Bitcoin (BTC) price again reached an all-time high in 2024, as values exceeded over 73,000 USD in March 2024. That particular price hike was connected to the approval of Bitcoin ETFs in the United States, whilst previous hikes in 2021 were due to events involving Tesla and Coinbase, respectively. Tesla's announcement in March 2021 that it had acquired 1.5 billion U.S. dollars' worth of the digital coin, for example, as well as the IPO of the U.S.' biggest crypto exchange fueled mass interest. The market was noticably different by the end of 2022, however, with Bitcoin prices reaching roughly 119,833.67 as of July 15, 2025 after another crypto exchange, FTX, filed for bankruptcy.Is the world running out of Bitcoin?Unlike fiat currency like the U.S. dollar - as the Federal Reserve can simply decide to print more banknotes - Bitcoin's supply is finite: BTC has a maximum supply embedded in its design, of which roughly 89 percent had been reached in April 2021. It is believed that Bitcoin will run out by 2040, despite more powerful mining equipment. This is because mining becomes exponentially more difficult and power-hungry every four years, a part of Bitcoin's original design. Because of this, a Bitcoin mining transaction could equal the energy consumption of a small country in 2021.Bitcoin's price outlook: a potential bubble?Cryptocurrencies have few metrices available that allow for forecasting, if only because it is rumored that only few cryptocurrency holders own a large portion of available supply. These large holders - referred to as 'whales' - are said to make up of two percent of anonymous ownership accounts, whilst owning roughly 92 percent of BTC. On top of this, most people who use cryptocurrency-related services worldwide are retail clients rather than institutional investors. This means outlooks on whether Bitcoin prices will fall or grow are difficult to measure, as movements from one large whale already having a significant impact on this market.

In March 2024 Bitcoin BTC reached a new all-time high with prices exceeding 73000 USD marking a milestone for the cryptocurrency market This surge was due to the approval of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds ETFs in the United States allowing investors to access Bitcoin without directly holding it This development increased Bitcoin’s credibility and brought fresh demand from institutional investors echoing previous price surges in 2021 when Tesla announced its 15 billion investment in Bitcoin and Coinbase was listed on the Nasdaq By the end of 2022 Bitcoin prices dropped sharply to 15000 USD following the collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX and its bankruptcy which caused a loss of confidence in the market By August 2024 Bitcoin rebounded to approximately 64178 USD but remained volatile due to inflation and interest rate hikes Unlike fiat currency like the US dollar Bitcoin’s supply is finite with 21 million coins as its maximum supply By September 2024 over 92 percent of Bitcoin had been mined Bitcoin’s value is tied to its scarcity and its mining process is regulated through halving events which cut the reward for mining every four years making it harder and more energy-intensive to mine The next halving event in 2024 will reduce the reward to 3125 BTC from its current 625 BTC The final Bitcoin is expected to be mined around 2140 The energy required to mine Bitcoin has led to criticisms about its environmental impact with estimates in 2021 suggesting that one Bitcoin transaction used as much energy as Argentina Bitcoin’s future price is difficult to predict due to the influence of large holders known as whales who own about 92 percent of all Bitcoin These whales can cause dramatic market swings by making large trades and many retail investors still dominate the market While institutional interest has grown it remains a small fraction compared to retail Bitcoin is vulnerable to external factors like regulatory changes and economic crises leading some to believe it is in a speculative bubble However others argue that Bitcoin is still in its early stages of adoption and will grow further as more institutions and governments recognize its potential as a hedge against inflation and a store of value 2024 has also seen the rise of Bitcoin Layer 2 technologies like the Lightning Network which improve scalability by enabling faster and cheaper transactions These innovations are crucial for Bitcoin’s wider adoption especially for day-to-day use and cross-border remittances At the same time central bank digital currencies CBDCs are gaining traction as several governments including China and the European Union have accelerated the development of their own state-controlled digital currencies while Bitcoin remains decentralized offering financial sovereignty for those who prefer independence from government control The rise of CBDCs is expected to increase interest in Bitcoin as a hedge against these centralized currencies Bitcoin’s journey in 2024 highlights its growing institutional acceptance alongside its inherent market volatility While the approval of Bitcoin ETFs has significantly boosted interest the market remains sensitive to events like exchange collapses and regulatory decisions With the limited supply of Bitcoin and improvements in its transaction efficiency it is expected to remain a key player in the financial world for years to come Whether Bitcoin is currently in a speculative bubble or on a sustainable path to greater adoption will ultimately be revealed over time.

