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 BTC$109,891.00 has held above $100,000 for four consecutive months, a price stability that can be interpreted as the formation of a solid base for the next upward move.

Is Bitcoin Headed for a Crash Below $100K? ‘Grand Daddy' Volume Indicator Hits Lowest Since April

Argo Blockchain, one of the earliest publicly listed bitcoin mining companies, said Tuesday it plans to delist its shares from the London Stock Exchange (LSE) as part of a sweeping recapitalization and debt restructuring plan. The company will retain its Nasdaq listing.

Bitcoin Miner Argo to Delist from London Stock Exchange Amid Debt Restructuring

HYPE climbed after a Nasdaq biotech firm struck an $888 million deal to create a new company set to hold and buy more of the token.

Hyperliquid Token Defies Bitcoin Slump as Wall Street Fund Moves In

Ethereum

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.Crypto markets have entered midweek in a holding pattern.

Asia Morning Briefing: BTC, ETH Markets Steady as Traders Await CPI and China-U.S. De-Escalation Signs

Bitcoin prices experienced a modest drop on Wednesday, October 22, declining below $107,000 as markets experienced a natural retracement.

Bitcoin Prices Fall Below $107,000 As Crypto Market Catches Its Breath

Arthur Hayes delivered a scathing critique of Japan's stimulus while reaffirming his ultra-bullish $1 million bitcoin outlook, citing fiat instability, relentless yen weakness, inflation concerns, and rising confidence in decentralized financial systems.

Arthur Hayes Torches Japan's Stimulus, Sees Yen Collapse and Bitcoin to $1M

In the past 24 hours, bitcoin has slipped 1.8% against the U.S. dollar, and the bears have been calling the shots for the last two weeks, dragging the top crypto down by 13%. During the slump, a long-silent stash of 262.43 BTC—valued at just over $28 million—stirred from its digital slumber.

Dormant Whales Stir Amid Bitcoin's Cool Down — $28 Million in Vintage BTC Just Shifted

Solana

The asset manager joins a growing list of traditional finance firms that have proposed digital asset-focused funds.

T. Rowe Price Files for Mixed Crypto ETF With Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana Exposure

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin on a Prepaid Card? Moon Inc. Raises $8.8M to Make It Happen in Asia Moon Inc. is rolling out a Bitcoin prepaid card in Thailand and South Korea, with more Asia expansion coming. Bitcoin on a Prepaid Card? Moon Inc. Raises $8.8M to Make It Happen in Asia Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin on a Prepaid Card? Moon Inc. Raises $8.8M to Make It Happen in Asia

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Slips Below $107,000, Analysts See a Buy-the-Dip Moment Bitcoin price continues to bleed today, trading near $107,500. Analysts think this price is a 'buying' opportunity. Bitcoin Price Slips Below $107,000, Analysts See a Buy-the-Dip Moment Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Slips Below $107,000, Analysts See a Buy-the-Dip Moment

Bitcoin Magazine Wall Street Is Bitcoin's Biggest Threat, Not Arbitrary Data The biggest threat to Bitcoin is the concentration of economic influence created by Wall Street Bitcoin products. Wall Street Is Bitcoin's Biggest Threat, Not Arbitrary Data Shinobi.

Wall Street Is Bitcoin's Biggest Threat, Not Arbitrary Data

Google's Willow processor achieved a verified quantum speed-up, vastly outpacing classical supercomputers—and raising concerns for Bitcoin.

Quantum Threat to Bitcoin Grows as Google Reveals Latest Breakthrough

Tesla (TSLA) continued to hold 11,509 BTC, valued at around $1.35 billion as of the end of the third quarter (valued somewhat less as of today).

Tesla Booked $80M Profit on Bitcoin Holdings in Q3

After a sluggish start to the week, crypto ETFs roared back to life. Bitcoin ETFs led the charge with a $477 million inflow, while ether ETFs followed suit with $142 million, signaling returning investor confidence.

Bitcoin ETFs Rebound With $477 Million Inflow as Ether Joins Rally

Dogecoin

Bitcoin steadies at $108,000 as major cryptocurrencies experience notable whale activity and strong ETF inflows.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Drop Over 4% As Whale Movements Shake Markets

Experts say a rally is possible, although crypto markets could also retreat, despite Tuesday's massive inflows into spot BTC and ETH ETFs.

Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs Receive Over $600 Million in New Cash—Are the Bulls Back?

The ominous prediction comes in the wake of yet another market slump that saw both bitcoin and stocks slipping into red territory.

Bitcoin Falls to $108K: ‘A Dip Below $100K Seems Inevitable,' Standard Chartered Analyst Says

Wallets tied to Chen Zhi, who was charged last week by the U.S. government over an alleged $14 billion crypto scam, moved nearly $2 billion worth of BTC on Wednesday.

Billions in Bitcoin Tied to Alleged Scammer Wanted by DOJ Are on the Move

Galaxy Digital Inc (NASDAQ:GLXY) CEO Mike Novogratz said the world's largest cryptocurrency could "take out the topside" and break above $125,000 if President Donald Trump moves on the Federal Reserve and the pending market structure bill becomes law. Novogratz Sees Trump Policy As Key Catalyst Speaking during a recent interview shared on X, Novogratz outlined a potential trading range between $100,000 and $125,000 for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) but suggested a breakout could come swiftly if fiscal or regulatory catalysts align.

Galaxy CEO Mike Novogratz Says Bitcoin Is One Trump Move Away From Exploding Past $125,000

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Transcends the Left-Right Political Divide — It's a Tool for Human Rights Many on the political left still see Bitcoin as a capitalist symbol — nothing more than a tool for speculators. But that framing misses the deeper story now unfolding across the world: Bitcoin as a lifeline for people living under financial repression and political censorship. Bitcoin Transcends the Left-Right Political Divide — It's a Tool for Human Rights Frank Corva.

Bitcoin Transcends the Left-Right Political Divide — It's a Tool for Human Rights

There are 155 cryptocurrency-based ETP filings tracking 35 different digital assets, according to Bloomberg analysts.

‘Total land rush': Bitcoin, Solana lead the way with over 150 crypto ETF filings awaiting review

Coinbase said its Coinbase One Card is now open to U.S. customers who are, or become, Coinbase One members at $49.99 a year, offering up to 4% back in bitcoin on purchases.

Coinbase Opens Amex Card With up to 4% Back in BTC for U.S. Coinbase One Members

American Bitcoin Corp. (ABTC), co-founded by Eric Trump and backed by Hut 8's infrastructure expertise, unveiled its October 2025 investor presentation deck detailing plans to transform from a mining-focused firm into a full-stack Bitcoin ecosystem platform and treasury powerhouse.

‘We Love America, We Love Bitcoin': Eric Trump Shares ABTC's Mission to Build a US Bitcoin Powerhouse

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