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.

OranjeBTC, which became the largest bitcoin reserve company in Latam, is set to debut on Brazil's B3 on Oct. 7. The corporation, which will streamline its listing through a reverse IPO, aims to lead institutional investors' shift into BTC.

Latam's Bitcoin Behemoth OranjeBTC Debuts on Brazil's B3

Bitcoin has returned to its all-time high of $124,000 per bitcoin this week while stock markets and crypto have also surged as traders brace for a 2026 Wall Street bombshell.

‘Perfect Storm'—Bitcoin Suddenly Braced For A ‘Massive' Price Shock After Surging To All-Time High Over $125,000

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Bitcoin Hits New All-Time High Price Above $125,000

At 6:45 a.m. CAT on Oct. 5, bitcoin ( BTC) definitively shattered its previous ceiling, carving out a new, historic all-time high of $125,725, according to Bitstamp prices. This momentous breakout confirms the powerful, month-long anticipation that has gripped the crypto market since the calendar turned.

Bitcoin Breaks the Ceiling: $125K Shattered in ‘Uptober' Frenzy

Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency by market value, hit an all-time on Sunday and was up by around 2.68% at $125,245.57 at 0512 GMT.

Bitcoin hits all-time high above $125,000

Bitcoin (BTC) surged during the Asian session on Sunday, rallying from $122,000 to $124,289 within minutes, pausing short of the record high of $124,429 reached in August.

Bitcoin Pops Over $124K, Nearing Historic Peak After $3.2B in Spot BTC Inflows

Robert Kiyosaki is warning investors that Warren Buffett's unexpected turn to gold and silver signals collapsing markets, surging debt, currency decline and intensifying financial instability ahead.

Robert Kiyosaki Wants to Vomit as Buffett Words Signal Crash Ahead, Doubles Down on Bitcoin

An online poll from Michael Saylor underscores intensifying optimism for bitcoin's future, with strong expectations of higher valuations driven by institutional adoption, regulatory progress and limited supply.

Michael Saylor's Bitcoin Poll Points to BTC Ending Year Above $150K

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October is off to a dramatic start, signaling a potential explosive finish for the crypto economy. Bitcoin Mounts Stunning Recovery, Nearing All-Time High The dramatic start to October is signaling a major shift in momentum, suggesting the crypto economy is poised for an explosive finish to the month.

Crypto Wrap: BNB, ETH Lead Altcoin Rally as BTC Posts 11% Weekly Gain

Defiance's prospectus to the SEC on Friday outlines 49 ETFs that would provide leveraged exposure to Bitcoin funds, crypto firms, and more.

Defiance Proposes 3X Leveraged Exposure on Bitcoin, Ethereum Funds and Crypto Stocks

With bitcoin's rally roaring back to life, we decided it was the perfect time to tap a few of today's sharpest generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots and see what they had to say about where bitcoin might land by the close of October, November, and December 2025.

Bitcoin Price Outlook: Grok, ChatGPT, and Other Top AI Models Predict 2025's Year End Targets

President Trump said this week that Americans could receive a cut of tariff revenue. Here's why it might be a good idea to invest those funds in Bitcoin.

Trump Tariff Stimmy? Here's How Much Covid Stimulus Checks Are Worth Now If Invested in Bitcoin

Many investors are currently viewing bitcoin through an end-of-cycle lens, suggesting that Q4 could mark the close of the current market cycle. However, two key metrics point to the possibility that the bull market may actually be in its early stages.

Bitcoin's Key Trends Suggest Price Still Has Plenty of Room to Run

With bitcoin's volatile price chaos in September rattling traders yet still locking in a 5.16% monthly gain, data shows 2,803.62 long-silent bitcoin, worth $342 million, finally broke their slumber and moved for the first time in years. 70 Dormant Wallets From Early Days Moved Over 2,800 BTC According to blockchain parser btcparser.

September Sparked a Dormant Bitcoin Revival: $342M in Long-Lost BTC Moves

Bitcoin (CRYPTO BTC) is on the brink of reaching its all-time high, reflecting a possible shift in investor sentiment towards treating the cryptocurrency as a safe-haven asset similar to gold in the face of persistent economic uncertainty. Bitcoin experienced a rally of approximately 1.6% on Friday, trading at over $122,000, just below its record high of around $124,000 set in August.

Bitcoin Nears Record High, Echoing 'Digital Gold' Sentiment Amid Economic Uncertainty

Ethereum ETFs also had a strong week, as the U.S. partial government shutdown adds fuel to the prices of the world's largest cryptocurrencies.

Bitcoin ETFs rebound with second-highest weekly inflows since launch as BTC approaches all-time high

Walmart-backed fintech OnePay plans to roll out cryptocurrency trading and custody features in its app by the end of the year.

Walmart-Backed OnePay to Add Bitcoin and Ether Trading to Finance App: CNBC

Twelve years after launching as a cryptocurrency exchange, Mercado Bitcoin aims to be something entirely different.

Brazil's Mercado Bitcoin Bets on ‘Invisible Blockchain' Approach to Build Financial Super App

Robinhood's decision to list Strategy's four preferred stocks marks a rare break from its own investment policies — and could strengthen Michael Saylor's bitcoin playbook without diluting holders of the firm's common stock, MSTR.

Robinhood Lists Strategy's Preferred Stocks Including STRC — and Why This Matters for Bitcoin

If you're feeling dizzy, that's just the altitude— bitcoin is flying high at $122,087, staking a bold claim in the six-figure club. But before you look toward the moon, take a breath—this price action might be flexing, but the charts are whispering different tales.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Sky-High Momentum Meets Fading Volume

Crypto industry groups are split over what the UK government should do with the 61,000 BTC seized in a recent criminal case.

What Next for the UK's $7 Billion in Seized Bitcoin?

Bitcoin (BTC) has ripped about 13% this week, surging Friday to just shy of a new record of $124,500.

Bitcoin Set for Quick Run to $135K and Beyond: Standard Chartered

Trump's $2,000 Tariff ‘Dividend' Stimulus Check Idea Could Be About To Blow Up The Bitcoin Price, Crypto And Stock Market

Dalio, who is famous for founding Bridgewater Associates, one of the largest hedge funds, explained that while some already consider bitcoin as money, there were still problems with the asset's legitimacy, given the vulnerabilities it might face regarding its codebase.

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