Bollinger Bands
A technical analysis tool employed to identify periods when the price of an asset is relatively high or low, assisting traders in making informed decisions regarding their trades.
Bitcoin Cash
The initial and prosperous hard fork of Bitcoin, which eliminates the block size restriction, enabling the protocol to expand and enhance its scalability capabilities.
Bear
A trader or speculator who holds a pessimistic outlook and anticipates that cryptocurrency prices will fall.
Bitcoin Core
The original and widely recognized Bitcoin wallet, known for its robust security features, making it one of the most trusted and secure wallet options in the cryptocurrency space.
Block Explorer
Online platforms, accessible for most cryptocurrencies, that enable users to enter an address or transaction ID and retrieve specific details and information related to that address or transaction.
Bank run
A situation where a large number of bank customers simultaneously withdraw their funds, driven by concerns that the bank may soon become insolvent. Since banks do not hold all deposits in reserve and lend out a significant portion, the simultaneous withdrawal of funds becomes unmanageable, potentially leading to the inability to fulfill all withdrawal requests.
Bitcoin Protocol
The pioneering network that operates on blockchain technology, enabling users to securely store and transfer digital assets.
Bankroll
The total funds or financial resources that an individual has at their disposal for various purposes.
Block Size
The maximum capacity of data that can be accommodated within a single block of a specific blockchain. For instance, Bitcoin has a block size limit of 1MB. A larger block size enables a blockchain to process a higher number of transactions within each block, which can give the impression of faster transaction processing due to the network handling more transactions simultaneously.
Bullish
Having a positive outlook or optimistic sentiment regarding the future price performance of a cryptocurrency.