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.

📺 Watch Video A US gov wallet moved $1B in BTC. Arkham's Miguel Morel breaks down transaction trails, potential sales vs. custody transfers, and reserve policy factors.

Arkham CEO on $1 Billion of U.S. Government Bitcoin Moved to “Unknown” Wallet

A five-year-old security flaw in Coldcard hardware wallets has landed manufacturer Coinkite a lawsuit after attackers allegedly drained more than $140 million in bitcoin. The proposed class action claims the devices generated predictable recovery phrases, leaving customers exposed to theft. Coldcard Security Failure Sparks $140M Lawsuit A class action lawsuit filed Sept.

Coinkite Sued After Coldcard Wallet Flaw Exposes $140M in Bitcoin

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SpaceX-Tesla Merger: Passive Flows ‘Hack', Could Bring More BTC Exposure to S&P 500

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and privacy-focused cryptocurrencies could lead a broader cryptocurrency rally as digital assets begin outperforming equities, according to prominent industry expert Alexander Good. Good favors exchange-linked tokens over Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and Solana (CRYPTO: SOL), while warning that regulatory uncertainty could weigh on XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) and U.S.-linked crypto stocks.

'Long Coins, Short Stocks': Expert Bullish on Bitcoin, Cautious on XRP, Coinbase, Circle

📺 Watch Video Bitcoin is moving from the fringe to the boardroom, says Allen Helm. He details how institutions structure digital credit around BTC and record ETF inflows.

Retail Money is “Dead” – Wall Street is how Bitcoin Actually Wins

📺 Watch Video Bitcoin's boring price action is a spring compressing for a breakout, says Matt Crosby. ETF flows, macro, and on-chain data point to a big move higher.

Matt Crosby: Bitcoin Is “Primed for a Big Move Higher”

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) sold off sharply during Asian trading hours after failing to hold a breakout above $84,300, leaving bulls who bought the move trapped as prices reversed lower. Why Bitcoin's Breakout Attempt Failed Widely-followed cryptocurrency trader JDK Analysis posted on X that Bitcoin pushed strongly above its monthly value-weighted average price and local value area high during New York trading, backed by spot buying and fresh long positions.

Bitcoin Bulls Get ‘Trapped' on Dump to $82,000: 4 Reasons Why BTC Sold Off

U.S. bitcoin ETFs attracted $528.40 million on Wednesday, taking their three-day inflow streak above $1 billion as institutional demand broadened across eight funds. Blackrock, Fidelity Drive Bitcoin ETF Streak The character of bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) demand changed on Wednesday. Monday's $526.60 million surge had been overwhelmingly driven by Blackrock's IBIT.

Bitcoin ETFs Top $1 Billion in 3 Days as Eight Funds Draw Inflows

Bitcoin's BTC$84,459.46 share of the crypto market has climbed to the highest level since May, even as prices across the wider market weaken.

Crypto traders seek shelter in bitcoin as altcoins slide and ETF flows wobble

Bitcoin as much as 2.9% to around $81,600 as Nasdaq futures dropped, while the CoinDesk 80 lost 3.5% and DeFi index slid 6%.

Bitcoin slides below $82,000 as AI doubts return, with DeFi tokens leading declines

A Tianjin court will hear the application after a six-month notice period, while a parallel fight over the same coins continues in London.

Chinese Prosecutors Seek to Confiscate $5.1B in Bitcoin Seized by UK in Qian Case

Ethereum

Spot bitcoin ETFs attracted $528 million on Wednesday as BlackRock and Fidelity led a recovery in institutional demand.

Bitcoin ETFs draw $528 million as ether funds snap five-day outflow streak

Bitcoin gave back its run at $85,000 and broke below $82,500 as weak tech earnings soured the mood. XMR bucked the drop with an 11% jump.

Live updates: Bitcoin's round trip to $85,000 burns traders on both sides

Technology shares led regional losses as mixed U.S. earnings unsettled investors and Brent crude climbed above $112 a barrel.

Asian stocks tumble, bitcoin retreats as China enters bear market

Cryptocurrency analyst Matt Crosby said on Wednesday that even a modest allocation of global capital could lift Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) toward $275,000. The Road to $275,000 In an interview with Bitcoin Magazine, Crosby argued that Bitcoin's relatively small market size could amplify incoming capital and trigger a massive surge in the asset's price.

Bitcoin's Boring Moves Are ‘Actually Quite Healthy,' Says Analyst Eyeing $275,000 Target

Bitcoin could outperform stocks, gold, and real estate over the next decade or longer, JPMorgan projects. Coinbase Predict highlighted that outlook alongside seven developments spanning investment access, corporate earnings, and artificial intelligence. JPMorgan Projects Bitcoin Returns Above Stocks and Gold An eight-item financial roundup shared by the Coinbase Predict account Oct.

Coinbase Spotlights 8 Big Stories From Bitcoin Forecasts to AI

Chinese prosecutors are seeking to confiscate more than 61,800 Bitcoin tied to a $5.7 billion fraud scheme, days after a U.K. court ruled Chinese law governs victims' claims to the coins.

China seeks to seize 61,800 BTC tied to $5.7 billion fraud scheme

Past steep rallies ran on about $235 million a day of net inflows into ETFs. The funds are yet to match that pace, according to data analyzed by CoinDesk.

Bitcoin ETFs attract $1.08 billion in 3 days but it may not be enough for a steep rally

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) kept its Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) intact through the first quarter, while reporting significant paper gains on the stash. Tesla Reports Unrealized Profit Tesla reported $962 million in digital assets on its balance sheet, up 42% quarter-over-quarter The Elon Musk-led mobility giant reported paper gains of $288 million on its cryptocurrency holdings, snapping a three-quarter streak of paper losses.

Tesla Doesn't Sell a Single Bitcoin in Q3 as Crypto Stash Jumps 42% to $962 Million

BTC broke through its $84,000 ceiling late Wednesday, then slid back to the $82,500 support analysts are watching as tech futures fell.

Bitcoin gives back its run at $85,000 as Tesla and Meta fail to calm AI nerves

Dogecoin

Leading cryptocurrencies traded in the green on Wednesday as investors assessed progress in key legislation governing stabelcoins.

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Bitcoin traders bought the dip near $80K, then $548M in ETF inflows and rising leverage pushed BTC toward the $85K resistance. Will the ceiling give way?

Bitcoin Chases $85K After Spot BTC ETF Inflows, Leverage Use Return

Bitcoin rebounded from $60,000 to $84,000 but continues to face resistance near that level amid liquidation pressure and geopolitical uncertainty.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Rebound: Can BTC Break $84,000 Resistance?

Shares of bitcoin treasury companies Strategy and Strive surged Wednesday, extending gains as bitcoin rebounded to hit its highest price in two weeks and investors weighed fresh BTC acquisitions and financing moves by the two publicly traded firms.

Strive, Strategy Shares Jump as Bitcoin Price Eyes $85K

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) climbed towards $84,500 Wednesday and may have already bottomed months ahead of its usual post-midterm pattern, according to a prominent trader Why This Midterm Cycle Could Look Different Widely-followed cryptocurrency trader Castillo Trading posted on X that Bitcoin dropped 42% in Q4 2018 and 14% in Q4 2022, the two prior midterm years, with both selloffs arriving after the election rather than before. This year, he argues Bitcoin may have already bottomed near $58,000 back in the summer, roughly five months earlier than the usual pattern.

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