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.

The Nasdaq-listed asset manager bought the Bitcoin at an average of about $84,500 during a rough week for the market, lifting its total stash to 32,773 BTC.

Strive Buys $280 Million in Bitcoin, Its Largest Purchase in Months

Bitcoin is back to $83,000 ahead of Wednesday's key CPI data release.

Bitcoin Rebounds to $83,000 as Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Trade Sideways

Strategy bought 250 Bitcoin last week and spent $192.4 million buying back STRC preferred stock to hold it near $100, ahead of an Oct. 28 dividend vote.

Why Strategy Is Pouring Cash Into STRC Instead of More Bitcoin

Wall Street has been struggling to find its footing on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, as disappointing JPMorgan Chase earnings collided with another semiconductor selloff. Goldman Sachs delivered a blockbuster quarter, but chip stocks continued losing ground amid mounting concerns over artificial intelligence (AI) spending and Chinese competition.

Wall Street Earnings, Sliding Chip Stocks Keep Bitcoin's Price at Bay

A CryptoQuant researcher has said that bitcoin's supply dynamics could soon help its price.

The Amount of Bitcoin on Exchanges Is Shrinking. Is a Rally Imminent?

Strive has acquired another 3,311 bitcoin for approximately $280 million, marking its largest weekly purchase since January and its third-largest acquisition to date, as the company accelerates its accumulation strategy through warrant exercises and preferred stock issuance. Strive Stacks Even More Bitcoin The Nasdaq-listed company purchased the bitcoin between Oct. 5 and Oct.

Strive Adds $280M in Bitcoin, Outpacing Strategy With Biggest Buy Since January

Bitcoin dipped below $81,000 before buyers stepped in, but the Fear and Greed Index says traders aren't convinced yet.

Bitcoin Shakes Off Spooky Season Jitters: Can Bulls Keep It Going?

Strive (NASDAQ:ASST) bought 3,311 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) for $280 million last week, its largest purchase since January, while Strategy's (NASDAQ:MSTR) own buying pace has dropped roughly 85%. What Strive Actually Bought Strive disclosed in a Tuesday 8-K filing that it added 3,311 BTC between Oct. 5 and Oct. 9, lifting total holdings to 32,773 BTC at an average price near $84,500 per coin.

Saylor Cheers Strive's $280 Million Bitcoin Buy While Strategy Bought 85% Less

A British High Court ruling has dealt a significant setback to Chinese fraud victims seeking ownership of more than 61,000 bitcoin seized by London police. The cryptocurrency haul, now worth approximately $5 billion, originated from an enormous Ponzi scheme orchestrated by convicted fraudster Zhimin Qian. The Oct.

Fraud Victims Hit Legal Wall in Britain's $5B Bitcoin Battle

The bitcoin treasury company is still the fifth biggest in the space.

Strive Buys More Bitcoin, Crosses 30,000 BTC Mark

Analysts say Bitcoin has bottomed after it held $81,500 twice in a week, but US spot Bitcoin funds have lost about $452 million to outflows in October.

Has Bitcoin Bottomed? Analysts Say Yes Despite US Funds Selling

If the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) outlook and risk scenarios play out, then bitcoin's price could face more headwinds than tailwinds from familiar forces: interest rates, the bond market, and AI stocks. In its World Economic Outlook (WEO) the IMF doesn't mention bitcoin or other crypto assets. However, its analysis could affect this market, too.

What the IMF's World Economic Outlook Means for Bitcoin Price

Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange by trading volume, disclosed this week that the company's mining operations will be sunsetting. The crypto firm said that Binance Pool and related services will officially be discontinued on Nov. 10, 2026. Binance Pool to Shut Down After Six Years and 22,188 Mined Bitcoin Blocks According to mempool.

Binance Pulls the Plug on Bitcoin Mining After 6-Year Run

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes told The Rollup podcast Tuesday that his fund treats trading as a tool to fund bigger Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) purchases rather than an end goal itself. Why Hayes Wants ‘Busted Charts,' Not New Launches Hayes said he wants his analyst hunting for tokens down 75% to 80% from local highs, calling that setup the fastest path to a 5x return in just a few months without risking much capital.

Flipping Altcoins to Buy More Bitcoin? Arthur Hayes Says That's the Plan

Strategy's STRC preferred stock closed at $99.88 on Monday, its best finish since May, after the bitcoin treasury giant spent roughly seven times more cash buying shares back over two weeks than it spent on BTC.

STRC Nearly Hits $100 After Bitcoin Giant Strategy Breaks Buyback Promise

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) may be entering a new bull market and hit between $340,000 and $400,000 over the next few years, according to Look Into Bitcoin's Matt Crosby. Why BTC's Bull Market Is Just Beginning Crosby argued on Monday's edition of the Milk Road podcast that Bitcoin has completed only 8.5% of its potential cycle based on historical long-term holder distribution patterns.

The Math Behind $400,000 Bitcoin By 2029

Strive added 3,311 BTC between Oct. 5 and Oct. 9, bringing holdings to 32,773 BTC and narrowing the gap with MARA.

Strive buys 3,311 bitcoin for $280 million in largest acquisition since January

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned countries need to take “urgent” action

‘Act Now'—‘Urgent' $365 Trillion Warning Issued Over ‘Tsunami' Bitcoin Price Game-Changer

A Bitcoin wallet dormant since March 2020 moved its entire 4,582 BTC balance worth $378 million on Monday, according to data from Lookonchain.

Bitcoin Whale Wallet Moves $378M in BTC After Six-Year Dormancy

The dollar and Bitcoin are both rising—a bullish sign, says Build Asset Management's Matt Dines. He breaks down the shift to a new US-led monetary order.

Matt Dines: Why a Rising Dollar is Bullish for Bitcoin

BTC fell 2.8% to $81,382 on Monday as crypto liquidations topped $771 million, led by $685.6 million in longs per CoinGlass data, amid a Kospi sell-off.

Bitcoin Slides Below $82K as Crypto Liquidations Surge Past $770M

Bitcoin's price stands at $83,266 on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time, as buyers attempt to preserve a recovery from recent lows near $80,000. Despite 10 of 15 moving averages registering bullish signals, shorter-term resistance between $83,800 and $84,254 continues to frustrate advances.

Bitcoin Price Recovery Stalls as $84,000 Resistance Holds Firm

Ethereum

Solana

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) continues to outperform altcoins like Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), Solana (CRYPTO: SOL), XRP (CRYPTO: XRP), which have dropped between 2% and 5% over the past 24 hours. Only 11 of 66 large-cap altcoins finished last week higher, while Bitcoin dominance climbed toward 59.5%.

Bitcoin Back to $83,000 but Why Are Ethereum, Solana, XRP Weak?

U.S. crypto ETFs opened the week under renewed pressure, with bitcoin funds losing $65.40 million and ether ETFs extending their outflow streak to 10 consecutive sessions.

Blackrock Drives $150M Bitcoin, Ether ETF Selling

Bitcoin climbed back above $83,000 Tuesday, recovering from an overnight dip below $81,000 as broader risk assets wobbled heading into Thursday's U.S. inflation report.

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