Bitcoin

Bitcoin is a new electronic payment system that removes the need for third party financial institutions. It speeds up transactions while reducing costs and minimizing the potential for fraud. The name “cryptocurrency” points to how it uses “cryptographic proof” to work, AKA a blockchain.

Bitcoin’s concept was first introduced in 2008 when a person going by the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto shared a white paper titled “Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System.” In January 2009, the Bitcoin blockchain was launched. 

A new electronic payment system called Bitcoin removes the need for third-party financial institutions. It speeds up transactions while reducing costs and fraud-risk. The name “cryptocurrency” points to how it uses “cryptographic proof” to work, AKA a blockchain.   

Bitcoin has a finite supply of 21 million, which is expected to be reached by the year 2140. Currently, 18.8 million are circulating in the market. Note that Bitcoin represents the concept of the network, while bitcoin (lower-case ‘b’) represents the currency.

Bitcoin is one of the most well-known cryptos as it was the first decentralized currency. 

Currently, BTC’s dominance is above 40%. Bitcoin Dominance is a measure of how much of the total market cap of crypto is made up of Bitcoin. Bitcoin’s influence in the crypto ecosystem could be vulnerable to competition as alternative coins grow in popularity and utility.

Bitcoin has steadied after a $1.7B leverage flush, with futures positioning reset ahead of Powell's remarks and Friday's core PCE.

Bitcoin hovers below $113K as traders eye Powell speech and inflation data

Solana

On the episode of the All In podcast last week, Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko explained why Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) remains secure and resilient even as large holders concentrate wealth and state-sponsored attacks loom. Bitcoin's Centralization Concerns Won't Break The Network Host Jason Calacanis raised concerns about centralization, noting that companies like MicroStrategy hold significant portions of Bitcoin.

Solana Co-Founder Anatoly Yakovenko Says Bitcoin's Resilience Holds Strong Despite Centralization Fears, State-Sponsored Threats

Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) voiced her long-standing concerns over fraudulent activities in the cryptocurrency kiosk space on Monday.

Cynthis Lummis Says Bitcoin ATM Scams Have 'Concerned' Her For A Long Time, Senator Wants To Address The Issue In Crypto Market Structure Bill

As bitcoin's [BTC] recent sell-off accelerates, analysts are focusing on three critical price support levels that could shape the cryptocurrency's near-term trajectory.

Here Are the 3 Make-Or-Break Bitcoin Price Floors as BTC Sell-off Gathers Steam

A Toronto-area abduction tied to a million-dollar Bitcoin demand ended with a 13-year prison term, while a co-accused minor awaits judgment.

Ontario Kidnapper Who Demanded $1M Bitcoin Ransom Sentenced to 13 Years

Experts note that options traders are pricing in further downside this month, even after the largest long liquidation event on Monday.

How Bitcoin Options Traders Are Positioning Amid the Crypto Market Rout

Dogecoin

Ethereum

Leading coins diverged from stocks on Monday as ‘Fear' sentiment gripped the cryptocurrency market. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:10 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Tumble As Crypto Liquidations Hit $1.5 Billion: Analytics Firm Warns 'Sticky Inflation' Could Push BTC Lower

CleanSpark expanded its Bitcoin-backed credit line with Coinbase as miners turn to non-dilutive financing under tighter market conditions.

Coinbase Extends $100 Million Bitcoin-Backed Credit to Miner CleanSpark

Strive is accelerating growth with a $90 per share acquisition of Semler Scientific and $675 million bitcoin buy, pushing holdings to 10,900 BTC and strengthening future expansion. Strive and Semler Deal Expands Bitcoin Holdings to 10,900 BTC With Bold Growth Plan Strive Inc., a publicly traded asset management bitcoin treasury company, announced on Sept.

Strive Acquiring Semler Scientific, Turbocharging Bitcoin Treasury Dominance

While crypto prices faceplanted over the last day, publicly traded mining firms pulled a power move with gains lighting up Monday's scoreboard. Out of the 20 largest miners by market cap, only three slipped into the red—and one of those was an ethereum treasury outfit.

Public Bitcoin Miners Defy Crypto Crash: Applied Digital, Cipher, and IREN Lead Double-Digit Gains

Bitcoin Magazine Lawmakers Push SEC to Adopt Trump's 401(k) Crypto Plan — Is Bitcoin Retirement Coming? House Republicans are pressing the SEC to quickly implement Trump's new executive order that could open 401(k) retirement plans to Bitcoin and other alternative assets. This post Lawmakers Push SEC to Adopt Trump's 401(k) Crypto Plan — Is Bitcoin Retirement Coming? first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Lawmakers Push SEC to Adopt Trump's 401(k) Crypto Plan — Is Bitcoin Retirement Coming?

