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.

Regional banks are sharply lower on credit worries on Thursday, pulling broader markets and bitcoin down alongside.

Emerging 'Cockroaches' in TradFi Sting Bitcoin, but Fed Response Could Be Bullish

Bitcoin miners finally caught a breather at block height 919,296 as mining difficulty eased up for the first time since June. The difficulty dipped 2.73%, landing at a still-hefty 146.72 trillion. After Brutal Months, Bitcoin Miners Breathe Easier With 2.73% Difficulty Cut With bitcoin prices sliding amid the difficulty cranking up to 150.

Bitcoin's Hashrate Nears Peak as Mining Difficulty Finally Eases

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Bitcoin fell below $110,000 on Thursday as ETF outflows continue and nervous sentiment remains. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $108,574.22 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,899.85 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $188.91 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.35 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1901 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001009 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 209,757 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $693.09 million.

Bitcoin At $108,000 While Dogecoin, Ethereum, XRP Extend Losses

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) critic Peter Schiff is sounding the alarm on the cryptocurrency's recent underperformance against gold. What Happened: In an X post on Thursday, Schiff noted that Bitcoin has fallen 32% against gold since its August peak, arguing that a "brutal" bear market for Bitcoin is imminent.

'This Bitcoin Bear Market Will Be Brutal', Peter Schiff Claims As Gold Hits $4,290

Bitcoin Magazine Real Estate Mogul Grant Cardone Doubles Down on Bitcoin Purchases During Market Sell-Off Grant Cardone and Cardone Capital reportedly added another 200 BTC to its holdings, following a 300-BTC purchase just last week. Real Estate Mogul Grant Cardone Doubles Down on Bitcoin Purchases During Market Sell-Off Micah Zimmerman.

Real Estate Mogul Grant Cardone Doubles Down on Bitcoin Purchases During Market Sell-Off

On Oct. 16, the crypto market dropped below $3.8 trillion in value, led by bitcoin's fall to $107,625—its lowest in over six weeks. Bitcoin and Altcoins Register Steep Losses The cryptocurrency market plunged on Oct. 16, with total market capitalization falling below $3.8 trillion.

Bitcoin Drops to $107K, Triggers $714M in Liquidations

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Crashes to $107,000 As Fear Index Flirts With “Extreme Fear” Bitcoin price briefly tumbled to the $107,000 range today before slightly rebounding. Bitcoin Price Crashes to $107,000 As Fear Index Flirts With “Extreme Fear” Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Crashes to $107,000 As Fear Index Flirts With “Extreme Fear”

Bitcoin treasury firms like KindlyMD (NAKA) and Strive (ASST) raised millions through PIPE deals to fuel aggressive bitcoin purchases and growth strategies.

The Rise and (Mostly) Fall of the PIPE Model in Bitcoin Treasury Strategies

It's groundhog day in crypto, with prices pulling back sharply as gold and silver notch new record highs.

Bitcoin Tumbles Below $109K; Tightening Liquidity Key to Crypto's Struggles

Bitcoin Magazine Tether Donates $250K to OpenSats to Support Bitcoin and Freedom Tech Tether donated $250,000 to OpenSats to support Bitcoin and open-source freedom tech projects. Tether Donates $250K to OpenSats to Support Bitcoin and Freedom Tech Micah Zimmerman.

Tether Donates $250K to OpenSats to Support Bitcoin and Freedom Tech

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) ongoing correction phase is following a pattern similar to previous bull market pullbacks, according to technical analysis. What Happened: Technical analyst Kevin noted on Patreon that Bitcoin's correction patterns tend to "rhyme" across cycles, regardless of broader macro conditions.

Bitcoin's Line In The Sand Is $106,800: What Happens If It Gets Crossed?

The total market cap of the 14 U.S.-listed bitcoin miners that the bank covers rose 41% from the end of last month to a record $79 billion.

