoin halving exactly? According to the Bitcoin white paper , it's a built-in feature of Bitcoin's programming that occurs approximately every four years. This unique event cuts the number of Bitcoins awarded to miners for processing transactions in half. Why does this matter? Well, it's all about supply and control.
Apr 24, 2025
Intermediate
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Bitcoin
Blockchain
Trading basics
Meet BRC-20 tokens: the new Bitcoin token standard
BRC-20 has taken the Bitcoin community by storm since @Domodata created it on March 8, 2023. But what is the BRC-20 token standard? BRC-20 is a fungible token standard made explicitly for the Bitcoin blockchain.
Nov 14, 2024
Intermediate
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Bitcoin
Bitcoin explained: a complete guide to crypto's first token
To many, Bitcoin represents the pinnacle of crypto, being the most widely-known cryptocurrency to date. The coin runs on a decentralized blockchain technology network, providing reliability and openness for all transactions. Bitcoin has changed how we think of the concept of money, enabling peer-to-peer (P2P) transactions across the world without the need for traditional financial intermediaries like banks.
Jun 24, 2024
Beginners
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Bitcoin
We launch the First Order Loss Guarantee Campaign in Brazil with the Goal to Boost Trust and Adoption of Crypto Among Brazilian Users
São Paulo, June 1, 2024 -- Today, we at OKX, a leading crypto exchange and Web3 technology company, are excited to announce the launch of our latest campaign for the Brazilian market: the "First Order Loss Guarantee" campaign. This initiative is designed to provide greater confidence for new users looking to invest in Bitcoin, the world's most popular cryptocurrency.
Jun 7, 2024
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Altcoin
Bitcoin
The HODL meme explained: what does HODL mean?
“HODL” is a meme that's been a staple of the cryptocurrency community for longer than most digital assets have existed. It simply means to “hold” an asset — i.e., to keep exposure to it — long-term, even when its price is falling. There's nothing particularly deep or complex to grasp about the term, and it originated as a typo by an early Bitcoin investor on a popular forum.
Apr 25, 2024
Beginners

Trading guide
Bitcoin
OKX
Buy Bitcoin (BTC) with Mercado Pago
Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency that allows for peer-to-peer transactions without a central authority. It has recently gained popularity as a potential alternative to traditional fiat currencies, with some people even using it as a long-term investment. If you are interested in , one option is to use Mercado Pago, a payment platform based in Latin America.
Jan 23, 2025

Blockchain
Bitcoin
Boosting Bitcoin: the complete guide to the Stacks (STX) ecosystem
Smart contracts on the Bitcoin blockchain have limitations affecting their functionality and usability. One major limitation is the syntax — the rules underpinning the structure of the programming language. design intentionally made it Turing incomplete, which means it lacks logical loops and conditionals, making complex transactions and contracts challenging to implement.
Jan 29, 2025
Intermediate
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Bitcoin
DeFi
What is xBTC? Bitcoin reimagined for onchain natives
Magic internet money. Digital gold. And now, a national reserve asset. Bitcoin’s dominance in the crypto space is unmatched. However, the lack of interoperability and smart contract functionality have long hindered its utility in the onchain realm.
May 28, 2025
Intermediate
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Bitcoin
Bitcoin Surges Past $100,000 Amid Global Trade Developments
Bitcoin's Remarkable Surge Bitcoin recently surpassed the $100,000 mark, reaching its highest value since February. This significant increase was driven by positive developments in global trade, particularly the announcement of a trade agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom. The cryptocurrency saw a rise of over 4% in a single day, peaking at $100,801.
May 9, 2025

Bitcoin
Bitcoin's Path to $100,000: Market Dynamics and Predictions
Bitcoin's Current Market Position Bitcoin (BTC) has recently surged past $96,000, sparking discussions about its potential to reach the $100,000 milestone. This increase is driven by various factors, including heightened trading activity and macroeconomic influences.
May 9, 2025

Bitcoin
Litecoin vs. Bitcoin: Similarities and Differences
As of January 2023, it's been 14 years since the cryptocurrency industry came into existence. Over the last decade and a half, almost, the industry has been through a lot. It has seen the launch of over 22,000 different altcoins. It has had a year-long bull market and two year-long bear markets, popularly called crypto winters. The blockchain — the underlying technology of cryptocurrencies — has seen the launch of numerous products.
Apr 25, 2024
Beginners

Bitcoin
Options
Delta neutral options strategies: how to hedge a crypto portfolio
If you're familiar with long-term crypto trading, chances are you'll likely encounter instances when an ongoing catalyst causes huge portfolio volatility for your crypto holdings. While this might be acceptable for crypto traders who are more risk-tolerant, it can sometimes lead to dire situations like margin calls because of how volatility can propel a portfolio into liquidation.
Sep 24, 2024
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