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-exposed equities limped into the weekend with a split tape Friday as most large miners and several bitcoin treasury names finished the day lower, according to data collected by bitcoinminingstock.io. Bitcoin-Linked Equities Finish Uneven The mining board set the tone. IREN Limited (IREN) eased 1.79% to $60.72 for a $16.

Bitcoin Mining and Treasury Firms Falter Together as BTC Drops 4.6% on the Week

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has a 52% chance of falling below $100,000 this month, according to data from prediction platform Polymarket. Bitcoin's price has been on a downward trend, returning to levels unseen in months.

Bitcoin's Odds Of Dipping Below $100,000 This Month Stand At 52%, Says Polymarket

Aiming to replicate the once-in-a-generation success of Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy (MSTR) and perhaps taking advantage of a U.S. regulatory regime that is willing to look the other way at questionable public offerings, a wave of crypto asset treasury companies have gone public in 2025.

'Deploying More Capital — Steady Lads': Bitcoin Treasury Companies Struggle to Halt Plunge

Institutional interest in Bitcoin is shifting beyond passive exposure as infrastructure for yield generation and decentralized finance (DeFi)-style activity.

Bitcoin-Holding Institutions Seeking Yield, DeFi Capabilities

Over the past two weeks, bitcoin has shed 12.4% against the U.S. dollar and now sits 14.9% shy of its all-time high above $126,000. Social media's been buzzing with chatter over bitcoin's slide, while prediction platform Polymarket shows bettors pegging a 69% chance that BTC dips below $100,000 before 2026 rolls around.

Prediction Market Bettors Go All-in on a Bitcoin Drop Under $100K

According to the latest data, Bitcoin's computing firepower has cranked up to a blazing all-time high of 1,157 exahash per second (EH/s). This climb in hashrate hasn't taken a coffee break, even as prices dip and mining profits feel more like leftovers than a feast.

All Gas, No Brakes: Bitcoin Hashrate Blasts to a Lifetime High of 1,157 EH/s

Bitcoin's price stands at $107,004 as of Oct. 18, 2025, with a 24-hour intraday range between $104,747 and $107,449. The market capitalization is currently valued at $2.13 trillion, supported by a robust daily trading volume of $62.96 billion. Bitcoin The daily chart reflects a macro bearish trend that began following a peak at $126,272.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Bear Trend Persists Despite Short-Term Bounce

Bitcoin has suddenly dropped toward $100,000, accelerating a sudden sell-off that hit the bitcoin price and crypto market last week

It's ‘Over'—Bitcoin Suddenly Braced For A Massive 2026 Crypto Price Shock After Serious Crash Warning

Newsmax is making a bold move into digital assets, unveiling plans to allocate millions toward bitcoin and Trump Coin, signaling rising corporate confidence in cryptocurrency reserves and strengthening ties between institutional finance and political momentum.

Newsmax Pushes Into Crypto Reserves With Bold Bitcoin and Trump Coin Strategy

Bitcoin prices extended their recent losses on October 17, dropping to their lowest value in more than three months as several factors fueled continued declines.

Bitcoin Falls To Lowest Since June As Various Factors Drive Losses

Since making its debut ahead of President Trump's inauguration in January, it has been a steady slide for the TRUMP token.

Newsmax stock ticks higher amid plans to establish $5 million crypto treasury with Trump token, bitcoin

The embattled cryptocurrency fell to $103K early Friday before clawing its way back to $106K in the afternoon. Jamie Dimon's ‘Cockroach' Remark Deepens Bitcoin Sell-Off An offhanded quip by Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase (JPM) on Tuesday, may have tanked stocks as fears of a bank credit crunch triggered a multi-day sell-off.

Bitcoin Sinks Further After Jamie Dimon's ‘Cockroach' Comment Spooks Wall Street

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Bitcoin rebounded on Friday afternoon after setting an early intraday low below $104,000. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $106,795.15 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,837.38 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $183.59 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.30 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1850 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.059750 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 255,556 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $985.30 million.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Rebound Ahead Of Weekend — Analysts Say Bullish Case Still Intact

This move dramatically bridges traditional finance (TradFi) with the digital asset world by focusing on two key pillars: tokenized gold assets and Bitcoin mining infrastructure, as Coinidol.com reports.

