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.

Earlier Monday, Strategy (MSTR) said it purchased another 4,048 bitcoin, bringing its total holdings to 636,505 BTC.

Benchmark defends Strategy's equity sales for bitcoin accumulation, sees S&P 500 potential

The two public firms bought more than half a billion dollars' worth of bitcoin on Labor Day, likely contributing to Tuesday's recovery.

Bitcoin Reclaims $111K After Strategy and Metaplanet Go Bargain Hunting

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Surges Above $111,000 As Strategy Buys $449 Million Worth Of BTC Bitcoin price surges past $111,000 as Strategy announces the purchase of 4,048 BTC for $449.3 million, bringing its total holdings to 636,505 BTC. The company's aggressive accumulation strategy, funded through various ATM offerings totalling $471.8 million, comes amid growing corporate treasury adoption trends. This post Bitcoin Price Surges Above $111,000 As Strategy Buys $449 Million Worth Of BTC first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Vivek Sen.

Bitcoin Price Surges Above $111,000 As Strategy Buys $449 Million Worth Of BTC

Bitcoin rose slightly to the $111,000 level while spot gold hit a new record above $3,500.

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The firm's updated guidance on common stock issuance reflects an “iterative” approach, the analysts wrote.

Strategy Drops $450 Million on Bitcoin, Benchmark Reiterates 'Buy' Rating

After a very rough close to the month of August, crypto markets are starting September on a far stronger tone.

Bitcoin Retakes $111K as Risk Assets Reverse Off Worst Levels

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Experts cite capital inflows driven by a weak U.S. dollar and Fed rate cut expectations influencing the crypto market's short-term bounce.

Bitcoin, XRP and Solana Bounce Back: Here's What's Going On

The Bitcoin network hashrate returned to record highs last month, increasing around 50 exahashes per second (EH/s) to an average of 949 EH/s, Wall Street bank JPMorgan (JPM) said in a research report Tuesday.

Bitcoin Network Hashrate Returned to All-Time Highs in August: JPMorgan

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) disclosed it has acquired 4,048 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) for approximately $449.3 million, paying an average of $110,981 per coin. What Happened: The purchases, made between Aug. 26 and Sep. 1, raise the company's total Bitcoin holdings to 636,505 BTC, acquired at an aggregate cost of $46.95 billion, or $73,765 per Bitcoin.

Strategy Just Bought Another 4,048 BTC—How Far Can Corporate Bitcoin Holdings Go?

Bitcoin is trading at $109,549 to $109,939 over the last hour as of Sept. 2, 2025, with a market capitalization of $2.18 trillion. Over the past 24 hours, the cryptocurrency has seen a trading volume of $39.

Bitcoin Price Watch: $110K Bounce Signals Reversal or Just a Pause?

Strategy's (MSTR) recent share-price weakness has drawn criticism from retail investors who accuse executive Executive Chairman Michael Saylor of undermining discipline by loosening a self-imposed rule against issuing equity when the company's premium to its bitcoin holdings (mNAV) fell below 2.5x.

Strategy's Equity Shift Is No Retreat From Bitcoin Strategy, Benchmark Says

Strategy has added another 4,048 bitcoin for $449.3 million, lifting its holdings to 636,505 BTC worth roughly $70 billion. Bitcoin treasury firm Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, disclosed in a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing that it purchased 4,048 bitcoin between Aug. 26 and Sept.

Strategy Adds $449M in BTC, Now Holds 636,505 Coins

Strategy (MSTR) continued its relentless bitcoin (BTC) purchases, acquiring another 4,048 coins last week and bringing company holdings to 636,505 coins.

Strategy Added Another 4,408 Bitcoin for $450M Last Week

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) market structure remains fragile, with bearish pressures dominating across spot, futures, and on-chain metrics, according to a Glassnode report. What Happened: Despite brief relief from renewed ETF inflows, weakening demand, reduced profitability, and fading conviction across trading venues point to a defensive market stance.

Bitcoin Stuck Around $110,000: Is $105,000 Or $115,000 Next?

Strategy's holdings now account for more than 3% of the total 21 million bitcoin supply — worth around $70 billion.

‘Bitcoin is still on sale': Strategy buys another 4,048 bitcoin for $449.3 million, bringing total holdings to 636,505 BTC

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Cryptocurrency markets are trading sideways on Tuesday morning, with Bitcoin consolidating around the $110,000 level. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $110,145.73 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $4,381.65 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $203.13 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.80 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2128 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001229 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 129,994 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for 360.66 million.

Bitcoin Steadies At $110,000 As XRP Stalls And Ethereum, Dogecoin Slip

The crypto market action has been pretty muted in majors, mainly due to the quiet aftermath of Monday's North American holiday. Yet, two clear themes are still playing out — gold continues to surge to record highs, while bitcoin is struggling to find upward momentum. At the same time, we're seeing continued rotation of money out of BTC and into ether (ETH).

Gold Hits Record $3.5K as Whales Dump Lackluster BTC for Ether: Crypto Daybook Americas

Bitcoin's hashrate has reached 1 zettahash per second (1 ZH/s) on a seven day moving average for the first time, setting a new all time high, according to Glassnode data.

Bitcoin's 7 Day Average Hashrate Hits 1 ZettaHash for First Time

Gemini is aiming to raise up to $316.7 million in its U.S. initial public offering, the cryptocurrency exchange said on Tuesday, underscoring a strong momentum for new listings.

Winklevoss bitcoin twins' Gemini seeks up to $317 million in US IPO

Metaplanet Inc. (OTC:MTPLF) has secured its position as the world's sixth-largest public company Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) treasury, holding 20,000 bitcoins according to BitcoinTreasuries data. Japanese Firm Climbs Corporate Bitcoin Rankings The Japanese firm trails behind MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) with 632,457 bitcoins and MARA Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:MARA) with 50,639 bitcoins.

Eric Trump-Backed Metaplanet Becomes World's 6th Largest Bitcoin Treasury Holding With 20,000 BTC

The big question for bitcoin (BTC) is whether the basis trade, an attempt to profit from the difference between the spot price and the futures market, will return if the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates on Sept. 17.

Federal Reserve Rate Cut Could Spark a Revival in Bitcoin's Basis Trade

Chinese investors have borrowed a record amount to buy local stocks, offering risk-on cues to global markets, including cryptocurrencies. However, crypto traders still appear to be more cautious.

Record Margin Debt in Chinese Stocks Signals Risk-On Momentum for Global Markets and Bitcoin

The cryptocurrency market is coming off a record-breaking August, with heavyweights like Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) setting fresh highs. The Biggest Gainers OKB, the native token of cryptocurrency exchange OKEx, topped the monthly gainer chart, skyrocketing a massive 264%.

Bitcoin and Ethereum May Have Hit New Highs In August, But This Exchange Token Really Said 'Hold My Beer' With 264% Gains

Bitcoin (BTC) hovered around $110,000 on Tuesday morning even as gold tore through record highs, indicating how crypto traders are hedging the Federal Reserve's next move.

Bitcoin Floats Around $110K as Traders Look Towards Friday Data for Upside

Long-term bitcoin (BTC) holders have stepped up their liquidations in recent weeks, adding to bearish pressures in the market.

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