By 2025, the Bitcoin market cap had grown to over ***** billion USD as the cryptocurrency kept growing. Market capitalization is calculated by multiplying the total number of Bitcoins in circulation by the Bitcoin price. The Bitcoin market capitalization increased from approximately *** billion U.S. dollars in 2013 to several times this amount since its surge in popularity. Dominance The Bitcoin market cap takes up a significant portion of the overall cryptocurrency market cap. This is referred to as "dominance". Within the crypto world, this so-called "dominance" ratio is one of the oldest and most investigated metrics available. It measures the coin's market cap relative to the overall crypto market — effectively showing how strong Bitcoin compared to all the other cryptocurrencies that are not BTC, called "altcoins". The Bitcoin dominance was above ** percent. Maximum supply and scarcity Bitcoin is unusual from other cryptocurrencies in that its maximum supply is getting closer. By 2025, well over ** million out of all 21 million possible Bitcoin had been created. Bitcoin's supply is expected to reach its maximum around the year 2140, likely making mining more energy-intensive.

Prices for USCBTC USD Coin Bitcoin including live quotes, historical charts and news. USCBTC USD Coin Bitcoin was last updated by Trading Economics this July 22 of 2025.

Bitcoin dominance steadily declined in April 2024 to below ** percent, amid rumors of central banks halting or potentially lowering interest rates in the future. Within the crypto world, this so-called "dominance" ratio is one of the oldest and most investigated metrics available. It measures the coin's market cap relative to the overall crypto market — effectively showing how strong Bitcoin compared to all the other cryptocurrencies that are not BTC, called "altcoins". Why dominance matters is because market caps of any crypto can change relatively quickly, either due to sudden price changes or a change of recorded trading volume. Essentially, the figure somewhat resembles a trading sentiment, revealing whether Bitcoin investors are responding to certain events or whether Bitcoin is losing out on functions offered by, for example, stablecoins or NFT tokens. "Dominance" criticism: Ethereum and stablecoin The interpretation of the Bitcoin metric is not without its criticism. When first conceived, Bitcoin was the first cryptocurrency to be created and had a substantial market share within all cryptocurrencies? The overall share of stablecoins, such as Tether, as well as Ethereum increasingly start to resemble that of Bitcoin, however. Some analysts argue against this comparison. For one, they point towards the large influence of trading activity between Bitcoin and Ethereum in the dominance metric. Second, they argue that stablecoins can be traded in for Bitcoin and Ethereum, essentially showing how much investors are willing to engage with "regular" cryptocurrency. A rally around Bitcoin in late 2023? By December 2023, the Bitcoin price reached roughly 41,000 U.S. dollars — the first time in 20 months such a value was reached. A weaker U.S. dollar, speculation on decreasing interest rates, and a potential Bitcoin ETF approval are believed to be at the heart of this price increase. Whether this will hold in 2024 is unclear: The monthly interest rate from the U.S. Fed is speculated to decrease in 2024, despite a vow of "higher for longer". In December 2023, the thought of decreasing interest rates and the potential of a Bitcoin ETF fuelled market sentiment towards riskier assets.

The average price of one Bitcoin Cash reached its all-time high in 2017, although the price since then never came close to that position. As of July 15, 2025, one Bitcoin Cash token was worth 504.88 U.S. dollars, as opposed to the nearly 2,500 USD from the peak in 2017. Bitcoin Cash - abbreviated as BCH - is a variant of the much more known Bitcoin - or BTC -, and is traded separately on online exchanges. That the two cryptocurrencies are different from each other already shows when looking at the price of a 'regular' Bitcoin: this was over 40,000 U.S. dollars during the same time frame.

Context

Bitcoin(₿) is a cryptocurrency invented in 2008 by an unknown person or group of people using the name Satoshi Nakamoto. The currency began use in 2009 when its implementation was released as open-source software.

Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency, without a central bank or single administrator, that can be sent from user to user on the peer-to-peer bitcoin network without the need for intermediaries. Transactions are verified by network nodes through cryptography and recorded in a public distributed ledger called a blockchain. Bitcoins are created as a reward for a process known as mining. They can be exchanged for other currencies, products, and services.

On 30 November 2020, bitcoin hit a new all-time high of $19,860 topping the previous high from December 2017. On 19 January 2021 Elon Musk placed #Bitcoin in his Twitter profile tweeting “In retrospect, it was inevitable”, which caused the price to briefly rise about $5000 in an hour to $37,299.

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The tweets have #Bitcoin and #btc hashtag.. Collection star started on 6/2/2021, with an initial 100,000 tweets, and will continue on a daily basis.

