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March 2, 2021 8:54 AM Kate Ashford - Forbes Advisor
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March 4, 2021 6:17 AM
Not only is Bitcoin the first cryptocurrency, but it’s also the best known of the more than 5,000 cryptocurrencies in existence today. Financial media eagerly covers each new dramatic high and stomach churning decline, making Bitcoin an inescapable part of the landscape.
While the wild volatility might produce great headlines, it hardly makes Bitcoin the best choice for novice investors or people looking for a stable store of value. Understanding the ins and outs can be tricky let’s take a closer look at how Bitcoin works.
What Is Bitcoin?
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Several financial platforms offer price information of some leading cryptos, but this addition indicates a growing adoption of the market beyond the retail interest.
Cryptocurrencies keep breaking barriers and increasing their mainstream interest as some leading assets have been chosen by Google LLC (NASDAQ: GOOGL) and added to their financial page. Google Finance, a data site has created a crypto field with a prominent placement where users can access prices at the top right page of the platform.
Under the “Compare Markets” category, Google users can now access the price information of such cryptocurrencies as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash. This is placed alongside other default markets including Asia, Europe, the US, and some currencies.
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