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) faces renewed downside pressure as data shows short-term holders slipping into losses, weakening demand and growing risks of a breakdown below $73,000. In an X post on Nov.11, CryptoQuant's analysis highlighted that Bitcoin's recent pullback erased the profit cushion of short-term investors.

Could Bitcoin Lose $73,000 as Demand Weakens? The Data Says It Might

A Bank of Russia ordinance published Wednesday lets exchanges start organized crypto trading on Nov. 22, but only after the central bank approves their rules. Moscow Exchange still aims for Dec. 1.

Russia's Central Bank Clears Exchange to Open Bitcoin and Crypto Trading on Nov. 22

On Wednesday, another lone bitcoin miner defied the astronomical odds and struck digital gold, successfully uncovering block 975427 on the Bitcoin blockchain.

Better Than Powerball: Solo Bitcoin Miner Hits Another $230K Jackpot

Germany's largest lender now holds bitcoin, ether and three stablecoins for institutional and corporate clients in Europe, but it has not named any customers or disclosed fees.

Deutsche Bank Switches On Bitcoin Custody for Paying Clients

Bitcoin trades below $74,000 on Wednesday after five weekly losses, with Derive pricing 31% odds of a sub-$70,000 Christmas.

Bitcoin ‘ripe for a squeeze' as options traders raise odds of sub-$70,000 Christmas

Germany's largest lender, Deutsche Bank, has officially launched its digital asset custody service for institutional clients across Europe, bringing bitcoin, ether, and regulated stablecoins into its banking infrastructure. The Nov. 11 debut marks another significant step toward integrating cryptocurrency services into traditional finance (TradFi).

Deutsche Bank Brings Bitcoin Custody Into Its Institutional Banking Empire

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could surge to $400,000 to $500,000 by mid-2029 based on historical market cycles and long-term price trends, according to Bitcoin Opportunity Fund co-founder James Lavish. Speaking with the Bitcoin Magazine interview on Tuesday, Lavish said that BTC's long-term outlook remains intact despite rising inflation and expectations of further Federal Reserve rate hikes.

Here's What It Will Take to Send Bitcoin to $500,000 by 2029

Bitcoin Core disclosed three previously patched security vulnerabilities, including a high-severity bug affecting block template creation.

Bitcoin Core discloses three patched security flaws, including high-severity mining bug

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is retesting a key support at $73,000 in a setup mirrors exactly what preceded the last bull run, according to analyst Tim Warren. Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index Falls to Extreme Fear Levels Warren told Milk Road Crypto that Bitcoin's fear and greed index hits extreme fear for the first time since August, yet Bitcoin still trades 17% higher than the last time sentiment reached this level.

Bitcoin Is Repeating a 2023 Pattern That Started the Last Bull Run, Analyst Claims

Bitcoin BTC$74,007.97 took Tuesday's U.S. hot inflation report and flush-out of leverage positions in its stride, falling less than 1% over the past 24 hours. The question now is whether that performance is a sign of resilience or just a pause in selling.

Bitcoin barely flinches at hot CPI as ETF selling slows

Bitcoin held steady near $74,000 as Tuesday's hot inflation figure lifted the odds on a U.S. interest-rate increase to around 90%. ETF outflows extended to a fourth day and liquidations jumped.

Bitcoin sits out stock rebound as ETF outflows extend to fourth day

U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) bled another $95 million on Nov. 10, extending their losing streak to four straight days and deepening a 2026 hole that has wiped out a year-to-date cushion of more than $1.4 billion in roughly three weeks. A $25.

Bitcoin ETFs Bleed for a 4th Straight Day as 2026 Outflows Top $1B Billion

Property owners in Miami-Dade County can now use Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) to pay taxes, the Tax Collector's Office announced on Monday. Use Bitcoin to Pay Taxes The new payment option gives property owners another way to settle their tax obligations.

Want to Pay Your Property Taxes in Bitcoin? Miami-Dade Just Made It Possible

Former White House crypto adviser Patrick Witt says President Donald Trump is still interested in buying bitcoin for the U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, but open-market purchases face a serious legal problem.

Trump Still Wants to Buy Bitcoin but a Legal Wall Stands in the Way: Witt

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Leading cryptocurrencies fell further on Tuesday as investors weighed hotter-than-expected consumer prices and the rising odds of an interest-rate hike.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Drop as Investors Weigh Rate Hike Odds: Analyst Explains Why ‘Horrific' BTC Chart Is Routine in a Bull Market

Bitcoin's sleeping giants have been stirring this year, and the numbers are staggering. Checkonchain data reveals that more than 227,000 BTC acquired before 2019 have awakened in 2026, while a separate onchain investigation into dormant wallets uncovers a trail of colossal transfers, mysterious whale movements, and ancient mining rewards dating back to 2010. Bitcoin.

Dormant Bitcoin Data Reveals 227,196 BTC in Pre-2019 Coins Revived in 2026

Washington Bitcoin merchants, from Seattle coffee shops to a Snorkel hot tub heated by bitcoin miners.

Bitcoin Heated Hot Tubs and 278 Washington Bitcoin Merchants : Now Accepting Bitcoin

The Bitcoin miner says its Boden facility could generate $45 million annually, but a June letter of intent remains nonbinding as executives negotiate financing and customer protections for the project.

Bitcoin Miner HIVE Eyes $45 Million in Annual Revenue From AI Deal

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) missed Monday's broad market rally, and SharpLink CEO Joseph Chalom says it just needs buyers to show back up. Rate Fears Kept Bitcoin on the Sidelines Chalom told The Wolf Of All Streets Tuesday that hotter-than-expected October CPI data, with core inflation excluding food and energy at 0.3% against a 2% forecast, raises the odds of a December Fed hike rather than the cuts markets expected earlier this year.

Bitcoin 'Needs Buyers to Come Back' After CPI Data Triggers Slide to $73,000

▶ Oil is down almost 20% and gas is down 25% since the end of October, and Robbert van Batenburg, Global Strategist at The Bear Traps Report, says that sets up a dovish Fed and "the sweet spot for gold," which is good for Bitcoin too.

Oil Selloff Sets Up “The Sweet Spot for Gold” and Bitcoin | Robbert van Batenburg

Bitcoin prices have suffered notable declines lately, falling below $73,000 on Tuesday, November 10 as the digital currency struggled with multiple bearish factors.

Bitcoin Falls Below $73,000 To Reach Lowest Since August

Binance Research suggests slowing global monetary tightening could improve bitcoin's outlook before central banks begin cutting interest rates, while growing use of tokenized equities in decentralized finance (DeFi) points to a new phase of blockchain adoption.

Bitcoin Could Rally Before Rate Cuts Begin, Binance Research Says

Mercado Bitcoin let users log in to check balances after a security incident, said it will restore balances with its own funds and kept trading paused.

Mercado Bitcoin Reopens for Balance Checks, Pledges to Restore Funds

Truth Social's parent booked $409.7 million in quarterly income largely from crypto investments, even as its stock remained more than 94% below its March 2024 peak.

Trump Media Posts $410 Million Profit. Bitcoin Gains Did the Heavy Lifting

▶ James Lavish told BMTV last month that he believes the bottom is in, and he says that cycle call still holds after hike odds spiked and tech stocks wobbled.

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