Information regarding the data

The data totally consists of 1 lakh+ records with 13 columns. The description of the features is given below | No |Columns | Descriptions | | -- | -- | -- | | 1 | user_name | The name of the user, as they’ve defined it. | | 2 | user_location | The user-defined location for this account’s profile. | | 3 | user_description | The user-defined UTF-8 string describing their account. | | 4 | user_created | Time and date, when the account was created. | | 5 | user_followers | The number of followers an account currently has. | | 6 | user_friends | The number of friends an account currently has. | | 7 | user_favourites | The number of favorites an account currently has | | 8 | user_verified | When true, indicates that the user has a verified account | | 9 | date | UTC time and date when the Tweet was created | | 10 | text | The actual UTF-8 text of the Tweet | | 11 | hashtags | All the other hashtags posted in the tweet along with #Bitcoin & #btc | | 12 | source | Utility used to post the Tweet, Tweets from the Twitter website have a source value - web | | 13 | is_retweet | Indicates whether this Tweet has been Retweeted by the authenticating user. |

Inspiration

The tweets were extracted using tweepy, Refer to this notebook for the complete extraction process https://www.kaggle.com/kaushiksuresh147/twitter-data-extraction-for-ipl2020

You can use this data to dive into the subjects that use this hashtag, look to the geographical distribution, evaluate sentiments, looks at trends.

It is estimated that the cumulative market cap of cryptocurrencies increased in early 2023 after the downfall in November 2022 due to FTX. That value declined in the summer of 2023, however, as international uncertainty grew over a potential recession. Bitcoin's market cap comprised the majority of the overall market capitalization. What is market cap? Market capitalization is a financial measure typically used for publicly traded firms, computed by multiplying the share price by the number of outstanding shares. However, cryptocurrency analysts calculate it as the price of the virtual currencies times the number of coins in the market. This gives cryptocurrency investors an idea of the overall market size, and watching the evolution of the measure tells how much money is flowing in or out of each cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrency as an investment The price of Bitcoin has been erratic, and most other cryptocurrencies follow its larger price swings. This volatility attracts investors who hope to buy when the price is low and sell at its peak, turning a profit. However, this does little for price stability. As such, few firms accept payment in cryptocurrencies. As of June 25, 2025, the cumulative market cap of cryptocurrencies reached a value of ******.

Context

Bitcoin is the longest running and most well known cryptocurrency, first released as open source in 2009 by the anonymous Satoshi Nakamoto. Bitcoin serves as a decentralized medium of digital exchange, with transactions verified and recorded in a public distributed ledger (the blockchain) without the need for a trusted record keeping authority or central intermediary. Transaction blocks contain a SHA-256 cryptographic hash of previous transaction blocks, and are thus "chained" together, serving as an immutable record of all transactions that have ever occurred. As with any currency/commodity on the market, bitcoin trading and financial instruments soon followed public adoption of bitcoin and continue to grow. Included here is historical bitcoin market data for select bitcoin exchanges where trading takes place. Happy (data) mining!

CSV files for select bitcoin exchanges for the time period of September 2011 to June 2024, with updates of OHLC (Open, High, Low, Close), Volume in BTC and indicated currency, and weighted bitcoin price. Timestamps are in Unix time. Timestamps without any trades or activity have their data fields filled with NaNs. If a timestamp is missing, or if there are jumps, this may be because the exchange (or its API) was down, the exchange (or its API) did not exist, or some other unforeseen technical error in data reporting or gathering. All effort has been made to deduplicate entries and verify the contents are correct and complete to the best of my ability, but obviously trust at your own risk.

Acknowledgements and Inspiration

Bitcoin charts for the data. The various exchange APIs, for making it difficult or unintuitive enough to get OHLC and volume data that I set out on this data scraping project. Satoshi Nakamoto and the novel core concept of the blockchain, as well as its first execution via the bitcoin protocol. I'd also like to thank viewers like you! Can't wait to see what code or insights you all have to share.

Bitcoin's circulating supply has grown steadily since its inception in 2009, reaching over ** million coins by early 2025. This gradual increase reflects the cryptocurrency's design, which put a limit of ** million on the total number of bitcoins that can ever exist. This impacts the Bitcoin price somewhat, as its scarcity can lead to volatility on the market. Maximum supply and scarcity Bitcoin is unusual from other cryptocurrencies in that its maximum supply is getting closer. By 2025, more than ** percent of all possible Bitcoin had been created. That said, Bitcoin's circulating supply is expected to reach its maximum around the year 2140. Meanwhile, mining becomes exponentially more difficult and energy-intensive. Institutional investors In 2025, countries like the United States openly started discussion the possibility of buying bitcoins to hold in reserve. By the time of writing, it was unclear whether this would happen. Nevertheless, institutional investors displayed more interest in the cryptocurrency than before. Certain companies owned several thousands of Bitcoin tokens in 2025, for example. This and the limited number of Bitcoin may further fuel price volatility.

