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.

Old Major Market, a Central Indiana bitcoin butcher holding 100% of new bitcoin payments on its balance sheet.

Now Accepting Bitcoin: Buy Coffee and Bacon Across 200 Indiana Bitcoin Merchants

FxPro says a slide below $84,000 would hand control to sellers and put $80,000 in play. Minutes from the Fed's last meeting come out Wednesday.

Live updates: A drop below $84,000 could put $80,000 in play for bitcoin

Arthur Hayes says Michael Saylor “had his time in the sun” and that Strategy no longer moves the needle, then answered whether bitcoin hits $1 million with a single word: “Yes.

Arthur Hayes Says Bitcoin Price Hits $1M and Saylor No Longer Matters

Leading the gains is BTW, the native token of Bitway, a bitcoin-compatible layer-1, which jumped 25% in the past 24 hours and is up 170% over the past 30 days.

Smaller altcoins shine as bitcoin stills trades around $85,000

Cryptocurrency analyst Willy Woo said on Monday that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) adoption by nation-states “outsripped” individual ownership. Nation-State BTC Ownership Surges Woo cited a chart from Bitcoin-native company River showing that the number of countries holding Bitcoin rose from two in 2016 to as many as 23 in 2025.

Bitcoin Adoption Is Shifting From Individuals to Governments, Says Crypto Analyst — Nation-State Holdings Jump as US Leads With Nearly $28 Billion in BTC

This shallower decline isn't limited to the one-year anniversary. The bear market itself has been milder with past downturns seeing prices plummet 77% to 85%.

Why bitcoin is down 'just' 32% a year after its record high of $126,000

Japan-based Metaplanet Inc. (OTC:MTPLF) is now the world's second-largest corporate holder of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) after reporting a fresh purchase of 1,000 BTC on Monday. ‘Asia's Strategy' Races Ahead The Tokyo-headquartered company bought 1,000 BTC in the third quarter, raising its total holdings to 44,000 BTC, worth $3.7 billion, as of Sept.

This Company Just Became the World's 2nd-Largest Bitcoin Hoarder and It Has More BTC Than Tesla, SpaceX and Coinbase

The accounts run on MiCA-authorized infrastructure from Lightspark Payments Europe AS. Keys sit in a hardware security module, and only designated owners can move funds.

Bringin Opens Euro Business Accounts for Bitcoin Companies Across 30 European Countries

Licensed Tanzanian tour operator Zatatep Tours now accepts bitcoin alongside credit cards for booking trips across Tanzania.

Tanzanian Tour Operator Accepts Bitcoin for Safaris and Treks

BTC fell back to about $85,600 after sellers turned it away from $87,000 for the third time since Sept. 23, while Nasdaq closed at a record and Treasury yields kept climbing.

Bitcoin keeps getting rejected at $87,000 as stocks hover near records

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Major cryptocurrencies reversed course on Monday following their Sunday gains, as investors weighed the latest U.S. manufacturing data and the likelihood of a rate hike.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Slide After Fresh Macro Data: Analyst Says This BTC 'Trigger' Could Potentially Usher in $90,000 Level

The Nasdaq-listed bitcoin treasury company, co-founded by Vivek Ramaswamy, paid roughly $169 million for 2,000 coins last week and now holds 29,462 BTC.

Strive Adds $169M Bitcoin in Its Biggest Buy in Four Months

Proposed SEC rules could boost direct Bitcoin ownership for advisors. Coinbase's Ryan VanGrack explains why ETFs and direct holding can both thrive.

Coinbase's Ryan VanGrack: CFTC Approval “Opens Many Doors” for Bitcoin

New SEC rules could unlock advisor access to Bitcoin. Coinbase CBO Shan Aggarwal explains how Coinbase's custody infrastructure is paving the way.

Coinbase Business Chief: Big Banks Increasing BTC Exposure | Shan Aggarwal

Institutions aren't asking IF to buy Bitcoin, but HOW. TD Cowen's Lance Vitanza breaks down the rise of BTC corporate treasuries and capital markets products.

TD Cowen's Lance Vitanza: BTC to $132k in 2027 & MSTR Price Outlook

Will AI end inflation? Lyn Alden breaks down how AI drives service price deflation while monetary inflation and scarce assets like Bitcoin remain untouched.

Lyn Alden: Nothing Stops This Train – BTC, AI Equities, Bond Market Analysis

Will tokenized deposits crowd out stablecoins? Custodia Bank's Caitlin Long explains why bringing tokenization to traditional banks is the bigger story.

Caitlin Long: Fiscal Dominance, Stablecoins & the Macro Case for Bitcoin

Are investors deploying cash into Bitcoin? iTrustCapital CEO Kevin Maloney breaks down $1B in recent inflows and why clients aren't "chasing candles."

$1.3B iTrust Capital CEO: 50% of Clients are Buying Bitcoin | Kevin Maloney

An anonymous 4chan user called Bitcoin's October 2025 peak to the day way back in 2023. Could they be right again?

Why a 4chan Bitcoin Prophecy Says Today Is the End of Crypto Winter

Bitcoin miners with power contracts hold AI's scarcest asset. VanEck's Matthew Sigel explains how long-term AI leases unlock underappreciated value.

VanEck's Matthew Sigel: Path to $500k BTC Runs Through Gold

Will Bitcoin 10x or 3–5x? CryptoQuant's Ki Young Ju sees a 3–5x gain from the lows as ETF inflows dampen volatility, signalling the bear market is over.

CryptoQuant: BTC “Bull Run Has Started” – 3x to 5x Cycle Outlook | Ki Young Ju

Coinbase Asset Management target: $300K+ Bitcoin by 2030. President Anthony Bassili breaks down long-term cycles and the multi-year path to gold parity.

Coinbase Asset Management President: Bitcoin to $300k by 2030 | Anthony Bassili

As some analysts continue pushing the “Uptober” narrative, calling for a strong rally in October based on its historic performance, the same historic data now warns to be more cautious.

‘Uptober' Hype Is Shaky as Bitcoin's Most Predictable Months Keep Failing

October has historically given bitcoin investors good returns. ETF buyers are helping the legendary month — ‘Uptober' — get off to a good start.

Bitcoin ETFs Bring in $241M To Kick Start ‘Uptober'

Longtime crypto skeptic Peter Schiff over the weekend claimed Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) can no longer fund its Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) purchases. Why Schiff Says Strategy's Funding Is Stuck Schiff said in a podcast update that Strategy's Stretch preferred stock, STRC (NASDAQ:STRC), has climbed back to about $99.40, close to its $100 par value.

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