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Bear market
A bear market is a market condition in which asset prices – such as stocks, bonds or cryptocurrencies – are decreasing over a prolonged period of time.
Bearish
Bearish is a term used to describe investor sentiment over financial markets. A bearish sentiment means that investors expect asset prices, like stocks, bonds, or cryptocurrencies, to decrease over time.
Bitcoin
Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency built on a peer-to-peer network using blockchain technology. It is the first and most popular cryptocurrency created. It serves as a decentralised currency that operates independently without the intervention of trusted third parties like governments or central banks.
Bitcoin ATM
A Bitcoin ATM, or Bitcoin Automated Teller Machine, is a physical kiosk or terminal that people can use to buy or sell Bitcoin (BTC) using cash or debit cards.
Bitcoin card
A Bitcoin card, also known as a Bitcoin debit card, is a payment card that allows users to spend their Bitcoin at merchants that accept card payments.
Block
A block is a single unit from the entire blockchain that stores and encrypts data or information about a particular transaction. It is then linked to the previous and the next block, thus forming a chain making it a permanent record of information that cannot be altered.
Block explorer
A block explorer is an online tool or application that helps users browse and explore information stored on blockchains like transactions, market cap, wallet addresses, etc.
Blockchain
Blockchain is a recent technology that allows data to be securely stored in a decentralised distributed ledger. Blockchain technology has gained widespread popularity since the creation of Bitcoin in 2009 and is today well-known for the crucial role it plays in cryptocurrency networks.
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