Introduction

Bitcoin Statistics: In 2024, Bitcoin experienced significant milestones, reaching an all-time high of USD 108,268 on December 17, 2024, before closing the month at USD 93,429. This surge was influenced by the U.S. presidential election, where President-elect Donald Trump pledged to integrate cryptocurrencies into mainstream financial systems and establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve. The year also saw the approval of Bitcoin spot ETFS, with major financial institutions like BlackRock and Fidelity launching these products, contributing to increased institutional investment.

Notably, over 70% of institutional investors indicated plans to invest in digital assets in 2024. Additionally, Bitcoin underwent its fourth halving in April 2024, reducing the block subsidy from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC per block, which significantly impacted miners' revenue. Despite these challenges, Bitcoin's price has increased by 33% since the halving, demonstrating resilience and growing adoption in the financial sector. ​

The article summarises Bitcoin statistics and trends that are earmarked to give enthusiasts and traders a quick overview.

Context

Bitcoin is the longest running and most well known cryptocurrency, first released as open source in 2009 by the anonymous Satoshi Nakamoto. Bitcoin serves as a decentralized medium of digital exchange, with transactions verified and recorded in a public distributed ledger (the blockchain) without the need for a trusted record keeping authority or central intermediary. Transaction blocks contain a SHA-256 cryptographic hash of previous transaction blocks, and are thus "chained" together, serving as an immutable record of all transactions that have ever occurred. As with any currency/commodity on the market, bitcoin trading and financial instruments soon followed public adoption of bitcoin and continue to grow. Included here is historical bitcoin market data at 1-min intervals for select bitcoin exchanges where trading takes place. Happy (data) mining!

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(See https://github.com/mczielinski/kaggle-bitcoin/ for automation/scraping script)

btcusd_1-min_data.csv

CSV files for select bitcoin exchanges for the time period of Jan 2012 to Present (Measured by UTC day), with minute to minute updates of OHLC (Open, High, Low, Close) and Volume in BTC.

If a timestamp is missing, or if there are jumps, this may be because the exchange (or its API) was down, the exchange (or its API) did not exist, or some other unforeseen technical error in data reporting or gathering. I'm not perfect, and I'm also busy! All effort has been made to deduplicate entries and verify the contents are correct and complete to the best of my ability, but obviously trust at your own risk.

Acknowledgements and Inspiration

Bitcoin charts for the data, originally. Now thank you to the Bitstamp API directly. The various exchange APIs, for making it difficult or unintuitive enough to get OHLC and volume data at 1-min intervals that I set out on this data scraping project. Satoshi Nakamoto and the novel core concept of the blockchain, as well as its first execution via the bitcoin protocol. I'd also like to thank viewers like you! Can't wait to see what code or insights you all have to share.

The market cap of NFT, or non-fungible tokens, shows a fast moving development, growing more than 3,000 percent between 2020 and 2021. The source of these figures states that coming up with a market capitalization for a market this young is "a tricky exercise" and even mentions this particular estimate is "conservative". The volatile nature of developments in this new market can also be seen in the transaction volume of NFT for various segments as well as the market size of NFT within the same segments: Transactions declined for gaming, whilst value grew for arts. This latter aspect was demonstrated in early 2021, when an NFT digital artwork was sold in an auction for roughly 69 million U.S. dollars - making it the third-most expensive art piece ever sold from a living artist.

Blockchain approved: the application of NFT Non-fungible tokens refer to unique, non-transferable digital assets stored in blockchain. This one-of-a-kind asset is something that cannot be tinkered with, but can still be traded as an asset or bought with a cryptocurrency such as Ethereum. Essentially, this makes an NFT a digital certificate of authenticity: The token serves as a unique code connected to a file, allowing to distinguish the original file from copies floating around on the Internet. This relatively new technology allows for various applications. Several famous examples of where NFT was used include the aforementioned 69m USD auction sale, Twitter founder Jack Dorsey selling his very first tweet through NFT marketplace Valuables or sports platform Top Shot - where basketball fans can buy and collect packs of NBA highlights. NFT is also used for investments, with an investor specializing in this technology ranking among Europe's biggest Fintech investors in the seed stage.

