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 (CRYPTO: BTC) has plunged by over $10,000 since its all-time high in July, leaving traders divided on whether the market has one more significant leg up left. What Happened: Analytics provider Santiment reported on Monday that Bitcoin's drop to $112,200 from its all-time high of $123,800 has sparked the highest "buy the dip" chatter in 25 days.

Bitcoin's $1 Billion Liquidation Tsunami: Just Another Dip Or Is The Bull Run Over?

"Like Bitcoin, gold was once subject to skepticism, suspicion, and demand speculation," Deutsche Bank's analysts said.

As Bitcoin follows in gold's footsteps volatility should decline: Deutsche Bank

Ethereum

Bitcoin ETFs recorded $887 million in net inflows across the week, while ether ETFs added $557 million. The bulk of gains were driven by Blackrock and Fidelity, reaffirming their dominance in the ETF landscape.

ETF Weekly Recap: Bitcoin Leads With $887 Million, Ether Keeps Pace With $557 Million

The Bitcoin treasury firm had been trading at a discount to its Bitcoin holdings.

Strive Asset Management to Acquire Semler Scientific, $567 Million in Bitcoin in All-Cash Deal

Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs surged on Fed optimism but the funds faced a Monday reality check as liquidations hit $1.7 billion.

Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs Drew $1.9 Billion in Assets Last Week Amid Rate Cut Optimism

Even as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) dropped to $113,000 from recent highs near $117,000, corporate crypto treasuries continue their aggressive accumulation. What Happened: In its Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Sep. 22, Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) disclosed the acquisition of 850 Bitcoin.

Strategy, Metaplanet Report New Bitcoin Purchases As BTC Slides To $113,000

Shares in Bitcoin treasury firm Strategy are down after it purchased around $100 million worth of BTC, pushing its holdings to $72 billion.

Strategy Shares Fall After Bitcoin Giant Reveals $100 Million BTC Buy

Avalanche

AgriFORCE plans to buy up Avalanche (AVAX), and investors are apparently loving the Bitcoin miner's pivot.

Bitcoin Miner AgriFORCE's Stock Jumps 200% on $550 Million Avalanche Treasury Move

Strive said on Monday it will acquire Semler Scientific SMLR.O in an all-stock deal valued at about $1.34 billion, as the bitcoin-treasury company backed by former Republican U.S. presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy moves to expand its cryptocurrency holdings.

Ramaswamy-backed Strive to buy Semler in $1.3 billion deal all stock deal, boosting Bitcoin holdings

Bitcoin Magazine Metaplanet Buys the Dip — Securing a Massive Bitcoin Position as Price Stays Below $113,000 With Bitcoin price trading below $113,000, Tokyo-listed Metaplanet Inc. has purchased 5,419 BTC for $632.53 million, becoming the world's fifth-largest corporate Bitcoin holder. The purchase, which brings the company's total holdings to 25,555 BTC, represents just the first tranche of its planned Bitcoin acquisitions from its recent $1.4 billion fundraise. This post Metaplanet Buys the Dip — Securing a Massive Bitcoin Position as Price Stays Below $113,000 first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Vivek Sen.

Metaplanet Buys the Dip — Securing a Massive Bitcoin Position as Price Stays Below $113,000

Strive has agreed to acquire Semler Scientific in an all-stock merger, become a 10,900+ BTC treasury amid DAT consolidation.

Vivek Ramaswamy's Strive to buy Semler Scientific in all-stock deal, boosting combined bitcoin treasury above 10,900 BTC

Billionaire investor and DoubleLine Capital CEO Jeffrey Gundlach has voiced skepticism about the crypto industry's credibility and stability. What Happened: In an interview on CNBC on Sep.19, Gundlach compared crypto strategies to past financial products like Portable Alpha and 130/30 strategies, noting that such trends appear every few years and he personally avoids them.

