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.

Ethereum

BitMine Immersion Technologies Inc (AMEX:BMNR) chair Tom Lee and BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes have reiterated their bullish year-end targets for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH). What Happened: In an episode of the Bankless podcast on Tuesday, Lee and Hayes highlighted Bitcoin's recent all-time highs, noting that it is pulling liquidity from the broader crypto market, leaving many altcoins stagnant or declining.

Tom Lee Stays Bullish: Bitcoin To $250,000, Ethereum To $10,000 In 2025

ETF manager Volatility Shares has applied with the SEC to bring 5x leveraged Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and other funds to the market.

These Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP ETFs Plan to Offer 5X Leverage

On Tuesday, Bitcoin.com News covered the U.S. government's move to seize more than 127,000 bitcoins from Chinese national Chen Zhi and an international fraud ring dubbed Prince Group. Our newsroom noted in a follow-up post that the trove was tied to an old mining pool, Lubian.

Mystery Deepens Around 16,237 BTC Moved From Lubian Wallets Amid $36B US Bitcoin Cluster

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Falls to $110,000 as Bitcoin Corporate Adoption Hits Record Highs Bitcoin slumped a bit today, trading in the mid $110,000s range. Bitcoin Price Falls to $110,000 as Bitcoin Corporate Adoption Hits Record Highs Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Falls to $110,000 as Bitcoin Corporate Adoption Hits Record Highs

Friday was the largest liquidation event on a nominal basis in crypto history. The scale of deleveraging is best understood by looking at open interest (OI) — the total value of outstanding futures and perpetual contracts that have not yet been settled.

Crypto-Native Traders, Not TradFi, Drove Bitcoin's Largest Deleveraging Event

Numerous legal and policy questions linger around the massive haul of Bitcoin the U.S. government announced it seized from an alleged crypto scam operation.

The US Just Scored $14 Billion in Bitcoin—Will It Go to a Strategic Reserve?

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent on Wednesday said that the recent stock market decline will not influence Washington's China policy, while Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) languishes around $111,000 as traders hope for a potential October rebound. Bessent Rejects Market Pressure, Calls For Allied Response Speaking during IMF World Bank Week, Bessent said investors were overly focused on the latest market pullback and trade friction with Beijing.

Scott Bessent Says It's 'China Versus The World'—Then Why's Bitcoin Down To $111,000?

The $40 billion Aligned Data Centers buyout values capacity at roughly $8 million per megawatt — 160% higher than listed bitcoin miners.

BlackRock and Nvidia's $40 billion data-center deal values power sites 160% above public bitcoin miners

This is a daily analysis by CoinDesk analyst and Chartered Market Technician Omkar Godbole.

Strategy Bears Outperform Bitcoin Bears, Breach Pivotal Bull Market Support

Coinidol.com reports on one of the largest forfeiture actions in the Department of Justice's history.

U.S. Authorities Seize $15 Billion In Bitcoin And Charge Tycoon In Massive Crypto-Enabled Fraud Ring

While bitcoin and ethereum lick their wounds from the latest market dip, BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes and Fundstrat's Tom Lee aren't flinching. The two remain firmly bullish, betting that both assets will crank up the heat and post massive price gains before the year wraps up.

Bitcoin at $250K, Ethereum at $12K? Arthur Hayes and Tom Lee Double Down on Wild Year-End Predictions

Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise, shared his perspective on last week's crypto flash crash, framing the event through a long-term investment lens. What Happened: In his latest investment memo, Hougan noted that crypto markets attract both long-term believers and highly leveraged short-term traders, making sudden shocks—like the $20 billion liquidation triggered by a Trump tweet on tariffs—appear extreme but often temporary.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Crash Was A Blip, Not A Fundamental Shift, Bitwise's Matt Hougan Says

Crypto markets stabilize as the U.S. government shutdown delays key economic data, but Fed signals rate cuts are still on track.