Traditional Finance Giant DL Holdings Launches $200 Million Tokenized Gold And Bitcoin Mining Initiative

Bitcoin Magazine “UNBANKED” Documentary to Premiere on Apple TV, Amazon Prime, Google TV on Anniversary of Bitcoin White Paper Award-winning film explores Bitcoin's global impact, wins Manhattan Film Festival Best Documentary and Harlem Film Festival Spotlight Award, now being considered for 2026 Academy Award in Feature Doc Category. “UNBANKED” Documentary to Premiere on Apple TV, Amazon Prime, Google TV on Anniversary of Bitcoin White Paper Unbanked.

“UNBANKED” Documentary to Premiere on Apple TV, Amazon Prime, Google TV on Anniversary of Bitcoin White Paper

Experts believe that some retail traders still follow the four-year Bitcoin cycle rulebook, accounting for part of crypto's recent decline.

Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Bleed as Traders Weigh End of 4-Year Cycle

Cardone Capital, led by U.S. real estate mogul Grant Cardone, confirmed the purchase of an additional 200 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) this week, extending its aggressive accumulation during one of the crypto market's sharpest corrections of the year. Cardone Goes All-In With Fresh 200 Bitcoin Purchase Cardone's latest acquisition follows last week's 300 BTC purchase, bringing the company's total to 500 BTC.

Grant Cardone Buys 500 Bitcoin In The Dip: 'I Got To Keep My Money Stored Some Place'

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) downturn may be only beginning, according to veteran gold advocate Peter Schiff, who warns of an impending collapse across the broader crypto market as Bitcoin broke to $106,000 today. What Happened: In his latest posts on X, Schiff noted that Bitcoin has lost 34% of its value relative to gold since its August all-time high, underscoring the digital asset's sharp underperformance compared to the traditional safe-haven metal.

Peter Schiff Says Bitcoin, Ethereum Crash Is 'Imminent'—But How Much Worse Can It Get?

Market makers paused trading during last week's flash crash, potentially adding to the volatility. Here's what happened.

Why Wintermute and Other Market Makers Stopped Trading During Bitcoin Crash, $19B Liquidation

The corporate treasury function — historically rooted in conservative cash management — is undergoing its greatest transformation in decades. The revolution really began with Michael Saylor at Strategy — which now owns over 3% of the total Bitcoin supply — but Strategy is no longer the only player in the bitcoin treasury space.

Your Company's Balance Sheet is Doomed Without Bitcoin

Bitcoin Magazine Charles Schwab Sees 90% Spike in Crypto Interest, Plans Spot Bitcoin Trading in 2026 Charles Schwab reported a 90% year-over-year increase in visits to its crypto platform, with clients now holding about 20% of all U.S. crypto ETPs. Charles Schwab Sees 90% Spike in Crypto Interest, Plans Spot Bitcoin Trading in 2026 Micah Zimmerman.

Charles Schwab Sees 90% Spike in Crypto Interest, Plans Spot Bitcoin Trading in 2026

Mt. Gox hacks, China bans, COVID panic, and the FTX implosion: Here's a brief history of the biggest price crashes in Bitcoin history.

9 Biggest Bitcoin Crashes in History

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) weakness is raising concerns that the crypto market is increasingly dominated by short-term trading, impacting price performance. What Happened: In a detailed post on X on Friday, prominent trader Pentoshi highlighted Bitcoin's critical levels: $108,000–$109,000 to the downside $115,000–$116,000 for continuation to new highs He noted that temporary dips below support may be tradable within minutes or hours, but sustained breaches could open the door to $98,000, putting altcoins at risk.

Is Bitcoin At $106,000 'Cheap'? Here's How You Can Tell

A brutal trading day saw bitcoin ETFs lose $536 million and ether ETFs shed $57 million. The sell-off was broad and deep, with nearly every major fund in the red. ETF Sell-Off Deepens: Bitcoin Loses $536 Million, Ether $57 Million The ETF market turned red again as investors rushed to the exits.

Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $536 Million as Outflows Hammer Markets

Bitcoin fell early Friday as tariff tensions and banking concerns weigh on markets. Analysts are monitoring the key $103,000 support level.

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