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.

Litecoin

Bitcoin's seasonal “Uptober” rally has lifted the broader crypto market, triggering short liquidations and driving capital into older tokens.

Litecoin, Stellar Lead Altcoin Rally Following Bitcoin 'Uptober' Bounce

Ethereum

Citigroup raised its year-end price target for ether to $4,500 from $4,300, citing strong flows from ETFs and digital asset treasuries.

Citigroup lifts ether outlook, trims bitcoin view on shifting investor flows

Dogecoin

A U.S. government shutdown and fresh stress in Japan's bond market failed to derail digital assets this week, as traders positioned for looser global liquidity conditions.

XRP, DOGE Zoom Higher as U.S. Shutdowns, Japan Bond Slowdown Charge Bitcoin Appetite

Bitcoin adoption and ongoing crypto regulatory developments will play key roles in how the world's largest digital currency performs as October unfolds, say analysts.

Bitcoin Adoption And Regulatory Developments Crucial As October Kicks Off

Bitcoin (BTC) jumped to its highest in over two months as the U.S. government shut down operations, likely setting the stage for a positive fiat liquidity impulse.

Bitcoin Surges Above $119K as U.S. Government Shutdown Takes Effect; BTC Options Look Cheap

Leading cryptocurrencies jumped alongside stocks on Wednesday, as investors looked past government shutdown concerns. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:30 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, XRP Shrug Off Shutdown Concerns: Analytics Firm Projects BTC's Q4 Surge to $160,000–$200,000

Bullish (BLSH), the NYSE-listed digital assets platform focused on institutional investors and parent company of CoinDesk, will tentatively launch crypto options trading from Oct. 8.

Bullish to Offer Bitcoin Options Trading With Top-Tier Consortium of Trading Partners

Interim IRS guidance lifts Strategy's outlook by removing expected 15% tax exposure on unrealized bitcoin gains, strengthening earnings potential and reinforcing momentum from its massive cryptocurrency holdings. New IRS Guidance Frees Strategy From 15% Burden on Unrealized Bitcoin Gains Tax policy adjustments are reshaping corporate earnings expectations for firms with large cryptocurrency reserves. Strategy Inc.

New IRS Guidance Spares Strategy From 15% Tax on Unrealized Bitcoin Gains

The United States needs to diversify its national balance sheet — and that should include Bitcoin, according to Rep. Nick Begich.

Congressman Begich pushes plan for bitcoin reserve, cites need to diversify US balance sheet

A number of these firms in recent months have shifted resources to high-powered computing.

Bitcoin Miners' Market Cap Soared in September to Record High

Stocks printed fresh records and gold is on a tear crossing $3,900, but the last leg higher in traditional markets left bitcoin (BTC) behind.

When Could Bitcoin Break Out to New Highs? Watch Out for Gold

The U.K. government may have legal precedent on its side when it comes to retaining most of the Bitcoin it seized in 2018.

UK Government Wants to Keep $7 Billion in Stolen Bitcoin It Has Seized

The Bitcoin-buying firm previously thought that it would be subject to an alternative minimum tax for corporations established in 2022.

Bitcoin Giant Strategy Dodges Multi-Billion Tax Liability Following IRS, Treasury Guidance: TD

Cryptocurrencies surged on Wednesday, with Bitcoin convincingly surpassing the $117,000 mark. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $117,462.92 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $4,319.33 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $219.53 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.94 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2468 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001233 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 126,124 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $519.11 million.

Bitcoin Hits $117,000, Ethereum, XRP Unbothered By Government Shutdown

The U.S. Federal government officially shut down at midnight Wednesday after Congress failed to pass a temporary spending bill. Government Shutdown and Surprise Private Sector Jobs Data, Send Investors Fleeing to Bitcoin The U.S.

Bitcoin Shoots up as US Government Shuts Down, and Private Sector Employment Falls

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has crossed the $117,000 on the first day of October, leading technical analysts to predict further upside for the rest of the month. What Happened: Crypto analyst Kevin shared in his latest Patreon update that the weekly hash ribbons buy signal, which tracks miner capitulation and recovery, has a perfect historical record: 19 signals, each followed by higher Bitcoin prices.

Bitcoin Hits $117,000 And This 'Perfect' Buy Signal Just Flashed Again

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Hits Historic Quarterly Close — Is $150,000 Next? Bitcoin closed the third quarter of 2025 at an all-time high, what's next? Bitcoin Price Hits Historic Quarterly Close — Is $150,000 Next? Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Hits Historic Quarterly Close — Is $150,000 Next?

The mining pool has yet to acknowledge the loss of funds, but blockchain sleuths have said at least some of the money was laundered through Tornado Cash.

$21M in Bitcoin and Other Crypto Stolen From Japanese Miner SBI, Says Blockchain Sleuth

This massive purchase significantly boosts the company's total Bitcoin reserves to 30,823 BTC. Coinidol.com reviews the announcement from Asia.

Japanese Investment Firm Solidifying Position As A Top Bitcoin Public Holder

CryptoQuant says bitcoin has started Q4 under conditions that appear favorable for a price rally to $160,000–$200,000.

CryptoQuant says Bitcoin price could hit $160,000–$200,000 in Q4 if demand keeps growing

Bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) extended their recovery, bringing in $430 million and $127 million, respectively. Blackrock's IBIT led bitcoin inflows, while Blackrock's ETHA carried ether to another positive day. Institutional Demand Holds Strong as Bitcoin and Ether ETFs See Back-to-Back Gains Momentum is building in crypto ETFs.

Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Extend Recovery With $557 Million in Inflows

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Roars Past $118,000 as U.S. Government Shuts Down As Wall Street tumbled in early trading due to the U.S. government shutdown, Bitcoin soared past $118,000 to reach new highs. Bitcoin Price Roars Past $118,000 as U.S. Government Shuts Down Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Roars Past $118,000 as U.S. Government Shuts Down

Lava has also launched a new dollar yield product, currently offering up to 7.5% APY on loans backed solely by bitcoin collateral.

Bitcoin lending platform Lava raises $17.5 million, launches new yield product

Bitcoin miners had a modest September slump, watching revenue shrink 4.23%—that's $69 million gone compared to August's haul. September Slide for Bitcoin Mining Revenue At the time of publication, hashrateindex.com data shows the spot valuation of one petahash per second (PH/s) of SHA256 hashrate stands at $52.10—a modest decline from the $53.

Bitcoin Miners' Revenue Fell 4.23% in September as Difficulty Hike Nears

Crypto markets are off to a positive start in what in the past has been their strongest quarter of the year, with bitcoin (BTC) rising nearly 4% over the past 24 hours to $117,400.

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