Crypto markets plunge almost 4% as Bitcoin tests its $112K support mark and Ethereum loses steam. Is the Red September curse alive?

Bitcoin Market Just 4% Away From Another Red September: Analysis

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Privacy: What It Means To Keep Your Bitcoin Transactions Private The third of ten Bitcoin privacy focused videos. Yuval Kogman joins Shinobi to discuss what privacy means when it comes to transacting on Bitcoin. This post Bitcoin Privacy: What It Means To Keep Your Bitcoin Transactions Private first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Shinobi.

Bitcoin Privacy: What It Means To Keep Your Bitcoin Transactions Private

Cryptocurrency markets opened are down heavily to start the week, following over $1 billion in liquidations overnight. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $112,586.72 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $4,154.46 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $219.01 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.83 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2378 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001206 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 406,492 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $1.71 billion.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Crater On Monday As Analysts Eye Up To 2 Weeks Of Correction

Although the network's mining difficulty cranked up 4.63% just four days ago, that bump barely ruffled the miners. The machines kept churning with wild devotion, and the protocol's horsepower blasted its way to a shiny new all-time high of 1,091 exahash per second (EH/s). Miners Push Bitcoin Network to All-Time High Hashrate of 1.

BTC Miners Defy Odds: Network Hashrate Hits 1.091 ZH/s Despite Falling Revenues

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Falls Abruptly. Did Strive ($ASST) Just Deploy Warren Buffett's Elephant Gun? With bitcoin treasury company mNAVs collapsing below 1, it made perfect sense for Strive to gobble up Semler Scientific in an all-stock deal. Also: bitcoin price falls from $116,000 to $112,000 on crypto liquidation scare; Metaplanet, Saylor and Capital B stack more bitcoin. This post Bitcoin Price Falls Abruptly. Did Strive ($ASST) Just Deploy Warren Buffett's Elephant Gun? first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Joakim Book.

Bitcoin Price Falls Abruptly. Did Strive ($ASST) Just Deploy Warren Buffett's Elephant Gun?

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has plunged by over $10,000 since its all-time high in July, leaving traders divided on whether the market has one more significant leg up left. What Happened: Analytics provider Santiment reported on Monday that Bitcoin's drop to $112,200 from its all-time high of $123,800 has sparked the highest "buy the dip" chatter in 25 days.

Bitcoin's $1 Billion Liquidation Tsunami: Just Another Dip Or Is The Bull Run Over?

"Like Bitcoin, gold was once subject to skepticism, suspicion, and demand speculation," Deutsche Bank's analysts said.

As Bitcoin follows in gold's footsteps volatility should decline: Deutsche Bank

Bitcoin ETFs recorded $887 million in net inflows across the week, while ether ETFs added $557 million. The bulk of gains were driven by Blackrock and Fidelity, reaffirming their dominance in the ETF landscape.

ETF Weekly Recap: Bitcoin Leads With $887 Million, Ether Keeps Pace With $557 Million

The Bitcoin treasury firm had been trading at a discount to its Bitcoin holdings.

Strive Asset Management to Acquire Semler Scientific, $567 Million in Bitcoin in All-Cash Deal

Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs surged on Fed optimism but the funds faced a Monday reality check as liquidations hit $1.7 billion.

Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs Drew $1.9 Billion in Assets Last Week Amid Rate Cut Optimism

Even as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) dropped to $113,000 from recent highs near $117,000, corporate crypto treasuries continue their aggressive accumulation. What Happened: In its Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Sep. 22, Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) disclosed the acquisition of 850 Bitcoin.

Strategy, Metaplanet Report New Bitcoin Purchases As BTC Slides To $113,000

Shares in Bitcoin treasury firm Strategy are down after it purchased around $100 million worth of BTC, pushing its holdings to $72 billion.

Strategy Shares Fall After Bitcoin Giant Reveals $100 Million BTC Buy

Avalanche

AgriFORCE plans to buy up Avalanche (AVAX), and investors are apparently loving the Bitcoin miner's pivot.

Bitcoin Miner AgriFORCE's Stock Jumps 200% on $550 Million Avalanche Treasury Move

Strive said on Monday it will acquire Semler Scientific SMLR.O in an all-stock deal valued at about $1.34 billion, as the bitcoin-treasury company backed by former Republican U.S. presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy moves to expand its cryptocurrency holdings.

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