Bitcoin Network Hashrate Took Breather in First Two Weeks of October: JPMorgan

Bitcoin Magazine Bull Bitcoin Launches BULL Wallet: A Privacy-First Bitcoin Wallet for All, Now Available Globally on iOS Bull Bitcoin announces the worldwide release of BULL Wallet, a Bitcoin-only mobile app optimized for privacy, security, and seamless Lightning Network support, now available on iOS and Android. Bull Bitcoin Launches BULL Wallet: A Privacy-First Bitcoin Wallet for All, Now Available Globally on iOS Juan Galt.

Bull Bitcoin Launches BULL Wallet: A Privacy-First Bitcoin Wallet for All, Now Available Globally on iOS

Bitcoin briefly slipped under $110,000 Thursday morning, with options data showing that traders are hedging for further downside.

Bitcoin's Dip Below $110,000 Sparks $524M in Crypto Liquidations

American investor and former pharmaceutical executive Martin Shkreli told host Isabel Foxen Duke that if quantum computing ever scales, Shor's algorithm—not artificial intelligence (AI)—poses the most credible path to cracking the elliptic curve cryptography behind bitcoin wallets, though today's hardware is far from capable.

Bitcoin's Quantum Risk: Former Pharma Exec Martin Shkreli Says Shor's Algorithm Is the One to Watch

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Struggles Below $110,000 as Gold Soars to New Heights Bitcoin price fell below $110,000 this morning as gold skyrockets to new all-time highs. Bitcoin Price Struggles Below $110,000 as Gold Soars to New Heights Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Struggles Below $110,000 as Gold Soars to New Heights

Steak 'n Shake has launched a Bitcoin Steakburger to celebrate five months of accepting BTC for menu items like burgers and milkshakes.

Steak 'n Shake Debuts 'Bitcoin Steakburger' With BTC Logo Emblazoned on Bun

The race for crypto dominance has entered politics, with U.S. president Donald Trump and Reform U.K.'s leader Nigel Farage both pitching bold visions to make their nations the global hub for digital assets. Farage Pledges to Make Britain a Crypto Powerhouse Speaking at the Digital Asset Summit in London on Monday, Farage told attendees, "I am your champion," outlining plans to create a “state-owned Bitcoin reserve” and introduce a new crypto bill to cut capital gains tax and allow taxes to be paid in digital assets.

Donald Trump Said 'They Call Me The Bitcoin President' — Is Britain's Nigel Farage About To Become A 'Crypto Champion'?

Investor sentiment diverged sharply midweek as bitcoin ETFs faced $104 million in outflows, while ether ETFs attracted $170 million in new capital, led by Blackrock's ETHA.

Ether ETFs See $170 Million Inflow as Bitcoin ETFs Slip

Bitwise Asset Management has released its Q3 Corporate Bitcoin Adoption Report, highlighting growing institutional confidence in Bitcoin as an investment and treasury asset. What Happened: The report shows that 172 public companies now hold Bitcoin, with 48 new entrants between July and September—a 38% increase from the previous quarter.

Corporate Bitcoin Adoption Surged 40% In Q3: Report

Treasury companies that support Bitcoin-native infrastructure development early can gain an edge in an increasingly competitive market, argues Ark Labs' Alex Bergeron.

Bitcoin Treasuries Need an Onchain Strategy

Bitcoin Magazine Kenya's New VASP Law: A No-BS Legal Guide for Bitcoin and Crypto Builders This is a clear, candid, and practical explainer for Kenyan Bitcoin and crypto company founders, lawyers, compliance officers, and informed readers seeking a concise legal summary of the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act — what it regulates, what it doesn't, and what you need to know to stay compliant whilst preserving your freedom to innovate. Kenya's New VASP Law: A No-BS Legal Guide for Bitcoin and Crypto Builders Robert Kirubi.

Kenya's New VASP Law: A No-BS Legal Guide for Bitcoin and Crypto Builders

The rise of institutions piling into Bitcoin has led to some surprising impacts on the market.

Morning Minute: Public Companies Amass $100B+ in Bitcoin

Another day, another dance on the crypto high wire. Bitcoin may be clinging just above the $111K ledge, but the charts are less interested in a party and more in plotting their next move—quietly, methodically, and with just a hint of drama.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Short-Term Charts Hint at Accumulation—But Don't Blink

Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell has said the Fed is fast approaching a point when it can end its quantitative tightening balance sheet reduction program

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