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Bitcoin Dominance

Bitcoin's market cap as a percentage of the total crypto market.

Definition

Bitcoin's market cap as a percentage of the total crypto market. When dominance rises, money is flowing into BTC over altcoins. When it drops, altcoins are outperforming, which often happens in the later stages of bull runs.

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Bitcoin

The first cryptocurrency, created in 2009 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto.

Altcoin

Any cryptocurrency that isn't Bitcoin.

Market Cap (Market Capitalization)

The total value of all coins or shares in circulation, calculated as price times supply.

Accumulation Phase

A period when smart money quietly buys up an asset before a major price move.

Annualized Return

The average yearly return on an investment, calculated to account for compounding.

Arbitrage

Profiting from price differences of the same asset across different markets.

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