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.

Welcome to Asia Morning Briefing, a daily summary of top stories during U.S. hours and an overview of market moves and analysis. For a detailed overview of U.S. markets, see CoinDesk's Crypto Daybook Americas.Bitcoin's recovery above $114,000 this week reflects a measured reset rather than a breakout.

Asia Morning Briefing: Bitcoin Holds Above $114K as Whales Absorb Supply and Shorts Rebalance

Ledn has funded over $10 billion in bitcoin-backed loans across more than 100 countries since the company was founded in 2018. Need Liquidity? Borrow Against Your Bitcoin and Keep Your Holdings “Never sell your bitcoin.

Hands-On Review of Ledn Loans: Have Your Bitcoin and Spend It Too

Bitcoin traded around $114,501 at 23:35 UTC on Oct. 26, extending a clean break above $112,000 as short sellers bore most of the day's liquidations and traders parsed fresh U.S.–China trade-talk posts ahead of this week's FOMC meeting.

Bitcoin Rebounds as $319M in Shorts Are Liquidated While Traders Eye U.S.-China Talks

The video-streaming giant boasting 51 million monthly users is getting ready to light up December with bitcoin tipping. Rumble CEO Chris Pavlovski and Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino dropped the news at the Plan B Forum in Lugano, Switzerland—giving attendees a preview of what could soon make content creators' wallets a little wealthier.

Rumble and Tether Join Forces to Bring Bitcoin, USDT, and Gold Tipping to 51M Users

After this month's v30 update to Bitcoin Core, some developers are considering a temporary soft fork to tamp down on arbitrary data, like inscriptions.

Bitcoin proposal to curb spam with a temporary soft fork sparks debate among developers

A recent estimate from Fidelity found that as much of 42% of Bitcoin's supply could be considered illiquid by 2032, if current trends hold.

Bitcoin illiquid supply declines as 62,000 BTC moves out of long-term holder wallets: Glassnode

Just ten days after a 2.73% difficulty dip, Bitcoin's gears are revving back up. If miners keep cranking out blocks at this pace, the next difficulty epoch could deliver a hefty climb. Roughly 81% of the 2,016 blocks have already been mined, setting the stage for the change expected on Oct. 29, 2025.

Bitcoin's Next Difficulty Epoch Could Rewrite the 2025 Leaderboard

Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) says that the Trump administration is considering a radical plan to convert a portion of the nation's gold reserves into Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) to build a strategic digital reserve.

Trump's Gold-For-Bitcoin Shock Plan Targets $38 Trillion Debt and $242K BTC

Wall Street is discreetly gearing up for a significant alteration in the Federal Reserve's $6.6 trillion balance sheet, coinciding with a sudden rise in Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) price. According to a report, Bitcoin's price has recovered from a recent “flash crash,” soaring nearly 10% and surpassing $111,000.

Wall Street Braces For $6.6 Trillion Fed Shift Amid Bitcoin Price Surge

On Sunday, X lit up with chatter about a mystery bitcoin whale quietly scooping up thousands of BTC from Kraken's hot wallet. Crypto sleuths and influencers couldn't help but speculate that someone with deep pockets was “buying the dip”—dropping more than $300 million on the world's top digital asset without breaking a sweat.

Bitcoin Whale's $300M Transfer Sparks Speculation After Kraken Hot Wallet Transaction Goes Viral

Bitcoin's short-term onchain momentum has weakened, but long-term demand remains solid, according to the latest Cryptoquant report, indicating that the current bull cycle appears to be in its late-stage accumulation phase rather than nearing a definitive end.

Bitcoin's Bull Cycle Isn't Over Yet, Says Cryptoquant's Onchain Data

Major cryptocurrencies are trading higher, with key events, including Federal Reserve (Fed) and Bank of Japan (BOJ) rate decisions, and earnings reports from influential Mag 7 stocks lined up for the week ahead.

Bitcoin Bid, XRP Retakes 200-Day Average as Fed Rate Cut Looms; 'Mag 7' Earnings, Trump-Xi Summit Eyed

Gold's record-breaking run took a breather this week, snapping an eight-week winning streak as traders took profits ahead of the Federal Reserve's October policy decision.

Gold's Pause is Bitcoin's Pulse as Risk Appetite Returns Ahead of the Fed Week

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Bitcoin climbed above $113,000 in late Asian hours Sunday, its highest in nearly two weeks, as traders welcomed signs of progress in US–China trade talks that eased fears of another tariff spiral.

Bitcoin Tops $113K, SOL, ADA, ETH Jump as US–China Trade Progress Lifts Risk Appetite

Bitcoin is flexing its digital muscles at $113,710, backed by a $2.25 trillion market cap and a cool $26.39 billion in 24-hour trading volume. With prices bouncing between $111,216 and $113,800 today, it seems the world's largest cryptocurrency is doing its best impression of a tightrope walker—with laser eyes.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Bullish Momentum Builds Above $113K as Traders Eye $115K Break

Bitcoin BTC$113,324.85 has long been described as “digital gold”, and, like the precious metal, is often pitched as a hedge against inflation. But new data from NYDIG suggests that the narrative doesn't hold up.

Bitcoin Shines as a 'Liquidity Barometer,' Not an Inflation Hedge, NYDIG Says

Bitcoin and ethereum are emerging as top paths to financial freedom, with Robert Kiyosaki warning that fear of missing out (FOMO) is real for those clinging to outdated systems instead of embracing scarce, soaring digital assets now.

Robert Kiyosaki Predicts Bitcoin Rush, Warns Investors: ‘FOMO Real, Don't Be Late'

Rumble Wallet will soon support payments and tips in Bitcoin, USDT, and Tether Gold for its 51 million monthly active users.

Tether-backed Rumble will debut Bitcoin tipping for its 51 million monthly users in December

SpaceX, the space exploration company led by Elon Musk, has reportedly transferred over $133 million in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), causing a stir in the cryptocurrency market. The blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence disclosed that SpaceX moved a total of 1,215 Bitcoin to various addresses.

Elon Musk's SpaceX Shakes Up Bitcoin Market With $133 Million Transfer

Since the start of 2025, Bitcoin's hashrate has kicked into high gear—rising from 801 exahash per second (EH/s) on Jan. 1 to a blazing 1,100 EH/s today. Data shows the big three—the United States, Russia, and China—are all dialing up their hashpower, with the U.S.

Q4 Hashrate Heatmap Reveals US and China's Exahash Expansion Powering Bitcoin's Zettahash Push

Bitcoin has continued its positive trend by remaining above the $106,000 support level following the drop on October 17. BTC price analysis by Coinidol.com.

Bitcoin Regains Its Critical Support Level of $107,000

As bitcoin treasury companies continue to struggle with tumbling share prices and rapidly slowing bitcoin accumulation in a tightening market, many are now trading below a 1x multiple to their net asset value (mNAV).

Bitcoin Treasury Firms Now Valued at Less Than Their BTC Holdings Amid Crumbled Sentiment

Video platform Rumble (RUM) plans to launch bitcoin tipping for its 51 million monthly users by mid-December, expanding how creators can earn directly from their audiences.

Rumble to Roll Out Bitcoin Tipping for 51M Users in December

Bitcoin is currently trading at $111,605 with a market capitalization of $2.22 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $40.44 billion. The intraday price range has remained narrow, hovering between $109,873 and $111,790, signaling a market in waiting mode—but not asleep at the wheel.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Momentum Flickers as Market Holds Its Breath

Wall Street giants are bracing for the Federal Reserve to end the reduction of its $6.

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