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.

Economist Peter Schiff linked Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) latest spike to Strategy Inc.'s (NASDAQ: MSTR) acquisition and Michael Saylor's “self-serving” commentary. Schiff Weighs in on BTC Rally Bitcoin reached an intraday high of $87,363 on Monday, its highest since late January, and is up nearly 18% over the week.

Peter Schiff Says Michael Saylor's 'Self-Serving' Bullish Comments Behind Bitcoin's 'Big' Rally: He'll Be 'Selling At Low Prices Again' Soon

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Falling oil eased inflation worries through the Asian session, while a bill to make the government's bitcoin stockpile permanent moved further through Congress than any before it.

Zcash leads crypto majors with a 10% gain as bitcoin holds near $87,000

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Leading cryptocurrencies ticked higher on Tuesday as investors digested President Donald Trump's latest remarks on Iran peace negotiations. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:26 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Gain as Trump Touts 'Good Meeting' With Iran: Analyst Says BTC 'Sitting' Above Strong Support

Bitcoin's current bull cycle could deliver threefold to fivefold returns followed by a milder downturn, according to Cryptoquant's founder and CEO. His forecast links smaller market extremes to growing institutional ownership and a larger capital base.

Bitcoin Could Deliver 3-5x Returns This Cycle as Volatility Fades

A group of white hats appears to have pulled off something victims of the Coldcard exploit desperately needed, securing 52.37 BTC before malicious attackers could steal it. Galaxy Digital's Head of Firmwide Research, Alex Thorn, says the bitcoin, representing 2.

White Hats Beat Coldcard Attackers, Rescuing Millions of Dollars in Bitcoin

Four ancient wallets moved 1,971 BTC between Sept. 6 and Sept.

$161 Million in Decade-Old Bitcoin Has Moved in Just Two Weeks

Propelled by renewed institutional momentum and surging demand for spot exchange-traded funds, Bitcoin surged past $86,000, hitting its highest price level in eight months.

Bitcoin Crosses $86,000 Milestone as Massive Short Squeeze Wipes Out $648 Million

Head of cryptography Yehuda Lindell says the exchange is designing custody that can adapt to whatever post-quantum signing scheme Bitcoin adopts.

Inside Coinbase's $250 Billion Playbook for Post-Quantum Bitcoin Custody

The Bitcoin bulls are back — if ETF flows are to be believed. U.S. bitcoin exchange-traded funds received $999 million in new investment on Monday, according to Farside Investors data. That's the most in one day since October 6, when the funds received over $1.

Bitcoin Investors Buy Nearly $1B in BTC ETFs as Bull Market Returns

Phyiscal attacks on bitcoin holders have climbed in recent years, and the anticipated return of a bull market could further increase risks for crypto asset owners.

Bitcoin Holders Face Violent Attacks—How to Stay Safe as BTC Price Soars

Galaxy Research says white-hat actors consolidated coins tied to the exploit into a fresh address tagged for a "Crypto Recovery Trust," though the funds represent just 2.8% of the total haul.

White-Hat Hackers Route Coldcard Exploit Bitcoin Into 'Recovery Trust'

Bitcoin held firmly above $86,000 as U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted nearly $1 billion in net inflows, signaling renewed institutional demand.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Flat as XRP, Dogecoin Gain on $1B ETF Inflows: 'Real Capital Is Coming Back'

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) approached $86,000 after a 44% quarterly rally, but investor Gary Cardone says he isn't chasing the move. Cardone generated roughly $750,000 from Strategy's (NASDAQ:MSTR) STRC while waiting for a better BTC entry.

Gary Cardone Made $750,000 on Strategy's STRC Instead of Bitcoin, Says He'll Buy BTC at $70,000

A stretched but firmly bullish Bitcoin chart is riding the same tailwind lifting stocks: falling oil, a record Nasdaq, and a Fed that hiked rates while quietly pumping liquidity into the system.

Bitcoin Breaks Out as Nasdaq Hits Records and Oil Slides on Iran Hopes

The Bitcoin price's move above its 365-day average marks the end of bear market, says CryptoQuant.

Bitcoin's Bull Run Is Back — and the Data Agrees

Bitcoin extended its recent gains on Tuesday, September 22, reaching its highest point since late January amid strengthened macro conditions.

Bitcoin Extends Gains To Hit Fresh Multimonth High Near $87,000

A bitcoin options trader targeted a price of $95,000 by October 30, with $3.17 million paid upfront. A bigger rally could erase the position's entire payout at expiry, however, creating an unusual predicament for someone betting on higher prices.

Someone Bet $3.17M on Bitcoin Price Rising—But Could Lose Big if BTC Hits $100K

White hats have moved bitcoin from the hacked Coldcard signing devices to a trust for would-be victims to reclaim, Galaxy Digital's Alex Thorn has said. Writing on X on Monday, Thorn said that the funds were taken by white hats to protect potential victims.

White Hats Move Over $4.5 in Bitcoins From Coldcard to Recovery Trust

Feds are trying to work out whether Binance violated US sanctions on Iran.

Feds Probing Binance Over Iran's Bitcoin Use: Report

Following a brief pullback from an eight-month peak of $87,374, the price of bitcoin stabilized around $86,000, keeping its market cap at $1.73 trillion and the broader crypto market above $3 trillion.

Bitcoin Liquidations Drop Sharply as BTC Price Holds Above $86,000

Bitcoin (CRYPTO:$BTC) is becoming the institutional crypto trade. Everything around it looks increasingly like retail territory.

EXCLUSIVE: 'Institutions Are Buying Bitcoin' — Retail Is Trading Everything Else

Russia's digital ruble is part of developing a "fast and independent" payment infrastructure, according to the country's prime minister.

No Bitcoin Payments in Russia — But the Digital Ruble Is Open for Business

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) bull and billionaire Tim Draper urged major companies including Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) to hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets. He argued that persistent government spending exposes corporate cash to inflation and higher interest rates.

Why Billionaire Tim Draper Calls Apple, Meta 'Irresponsible' for Not Holding Bitcoin

The funds pulled in more on Monday than across the whole of last week, when they posted the weakest net inflow of their history.

Bitcoin ETFs Take Nearly $1B in a Day as Average Holder Returns to Profit

An old bitcoin wallet created on July 14, 2012, suddenly moved 600 BTC on Tuesday after sitting through nearly 14 years of market chaos. Back then, bitcoin traded near $7.52 per unit, putting 600 coins at roughly $4,512. At Tuesday's $86,012 price, the same stash is worth $51.6 million.

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