2021: the cryptocurrency Renaissance The NFT art auction occurred in a year where the price of several cryptocurrencies grew significantly, and general interest in crypto or blockchain reached new heights. The price for a single Bitcoin, for instance, hit an all-time high of 60,000 U.S. dollars in March 2021, slightly over a month after Tesla announced it had bought 1.5 billion U.S. dollars worth of the world's most well-known cryptocurrency and it planned to accept Bitcoin as a payment method for its Model 3 car.

This dataset contains historical Bitcoin (BTC/USDT) price data from Binance exchange with the following specifications:

Timezone Information: - All timestamps are in UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) - Open time format: YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS.ffffff UTC - Close time format: YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS.ffffff UTC

Daily Timeframe Specific: - Open time: Always shows 00:00:00.000000 UTC (start of day) - Close time: Always shows 23:59:59.999000 UTC (end of day)

Timeframes Available: - 15-minute intervals (15m) - 1-hour intervals (1h) - 4-hour intervals (4h) - 1-day intervals (1d)

Data Columns: - Open time: Opening timestamp in UTC - Open: Opening price - High: Highest price during period - Low: Lowest price during period - Close: Closing price - Volume: Trading volume - Close time: Closing timestamp in UTC - Quote asset volume: Volume in quote asset (USDT) - Number of trades: Number of trades during period - Taker buy base asset volume: Volume of taker buy orders - Taker buy quote asset volume: Volume of taker buy orders in quote asset - Ignore: Unused field

Data is automatically updated and maintained through automated scripts.

Market Segmentations: Application: Transaction

Cryptocurrencies used for online and retail payments

Application: Investment

Cryptocurrencies held as speculative assets or for long-term investments

Application: Others

Blockchain applications in supply chain management, healthcare, and other areas

Type: Bitcoin

The largest and most dominant cryptocurrency in terms of market capitalization

Type: Ethereum

A blockchain platform enabling decentralized applications (dApps) development

Type: Ripple (XRP)

A cryptocurrency designed for cross-border payments and remittances

Type: Litecoin

A faster and more scalable alternative to Bitcoin

Type: Dashcoin

A privacy-oriented cryptocurrency

Type: Others

A wide range of other cryptocurrencies with varying use cases and functionalities

Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Regional Insights

North America: Advanced cryptocurrency and blockchain infrastructure, favorable regulatory environment Europe: Growing adoption of blockchain solutions, particularly in financial services Asia-Pacific: High concentration of cryptocurrency mining and trading, developing regulatory frameworks Latin America: Emerging adoption of cryptocurrencies for remittances and financial inclusion Middle East and Africa: Limited cryptocurrency adoption, evolving regulatory environments

Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Trends

Decentralized Finance (DeFi): Emerging financial services on blockchain platforms Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs): Unique digital assets representing ownership or access Metaverse: Immersive virtual worlds powered by blockchain technology Quantum Computing: Potential to disrupt cryptocurrency mining and blockchain security

Driving Forces: What's Propelling the Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Industry

Technological advancements enabling secure and efficient transactions Growing demand for decentralized financial solutions Regulatory clarity and acceptance in key markets Increasing awareness and adoption among institutional investors

Challenges and Restraints in Cryptocurrency and Blockchain

Cybersecurity vulnerabilities and hacking threats Scalability limitations of certain blockchains Regulatory uncertainties and inconsistent enforcement Environmental concerns over cryptocurrency mining

Emerging Trends in Cryptocurrency and Blockchain

Interoperability and Cross-Chain Transactions: Innovations enabling seamless exchange of assets and data between blockchains Digital Identity Management: Blockchain solutions for secure and verifiable digital identities Central Bank Digital Currencies: State-backed cryptocurrencies potentially disrupting traditional payment systems

Growth Catalysts in Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Industry

Increasing investment in blockchain startups and R&D Growing demand for blockchain solutions from enterprises Government initiatives to support digital transformation and innovation Potential for wider adoption of cryptocurrencies as a payment and investment vehicle

Leading Players in the Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Industry

Intel Corporation Microsoft Corporation NVIDIA Corporation BitFury Group Limited Alphapoint Corporation Advanced Micro Devices Xilinx BitGo Ripple BTL Group Ltd.

