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.

Hong Kong-listed DL Holdings Group is diving headfirst into the Bitcoin mining sector with a $21.85 million convertible bond deal, according to the report by Coinidol.com.

200 BTC Annually: Hong Kong's Investment Holding Company Sets To Bitcoin Mining

After Tuesday and Wednesday's dormancy drama, another blast from bitcoin's past strutted onto the stage. Three wallets minted in 2013 finally broke their 12-year silence, shifting 300 BTC—now valued at north of $35 million—like it was pocket change.

Vintage 2013 Bitcoin Wallets Dump 300 BTC Into Bitstamp After 12-Year Silence

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) executive chairman Michael Saylor says "year one" of Bitcoin treasury companies has begun, sparking a rebuild of finance around "digital capital" and "digital intelligence." What Happened: In a keynote speech at the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) Treasuries Unconference, Saylor outlined that Bitcoin treasury companies “recycle stranded capital just as miners recycle stranded energy.

Michael Saylor: Ignore 'The Critics And The Whiners' — Bitcoin Is 'Digital Capital' Fueling A Rebuild Of Finance

Kevin Durant forgot his Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) password, which turned into an unexpected blessing. The NBA star, who first started buying Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) during his Golden State Warriors days in 2016, still hasn't regained access to his account, according to CBNC.

NBA Star Kevin Durant Forgot His Coinbase Password—And Bitcoin Soared 11,000%

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As Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) edges closer to $118,000, prominent analyst Trader Mayne says the long-awaited 25-basis points interest rate cut clears the macro overhang and sets up one last Bitcoin-led push before an altcoin finale. What Happened: On his podcast after the FOMC decision, Mayne argued the market can "just focus on the charts," noting a whipsaw in the S&P 500, strength in gold and muted initial crypto reaction.

Bitcoin Rallies 2% As Analyst Outlines Q4 Ethereum, Solana, Dogecoin 'Altcoin Season' Roadmap

Bitcoin's share of the market has dropped amid an altcoin surge, but institutions haven't stopped buying ETFs or BTC for their treasuries.

Bitcoin Dominance Slips as Altcoin Rally Takes Hold—How Low Will It Go?

Strategy (MSTR) is approaching its 200 day simple moving average (200SMA), a widely followed technical indicator that smooths out price action by calculating the average closing price over the past 200 trading days. Traders often view it as a key marker for long-term trend direction.

Strategy Up 7%, Nears 200 Day Simple Moving Average as Bitcoin Rallies

Spot Bitcoin ETFs ended a seven-day streak of inflows with $51 million in outflows as markets weighed the Fed's latest rate cut.

Bitcoin ETFs Break 7-Day Investment Streak In ‘Healthy' Rebalancing

Bitcoin ETFs ended their seven‑day inflow streak with a $51 million outflow, while ether ETFs slipped with a $2 million net exit. Both asset classes saw strong trading volumes but closed the day in the red.

Crypto ETFs Cool Off: Bitcoin Posts $51 Million Outflow, Ether Slips $2 Million

Crypto supporters staged a flashy stunt in Washington, D.C., placing a foam-made golden statue of president Donald Trump holding a Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) on the National Mall.

Golden Trump Bitcoin Statue Appears In DC: 'Statue Of Liberty Walked So Statue Of Gold Trump With BTC Could Run'

Durant's predicament has "only benefited" the hoopster, agent Rich Kleiman said.

NBA star Kevin Durant can't unlock his Coinbase bitcoin account. His agent is thrilled

Renowned investor Kevin O'Leary expressed his belief on Wednesday that owning only Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) can capture the majority of the cryptocurrency market's volatility and yield. Don't Chase ‘Irrelevant Tokens,' Says O'Leary O'Leary took to X, sharing a clip from his recent interview with Al Arabiya English, in which he said that instead of chasing the hordes of “irrelevant” tokens in the market, one should focus on Bitcoin and Ethereum to “capture the promise” of cryptocurrency.

