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.

Arkham data shows the 12,267 BTC went to unlabeled wallets rather than an exchange, a day after $383 million hit Coinbase Prime.

U.S. government moves $1 billion in bitcoin from Bitfinex hack wallet, no sale indicated

According to the country's Bitcoin Office, the one-bitcoin-a-day accumulation strategy has continued, even after the IMF stressed that the country had not met the criteria for public-sector crypto holdings under a $1.4 billion ongoing credit facility.

El Salvador Defies IMF Waiver Terms to Stack More Bitcoin Daily

Bitcoin traded near $82,000 on Thursday, with analysts at QCP expecting a fourth-quarter range of $80,000 to $90,000.

Bitcoin pulls back as analysts forecast $80,000-$90,000 Q4 trading range

Bitcoin ETFs posted $487.07 million in net outflows on Wednesday, their heaviest daily loss since June 25, while ether funds shed another $160.77 million. Together, the two largest crypto ETF categories lost $647.84 million as trading activity accelerated sharply.

Bitcoin ETFs Lose $487M in Heaviest Daily Outflow Since June

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) analyst Caleb Franzen, who turned bearish when the token fell below $97,000 last November, says he's bullish again and sees targets as high as $205,000. Why Franzen Flipped Bullish Franzen, founder of Cubic Analytics, told Milk Road Crypto Wednesday that two signals changed his view in late August.

Bitcoin Tumbles to $82,000 but $205,000 Remains the Target, Analyst Says

US spot Bitcoin funds lost $484.9 million on Wednesday, the most since June, as BlackRock's IBIT turned seller and Bitcoin slid below $82,000 on Thursday.

Bitcoin Price Breaks Below $82K as BlackRock's Fund Joins the Sellers

On Thursday, DK Bank, Bhutan's fully digital bank, announced it had secured preliminary regulatory approval to establish a financial services presence in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The development marks another step in the bank's international ambitions, positioning Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) to forge stronger ties with global financial institutions and investors.

From Bitcoin Mining to Global Banking, Bhutan Eyes Abu Dhabi

Glassnode co-founder's latest figures show growing public-key exposure as Justin Drake urges preparations for potential AI attacks on wallet cryptography.

Over 6 million bitcoin sit behind exposed public keys as AI warnings mount

SALT Lending CEO Shawn Owen explains why Bitcoin's portability gives it an advantage over traditional assets and why institutional adoption may only be getting started.

Why Bitcoin's Liquidity Advantage Matters as Institutions Move In

Banks are racing to adopt Bitcoin, and SALT Lending CEO Shawn Owen says FOMO is real. He joins Grace and Sean to break down BTC lending and institutional shift.

Shawn Owen: Bitcoin's First Institutional Cycle Has Arrived

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Blockchain researcher Justin Drake is urging cryptocurrency holders to prepare for “bunker mode,” warning that artificial intelligence (AI)-driven mathematical discoveries could threaten the cryptography protecting Bitcoin and Ethereum. His proposed defense is surprisingly simple: move assets to fresh addresses that haven't exposed their public keys.

‘Bunker Mode'? Crypto Experts Argue Over AI Threat to Bitcoin, Ethereum

Where will Bitcoin's next rally come from? CoinDesk's James Van Straten analyzes gold rotations, equity pullbacks, and stablecoin inflows as key drivers.

James Van Straten: BTC Bull Market Has Begun – Rotation from Gold Driver Back to $126K

Treasury yields and oil surge as StoneX's Vincent Deluard warns equities are next. He turns bearish on stocks post-November while staying bullish on Bitcoin.

StoneX Global Macro Director: French Bond Market Contagion & BTC Market Outlook | Vincent Deluard

From digital ownership to borderless value, Bitcoin's core innovations are reshaping how the world's top financial institutions view money.

Money20/20 USA 2026: How Bitcoin, Stablecoins and AI Are Reshaping the Future of Finance

The bitcoin price has fallen sharply toward $80,000 per bitcoin

‘Wasting Multi-Trillion Dollars'—Serious Crash Warning A ‘Bailout' For Bitcoin Price

Bitcoin's price is struggling to find its footing on Oct. 8, 2026, after a sharp selloff knocked prices from the mid-$85,000s into the low $82,000s. Trading near $82,500, the cryptocurrency faces mounting pressure across its hourly and four-hour charts, although daily technical indicators remain neutral.

Bitcoin Price Holds Above $82K Despite Mounting Bearish Pressure

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) are down between 1.5% and 3.5% over the past 24 hours but one analyst maintains that a short-term recovery is possible.

Is This Dump a 'Buy Signal' for Bitcoin, ETH, XRP? One Analyst Says 'Yes but

Ethereum researchers warned AI could break the signatures guarding bitcoin, ether and the tokens built on them "in months, not years" in the worst case, well before quantum computers arrive.

Bitcoin and ether holders urged to enter ‘bunker mode' against possible AI attacks

The U.S. government transferred approximately 9,261 BTC, valued at $770 million, to Coinbase Prime on Tuesday and Wednesday, according to Galaxy Research. While much of the bitcoin originated from known criminal seizures, researchers identified another 2,456 BTC from previously unrecognized holdings.

US Government Shifts $770M in Bitcoin as Mystery Wallets Emerge

The 100 BTC came directly from two mining rewards created during Bitcoin's “Satoshi era” and had not moved for more than 16 years.

Bitcoin mined for pennies in 2010 moves after 16 years, now worth $8.5 million

Just 24 hours after analysts said big inflows into spot ETFs are required to lift bitcoin BTC$82,440.16 meaningfully above $87,000, a level that has limited gains lately, data shows sentiment went in the opposite direction.

Bitcoin ETF investors head for the exit, and it's the biggest rush in months

Justin Drake's call to prepare for an AI break of wallet cryptography drew a mixed response as bitcoin slipped below $83,000.

Bitcoin slips below $83,000 as Ethereum researcher's 'bunker mode' call divides crypto

In another cyber attack against a Bitcoin project, Second, the developer of an implementation of the Ark Protocol, confirmed it lost 0.75 BTC ($62,322) of its own funds in an exploit on Monday. Per the team, “no user funds were affected.” The attack was caught within hours, and a fix has been shipped.

Hackers Attack Another Bitcoin Project as Ark's Second Exploited

Bitcoin-backed lending is evolving into a mainstream source of credit, with borrowers using BTC to access liquidity without selling.

Bitcoin loans are paying for tuition and working capital, not just trades, lenders say

Bitcoin has slipped under a level FxPro says opens a "quick path to $80,000." Brent crude climbed above $102 and pushed Treasury yields back toward their highest since 2002.

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