'I'm Not A Crypto Person At All', Says Billionaire Investor Who Sees Bitcoin's Momentum Stalling

Bitcoin was priced at $112,686 on Sept. 22, 2025, with a market capitalization of $2.24 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $51.67 billion. The cryptocurrency traded within a daily range of $111,986 to $115,776, reflecting a period of elevated volatility and pivotal technical signals across multiple timeframes.

Bitcoin Price Watch: $2.24 Trillion Market Cap Faces Technical Crossroads

Bitcoin Magazine Strive ($ASST) Acquires Semler ($SMLR) in Landmark Bitcoin Treasury Deal Strive's $675M Bitcoin buy and merger with Semler form one of the world's largest corporate Bitcoin treasuries. This post Strive ($ASST) Acquires Semler ($SMLR) in Landmark Bitcoin Treasury Deal first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Nick Ward.

Strive ($ASST) Acquires Semler ($SMLR) in Landmark Bitcoin Treasury Deal

Bitcoin (BTC) is on track to join gold as a recognized reserve asset within the decade, German lender Deutsche Bank (DBK) said in a report Monday, though the precious metal will likely keep its lead in official holdings for now.

Bitcoin to Join Gold on Central Bank Reserve Balance Sheets by 2030: Deutsche Bank

With valuations of crypto treasury companies headed very quickly south in recent weeks, sector consolidation seemed a certainty at some point, with the only question being when it would start.

Strive to Buy Semler Scientific in First Merger of Bitcoin Treasury Companies

IREN (IREN) jumped 11% in pre-market trading to $43 after the company announced it has doubled its AI Cloud capacity to 23,000 GPUs, lifting its annualized run-rate revenue target to more than $500 million by Q1 of 2026.

IREN Shares Jump 11% in Pre-Market Trading as Bitcoin Miner Doubles AI Cloud Fleet

Solana

A trader established bullish bets in major cryptocurrencies on Monday as the crypto market declined, liquidating leveraged positions worth $1.5 billion.

Buying-The-Dip? Crypto Trader Deploys $15M to Buy BTC, SOL, HYPE and PUMP

On Monday, Sept. 22, the heavyweight of bitcoin treasuries, Strategy, revealed it scooped up 850 BTC for a cool $99.7 million. Michael Saylor of Strategy jumped on X to confirm the buy, casually pointing out that his firm made good on the hint he dropped Sunday about padding the company's bitcoin stash.

Strategy's Bitcoin Stash Hits 639,835 BTC After $99.7M Buy

Strategy (MSTR) continued to add to its bitcoin (BTC) stash last week, though it was a relatively small purchase.

Strategy Added 850 Bitcoin for Nearly $100M Last Week

Strategy's bitcoin holdings now account for more than 3% of the total 21 million BTC supply — worth around $72 billion.

Strategy adds 850 bitcoin for $100 million as total holdings reach 639,835 BTC

Crypto-related company stocks tumbled in pre-market trading on Monday as bitcoin (BTC) and several altcoins succumbed to unrelenting sell pressure, spurring $1.6 billion in liquidations across derivatives exchanges.

Crypto Stocks Tumble in Pre-Market Trading as Bitcoin Dives to $112K

Over the past 24 hours, the crypto market has experienced notable weakness, consistent with the bearish post-Fed pricing in options and resilience in the dollar index.

Bitcoin Drops, Ether Sinks and There's Little Sign of Support: Crypto Daybook Americas

Dogecoin

Cryptocurrencies are down significantly on Monday morning, with long liquidations crossing $1 billion. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $112,556.04 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $4,169.75 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $221.29 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.80 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2387 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001208 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 387,032 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $1.67 billion.

Bitcoin Crashes To $112,000 As ETH, XRP, Dogecoin Get Hit By Over $1 Billion In Long Liquidations

Gold, often seen as an analog for sound money, rose 1% on Monday to set another record high and bring its 2025 gain to 43%.

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