Bitcoin and Ethereum Stabilize as US Shutdown Enters Third Week

Bitcoin Magazine Kenya Signs Virtual Asset Bill Into Law, Ushering New Era for Bitcoin and Crypto Regulation Kenya enacted its first crypto law, licensing exchanges and placing digital assets under CBK and CMA oversight. Kenya Signs Virtual Asset Bill Into Law, Ushering New Era for Bitcoin and Crypto Regulation Micah Zimmerman.

Kenya Signs Virtual Asset Bill Into Law, Ushering New Era for Bitcoin and Crypto Regulation

Bitcoin Magazine The 3 Bitcoin Treasury Company Models According to Michael Saylor A deep dive into the three strategic models emerging in corporate Bitcoin treasury companies, from pure-play credit issuers to hybrid operators, based on Michael Saylor's latest thinking. The 3 Bitcoin Treasury Company Models According to Michael Saylor Nick Ward.

The 3 Bitcoin Treasury Company Models According to Michael Saylor

Gold as measured by the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:GLD) smashed through $4,200 per ounce on Wednesday after Fed Chair Jerome Powell hinted at fresh rate cuts, while Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) continues to languish around $112,000. Gold Extends Historic Rally On Policy And Geopolitics Gold has gained more than 25% since mid-August, aiming for its ninth straight weekly green close.

Gold Smashes Through $4,200 As Bitcoin Stuck At $112,000: What's Driving The Underperformance?

Volatility Shares, one of the most aggressive ETF issuers in the crypto space, has filed with U.S. regulators to launch a suite of 5x leveraged exchange-traded funds tracking bitcoin (BTC), ether (ETH), and XRP.

Volatility Shares Files for 5x Leveraged Bitcoin, Ether, and XRP ETFs

A newly formed investment group made up of BlackRock, Nvidia, xAI, Microsoft and others will acquire Aligned Data Centers in a $40 billion deal, the companies said Wednesday. The move adds fuel to a growing land grab for infrastructure to support artificial intelligence development.

Bitcoin Miner Stocks Continue Surge, With BlackRock, Nvidia, Microsoft Joining in $40B AI Data Center Bet

Bitcoin fell to a low of $103,300 on October 10, but bulls quickly bought the dips. The largest cryptocurrency recovered above the $110,000 support level and resumed its upward correction, as Coinidol.com reports.

Bitcoin's Recovery Stalls At $116,000

Bitcoin is trading between $111,851 and $112,121 over the past hour, trading in a tight daily band between $110,456 and $113,537 as market signals diverge. With a market cap of $2.23 trillion and $80.54 billion in 24-hour volume, the price action reflects a high-stakes pause in momentum.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Market Stalls at $112K as Bulls and Bears Brace for Next Move

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

Bitcoin Suddenly Braced For $6.6 Trillion Fed Price Flip

Dogecoin

Bitcoin is trading near $112,000 on Thursday morning as rising inflows into spot BTC and ETH ETFs lifted the broader crypto market by 2.3%. Spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $102.6 million, while Ethereum ETFs saw outflows of $236.2 million.

Bitcoin Stalls At $112,000, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Consolidate On Thursday

After a rough start to the week, crypto ETFs bounced back. Bitcoin and ether ETFs collectively pulled in $339 million, with Fidelity leading the charge across both asset classes. Fidelity Leads ETF Comeback With Strong Bitcoin and Ether Inflows After Monday's steep sell-off, the crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) market found its footing again.

Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Rebound With $339 Million in Inflows

The ongoing U.S. government shutdown has deprived traders of the latest economic data releases, injecting a sense of directional uncertainty into the markets. In such situations, it's useful to look back at how markets have reacted to previous shutdowns.

Blast From the Past: Previous U.S. Government Shutdown Aligned With Bitcoin's Bear Market Bottom

By Omkar Godbole (All times ET unless indicated otherwise)

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