Mr Wonderful Kevin O'Leary Says Bitcoin, Ethereum Enough To 'Capture The Promise' Of Crypto, Advises Against 'Irrelevant' Tokens

Bitcoin is trading for $117,276 on Sept. 18, 2025, marking a continuation of its recovery rally from recent lows. The cryptocurrency currently holds a market capitalization of $2.33 trillion with a 24-hour trading volume of $58.34 billion and an intraday price range between $114,940 and $117,815.

Bitcoin Price Watch: BTC Struggles Below $118K as Momentum Cools

The bitcoin price and crypto market is braced for collision with a $9.

Bitcoin And Crypto Braced For A $9.5 Trillion Fed Price Earthquake

Cryptocurrency markets rallied on Thursday morning after the Federal Reserve delivered its anticipated 25-basis point rate cut, lifting risk sentiment across digital assets Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $117,201.67 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $4,581.02 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $246.71 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $3.13 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2804 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001334 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 107,269 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $400.85 million. SoSoValue data shows net outflows of $51.3 million from spot Bitcoin ETFs on Wednesday.

Bitcoin Taps $117,000, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Shine On Federal Reserve Rate Cut

Palafox falsely claimed that PGI was engaged in high-volume bitcoin trading, defrauding over 90,000 investors worldwide.

Bitcoin trading firm CEO pleads guilty to $200 million Ponzi scheme, faces up to 40 years in prison

In a recent article, Alex Gladstein argues that Trump's sudden embrace of bitcoin had ulterior motives. He believes Trump's interest in crypto is more about promoting stablecoins to extend the dollar's hegemony than about replacing fiat.

Analyst: Trump Rode the Bitcoin Wave to Strengthen the Dollar

Spot bitcoin (BTC) ETFs saw their first daily outflows in over a week on Wednesday, shedding a net $51.28 million, as investors reacted to the Federal Reserve's unexpectedly cautious outlook on future policy.

Bitcoin ETF Inflows Reverse as Fed's Hawkish Outlook Triggers Market Caution

Ramil Ventura Palafox admitted to defrauding more than 90,000 investors through a fake Bitcoin trading program.

CEO of ‘Textbook Ponzi' Pleads Guilty in $200M Bitcoin Fraud Case

Analysts told CoinDesk early this week that major cryptocurrencies led by bitcoin would resume their slow grind higher following Wednesday's Fed rate cut.

BTC, XRP, SOL, DOGE Resume Slow Grind Higher After Fed, Dollar Index is Resilient Too

GD Culture Group has entered a share‑exchange agreement to acquire Pallas Capital's assets, including 7,500 BTC, to accelerate its crypto‑treasury strategy. Pallas Capital Acquisition Boosts GD Culture's Treasury Strategy GD Culture Group Limited (Nasdaq: GDC) has announced a landmark deal to acquire Pallas Capital Holding Ltd.

GD Culture to Acquire Pallas Capital Assets, Adding 7,500 Bitcoin to Treasury

Bitcoin failed to break out of its range, but other major coins rose on Wednesday as the Federal Reserve implemented its first interest rate cut of the year. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:25 p.m.

Bitcoin Unmoved By Fed Rate Cut; Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Spike: Analyst Says BTC Should See $120,000 By End Of Week If 'All Goes To Plan'

After the Fed decision on Wednesday, analysts Decrypt spoke with were upbeat that Bitcoin would rise throughout the remainder of 2024.

Where Is Bitcoin Headed Next Following Fed Chair Powell's Remarks?

Bitcoin Magazine Fed Rate Cut Boosts Bitcoin Price Ahead of Q4 Melt-Up The US Federal Reserve has cut rates 25 bps as we head into what has historically been a bullish period for bitcoin's price, potentially adding fiat fuel to a bull run which could end in a historic crash. This post Fed Rate Cut Boosts Bitcoin Price Ahead of Q4 Melt-Up first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Frank Corva.

Fed Rate Cut Boosts Bitcoin Price Ahead of Q4 Melt-Up

Bitcoin fell, but only slightly, after the Fed cut rates. The charts suggest consolidation before the next big move, though prediction markets remain bullish.

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