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.

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Bitcoin rallied alongside the S&P 500 on Wednesday, even as the Federal Reserve's minutes raised tariff-induced inflation concerns. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:20 p.m.

Bitcoin, Dogecoin Gain, While Ethereum, XRP Move Sideways; Analyst Says BTC's Top Still Not 'On The Horizon'

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Asia Morning Briefing: Bitcoin Climbs Through the Fog as Analysts Split on What's Driving It

U.S. dollar collapse fears are intensifying as Robert Kiyosaki ramps up warnings, backing bitcoin, ethereum, and hard assets amid rising debt, inflation, and global uncertainty.

Robert Kiyosaki Gears up for Dollar Collapse While Boosting Bitcoin Holdings

Block's Square has debuted a new product allowing merchants to accept Bitcoin and convert sales into the cryptocurrency.

Jack Dorsey's Square Unveils Bitcoin Payments, Wallet for Retailers

Bitcoin Magazine Institutional Bitcoin Demand Explodes in 2025 — 7x More BTC Bought Than Mined Global bitcoin exchange-traded products (ETPs) and publicly traded companies have collectively acquired 944,330 BTC — already surpassing the total amount purchased in all of 2024. Institutional Bitcoin Demand Explodes in 2025 — 7x More BTC Bought Than Mined Micah Zimmerman.

Institutional Bitcoin Demand Explodes in 2025 — 7x More BTC Bought Than Mined

Bitcoin Magazine UK Lifts Ban on Bitcoin ETNs, Research Shows Retail Crypto Market Could Jump 20% Starting today, firms can offer retail investors exposure to bitcoin and other crypto through ETNs traded on FCA-approved investment exchanges. UK Lifts Ban on Bitcoin ETNs, Research Shows Retail Crypto Market Could Jump 20% Micah Zimmerman.

UK Lifts Ban on Bitcoin ETNs, Research Shows Retail Crypto Market Could Jump 20%

The U.S. Federal Reserve published official minutes from its September meeting showing that half of the committee members expect two more rate cuts by year-end. Bitcoin Hits $124K After Fed Minutes Hint at Accelerated Easing U.S.

Bitcoin Breaks $124K as Fed Minutes Reveal Strong Expectation for More Rate Cuts

Bitcoin (BTC) regained ground on Wednesday, climbing back to nearly $124,000 after a flush to $120,000 the day before. It was recently trading at $123,500, up 1.5% over the past 24 hours.

Bitcoin Rebounds Above $123K as Miners Rally; VanEck Sees $644K BTC Amid Gold Gains

Cryptocurrency markets are climbing as Bitcoin's uptrend resumes, fueled by corporate BTC purchases and increased demand for U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $123,519.26 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $4,519.30 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $227.06 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.90 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2583 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001236 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 129,160 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $399.13 million.

Bitcoin Back To $123,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Attempt A Bounce

Bitcoin Magazine Polymarket Adds Bitcoin Deposits as NYSE Parent ICE Eyes $2 Billion Investment Polymarket, the leading crypto-based prediction platform, now supports direct bitcoin deposits, allowing users to fund their accounts with BTC in addition to other supported cryptocurrencies. Polymarket Adds Bitcoin Deposits as NYSE Parent ICE Eyes $2 Billion Investment Micah Zimmerman.

Polymarket Adds Bitcoin Deposits as NYSE Parent ICE Eyes $2 Billion Investment

The technical tug-of-war between two key factions in the Bitcoin community has now degenerated into identity politics.

Is Bitcoin Core ‘Woke?' Some Knots Proponents Think So

Square, the payment services arm of Block (XYZ), has launched a new set of tools aimed at making bitcoin (BTC) easier to use for small businesses, letting sellers accept crypto payments and manage their digital assets alongside traditional finances, the company announced Wednesday.

Square Launches Bitcoin Payment Tools for Small Businesses

Profit-taking in bitcoin remains low even as the cryptocurrency reached a new all-time high above $126,000 this week, CryptoQuant said.

