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 dropped below $82,000 to an intraday low of $80,836 during a late Wednesday sell-off, capping a nearly 4% daily loss and halting a recent two-week high rally. Long Positions Wiped Out Across Broader Crypto Market Bitcoin tumbled below $82,000 Wednesday, just hours after touching two-week highs during a market-wide rally.

Bitcoin Price Plunges Below $81K Despite $1 Billion in ETF Inflows

Albuquerque's ban on crypto ATMs and cashier-facilitated cryptocurrency transactions has taken effect, exposing noncompliant businesses to financial penalties and possible closure. Officials are targeting cash conversion services used in scams that can leave victims unable to recover their money.

Albuquerque Bitcoin, Crypto ATM Ban Takes Effect With $500 Daily Fines

Spot Bitcoin ETFs have drawn about $1.07 billion over three sessions, pushing October flows to a gain of roughly $460 million, even as Bitcoin and Ethereum prices slipped.

Bitcoin ETFs Erase October Losses With $1 Billion in Three Days

Utexo has opened Utexo Mint, letting verified professional operators test minting, confidential transfers, and redemption of USDT on Bitcoin via RGB ahead of the November 28 public launch.

Utexo Opens Utexo Mint Early Access for USDT on Bitcoin Ahead of November 28 Launch

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is holding above a key $83,000 support level that analyst Benjamin Cowen flagged as the line bulls need to defend. Why Cowen Calls It the ‘Curse of the 21st' Cowen posted on X that Bitcoin's recent monthly pattern keeps pointing to the 21st as a turning point.

Bitcoin Faces the 'Curse of the 21st': Is Another November Low Ahead?

Bitcoin is currently in so-called Uptober, a month when the asset is supposed to rally. But it's being held back — at least for now.

Bitcoin Slides Towards $81,000 as Oil Above $110 Revives Rate-Hike Bets

Bitcoin fell about 3% to near $81,400 on Thursday as Nasdaq futures slid after Tesla and Meta results, back to the price US spot ETF buyers paid on average.

Why Is Bitcoin Falling? BTC Tracks Tesla, Meta Stocks Lower

Chinese prosecutors are seeking to confiscate 61,896 bitcoin worth approximately $5.1 billion, currently held by British authorities, after one of the world's largest cryptocurrency seizures. The assets trace back to Qian Zhimin, convicted in Britain for handling criminal proceeds from a Chinese investment fraud. A recent U.K.

China Targets 61,896 Bitcoin Still Held by British Authorities: Report

Robinhood has won DFSA approval to offer bitcoin, crypto and stock trading with custody from a new Dubai headquarters, with launch set for 2027.

Robinhood Wins Dubai License to Bring Bitcoin and Stock Trading to the Middle East in 2027

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could attract growing corporate demand as Bitcoin for Corporations co-founder Alan Helm urges companies to diversify their cash reserves. Why Should Companies Allocate to Bitcoin?

'Cash Is A Melting Ice Cube,' Says Industry Executive as Bitcoin Adoption Poised to Surge

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US spot Bitcoin ETFs pulled in $528 million on Wednesday, led by BlackRock's IBIT and Fidelity's FBTC, while ETH funds ended five days of outflows.

Bitcoin ETFs Draw $528M as Ethereum Funds Snap Outflow Streak

A widely followed crypto strategist is revealing what he believes is the only chart that matters for Bitcoin after BTC briefly went below $80,000 last week. Pseudonymous analyst DonAlt tells his 797,800 followers on X that Bitcoin investors should look at BTC on a long-term timeframe to see its strength.

Analyst Who Nailed 2026 Bitcoin Bottom Unveils the ‘Only Chart That Really Matters' for BTC

Billionaire investor Chamath Palihapitiya says Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has a ceiling on its value and believes a future hack could eventually send it to zero. Why Palihapitiya Thinks Bitcoin Is Capped Palihapitiya told the Moonshots podcast that traditional crypto lacks the fungibility needed to attract the full range of potential buyers.

Bitcoin ‘Goes to Zero' After a Hack, Chamath Palihapitiya Predicts

📺 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

📺 Watch Video Sean Hagan breaks down why a Tesla-SpaceX merger is a no-brainer, connecting passive index flows to Strategy's MSCI inclusion and S&P 500 entry.

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

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

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