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The countdown is beginning toward what could be one of the most tumultuous presidential elections in U.S. history.
First Mover: Bitcoin Heads for 24% October Gain as US Election Countdown Begins
Pantera's Dan Morehead looks at negative images of GDP charts and counts words in Satoshi Nakamoto's white paper to chronicle bitcoin's "movement."
The countdown is beginning toward what could be one of the most tumultuous presidential elections in U.S. history.

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde.
First Mover: Bitcoin Falls as COVID-19 Surges, ECB's Lagarde Steps Up, US GDP Hits 33%
The enthusiasm jolt from bitcoin's ascent toward $14K ran into realism, and options traders see low probabilities of a new price record this year.
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde.

Bitcoin's 2020 returns leave traditional markets in the dust.
First Mover: Bitcoin's Latest Rally Proving Irresistible as Bitwise Assets Top $100M
Latest rally extends bitcoin's lead over U.S. stocks in 2020 returns, potentially setting up a self-reinforcing trend as more investors take notice.
Bitcoin's 2020 returns leave traditional markets in the dust.

Innovation takes priority over investor protection in the anything-goes market of decentralized finance, or DeFi.
First Mover: Bitcoin Surges to New 2020 High as Harvest Debacle Provides Costly DeFi Lesson
This week's $24M exploit of DeFi platform Harvest shows risks as real as rewards in open-beta crypto markets, where investor protection is minimal.
Innovation takes priority over investor protection in the anything-goes market of decentralized finance, or DeFi.

JPMorgan's analysts have arrived at the Eureka! moment where they're comparing bitcoin with gold.
First Mover: Bitcoin Steady Over $13K as JPMorgan Has Eureka! Moment
Bitcoin traders can be forgiven for gloating over JPMorgan's sudden pronouncement that the largest cryptocurrency has considerable long-term upside.
JPMorgan's analysts have arrived at the Eureka! moment where they're comparing bitcoin with gold.

Bitcoiners are celebrating the largest cryptocurrency's longest winning streak in six months.
First Mover: As Bitcoin Tops $13K, Analyst Explains How Blockchain Gives Clues on Next Move
Chainalysis Chief Economist Philip Gradwell tips his five favorite blockchain data points for analyzing cryptocurrency markets.
Bitcoiners are celebrating the largest cryptocurrency's longest winning streak in six months.

Bitcoin's latest price rally could spark a rush to buy as fear of missing out takes over.
First Mover: The FOMO Takes Over as PayPal Play Sparks Bitcoin Rally to $13K
The latest rally leaves bitcoin up 80% year to date, an enviable performance that's bound to inspire the fear of missing out among some investors.
Bitcoin's latest price rally could spark a rush to buy as fear of missing out takes over.

Bitcoin prices blew through $12K and are now approaching a new 2020 high.
First Mover: PayPal Rushes In and Bitcoin Breaches $12K, While USDC Gains on Tether
PayPal gets conditional N.Y. state license for crypto. Bitcoin prices shoot past $12K. Dollar stablecoin USDC grabs market share from tether.
Bitcoin prices blew through $12K and are now approaching a new 2020 high.

Privacy is the attribute that cryptocurrency traders are buying in latest digital-token rally.
First Mover: Monero Leads Privacy-Coin Rally as Bitcoin Trips on Path to $12K
Monero, zcash and other privacy coins, a type of digital token that provides users with enhanced anonymity, are surging in cryptocurrency markets.
Privacy is the attribute that cryptocurrency traders are buying in latest digital-token rally.

Wall Street analysts say a Democratic takeover of the U.S. Senate in a "blue wave" could mean looser fiscal policy.
First Mover: 'Blue Wave' in US Senate Could Mean Flood of Stimulus for Bitcoin
As U.S. President Donald Trump fades in election polls, Wall Street analysts are sketching out the market implications of legislative races.
Wall Street analysts say a Democratic takeover of the U.S. Senate in a "blue wave" could mean looser fiscal policy.