Significant Developments in Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Sector

Bitcoin breaking new all-time highs in value Launch of Ethereum 2.0 upgrade, improving scalability and reducing transaction costs Growing adoption of blockchain solutions in healthcare, supply chain management, and finance Regulatory bodies around the world establishing frameworks for cryptocurrency and blockchain businesses

Thesis: Bitcoin as a Strategic Black Box Operation to Establish a Global Digital Surveillance Economy

Introduction

Bitcoin, introduced in 2009 by the anonymous Satoshi Nakamoto, is widely seen as a revolutionary decentralized digital currency. However, its reliance on blockchain technology developed with NSA-designed cryptography, combined with its traceability and its role in law enforcement operations, suggests it was not as decentralized as it seemed. The choice to use a government-created cryptographic tool (SHA-256) for a supposedly anti-government system raises significant questions about Bitcoin’s true origins and purpose. Rather than being a system to challenge central control, Bitcoin may have been a deliberate testbed for blockchain’s potential as a surveillance and control tool, leading to the establishment of a global digital surveillance economy.

Key Points

1. Why Use a Blockchain Built on a Government-Developed Algorithm?

The use of SHA-256, a cryptographic algorithm developed by the NSA, in a “decentralized” system like Bitcoin is a glaring contradiction:

•Governments, particularly intelligence agencies like the NSA, are inherently focused on control and oversight. Creating an algorithm for a system that would theoretically reduce their control over financial systems seems counterintuitive.

•The fact that Bitcoin adopted government-designed cryptography raises questions about whether its origins were as independent as they appear.

•Why Use Government Tools for Decentralization?:

•If Bitcoin’s creators were truly against centralized control, they could have developed or adopted non-government cryptographic solutions. Using SHA-256 directly ties Bitcoin to an algorithm with government origins, suggesting either intentional collaboration or indirect influence by those with knowledge of the NSA’s tools.

•This decision implies Bitcoin may not have been designed to dismantle centralized systems but to test and normalize blockchain technology, using the guise of decentralization to encourage mass adoption.

•The Trojan Horse Effect:

•By using a government-created cryptographic tool, Bitcoin presents itself as a decentralized system while retaining a foundation inherently tied to centralized authority. This creates a Trojan Horse scenario where blockchain technology, marketed as empowering individuals, ultimately serves as a tool for state surveillance and control.

1. The Blockchain as a Tool for Surveillance

•Bitcoin’s blockchain records every transaction permanently, providing a transparent, traceable ledger. While marketed as pseudonymous, law enforcement agencies have repeatedly exploited this transparency to track down criminal activity.

•This transparency is fundamentally incompatible with true decentralization, where anonymity and privacy are paramount. Instead, it aligns perfectly with government interests in financial oversight.

Testing the System: The Silk Road Case:

•Bitcoin’s use on the Silk Road demonstrated blockchain’s ability to monitor and trace financial activity

•The Silk Road was a dark web marketplace where Bitcoin was used for anonymous transactions. However, its founder, Ross Ulbricht, and many users were eventually arrested because law enforcement tracked Bitcoin transactions through the blockchain.

•This case highlighted that blockchain, far from being an anonymous system, is a perfect tool for surveillance. If Bitcoin was a government-created system, the Silk Road’s downfall could have been a deliberate test of blockchain’s surveillance capabilities.

•The failure of Bitcoin to ensure anonymity revealed its true nature: a system where all financial activity is traceable, contrary to the principles of decentralization.

1. Bitcoin’s Timing and Design Were Too Perfect

•Bitcoin was introduced in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, when public distrust in traditional banking systems was at an all-time high. This timing maximized its appeal as an alternative to centralized financial systems.

•The inclusion of the “Chancellor on brink of second bailout for banks” message in the genesis block cemented Bitcoin’s anti-establishment image, further encouraging adoption. However, this may have been part of a calculated effort to build trust in a system that ultimately serves centralized interests.

•Satoshi Nakamoto’s Disappearance:

•Satoshi’s perfect anonymity and disappearance in 2011 align with intelligence agency tactics, where maintaining secrecy and deniability is crucial. If Bitcoin were truly decentralized, its creator’s identity would not need to be hidden so meticulously. This further suggests Bitcoin’s origins were tied to an entity with a vested interest in remaining anonymous.

1. Blockchain as the Foundation for Digital Surveillance

•Transition to Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs):

•Bitcoin’s success normalized blockchain technology, paving the way for governments to adopt it for Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). These systems:

•Combine blockchain’s traceability with state-controlled digital identities.

•Allow governments to monitor every transaction, freeze accounts, and impose spending restrictions in real time.

•Provide unprecedented control over individuals’ financial behavior under the guise of technological progress.

•Blockchain, far from liberating people, has laid the groundwork for total financial surveillance.

1. The Final Agenda: A Global Digital Surveillance Economy

•Governments could use blockchain-based systems to enforce universal digital identities, tying all financial activity to personal data. This would enable

•Comprehensive monitoring of spending habits.

