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.

AnchorWatch launched Nevada-chartered bitcoin custody with a $10,000 monthly fee cap and optional insurance of up to $370 million per client.

AnchorWatch Trust Company launches bitcoin custody service with up to $370 million in insurance per client

Altcoins fell about 9% last week, four times Bitcoin's loss, lifting Bitcoin dominance above 60% for the first time since May.

Bitcoin Dominance Tops 60% as Altcoins Fall 4x Harder

Ethereum

U.S. crypto ETFs remained under pressure in the week through Oct. 16, with bitcoin funds losing about $229 million and ether ETFs shedding $320 million. The pace of withdrawals eased from the previous week, yet selling spread across all major ETFs as investors continued to reduce risk.

Crypto ETFs Lose $593M in a Week as Bitcoin, Ether Selling Persists

A Bitcoin wallet dormant since 2013 moved 411 BTC worth about $34 million on Sunday, one of several long-idle wallets to stir in recent weeks.

Dormant Bitcoin Wallet From 2013 Moves $34M in BTC

Strive paid approximately $81,734 on average per bitcoin, adding to the 2,822 BTC it had acquired earlier last week.

Strive scoops up another 1,223 bitcoin for $100 million as total holdings reach 36,818 BTC

Wallets tied to MARA Holdings, one of the largest public bitcoin miners, have moved 1,000 BTC worth about $82.8 million to crypto exchanges in five days, while MARA's shares have nearly halved in a month.

MARA Ships $83 Million in Bitcoin to Exchanges as Its Stock Sinks 45%

The Bitcoin treasury firm raised its preferred stock buyback cap to $3 billion and now holds 848,517 BTC, bought at an average of $75,446.

Strategy Buys $22M in Bitcoin, Buys Back $193M of STRC

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) bought 267 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) for $22.1 million last week, extending its buying streak even as the stock battles fresh pressure from MSCI index risk. Strategy disclosed in a Monday filing that it purchased the Bitcoin between Oct. 12 and Oct. 18 at an average price of $82,900 per coin.

Michael Saylor 'Found More Room for Orange' as Strategy Adds 267 Bitcoin

Can you earn yield on Bitcoin safely? Richard Byworth warns against covered calls in rallies, making the case for basis trades for market-neutral yield.

Richard Byworth: Bitcoin's Next Run “Just a Mater of Time” thanks to Seller Exhaustion

Siebert Financial targets $175K Bitcoin and $350 Strategy. Brian Vieten details the path from the $58K low, ETF demand, and Strategy's digital credit engine.

$20B AUM Siebert Analyst: Bitcoin to $175K in 2027

From Strategy to Google, firms adopt preferred securities. Jeff Park explains why digital credit is the future of income and valuation.

Jeff Park: What The AI Pain Trade Means For Bitcoin

Where is Bitcoin headed by year-end? Fundstrat's Sean Farrell sees $95K–$100K as possible, explaining bond volatility impacts and the broader regime shift.

Fundstrat Analyst Sean Farrell: Bitcoin to $100k by Year End + MSTR MSCI Exclusion

On October 19, 2026, Strive, Inc. ("Strive" or the "Company") announced that during the period from October 12, 2026 through October 16, 2026, Strive purchased 4,045 bitcoin at an average price of approximately $82,803 per bitcoin, inclusive of fees and expenses. This includes 2,822 bitcoin purchased during the period from October 12, 2026 through October 13, 2026, as previously announced on October 14, 2026, and 1,223 bitcoin purchased during the period from October 14, 2026 through October 16, 2026 at an average price of approximately $81,734 per bitcoin, inclusive of fees and expenses.

Strive Says During The Period From October 12, 2026 Through October 16, 2026 Purchased 4,045 Bitcoin At Average Price Of $82,803 Per Bitcoin For ~$335M; Boosts Holdings To 36,818 BTC

Strategy's BTC holdings account for around 4% of the total bitcoin supply, with $5.9 billion in paper gains.

‘We found room for more orange': Michael Saylor's Strategy buys another 267 bitcoin for $22 million

Strategy founder Michael Saylor has added another 267 bitcoin to the company's enormous treasury, bringing its holdings to 848,517 BTC. The $22.1 million acquisition comes alongside a $193.

Strategy Holds 848,517 BTC After Latest $22M Bitcoin Purchase

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) climbed back above $82,000 Monday, even as social media chatter warned the date's overlap with 1987's Black Monday crash could spell trouble for markets. Why ‘Black Monday' Is Trending Again Widely-followed trader Crypto Rover posted on X that crash fears built ahead of Monday's open around a mix of factors: Oil above $100 Falling AI-linked perpetual futures Bank stocks selling off The VIX at a four-month high Surging bond yields Rising geopolitical tension He flagged the coincidence that 1987's original Black Monday crash, which wiped out $500 billion domestically in a single day, also fell on Oct. 19.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Face Rebound From ‘Black Monday' Fears

Weeks after bitcoin's (BTC) price chart flashed a major bullish signal, Strategy (MSTR), the largest publicly listed accumulator of the cryptocurrency, is about to do the same.

Strategy on verge of golden cross, just weeks after bitcoin flashed same bullish signal

Tech futures bounced after last week's 5.5% rout, and bitcoin followed them up before sellers knocked it back. Earnings this week put the AI trade to the test again.

Live updates: Bitcoin tags $83,000 and slips back as chip stocks lead a rebound

Bitcoin rose 0.8% to around $82,700 as China's GDP beat estimates and Nasdaq futures rebounded, while the CoinDesk 80 gained 1.3% and DeFi led gains.

Bitcoin extends bounce above $82,000 as stocks rebound, DeFi tokens lead altcoin gains

The Nvidia-backed company planned to deliver 23,000 AI chips in Britain next year, but its grid connection may not be ready until the 2030s.

Bitcoin mining offshoot Nscale loses Microsoft AI deal as power delay stretches into 2030s

A bitcoin wallet dormant since 2013 moved 411 BTC, now worth about $34 million. It is one of several long-dormant wallets to wake up recently.

Bitcoin whale moves $34 million in BTC it got in 2013 when coins traded at $131

Bitcoin, Nasdaq futures and Asian stocks rally as stronger-than-expected China GDP and falling oil prices lift risk appetite.

Bitcoin, Korea's Kospi and Nasdaq futures rally as China GDP beats estimates

Hyperliquid

A bitcoin trader is staring down a potential $98 million liquidation after a punishing week wiped nearly $9.8 million from a Hyperliquid account. With 40x leverage and bitcoin's price slipping toward $81,000, another sharp decline could finish the job.

A $98 Million Bitcoin Long Bet on Hyperliquid Hangs by a Thin Thread

Bitcoin is testing the low end of its one-month range and risks new lows as AI-bubble fears and a chipmaker sell-off drain risk appetite across markets.

Bitcoin Price Risks New Lows as AI Bubble Fears Hit Markets

Wall Street's fear gauge, the VIX index, spiked on Friday as stocks dropped. History says Friday panics usually fade on Monday.

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