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 (CRYPTO: BTC) is showing signs of buyer support following the Binance hack-driven sell-off, but will the correction extend toward $74,800 before a sustained recovery? Can Bitcoin Hold The $76,000 Support?

Can Bitcoin Hold On After the Selloff? Here's What Technical Analysis Says

▶ Tyler Evans breaks down Bitcoin's post-bear setup: Fed policy, bond yields, surging ETF accumulation, and why U.S. midterms are pivotal heading into 2027.

Tyler Evans: Bitcoin ETF Flows Flipped From “Highly Negative” to “Strong Accumulation”

Binance's cofounder Changpeng Zhao urged Elon Musk to stop mocking the exchange after it suffered a $6.3 billion hack.

'Bad time to troll': Binance cofounder Changpeng Zhao asks Elon Musk for 'respect' after post about bitcoin hack

▶ U.S. pressure to hold Treasuries forces central banks to sell what they can, says Doomberg, setting up a wildly bullish long-term case for gold and Bitcoin.

Doomberg: US Treasury Sanctions are “Wildly Bullish” for Bitcoin & Gold

▶ Galaxy's Alex Thorn calls the Bitcoin bottom, pointing to the 50-week moving average reclaim, resilience at $80K, and why being long is now contrarian.

Alex Thorn: 50-Week Signal Says Bitcoin's Bottom is In

▶ France hits 120% debt-to-GDP. Capital B's Alexandre Laizet explains why misspent debt and currency debasement make the case for a Bitcoin treasury strategy.

Alexandre Laizet on The French Debt Crisis: “Europe is in Need of Bitcoin”

Elon Musk has stoked fears that Binance could be teetering on the verge of collapse

‘Please Stop'—Binance Founder Begs Elon Musk After Massive Hack Triggers Bitcoin And Crypto Price Crash Fears

Kevin O'Leary said the midterm elections could influence the CLARITY Act's prospects and the direction of U.S. cryptocurrency policy. He also weighed in on the price direction for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC).

Kevin O'Leary Says Bitcoin May Not 'Automatically' Rally Even If CLARITY Act Passes, Warns Midterms Could Create Washington 'Gridlock'

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) fell 3% over the past 24 hours after reports of a major Binance security breach, even as the crypto king holds roughly 24% above where it started August. Why Analysts Call This a Sign of Resilience Widely-followed trader Quinten Francois posted on X that Bitcoin has absorbed an unusual string of bad news this year.

Bitcoin Holds $77,000 Despite Binance Scare: ‘ A Sign Of Resilience'

A day ago, we noted how bitcoin BTC$77,362.45 investors were buying insurance against potential price drops in the largest cryptocurrency. That bias strengthened after a hacker walked away with more than $6 billion in crypto assets from Binance, the largest crypto exchange.

Here's how big bitcoin traders responded after the Binance hack hit

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) plunged below $77,000 overnight after cryptocurrency exchange Binance was hacked for $6.3 billion but has since recovered to trade at around $78,000. Prominent analyst Benjamin Cowen warns Bitcoin could be entering its final Q4 selloff ahead of the U.S. midterm elections on Nov. 3, with two consecutive weekly closes below its May high suggesting a potential bull trap.

Bitcoin Drops to $77,000 on Binance Hack as Analyst Warns of Final Selloff

Ethereum

Bitcoin traded near $77,350 after $6.3 billion Binance hack, with crypto futures liquidations jumping to $1.57 billion.

Crypto liquidations jump to $1.57 billion as Binance hack sends bitcoin, ether lower

Bitcoin ETFs attracted $137.33 million on Wednesday, extending their inflow streak to three sessions and lifting week-to-date additions above $423 million. Bitcoin ETFs Add $137M as 3-Day Inflow Streak Builds Three sessions into the week, bitcoin has established a clear lead in the institutional flow race. U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) added $137.

Bitcoin ETFs Add $423M in 3 Days as Blackrock Leads

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ: MSTR) Chair Michael Saylor said on Thursday that the company could expand its capital options without depending entirely on Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) appreciation or issuing more shares. Strategy Ready for Next Bull Run, Says Saylor During the company's third-quarter earnings call, Saylor said the Bitcoin treasury firm is positioning its balance sheet as a potential source of major new financing.

MSTR Stock Is Down 44% in a Year, but Michael Saylor Says Strategy Doesn't Need Bitcoin Or Equity to Do the ‘Heavy Lifting'

Bets on rising prices accounted for nearly 84% of forced closures, with Binance handling almost half the total. A rebound has since started catching short sellers.

Bitcoin, ether and XRP selloff wipes out $1.5 billion in leveraged crypto bets

All 18,270 coins sit in 19 wallets, 17 of them holding exactly 1,000 BTC each, and none has moved since Thursday night, a CoinDesk trace of the blockchain shows.

Binance hacker splits $1.4 billion of bitcoin into 19 wallets that no one can freeze

Binance says the attacker reportedly gained access through a compromised employee laptop, and about $3 billion has been frozen onchain.

Bitcoin Price Briefly Slides to $76,300 as Binance Confirms Hack Estimated at $6.3 Billion

Bitcoin and ether slid after a suspected $6.3 billion Binance security breach and a Polymarket exploit. Standard Chartered says crypto prices may remain under pressure before finding a base.

$6 billion Binance hack sends bitcoin, ether tumbling; Standard Chartered expects more pain

Bitwise raised its long-term bitcoin price forecast to $1.6 million by 2036, increasing its projected annual return despite a volatile year. The outlook rests on institutional adoption, limited supply, and growing demand for protection against currency debasement. Bitcoin's $1.6 Million Target Implies 34.

Bitcoin to $1.6 Million: Bitwise Raises Its Long-Term Price Target

Tim Draper warned that businesses could eventually reject dollars in favor of bitcoin, triggering bank runs as demand for fiat currencies erodes. His comments echoed the adoption argument behind his longstanding $250,000 bitcoin forecast.

Tim Draper Calls Not Owning Bitcoin ‘Irresponsible,' Warns of Dollar Shift

BNB lost 7.1%, while Binance Co-CEO Yi He pledged that the exchange will cover all user losses resulting from the hack.

Bitcoin slides below $77,000, BNB drops amid Binance hack

Dogecoin

Leading cryptocurrencies tumbled on Thursday after news of a multi-billion-dollar hack targeting the Binance cryptocurrency exchange.

Binance Hack Drives Bitcoin Below $77,000, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Also in the Red: Top Analyst Identifies Where to Buy the 'Dip' in the ‘Bloodbath

Bitcoin fell below $78,000 on Friday as concerns over a potential security breach at cryptocurrency exchange Binance rattled digital asset markets.

Bitcoin tumbles below $78,000 as Binance security scare rattles crypto markets

Bitcoin's sell-off to $78,300 absorbed bids at and below the $80,000 support, but will dip buyers and futures traders spark a relief rally back to $82,000?”

Bitcoin Price Falls to $78.3K but Dip Buyers Eye $80K Bounce

Strategy reported record $20.91 billion in Q3 2026 operating income, driven by Bitcoin's rebound, despite declining revenue, negative year-to-date BTC yield, and continued pressure to fund preferred dividends.

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