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.

Wall Street broker Benchmark remains bullish on Strategy (MSTR) despite the stock's recent struggles, arguing that its bitcoin-linked perpetual preferred shares give it something no other digital asset treasury can match: permanent capital.

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Ethereum

Bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) notched their eighth consecutive day of inflows, bringing in $441 million and $69 million, respectively. The sustained buying streak highlights deepening institutional conviction as both markets maintain a powerful run into mid-October.

Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Extend Inflow Streak to 8 Days

BTC reversed the Wednesday bounce with a drop to $121,500 early Thursday alongside flat-to-negative action in the European equity markets and persistemt strength in the U.S. dollar.

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Slips to $121.5K as Dollar Strengthens; Binance Unveils ‘Meme Rush'

Flows into bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are on track to set a new quarterly record, according to crypto asset manager Bitwise, which expects a surge in Q4 as institutional access broadens, macro tailwinds strengthen and prices climb.

Bitcoin ETF Inflows Poised to Smash Records in Q4, Says Crypto Asset Manager Bitwise

Bitcoin Magazine Data Analyst Bitcoin Price Prediction Bombshell Bitcoin price enters euphoria phase – on-chain frameworks like cycle master forecast $180k peak, signaling bull cycle top with $260k overvalued zone in sight. Data Analyst Bitcoin Price Prediction Bombshell Matt Crosby.

Data Analyst Bitcoin Price Prediction Bombshell

Both Bitcoin and Gold are benefitting from the debasement trade, with Gold leading gains YTD. Will that trend continue?

Morning Minute: Bitcoin vs Gold and the Race to New ATHs

The latest crypto rally has minted 70,000 new millionaires in the past year, according to CNBC Wealth Editor Robert Frank, who says the surge in Bitcoin and AI-driven tech is creating a "new class of wealth" unlike any previous financial cycle. Crypto Wealth Surges Past $2 Trillion Speaking on CNBC's Squawk Box, Frank said there are now 240,000 people worldwide with crypto holdings worth at least $1 million, based on data from Henley & Partners and New World Wealth.

Bitcoin Minted 70,000 New Millionaires — Here's Where They're Investing Their Profits

Over the last hour, bitcoin traded between $122,762 to $123,092 on Oct. 9, with a market capitalization of $2.44 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $56.77 billion. Intraday, bitcoin ranged between $121,235 and $124,072, reflecting a period of tight consolidation near recent highs after an extended upward move.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Momentum Stalls Below $124K as Bulls Eye Breakout

BlackRock's market-leading spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) is on the verge of crossing $100 billion in assets under management

‘Blown Away'—Bitcoin Braced For A $100 Billion BlackRock Earthquake As Wild Price Swings Rock Crypto

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Reclaims $122,000 As BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Surpasses 800,000 BTC AUM Bitcoin price holds steady above $122,000 as BlackRock's IBIT spot Bitcoin ETF reaches a major milestone of 800,000 BTC in assets under management, representing 3.8% of Bitcoin's total supply. Bitcoin Price Reclaims $122,000 As BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Surpasses 800,000 BTC AUM Vivek Sen.

Bitcoin Price Reclaims $122,000 As BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Surpasses 800,000 BTC AUM

Block founder Jack Dorsey has pushed for a tax exemption for Bitcoin transactions, as Sen. Lummis confirms she's “working on it.

Dorsey, Lummis Push for Bitcoin Tax Relief as Block Expands BTC Payments

Dogecoin

Bitcoin remains subdued on Thursday morning as a stronger U.S. dollar against the Japanese Yen weighs on the cryptocurrency markets. Despite the pullback, spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs recorded notable inflows of $440.7 million and $69 million, respectively.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Face Selling Pressure — What To Watch On Thursday

After a brief rebound on Wednesday, BTC and the broader crypto market slipped back into the red on Thursday — despite the Fed minutes showing a bias towards more rate cuts. The CoinDesk 20 Index (CD20) also fell over 1% to 4,163 points.

BTC Erases Wednesday's Spike, JPM Warns of Stock Crash: Crypto Daybook Americas

Analysts say strong spot BTC ETF inflows and high options open interest keep the near-term range intact around $121K–$126K with eyes on a push toward $130K.

Bitcoin holds near $122,000 after Fed minutes signal more cuts this year

The alleged home invasion adds to a record year of physical attacks on crypto holders, with 52 cases globally in 2025.

Two Indicted in Tel Aviv Over $600,000 ‘Wrench Attack' on Bitcoin Trader

Bitcoin (BTC) dipped below a key support level Thursday, pulling the broader crypto market down as the US dollar gained strength ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech.

Bitcoin Slips Below Key Support as Dollar Strengthens Ahead of Powell Speech

Fintech company Block Inc. (NYSE:XYZ) said it will integrate Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) into its Square point-of-sale system, enabling merchants to accept and stack the cryptocurrency from their daily sales. XYZ shares are consolidating after recent moves.

Block Shares Hit 8-Month High After Jack Dorsey's Firm Announces Bitcoin Payments For Square PoS System

BlackRock's IBIT spot bitcoin ETF has exceeded 800,000 BTC in assets under management less than two years after trading began.

BlackRock's bitcoin ETF surpasses 800,000 BTC in assets under management after $4 billion inflow streak

A Luxembourg sovereign wealth fund has invested a 1% sliver of its holdings into Bitcoin ETFs, making it the first state level fund in the Eurozone to do so, according to a representative for the Agency for the Development of Luxembourg's Financial Centre.

Luxembourg Claims Bragging Rights as First Eurozone Nation to Invest in Bitcoin

London-based crypto firm Neverless, founded by former Revolut executives Phuc To, Arthur Johanet and Mikael Peydayesh, has introduced a “Boosted Bitcoin Plan,” designed to help retail users grow their bitcoin (BTC) holdings faster through automated, recurring purchases enhanced by leverage.

Ex-Revolut Team Offers Leveraged Bitcoin Strategy to Build Retail Crypto Wealth

Bitcoin (BTC) is unlikely to enter a bear market in the coming months as supportive monetary conditions are expected to prevail, effectively rendering the traditional four-year halving cycle obsolete, according to Arthur Hayes, chief investment officer and co-founder of Maelstrom.

Bitcoin Crash Off the Table as Four-Year Cycle is Dead: Arthur Hayes

Bitcoin's powerful rally underscores accelerating institutional adoption, fueled by capital inflows, clearer regulation, policy tailwinds, and rising demand as investors embrace it as a core macro and reserve asset.

Bitcoin Marches Toward $150K as Dollar Confidence Crumbles Worldwide, Expert Says

Bitcoin's record rally appears durable, as on-chain data and derivatives point to restrained selling and steady institutional confidence.

Why Bitcoin's Rally Has Room to Run This Month

Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) lifted on Wednesday, prompting analysts to issue bold predictions about the memecoin. DOGE In The Green DOGE climbed to an intraday high of $0.2609 before reversing course to settle at $0.24 overnight.

Dogecoin Outgains Bitcoin, Ethereum After Recovery: Analyst Predicts 'Extremely High' Odds DOGE Soars 800% From Here

Anthony Scaramucci, founder of SkyBridge Capital and longtime Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) advocate, condemned on Wednesday California gubernatorial hopeful Katie Porter's conduct during a press interview. Scaramucci Reacts To Viral Video In an X post, Scaramucci quoted a now viral video originally aired by CBS News, showing Porter visibly agitated by a journalist's question about whether she needed Republican voters to win the election.

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