Bitcoin profit-taking remains low, suggesting the rally could continue: CryptoQuant

The rollout includes new bitcoin payment tools and a merchant wallet aimed at making cryptocurrency use easier for small businesses.

Dorsey's Block stock climbs to 8-month high as Square adds fee-free bitcoin payments for merchants

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) breakout remains structurally strong and well-supported, though Glassnode data indicates the market is transitioning into a more mature phase. What Happened: According to Glassnode, rising leverage and measured profit-taking could inject near-term fragility, even as the broader uptrend remains fundamentally strong.

$2.2 Billion: How Bitcoin ETF Inflows Make This Rally Different From The Others

Bitcoin treasuries added 46,187 BTC in September, bringing tracked holdings to roughly 3.8 million BTC at the month's close, according to bitcointreasuries.net's September report. Quiet Accumulation: September Buying Tracks August as Holdings Rise 3.63% The latest analysis shows that the additions were valued at $5.3 billion using a Sept.

September's DAT Tally: Bitcoin Treasuries Add 46,187 BTC; Combined Value Near $435B

DDC's share price was up nearly 7% after announcing that it had raised an additional $124 million for Bitcoin purchases.

This NYSE-Listed Food Company Aims to Stack $1.2 Billion in Bitcoin

The largest cryptocurrency revisited its previous peak of $124,000 but was rejected at the recent high. BTC price analysis by Coinidol.com.

Bitcoin Stalls At $120,000 As It Resumes Its Ascent

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) remains in accumulation territory, according to both market models and institutional voices, as former PayPal president David Marcus said the cryptocurrency is "still severely undervalued" and could eventually match gold's $1.3 million equivalent value per coin. Former PayPal Chief Says Bitcoin Is ‘Still Early' Speaking live on Bloomberg on Oct. 7, Marcus said Bitcoin's long-term potential has barely been priced in, especially when compared to gold's market capitalization.

Bitcoin Could 10x From Here, Says PayPal's Ex-Boss—And This Pricing Model Agrees

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Surges to $124,000 As ETFs Surge and Investors Eye Dollar Weakness Bitcoin is trading above $124,000 after briefly reaching the mid-$120,000s overnight. Earlier this week, it hit record highs above $126,000. Bitcoin Price Surges to $124,000 As ETFs Surge and Investors Eye Dollar Weakness Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Surges to $124,000 As ETFs Surge and Investors Eye Dollar Weakness

On Oct. 8, the crypto market faced a significant downturn, leading to over $624 million in liquidations across major digital assets. Notably, BNB demonstrated atypical resilience, with just over $13 million in liquidations, prompting accusations of market manipulation from critics. ETH and BTC Bear the Brunt The crypto market downturn on Oct.

ETH, BTC Lead Liquidation Wave; BNB's Stability Raises Eyebrows

Achieving its 10,000 BTC target by 2025 would push DDC into the top tier of publicly listed bitcoin treasuries.

DDC Enterprise lands $124 million in sprint to build 10,000 bitcoin war chest

Bitcoin's latest breakout is being fueled by institutions and steady on-chain demand rather than speculation, according to new data from Glassnode.

Bitcoin's On-Chain Profitability Has Surged With 97% of Supply Now in Profit: Glassnode

Short-term holders (STHs) have added roughly 450,000 BTC to their supply since July, now holding around 2.6 million BTC according to Glassnode data. STHs are defined as investors who purchased bitcoin within the past 155 days.This increase marks the third distinct cycle of rising STH activity since the start of 2024 and has typically marks a local top in the bitcoin price.

This Trend Has Marked Local Tops in Bitcoin, but This Time May Be Different

Nick Szabo, the computer scientist, cryptographer, and legal scholar famed for introducing the concept of “smart contracts,” is jumping into the Knots vs. Core debate. Szabo cautions that this change effectively invites more non-financial—and potentially shady—data to be etched onto the blockchain for everyone to see.

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