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 Magazine Bitcoin at Your Corner Store? Square's New Tool to Make Bitcoin like ‘Everyday Money' Square announced Square Bitcoin today, designed to let small businesses accept Bitcoin payments, hold it in a built-in wallet, or automatically convert part of their sales into Bitcoin. Bitcoin at Your Corner Store? Square's New Tool to Make Bitcoin like ‘Everyday Money' Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin at Your Corner Store? Square's New Tool to Make Bitcoin like ‘Everyday Money'

Bitcoin Magazine DDC Enterprise Raises $124 Million to Accelerate Bitcoin Treasury DDC Enterprises has doubled down on its corporate Bitcoin strategy as new investors join the push toward 10,000 BTC. DDC Enterprise Raises $124 Million to Accelerate Bitcoin Treasury Micah Zimmerman.

DDC Enterprise Raises $124 Million to Accelerate Bitcoin Treasury

Ethereum

Bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) prices dropped sharply on Tuesday, but that didn't stop investors from pouring cash into crypto funds.

Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Saw Big Inflows Tuesday as Investors Bought Dip

Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan points to growing institutional concern over fiat currency debasement and robust inflows into Bitcoin ETFs as key drivers behind Bitcoin's surge to new all-time highs. What Happened: In a CoinDesk interview on Tuesday, Hougan said he expects ETF inflows could reach $10–$20 billion in Q4 alone.

Bitcoin To $200,000 In 2025 Is Still In Play, Bitwise's Matt Hougan Says

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) notched a seventh consecutive day of inflows, pulling in $876 million, while ether ETFs kept their winning streak alive with $421 million in new capital. The relentless inflows showcased surging institutional appetite and sustained bullish momentum across crypto markets.

Combined $1.3 Billion Inflow Sees Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Hit Seventh Straight Day of Gains

CoinDesk Indices presents its daily market update, highlighting the performance of leaders and laggards in the CoinDesk 20 Index.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Bitcoin (BTC) Rises 1%, Leading Index Higher

Some consequences of the Bitcoin difficulty adjustment make mining unique.

Could A Bitcoin Miner Ever Become A Monopolist?

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) climbed back above $122,000 on Wedneday, reigniting debate over whether the largest cryptocurrency can sustain momentum or risks following Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) into failed breakout territory. Bitcoin Price Hits Critical Resistance Zone BTC Technical Analysis (Source: TradingView) The daily chart shows Bitcoin breaking out of a two-week consolidation, pushing into the $122,000–$124,000 resistance band.

Bitcoin Rebounds Above $122,000—But For ETH, XRP That May Be Bad News

On Oct. 8, 2025, BNB defied a market downturn, achieving a nearly 3% gain and cementing its place as the third-largest cryptocurrency by market cap. BNB Surges 30% in a Week, Climbs to No.

Bitcoin Drops After ATH; BNB Cements No. 3 Spot

Bitcoin's drop triggered $641 million in liquidations, but analysts see a healthy correction with a path to $135K if ETF inflows resume.

Over $489M in Crypto Longs Liquidated as Bitcoin, Ethereum Extend Losses

K33 argues that institutional adoption and policy shifts have ended bitcoin's four-year halving cycle, meaning this time is indeed different.

‘The 4-year cycle is dead, long live the king': K33 claims Bitcoin's new era breaks every old rule

The dollar index's recovery rally gathered steam early Wednesday, but that did not deter gold from climbing to new highs above $4,000.

Crypto Markets Today: Gold Surges Past $4K as Bitcoin Rebounds; BNB Chain Defies Market Cool-Off

Dogecoin

Cryptocurrencies are down on Wednesday morning, with the crypto Fear & Greed Index falling to 55, slipping into the Neutral zone. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $122,992.60 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $4,502.99 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $222.39 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.87 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2503 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001221 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 170,705 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $642.81 million.