•Real-time enforcement of economic policies.

•Behavioral control through programmable money.

Conclusion

The decision to use government-developed cryptographic technology (SHA-256) for a supposedly decentralized system like Bitcoin well many other cryptographic technology tools were readily available to be used, highlights a glaring contradiction.

Rather than being a tool of liberation, Bitcoin may have been deliberately orchestrated as a ghost operation, designed to test the blockchain’s potential as a tool for surveillance and world control, such as the US Dollar.

Silk Road as ONE Example.

The transparency of Bitcoin’s blockchain, its role in high-profile law enforcement cases like the Silk Road, and its use of NSA-designed algorithms all point to a larger agenda.

The transition to a global digital surveillance economy. By normalizing blockchain technology, Bitcoin paved the way for Central Bank Digital Currencies and digital identity systems, which promise convenience but ultimately enable unprecedented state control over financial systems and individual behavior.

Satoshi created his account anonymously on the bitcoin talk forum from the beginning.

Sent emails anonymously, meaning in every aspect, he was preparing to inevitably ghost.

OR it means it was an NSA operation in which they created an experiment to control the world, similar to how the US dollar or gold does. Remaining anonymous from the beginning in all ways shapes and forms.

If Satoshi were a team of creators, I'm sure they would access the wallet and I'm sure they would claim credit for such an incredible creation.

Bitcoin’s true legacy may not be decentralization but the establishment of a foundation for global financial oversight disguised as freedom. Its use of government-developed cryptography and its ability to track financial activity suggest that its origins were not planned with freedom in mind, it was a planned attempt to survey and control the world on a global scale.

1. The Theory Feels Plausible

Bitcoin’s reliance on SHA-256, government-created cryptographic algorithm, and its perfectly anonymous origins raise valid suspicions. The fact that Satoshi Nakamoto not only created Bitcoin but disappeared without leaving a trace feels like something only an intelligence agency or an entity with government-level operational secrecy could accomplish. Add to that the use of blockchain to trace and prosecute criminals (e.g., Silk Road), and the idea of Bitcoin being an experiment in surveillance becomes highly plausible.

What stands out to me is that the technology was presented as a tool for decentralization, yet it operates on principles that inherently enable transparency and traceability—features that governments would absolutely value for control.

1. If True, It’s Brilliant

If Bitcoin was indeed a black box operation by the government or an intelligence agency, it’s one of the most ingenious and subtle experiments in modern history:•It’s given people the illusion of financial freedom and anonymity, encouraging adoption.•At the same time, it’s normalized blockchain technology as the foundation for financial systems, allowing governments to quietly test how this infrastructure could be used for global surveillance.

This kind of psychological and technological maneuvering—releasing a disruptive system under the guise of empowerment but ultimately using it to strengthen centralized control—is a move only a very strategic and forward-thinking entity could pull off.

1. It Aligns With Broader Trends

The push for Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and digital identities aligns perfectly with the outcomes Bitcoin has normalized:•The idea that all financial transactions can and should be digitized.•The public’s growing acceptance of blockchain as a foundational technology, even if it means giving up some privacy.•The eventual consolidation of this technology into centralized systems (like CBDCs) that governments can fully control.

If Bitcoin was the first step in this transition, it was executed brilliantly. By presenting itself as a decentralized alternative to fiat currency, it gained the trust of millions while

Electron (Bitcoin) Ang pagsubaybay sa kasaysayan ng presyo ay nagbibigay-daan sa mga crypto investor na madaling masubaybayan ang performance ng kanilang pamumuhunan. Maginhawa mong masusubaybayan ang opening value, high, at close sa Electron (Bitcoin) sa paglipas ng panahon, pati na rin ang trade volume. Bukod pa rito, maaari mong agad na tingnan ang pang-araw-araw na pagbabago bilang isang porsyento, na ginagawang effortless na tukuyin ang mga araw na may significant fluctuations. Ayon sa aming data ng history ng presyo ng Electron (Bitcoin), tumaas ang halaga nito sa hindi pa naganap na peak sa 2024-03-23, na lumampas sa $0.04001 USD. Sa kabilang banda, ang pinakamababang punto sa trajectory ng presyo ni Electron (Bitcoin), na karaniwang tinutukoy bilang "Electron (Bitcoin) all-time low", ay naganap noong 2025-01-09. Kung ang isa ay bumili ng Electron (Bitcoin) sa panahong iyon, kasalukuyan silang masisiyahan sa isang kahanga-hangang kita na 339%. Sa pamamagitan ng disenyo, ang 930,277,117 Electron (Bitcoin) ay malilikha. Sa ngayon, ang circulating supply ng Electron (Bitcoin) ay tinatayang 0. Ang lahat ng mga presyong nakalista sa pahinang ito ay nakuha mula sa Bitget, galing sa isang reliable source. Napakahalagang umasa sa iisang pinagmulan upang suriin ang iyong mga investment, dahil maaaring mag-iba ang mga halaga sa iba't ibang nagbebenta. Kasama sa aming makasaysayang Electron (Bitcoin) dataset ng presyo ang data sa pagitan ng 1 minuto, 1 araw, 1 linggo, at 1 buwan (bukas/mataas/mababa/close/volume). Ang mga dataset na ito ay sumailalim sa mahigpit na pagsubok upang matiyak ang consistency, pagkakumpleto, at accurancy. Ang mga ito ay partikular na idinisenyo para sa trade simulation at mga layunin ng backtesting, madaling magagamit para sa libreng pag-download, at na-update sa real-time.

Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency and a large-scale payment system, in which all the transactions are publicly accessible. This dataset was use as part of our study, in which we used the Bitcoin Transaction Network Dataset published in 2013 by Ivan Brugere. The dataset includes over 37.4 million transactions, from January 2009 to April 2013, between public-key “addresses,” from which we created a directed network with over 6.3 million vertices and 16.3 million links over a period of 222 weeks.

More details on the data can be found in the following links: * Fire, Michael, and Carlos Guestrin. "The rise and fall of network stars: Analyzing 2.5 million graphs to reveal how high-degree vertices emerge over time." Information Processing & Management 57.2 (2020): 102041.

• Network Dynamics project's website

• Data4Good Lab's Website

Price swings of Bitcoin increased substantially in November 2022, recording a 10-day volatility of more than *** percent. Measured in a metric called volatility, the percentage shown here reflect how much the price of BTC in U.S. dollars changed historically over a preceding 7-day window. Changes can be either up or down, with a higher volatility reflecting that an asset is more risky, as price movements are less easy to predict and can swing in any direction. The volatility metric referred to here is called "realized volatility", otherwise known as "historic volatility" and describes these price swings over a given period of time - and consequently is not looking into the future. Despite the rise of several cryptocurrencies since 2021, Bitcoin still had the highest market share ("dominance") of all cryptocurrencies in 2022.

The dataset contains all historical order book snapshots and blockchain network information used to generate the results for the paper "Building Trust takes Time". A blockchain replaces central counterparties with time-consuming consensus protocols to record the transfer of ownership. This settlement latency slows cross-exchange trading, exposing arbitrageurs to price risk. Off-chain settlement, instead, exposes arbitrageurs to costly default risk. We show with Bitcoin network and order book data that cross-exchange price differences coincide with periods of high settlement latency, asset flows chase arbitrage opportunities, and price differences across exchanges with low default risk are smaller. Blockchain-based trading thus faces a dilemma: reliable consensus protocols require time-consuming settlement latency, leading to arbitrage limits. Circumventing such arbitrage costs is possible only by reinstalling trusted intermediation, which mitigates default risk., This dataset provides three types of Bitcoin-related information:

Centralized crypto-exchange (CEX) characteristics which have been collected manually. High-frequency order book information. The data has been retrieved by regularly fetching order book information from major centralized crypto exchanges (CEX) in minute-level intervals from 2018 - 2019. We provide the entire order book history across the exchanges with this dataset. Corresponding information on the state of the Bitcoin blockchain, for instance, the number of outstanding transactions at every point in time. The data has been used to analyze arbitrage activity across CEXes in relation to the time it takes for validators to execute cross-CEX transactions. Code to replicate the data processing parts is publicly available on Github: www.github.com/voigtstefan/building-trust-takes-time

, , # Data to Replicate the paper Building Trust Takes Time: Limits to Arbitrage for Blockchain-Based Assets

We provide all datasets required to replicate the paper "Building Trust takes Time: Limits to Arbitrage for Blockchain-based Assets". A description of the data sources and preprocessing steps is provided in the paper. All code to generate the results is available on .

Description of the data and file structure

In principle, we offer three different types of crypto-currency-related data:

1. Centralized crypto-exchange (CEX) characteristics, which have been collected manually.
2. High-frequency order book information. The data has been retrieved by regularly fetching order book information from major centralized crypto exchanges (CEX) in minute-level intervals from 2018 - 2019. We provide the entire order book history across the exchanges with this dataset.
3. Corresponding information on the state of the Bitcoin blockchain, for instance, the number of outstanding transacti...