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.

On Sept. 12, 2025, bitcoin traded near the upper end of the day's range between $114,834 and $115,269 as traders gauged momentum into known resistance levels.

Bitcoin Price Watch: BTC Presses Resistance; Daily Structure Favors Strength Above $116K

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Cryptocurrency markets are trading higher on Friday, with Bitcoin briefly tapping $116,000 in overnight trading. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $114,966.63 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $4,523.39 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $239.16 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $3.04 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2603 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001269 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 119,454 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $357.99 million.

Bitcoin Taps $116,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Rally On ETF Buzz

Bitcoin (BTC) pulled back from overnight highs above $116,000 to under $115,000 as the Dollar Index (DXY) remains steady despite expectations of an imminent Fed rate cut.

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Miners' holdings hit a 90-day high as hash rate and difficulty hit new peaks, priming Bitcoin for a “decisive upward move,” experts argued.

Bitcoin Hash Rate, Difficulty Hit Record Highs as Miner Supply Spikes

Historical data suggests that bitcoin (BTC) has likely put in its September 2025 low, around $107,000 on the first of the month.

Bitcoin's Historical September Low May Already Be Priced In

Bitcoin ETFs extended their winning streak with $553 million in inflows, led by Blackrock and Fidelity, while ether ETFs secured another $113 million. Crypto ETFs Stay Strong With Consecutive Gains for Bitcoin and Ether The inflow wave in crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) showed no signs of slowing down on Thursday, Sept.

Bitcoin ETFs Extend Inflow Streak With $553 Million Added

Spot bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the U.S. added $552.78 million on Thursday, their fourth consecutive day of inflows.

Bitcoin ETFs Record Fourth Consecutive Day of Inflows, Adding $550M

Meliuz recently unveiled a new strategy that will allow it to increase the yield gained on the bitcoin held as part of its treasury. The Brazilian company will now leverage options with pre-defined strike prices to keep acquiring bitcoin and profiting from market volatility.

Meliuz Unveils Options-Based Bitcoin Strategy to Enlarge Treasury

The US government posted a $345 billion deficit in August, with receipts of $344 billion overshadowed by $689 billion in spending. The largest outlays were Medicare at $141 billion and Social Security at $134 billion, but what stands out is net interest at $93 billion, now the third-largest expense.

U.S. Posts $345B August Deficit, Net Interest at 3rd Largest Outlay, Gold and BTC Rise

BlackRock Inc. (NYSE:BLK), the world's largest asset manager, is reportedly exploring ways to tokenize its exchange-traded funds, the latest in a broader Wall Street effort to bring real-world assets onto blockchains. BLK is showing upward movement.

Bitcoin, S&P 500 ETFs On Blockchain? BlackRock Reportedly Eyes Tokenization Of Its Big-Ticket Funds

Chipper Cash said its bitcoin payments platform, powered by Voltage's lightning infrastructure, now routes over 50% of its bitcoin transactions via the lightning network, marking one of the largest real‑world lightning deployments to date. Founded in 2018, the pan‑African fintech offers remittances, cross‑border payments, virtual Visa cards, stock investing and stablecoin rails.

Chipper Cash Scales Lightning in Africa: Over 50% of Bitcoin Transactions Now on Network

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

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Kronos Research CIO Vincent Liu said strong inflows indicate renewed confidence among institutional investors.

Spot bitcoin ETFs log $553 million in daily inflows as capital rotates back into BTC

Silver zoomed to its 14-year high on Thursday, spurring a similar rise in cryptocurrencies linked to the precious metal. Tokenized Silver Beats Bitcoin, Ethereum Spot silver was up 1.22% to $42.07 per ounce as of this writing, matching levels last touched in January 2011.

Bitcoin Outgained By Silver-Backed Crypto In 2025, Even Forever Bitcoin Bull Max Keiser Sees An Upside For The Shiny Metal

Key economic data released Thursday indicate that the U.S. economy may be on the brink of stagflation, a challenging mix of sluggish growth, a weakening labor market, and rising prices.

Crypto Pundits Retain Bullish Bitcoin Outlook as Fed Rate Cut Hopes Clash With Stagflation Fears

Two technicians in Hong Kong were arrested for allegedly stealing electricity from care homes for the disabled to run a covert cryptocurrency mining operation. Suspicious Activity Leads to Discovery Two technicians in Hong Kong have been arrested for allegedly stealing electricity from care homes for the disabled to power a covert bitcoin mining operation.

Bitcoin Bandits Busted: Mining Rigs Found in Ceilings of Hong Kong Care Homes

Bitcoin's ascent is being driven by a lack of profit-taking, slightly cooler inflation data, and rate cut expectations, Decrypt was told.

Bitcoin Briefly Swells to $116K as Macro Tailwinds Lift Trader Sentiment

Leading cryptocurrencies rallied alongside stocks on Thursday as investors raised risk appetite in anticipation of interest rate cuts. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:40 p.m.

Bitcoin Rises As Traders Bet On Fed Rate Cut; Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Also Rally: Analyst Says Won't Be 'Surprised' If ETH Tops $10,000

The move adds to the list of large, longstanding BTC investors who have moved assets in recent weeks.

Bitcoin Whale Awakens After Nearly 13 Years—Why Now?

Gold's climb to an inflation-adjusted record puts a spotlight on Bitcoin's ability to maintain momentum, QCP says.

Can Bitcoin Match Gold's Historic Rally? Analysts See Key Test Ahead

Bitcoin Magazine The End of Paper Bitcoin Summer Is Paper Bitcoin Summer, and the associated extractable premium in price, coming to an end? This post The End of Paper Bitcoin Summer first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Joakim Book.

The End of Paper Bitcoin Summer

Cryptocurrency markets are trading higher on Thursday after consumer price inflation data came in line with expectations. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $114,267.24 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $4,415.01 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $226.19 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $3.03 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2513 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001302 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 111,417 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $246.09 million.

Bitcoin Hugs $114,000 Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Hold Strong

A dormant Bitcoin wallet, or "whale," has awoken after nearly 13 years of inactivity.

A Blast from the Past: Another Dormant Bitcoin Whale Awakens

Bitcoin ETFs posted a massive $757 million inflow on Wednesday, led by Fidelity, Blackrock, and Ark 21Shares, while ether ETFs joined the rally with $172 million in fresh inflows across nearly all issuers.

Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Roar With $929 Million Combined Inflows

On-chain data shows that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is holding a crucial support level at $114,000, with markets now at a crossroads that could define its next price direction. What Happened: Bitcoin remains locked in a $110,000–$116,000 range, with Glassnode data suggesting that a move above $114,000 could unlock bullish momentum, while losing $108,000 risks cascading stress.

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