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.

Ethereum

Solana

The crypto market, starved of fresh economic data due to the prolonged U.S. government shutdown, will finally get a key data point with the release of September's Consumer Price Index (CPI) on Friday.

How Much Could Bitcoin, Ether, XRP and Solana Move After the U.S. Inflation Report?

Trump family-backed World Liberty Financial (WLFI) token outshone cryptocurrency market heavyweights Thursday with a double-digit rally. WLFI Sees High Demand WLFI surged over 12% in the last 24 hours, while trading volume jumped 128%, indicating high liquidity and buying pressure.

Trump-Backed World Liberty Financial Token Rallies 12%, Leaves Bitcoin, Ethereum Trailing In The Dust

Some see possibility for a renewed bullish setup for Bitcoin as key holders continue accumulating following the market's historic wipeout.

Bitcoin's Large Bag Holders Remain Net Buyers as Leverage Unwinds

Dogecoin

Leading cryptocurrencies rallied alongside stocks on Thursday after the White House confirmed a meeting between President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:25 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Spike On Trump-Xi Meeting Optimism: Analyst Says BTC Will Show 'Strength' Again After This Crucial Level

A top analyst sees an inevitable bitcoin dip below $100K as gold's rally falters, signaling a potential turning point where tightening liquidity and shifting sentiment could ignite a powerful resurgence in digital assets over traditional stores of value.

Analyst Warns of BTC Dipping Below $100K as Gold-to-Bitcoin Rotation Takes Shape

A $1.77 trillion asset manager, T. Rowe Price, filed with the SEC for an active crypto ETF, igniting a transformative wave in global investing by harnessing bitcoin, ether, solana, XRP, and more within a regulated digital framework. T.

$1.77 Trillion T. Rowe Price Files for Crypto ETF Targeting BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP Plus More

On Thursday, an X post from Whale Alert lit up the feeds after revealing that 4,000 BTC—worth a cool $442 million—just woke up from a 14-year nap. Blockchain data shows that out of the long-slumbering stash, 150 BTC quietly tiptoed into a new wallet, leaving the crypto crowd buzzing.

Ancient Bitcoin Awakens: 2011 Wallet Shifts 4,000 BTC After 14 Years of Silence

Bitcoin Magazine Spark and Ark: A Look At Our Newest Bitcoin Layer Twos A comparison of the trust models and trade offs of Ark and Spark, the two newest entrants to Bitcoin's collection of Layer Two protocols. Spark and Ark: A Look At Our Newest Bitcoin Layer Twos Seth For Privacy.

Spark and Ark: A Look At Our Newest Bitcoin Layer Twos

Bitcoin Magazine Newly-Pardoned Changpeng Zhao and Peter Schiff Agree to Bitcoin vs. Gold Debate Bitcoin or Gold? It looks like Changpeng Zhao and Peter Schiff will soon debate it out. Newly-Pardoned Changpeng Zhao and Peter Schiff Agree to Bitcoin vs. Gold Debate Micah Zimmerman.

Newly-Pardoned Changpeng Zhao and Peter Schiff Agree to Bitcoin vs. Gold Debate

A wallet alleged to have connections to President Trump's family closed a major Bitcoin short ahead of Thursday's price jump.

Alleged 'Trump Insider Whale' Closes $200 Million Bitcoin Short

Bitcoin's options market is on fire — open interest has blasted to a new record as traders wrestle between euphoric calls and cautionary puts, all while BTC lounges around $110,614 per coin, according to Coinglass data.

Bitcoin Options Hit Fever Pitch as Open Interest Sets Record and Traders Battle

The firm's stock rose Thursday, and has traded solidly above $1 during October.

Benchmark Boosts Bitcoin Miner Maker Canaan's Stock Target, Praising 'Turnaround Story'

After Tuesday's strong comeback, both bitcoin and ether ETFs stumbled again on Wednesday, Oct. 22. Investors pulled $101 million from bitcoin ETFs and nearly $19 million from ether funds, signaling a cautious mood in crypto markets.

Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Back in Red After Brief Rebound

Crypto markets were in rally mode on Thursday alongside sizable gains in stocks, a U.S. presidential pardon for Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, and ahead of tomorrow's key reading on September inflation.

Bitcoin Climbs to $111K as Whipsaw Action in Crypto Continues

Bitcoin Magazine Tesla Made $80M in Profit on Bitcoin Holdings in Q3, Didn't Sell Any Crypto Tesla booked an $80 million gain on its unchanged Bitcoin holdings in Q3 2025, with 11,509 BTC now valued at about $1.31 billion, up from $1.23 billion in Q2. Tesla Made $80M in Profit on Bitcoin Holdings in Q3, Didn't Sell Any Crypto Micah Zimmerman.

Tesla Made $80M in Profit on Bitcoin Holdings in Q3, Didn't Sell Any Crypto

On Thursday, the crypto economy added a little extra shine, climbing 1.81% to hit $3.71 trillion as bitcoin vaulted past the $111,000 mark. Over the last 24 hours, most of the top ten digital heavyweights by market cap have been showing green candles and good moods alike.

Crypto Market Chugs Ahead as Bitcoin Tops $111K and Whales Keep Buying

Schiff argues gold is “the one thing that makes sense to put on a blockchain,” while critics say trust, not code, still rules.

Bitcoin skeptic Peter Schiff pitches onchain gold tokenization app, CZ calls it a ‘trust-me-bro' token

Plasma

After MiCA took effect at the end of last year, crypto-asset service providers have been expected to obtain a new license.

Revolut, Blockchain.com and Bitcoin app Relai score MiCA licenses with Plasma likely to follow

Binance (CRYPTO: BNB) founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao reignited the long-running Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) vs. gold debate on Thursday after calling economist Peter Schiff's new tokenized gold project a "trust-me-bro" asset that isn't truly on-chain.

Changpeng Zhao Challenges Peter Schiff: 'Gold Won't Go To Zero But Bitcoin Is Better'

As bitcoin miners allocate more resources to AI computing, the growth in bitcoin's network hashrate is likely to slow, according to JPMorgan.

JPMorgan says bitcoin miners are decoupling from the bitcoin price as they pivot to AI

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) critic Peter Schiff has acknowledged that his biggest miscalculation was underestimating the public's willingness to buy the cryptocurrency — yet he still insists it remains a "gigantic pump and dump" destined to go to zero. Schiff Concedes Public Demand But Maintains Bearish View In a recent interview clip shared on X, Schiff admitted that his main error was "underestimating the gullibility of the public to buy it and the marketing savvy of those who promote it.

Peter Schiff: Bitcoin Is A 'Gigantic Pump-And-Dump', But 'OGs Did A Great Job Of Selling The Story'

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) is down to $280 on Thursday, extending its weekly decline as slowing Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) accumulation and weakening technicals put the stock at risk of a breakdown. BTC Growth Falls To Five-Year Low New data from Protos shows that the company, the world's largest corporate Bitcoin holder, added only 388 coins so far in the fourth quarter — the slowest pace in five years.

MSTR Down To $280 As Bitcoin Accumulation Pace Slows To 5-Year Low

The options business seems to be the "pharma sector" of the crypto market, demonstrating robust activity across both bullish and bearish market trends.

Bitcoin Options Open Interest Surges to Record $50B on Deribit as Traders Hedge Downside Risks

Pseudonymous millionaire trader Unipcs cautions that talk of a crypto cycle top is overblown and urges traders to maintain a long-term perspective. What Happened: Unipcs highlighted that 25%–30% corrections in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) during bull runs are normal, and the recent 19.6% pullback falls well within historical ranges.

Millionaire Trader Lost 8 Figures But Still 'Aggressively Accumulates Bitcoin'

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Steady at $109,000 as Market Awaits CPI, Analysts Split on Direction Bitcoin is trading around $109,000, with analysts split on whether the next move is up or down. Bitcoin Price Steady at $109,000 as Market Awaits CPI, Analysts Split on Direction Micah Zimmerman.

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