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 bouncing, but only slightly, after falling to its lowest price in months. Is the bull run over or will traders defy historical trends?

Bitcoin Bounces Back: Can Bullish Momentum Hold or Has the Market Topped?

Ethereum

Solana

Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) is down 25% over the past month, but experts see this as potential buying opportunity. What Happened: A whale trader known for his previously flawless win streak has flipped bearish after a massive loss.

Trader Who Lost $45 Million On Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana Longs Now Turns Bearish

The Japanese Bitcoin treasury said its strategy going forward would account for Bitcoin's price volatility.

Metaplanet Borrows $100 Million Against Its Bitcoin Holdings—To Buy More BTC

The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

The Daily: Monad sets mainnet and airdrop for Nov. 24, Ripple raises $500M, Bitcoin's ‘IPO moment,' and more

Bitcoin Magazine Institutions Stay Bullish on Bitcoin as Retail Capitulates: Bitwise CIO Sees Crypto Rally Ahead Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan sees the crypto market nearing a bottom amid retail exhaustion, while Senator Cynthia Lummis urges U.S. banks to integrate digital assets into the financial system. Institutions Stay Bullish on Bitcoin as Retail Capitulates: Bitwise CIO Sees Crypto Rally Ahead Micah Zimmerman.

Institutions Stay Bullish on Bitcoin as Retail Capitulates: Bitwise CIO Sees Crypto Rally Ahead

Bitcoin is entering its “maturity era” after dipping below $100,000 this week, prompting Galaxy to cut its end-of-year price target for BTC.

Galaxy Slashes Bitcoin Price Target for 2025 as BTC Enters 'Maturity Era'

Galaxy Digital says bitcoin's “maturity era” has slowed upside momentum as whales offload and ETFs absorb supply.

Galaxy trims bitcoin year-end target to $120,000 amid whale selling, AI competition and gold demand

A Standard Chartered analyst has outlined a three-stage strategy to buy the Bitcoin dip as the U.S. shutdown weighs on crypto markets.

Why Bitcoin Traders Should 'Buy the Dip, in Stages'

By 11 a.m. Eastern time on Wednesday, bitcoin is trading above $103,000 after a short-lived dip below the six-figure mark the day prior, but the real action is happening in the derivatives pits.

Bitcoin Options Traders Position for December With Heavy $120K and $140K Strikes

Peter Schiff is calling doom again — but Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) chart might be setting up the comeback he didn't see coming. The world's largest cryptocurrency just slipped below $100,000, triggering a wave of panic selling and Schiff's predictable "told-you-so" tweets, yet one technical level suggests this drop could be the start of another leg higher.

Peter Schiff Says Bitcoin's Crashing — This Chart Says 'Not So Fast'

The company's bitcoin mNAV ratio has recovered slightly after dipping below parity last month, but shares remain down more than 80%.

Metaplanet borrows $100 million against its bitcoin holdings to buy the dip

Despite Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), and XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) breaking key psychological levels, on-chain data shows mixed trader behaviour, with small investors buying dips while whales continue selling. What Happened: According to Santiment data, Bitcoin fell below $100,000 for the first time since June as Ethereum dropped 17% in a week.

'Bear Market' Trends For Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP As Retail Continues To Buy The Dip

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Rebounds Above $103,000 After Dipping Below Six Figures — Bull Run Next? After hitting $98,892 yesterday, Bitcoin traded at $103,561 today. Bitcoin Price Rebounds Above $103,000 After Dipping Below Six Figures — Bull Run Next? Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Rebounds Above $103,000 After Dipping Below Six Figures — Bull Run Next?

Around 57% of all invested capital is underwater at $100,000. Analyst Checkmate warns that a fall below $95,000 would mark a critical shift, and potentially signal the start of a bear market.

Bitcoin Bulls' Last Stand? $95K, According to This Well-Followed Analyst

Jefferies said MARA Q3 results met expectations with $252 million in revenue and $396 million in adjusted EBITDA.

Jefferies Sees Solid Quarter but Limited Upside for Bitcoin Miner MARA

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has rebounded to $103,000, but a deeper correction could cause further downside for Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and XRP (CRYPTO: XRP). Bitcoin Breakdown Threatens Market Liquidity Bitcoin closed below the major EMA's, confirming that short-term momentum has shifted fully to sellers.

What A $90,000 Bitcoin Dip Would Mean For Ethereum, XRP

Galaxy Digital research chief Alex Thorn cut his year-end price target for bitcoin to $120,000 from $185,000 following yesterday's plunge below $100,000.

Galaxy's Research Chief Capitulates on Bullish Bitcoin Call After Tuesday's Plunge

Crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen cautioned that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) may be mirroring its 2019 topping structure, with October's high potentially marking the mid-cycle peak ahead of a deeper correction. What Happened: In his latest podcast, Cowen noted two crucial signals: The time-based ROI from cycle lows has reached its historical upper limit.

Bitcoin Bear Market Bottom Could Arrive In October 2026, Analyst Warns

Bitcoin Magazine Metaplanet Draws $100 Million Bitcoin-Backed Loan to Buy More Bitcoin Japan's Strategy equivalent isn't slowing down. Metaplanet just tapped its $100 million Bitcoin-backed credit line to scoop up more bitcoin — doubling down as markets wobble. Metaplanet Draws $100 Million Bitcoin-Backed Loan to Buy More Bitcoin Micah Zimmerman.

Metaplanet Draws $100 Million Bitcoin-Backed Loan to Buy More Bitcoin

Gold advocate Peter Schiff has doubled down on his bearish stance, arguing that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) are not in "correction" or "consolidation," but in full-fledged bear markets. What Happened: In an X post, Schiff criticized CNBC for downplaying the declines, noting that Bitcoin's 21.6% and Ethereum's 38.3% drops from their highs clearly meet the definition of a bear market.

Peter Schiff Says Bitcoin, Ethereum Are In A Bear Market

Tuesday was a bloody day for crypto markets, but there are signs of recovery and reasons for hope.

Morning Minute: Bitcoin Breaks Below $100K for First Time Since May

The king of crypto is pacing nervously just above six figures, licking its wounds after a bruising drop from the $126,000 summit. While the charts show bitcoin trying to steady itself, its indicators are whispering mixed messages — and they aren't all optimistic.

Bitcoin Price Watch: A Technical Tug-of-War in the Six-Figure Zone

The crypto market is weary after relentless waves of sell pressure on Tuesday. Several assets have now settled as they begin to establish levels of support, although if the U.S. dollar continues to show strength it could signal a period of prolonged downside.

Crypto Markets Today: Altcoins Struggle as Bitcoin Tests Key $100K Support

For the first time since July, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) fell below $100,000 on Tuesday as the crypto sell-off saw $1.7 billion in liquidations in 24 hours. Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) is down nearly 5% over the past 24 hours, bottoming below $3,200 in Tuesday afterhours trading.

Bitcoin's Crash Below $100,000 Isn't The End: Wall Street Vet Says: 'We Have To Get Through This'

Despite demoralized sentiment, easing policy, 401(k) inclusion and bank adoption counter a cycle-peak narrative, K33's Vetle Lunde said.

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