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.

Despite the volatility, the AI sector is strongly in the green this week, adding $4.1 billion to its market capitalization after gaining 15.5%.

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Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) on Monday confirmed a new $50 million Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) purchase, even as its stock slumped into a critical technical support area. New Bitcoin Purchase Adds To $47.5B Treasury Stack According to a Form 8-K filed with the SEC, Strategy acquired 487 BTC between Nov. 3 and Nov. 9, spending $49.9 million at an average price of $102,557 per Bitcoin.

Strategy Buys 487 BTC But MSTR Teeters Below $240

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has recovered from a dip below $100,000 as sentiment improves on a potential end to the government shutdown. What Happened: Prominent analyst Benjamin Cowen shared a measured long-term outlook for Bitcoin, predicting a potential 50% correction in 2026, a typical cyclical pullback rather than the deep 80% crashes seen in past bear markets.

Bitcoin Rebounds From Dip To $100,000, But Here's Why You Should Be Careful

Jim Chanos said he has closed his bet against Strategy's Bitcoin premium.

Strategy Buys Bitcoin With Proceeds From Preferred Shares as Key Premium Evaporates

Bitcoin Magazine Square Bitcoin Payments Go Live Today, Bringing Bitcoin to Millions of Merchants Square has officially launched Bitcoin payments for its 4 million U.S. merchants, allowing businesses to accept BTC with zero processing fees until 2027. Square Bitcoin Payments Go Live Today, Bringing Bitcoin to Millions of Merchants Micah Zimmerman.

Square Bitcoin Payments Go Live Today, Bringing Bitcoin to Millions of Merchants

The company posted a net loss of $266.7 million after having to book a loss associated with some convertible senior notes.

Bitcoin miner Bitdeer's Q3 revenue jumps 174% as firm adds over 500 BTC

Ethereum

Bitcoin and Ethereum funds bleed $1.17 billion as rate cut hopes fade, but Solana bucks the trend with massive inflows.

Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Shed More Than $1.1 Billion Globally Last Week

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Surged Above $106,000 As Strategy Buys 487 More Bitcoin Bitcoin price surged above $106,000 after Strategy disclosed a $49.9 million purchase of 487 BTC, boosting its total holdings to 641,692 BTC worth $47.54 billion. Bitcoin Price Surged Above $106,000 As Strategy Buys 487 More Bitcoin Vivek Sen.

Bitcoin Price Surged Above $106,000 As Strategy Buys 487 More Bitcoin

For nearly two years, the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield has been caught in a curious stalemate reminiscent of the pattern seen in bitcoin BTC$105,724.25 through the summer of 2024, just before it began its record rally to over $100,000.

U.S. 10-Year Yield to 6%? Chart Pattern Echoes Bitcoin's Bullish Setup From 2024

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has rallied above $106,000 on Monday as investors reacted to a bipartisan Senate deal to end the historic U.S. government shutdown. Senate Progress Lifts Broader Market Sentiment The U.S. Senate voted 60-40 Sunday night to advance a framework that would reopen the government after 40 days, restoring funding for key agencies through January 2026.

Bitcoin Up 3% On Shutdown Progress—But $109,000 Remains The Target

Strategy (MSTR), the largest corporate holder of bitcoin BTC$106,433.16, reported Monday that it purchased $49.9 million worth of bitcoin last week, bringing its total holdings to 641,692 coins valued at more than $68 billion at current prices.

Strategy Adds $50M in Bitcoin as Bottom Signs for the Stock Emerge

After a cryptic hint from Michael Saylor yesterday, Strategy went full throttle again—snapping up another pile of bitcoin ( BTC), precisely 487 BTC for just shy of $50 million. Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR), once known as Microstrategy, added fresh bitcoin to its stash this week.

Another Day, Another Bitcoin Haul — Saylor's Strategy Scoops Up 487 BTC

Strategy's holdings account for more than 3% of the total 21 million bitcoin supply — worth around $68 billion.

‘Best continue': Michael Saylor's Strategy buys another 487 bitcoin for $50 million as total holdings reach 641,692 BTC

Bitcoin strutted into Nov. 10 with a swagger, clocking in at $105,950 and flashing a $2.11 trillion market cap. With a daily trading volume of $70.67 billion and an intraday price range that danced between $102,061 and $106,623, the charts offered up a juicy spread of signals across all timeframes.

Bitcoin Price Watch: $106K Standoff as Bulls and Bears Battle for Control

Dogecoin

Bitcoin has reclaimed $106,000 amid growing optimism over an end to the U.S. government shutdown and a proposed $2,000 "tariff dividend" per person by President Trump. Across crypto markets, $342 million in positions were liquidated.

Bitcoin Rallies To $106,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Surge 5% On Senate Shutdown Deal

The crypto market enjoyed a period of upside over the weekend following two consecutive losing weeks. Bitcoin BTC$106,057.73 rose 4% in the past 24 hours and having risen as high as $106,500 is now trading around $106,000 as it attempts to steer itself away from the psychological level of support at $100,000.

Crypto Markets Today: Altcoins Surge as Bitcoin Rebounds to $106.5K on U.S. Dividend Optimism

The broader crypto market experienced a strong rebound on November 10th, with the total market capitalization surging from $3.513 trillion to $3.68 trillion in 24 hours. Bitcoin and altcoins rose by an average of 4% in the same period. Political Catalyst and Bitcoin's Resilience The broader crypto market rebounded on Nov.

Bitcoin Surges Past $106K on Shutdown Optimism

As Bitcoin rallied on the Senate passing an agreement aimed at ending the shutdown, experts see a path to $150K BTC by year-end.

What's Next for Bitcoin if US Government Shutdown Ends?

Jim Chanos, the famed short seller best known for anticipating Enron's collapse in 2001, said he closed his position on Strategy (MSTR), marking the end of an 11-month short MSTR/long bitcoin BTC$106,415.04 trade. A short position, which involves selling borrowed shares, is a bet a stock will fall.

Is This the Indicator That Bitcoin Treasury Companies Have Hit a Bottom?

The cryptocurrency market lit up on Sunday, with social media erupting in cheers as users hoped for new bull runs in bitcoin BTC$106,119.31 and tokens like XRP and DOGE fueled by stimulus checks, following President Donald Trump's announcement of a tariff dividend for low-income Americans on Truth Social.

Hold Your Horses, BTC Bulls: Bessent Says Tariff ‘Dividend' Could Be Tax Cuts

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Bitcoin surpassed $106K early on Monday morning after President Donald Trump announced a potential dividend payment from income accrued via tariff collection. The U.S. Senate also voted to end the federal government shutdown, a return to normalcy after the largest such event.

Out of the Swamp: Bitcoin Hits Key Level Fueled by Trump's Tariff Dividend

A renowned cryptocurrency analyst shared a cautious perspective on Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) price on Sunday, hinting at a sharp drop from the current levels. Big Drawdown Incoming For BTC?

Bitcoin Has 'High Probability' Of Crashing Below $60,000 If It Stays Below This Level, Says Analyst, But The Fall Could Be Even Steeper

Bitcoin BTC$106,085.09 exchange-traded funds (ETFs) just saw their third-largest weekly outflow on record, even as Wall Street deepens its crypto bets.

Bitcoin ETF Outflows Hit $1.2B Even as Wall Street Deepens Its Crypto Bets

The US Senate passed a key funding bill on Sunday night, marking the first step toward reopening the government.

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