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 is holding on to its weekend gains as oil trades lower. ETFs lost over $600 million in outflows last week.

Bitcoin shrugs off ETF outflows to trade above $84,000 as oil falls

Onchain analyst Willy Woo stirred fresh debate over Bitcoin's long-term security on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, after sharing artificial intelligence (AI)-generated estimates suggesting a 1.3% probability that Bitcoin's digital signatures could be broken within two years. Drawing inspiration from Woo's X post, Bitcoin.

Bitcoin's Security Faces a 76% Risk by 2046, AI Model Predicts

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Leading cryptocurrencies rose on Sunday as investors assessed the latest geopolitical developments in the Middle East and President Donald Trump's potential intervention.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Rise as ‘Greed' Persists: Analyst Says BTC Bulls Must Get ‘Moving' From This Area

Michael Saylor's "more orange" post on Sunday extends a pattern that has preceded Strategy's weekly Bitcoin buys, with holdings already at 848,000 BTC.

Strategy Nears 850K Bitcoin Milestone as Saylor Teases Fresh Buy

US spot BTC funds posted $386.3 million in net outflows while ETH funds extended a nine-day outflow streak through Oct. 9, per Farside Investors data.

Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs Both Bleed Through First Week of October

Bitcoin's price is holding near $83,770 on Oct. 11, 2026, after recovering from a recent low of $80,308, but the climb toward $84,000 is proving difficult. Short-term moving averages paint a mixed picture, while longer-term indicators remain largely positive.

Bitcoin Price Eyes $85K, but Momentum Has Yet to Show Up

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Bitcoin ETFs have seen $386.3 million in net outflows through the first seven trading days of October, while Ethereum funds have now posted nine straight days of losses.

Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana ETFs All in the Red for October

It has been 35 days since an attacker exploited a vulnerability in the Liquid Network's Elements software, draining nearly 4,000 BTC from the protocol, and although 3,400 BTC has since been recovered, redemptions of LBTC for actual bitcoin remain suspended as an independent external security audit of Elements v23.3.4 is underway.

Liquid Network at 86% Backing as Bitcoin Redemption Freeze Drags On

Bitcoin's drop to $80,400 flushed newly opened longs. Was it a market reset, or will this week's CPI print decide whether $100K is still in play?

Bitcoin Price Risks Tumble Below $80K: Can Bulls Still Reach $100K?

Strategy could expand its bitcoin holdings after Michael Saylor posted another orange-themed buying hint. His latest message follows a $28.7 million acquisition, while the company balances cryptocurrency purchases with cash commitments to shareholders and creditors. Saylor Signals There Is Room for More Bitcoin Another bitcoin acquisition may be coming from Strategy Inc.

More Orange: Saylor Hints at Growing Strategy's 848K Bitcoin Stash

Solana (CRYPTO: SOL), Chainlink (CRYPTO: LINK) and three other altcoins are picking up real adoption signals, according to Altcoin Daily, as institutions look beyond Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and XRP (CRYPTO: XRP). Solana Keeps Picking Up Real-World Deals Altcoin Daily on Monday reported that Solana retook the top spot in daily tokenized equity trading volume with 34% market share, overtaking BNB (CRYPTO: BNB) Chain.

Bitcoin, XRP Get the Spotlight—Could These 5 Altcoins Be Next?

Bitcoin's latest correction has brought a $74,500 historical reference into focus, a new analysis suggests. The comparison examines setbacks during broader advances as the contributor outlines two buying levels if selling continues.

Bitcoin Drawdown Analysis Maps a $74,500 Level if Losses Deepen

Bitcoin could grow into a $30 trillion asset by following gold's expansion, Bitwise's investment chief suggests. He points to expanding institutional access while warning that investor behavior could determine who benefits from long-term gains.

Bitcoin Could Reach $30 Trillion Like Gold, Bitwise CIO Says

This week's stories spanned corporate adoption, government crypto flows, security risks and macro concerns. Robinhood added $25 million in bitcoin to its balance sheet, while U.S. government-linked wallets moved nearly $1.9 billion in crypto.

Robinhood Adds BTC To Balance Sheet, ‘Bunker Mode' Kicks Off, And More – Weekly Recap

One year after more than $19 billion in leveraged crypto bets were wiped out in a single night, bitcoin sits about 34% below the record it set four days before the crash. The Night That Broke the Market On Oct.

Bitcoin Price Never Recovered From the $19B Crash That Hit a Year Ago

Judy Shelton, whose 2019 Fed nomination the Senate blocked, has joined Treasury as an adviser—and traders are asking if it matters for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and XRP (CRYPTO: XRP). What Shelton's New Role Actually Covers Treasury announced Friday, according to CNBC, that Shelton will advise Bessent on currency policy, “with a particular focus on evaluating financial conditions in China.

Trump's Rejected Fed Pick Joins Treasury: Can Bitcoin and XRP Benefit?

The Bermuda-based insurer, which runs entirely on Bitcoin, drew the funding from existing backers led by Bain Capital Crypto after a record year driven by demand from wealthy families in Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

This Sam Altman-Backed Life Insurer Runs Entirely on Bitcoin, and Just Raised $37.5 Million

Bitcoin's options market is sending a curious message. With bitcoin trading above $82,000, calls account for 60.24% of outstanding options interest, while a massive 25,030.6 BTC position sits at Deribit's $95,000 strike for Oct. 30. Meanwhile, futures open interest stands at $51.7 billion, and options max pain levels point toward considerably lower prices.

Bitcoin Traders Stack $4.5 Billion in Calls as $95K Bets Take Shape

Canary Capital CEO Steven McClurg sees an opportunity in Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) and other alternative assets even as he warns that 10-year U.S. Treasury yields could reach 8% within four years. His argument: rising borrowing costs could pressure debt-dependent companies and long-duration bonds, encouraging investors to seek alternatives — including cryptocurrency.

EXCLUSIVE: Treasury Yields at 8%? This CEO Sees a Big Bitcoin ETF Opportunity

Bitcoin ETFs returned to positive territory on Friday with a modest $21.13 million inflow, offering some relief after two heavy days of redemptions. Ether funds remained under pressure, while NEAR kept attracting fresh capital.

Bitcoin Price Holds $82K as Blackrock Leads ETF Rebound

Strive CEO Matt Cole predicts Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could reach $500,000 by 2030 as mounting U.S. debt, treasury bond market intervention and a weakening dollar create conditions for a historic bull market. Will Weak Dollar Fuel BTC's Biggest Bull Run?

Will Bitcoin Hit $500,000 by 2030? Strive CEO Matt Cole Says Maybe

Bitcoin's price traded at $82,816 on Saturday, Oct. 10, as the market continued consolidating following its retreat from the $87,000 region. While the hourly chart shows signs of recovery, the four-hour and daily charts remain range-bound, with bulls defending support near $82,200.

Bitcoin Price Clings to $82,800 as the Next Breakout Remains Elusive

Bitcoin and ether order books are deeper than before the crash, while altcoin liquidity keeps eroding and spot trading remains well below its October 2025 peak.

One year after 10/10, bitcoin and ether liquidity have rebuilt, but other altcoins still face risks

One year after a flash crash wiped out billions in leveraged crypto bets, traders have better tools to spot risks. But the forces behind the selloff remain.

Bitcoin's $19 billion wake-up call: One-year later, has crypto learned anything?

Strive's SATA preferred stock generated an estimated $55 million this week, enough to buy about 638 BTC, even though the shares spent three of five trading days below the price at which new issuance stops.

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