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.

Metaplanet sold 10,000 BTC and subsequently bought 11,000 BTC during the third quarter, using the unusual round trip to demonstrate that its bitcoin treasury can be converted into cash when needed.

Metaplanet Sells 10,000 Bitcoin, Buys 11,000 Back to Prove Liquidity

Ethereum

On Oct. 2, the agency approved a Cboe BZX rule change to allow six ETFs issued by Volatility Shares, each aiming to deliver three times the daily return of the underlying asset. Besides bitcoin and ether, the lineup covers gold, silver, crude oil and natural gas.

SEC approves a 3x fix for bitcoin and ether traders who miss the wild swings

The Japanese firm sold 10,000 BTC before buying 11,000 BTC, demonstrating liquidity as it seeks recurring income from preferred securities.

Metaplanet added 1,000 bitcoin net in the third quarter bringing holdings to 44,000 BTC

A stronger dollar and rising bond yields are testing bitcoin's resilience as fiscal concerns in France and political uncertainty in Spain weigh on the euro.

U.S. dollar climbs to 18-month high as bitcoin holds firm around $86,000

A weak September jobs report took a rate hike off the table, but bitcoin is still stuck below $87,000, with FOMC minutes due Wednesday.

Live updates: Bitcoin above $86,000 as traders price out an October Fed hike

Czech Republic bank Banka has partnered with licensed cryptocurrency exchange Anycoin to offer direct bitcoin trading inside its mobile app. In-App Trading Partners Banka has launched direct bitcoin trading in its mobile app, making it the first domestic commercial bank in the Czech Republic to offer clients seamlessly integrated cryptocurrency transactions.

Czechia's Partners Banka Adds Direct Bitcoin Trading

Crypto markets are kicking off the week on volatile footing, with bitcoin regaining $86,000 early Monday and briefly touching $87,000, nearing an eight-month high, before reversing course. Traders are closely monitoring dollar strength for clues on whether BTC can extend its rally or consolidate gains.

Technicals signal bitcoin shift, Ethereum gears up for Glamsterdam: Crypto Week Ahead

Strive Inc. (NASDAQ:ASST) CEO Matt Cole hinted on Sunday that the company may report more Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) purchases. Strive to Boost BTC Reserve?

Vivek Ramaswamy-Founded Strive to Acquire More Bitcoin? Here's What the CEO Hinted at

Key price averages are on the verge of confirming a major bullish configuration for the first time in over a year.

Bitcoin is about to get a major bullish signal it hasn't had in over a year

Bitcoin can serve investors who want direct ownership, amplified market exposure, or dollar income, according to Michael Saylor. His comparison puts historical volatility at 94% for Strategy's common stock, 39% for BTC, and 9% for its STRC preferred stock.

Saylor Maps Three Bitcoin Paths With 94%, 39%, and 9% Volatility

Bitcoin came within about $500 of its late-September peak before sellers pushed it back under $86,000. It's the second rally in a week to stall.

Bitcoin zooms toward $87,000, nearly setting an eight-month high, then reverses

Dogecoin

Leading cryptocurrencies gained Sunday overnight as investors weighed in on Treasury yields and the Federal Reserve's cues on interest rate policy. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:17 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Rise Amid Treasury Yields Pressure: Analyst Flags BTC's Sunday Spikes That Turn Into Monday Declines

Bitcoin's price is putting Uptober's reputation back on trial. After closing September near $83,560, the leading crypto asset ripped as high as $86,771 Sunday, placing Friday's $87,177 peak squarely in the crosshairs.

Bitcoin Price Knocks on $87K as Uptober Bulls Smell $94K

A bitcoin fund targeting three times its futures benchmark's daily performance has secured SEC listing approval. The ruling covers a broader commodity lineup and preserves exchange oversight and brokerage obligations as the sponsor pursues market access.

SEC Approves Listing of Bitcoin ETF Targeting 3x Daily Futures Moves

Bitcoin and Ethereum have strong fundamentals and low leverage, so why are they stalling below $90,000 and $3,000? Here's what a breakout would take.

$90K Bitcoin Price Target, $3K Ethereum: What Will It Take to Get There?

Spot Bitcoin ETFs took in $134.4 million over the first two trading days of October, rebounding from a Sept. 30 outflow as a weak jobs report cooled Fed rate-hike bets.

'Uptober' Starts Green as Bitcoin ETFs Draw $134 Million

Michael Saylor's latest message has renewed speculation that Strategy could add to its bitcoin holdings. The company's orange dot chart accompanies the teaser, following two consecutive weekly acquisitions disclosed in September. Saylor's Orange Message Puts Another Bitcoin Buy in Focus Strategy could be stacking more bitcoin after Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy Inc.

‘More Orange Than Ever': Saylor Stirs Strategy Bitcoin Buy Speculation

The hashrate public bitcoin miners shed in the first half of 2026 carries an uncomfortable price tag: roughly $1.5 billion in equivalent hardware investment, even at an assumed acquisition price of just $20 per terahash (TH/s).

Bitcoin's Great Unplug: $1.5 Billion in Hardware Behind the AI Pivot

Bitcoin ownership represents a precaution against economic disruption in Robert Kiyosaki's latest defense of financial preparedness. The Rich Dad Poor Dad author challenged the idea that anticipating trouble reflects pessimism, arguing that protecting wealth can coexist with a positive outlook.

Kiyosaki Sees Bitcoin as Part of a Broader ‘Financial Prepper' Bet

Bitcoin's price spent Saturday trapped close to $85,000 after Friday's charge above $87,000 collapsed, but the forecasts surrounding it were anything but quiet. Polymarket traders give bitcoin a 39% chance of touching $100,000 before 2027, Kalshi's year-end forecast stands at $86,240, Claude Opus 5.5 predicts $91,500, and ChatGPT-6 Astra goes higher at $94,000.

Bitcoin Price at $85K as Bettors Eye $100K, ChatGPT Calls $94K

Bitcoin's recovery is drawing support from softer employment figures and renewed investment demand, according to 21shares. The firm's strategist views reduced expectations for further monetary tightening as favorable for cryptocurrencies heading into the final quarter. Softer Jobs Data Put Bitcoin's $87K Barrier in Focus Bitcoin broke through $85,000-$86,000 overnight and was testing $87,000 on Oct.

Analyst Sees Bitcoin Path to $97K as Weak Jobs Data Shift Fed Odds

According to data, Bitcoin's blockchain logged an extremely modest difficulty adjustment at block height 969696, dropping by a mere 0.03%. Hashprice has held above $40 per petahash, while the network's computational power has remained below 1,000 exahash per second (EH/s). Bitcoin Difficulty Barely Budges With 0.

Bitcoin Miners Bank Strong September as Difficulty Barely Budges

While August set a record for dormant bitcoin spending, September still saw a healthy batch of long-idle coins stir, with 5,419.45 BTC valued at $457.23 million shifting to new addresses. Although the pace cooled, dormant spending last month remained comfortably above July's tally.

Bitcoin Time Capsules Resurface as 5,419 Dormant BTC Moved in September

Bitcoin traded between $84,614 and $84,887 on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, after a sharp rejection from a 24-hour intraday high of $87,085, leaving the market wedged between short-term consolidation and a broader bullish structure.

Bitcoin Price Gets Squeezed at $84K as $85K Becomes the Next Test

Bitcoin advocate and Strive executive Adam Livingston has mapped out a path for Strategy's 847,666 BTC to reach $161.8 billion, about $90 billion more than today. The Claim Strategy's stack is worth about $71.6 billion at the moment. Bitcoin priced in gold peaked at 40.1 ounces around December 2024 and now sits near 20.

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