Bitcoin Holds Near $122,000 On Sentiment Shift, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Slide

Legendary billionaire investor Paul Tudor Jones has said he's betting on a combination of bitcoin, crypto, gold and technology stocks as he braces for a "speculative frenzy"

Brace For A FOMO ‘Frenzy'—Legendary Billionaire Predicts Huge Price Boom As Bitcoin Suddenly Soars

As gold pushed through the $4,000 per ounce mark for the first time, bitcoin lost 1.25% of its value and the wider crypto market, as measured by the coinDesk 20 (CD20) index, dropped 3%.

Gold's Historic Run Dwarfs BTC But Analyst Remains Positive: Crypto Daybook Americas

CIO Matt Hougan cited recent wealth manager approvals, bitcoin's price surge, and the "debasement trade" narrative as key catalysts.

Bitwise predicts record bitcoin ETF inflows in Q4 as ‘debasement trade' kicks in

KindlyMD (NASDAQ: NAKA) said that it has entered a strategic partnership with Antalpha (NASDAQ: ANTA) to develop financing solutions for companies holding bitcoin as a treasury asset, beginning with a proposed $250 million secured convertible note facility.

KindlyMD Partners With Antalpha, Eyes $250M Convertible Debt Facility for Bitcoin Treasury

A lot can change in just a few days. Bitcoin recently reached new all-time highs of over in both U.S. dollar and Japanese yen terms, boosted by new Japanese prime minister, Takaichi Sanae's bias for ultra-easy Abenomics policy setting.

Bitcoin Under Pressure as Japanese Bond Yield Hits 17-Year High, Yen Depreciates

Bitcoin Magazine Europeans Can Now Live On The Bitcoin Standard With Bringin Estonian-based Bringin has launched its full Bitcoin financial services platform after successful beta testing. The platform offers eurozone users a comprehensive solution to save, store, send, receive, and spend Bitcoin in one simple app, allowing them to 'live the standard.' Europeans Can Now Live On The Bitcoin Standard With Bringin Vivek Sen.

Europeans Can Now Live On The Bitcoin Standard With Bringin

On Tuesday, as the entire crypto market slipped more than 2.5%, publicly traded bitcoin miners (36 of them, but not all) strutted in the opposite direction, chalking up a 4% gain during the stock market's trading session.

Bitcoin Miners Feast While Crypto Market Fumbles — IREN, Cipher, and Cleanspark Rise Above

Solana

Bitcoin is holding around $122,000 in Wednesday's Asian hours after setting a record high at $126,200 earlier this week, with some market watchers still expecting a surge to a record $140,000 later this month.

Bitcoin to $140K by Month End? Bullish Hopes Remain Even as Tuesday Drop Sends ETH, XRP, SOL Down 5%

Veteran economist Steve Hanke dismissed Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) rally amid the federal government shutdown as a “flight to fantasy” on Tuesday. Bitcoin Has No Fundamental Value, Says Hanke In an X post, Hanke commented on the apex cryptocurrency's record-breaking run that sent it past $126,000.

Ronald Reagan-Era Economic Advisor Steve Hanke Calls Bitcoin's Government Shutdown Rally A 'Flight Of Fantasy'

With bitcoin smashing fresh highs on Monday, roughly 342.77 long-dormant coins — now worth $41.8 million — stirred for the first time in years, breaking their silence amid the rally. Bitcoin's $126K High Prompts Early Holders to Reposition Their Coins On Oct.

Long-Dormant Bitcoin Wallets Reactivate Amid Record-High Price Rally

Bitcoin (BTC) and gold (XAU) have diverged over the past 24 hours, with BTC likely feeling pressure from a strengthening dollar index.

Gold Skyrockets Past $4K, Bitcoin Looks South as Dollar Index Hits 2-Month

Bitcoin's latest push through record levels has left short-term holder (STH) whales sitting on their fattest paper profits of the cycle of about $10.1 billion, according to CryptoQuant data.

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