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.

The cryptocurrency was buoyed by an unexpected drop in wholesale inflation for the month of August as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. BTC Breaches $114,000 After PPI Report Economists were caught off guard on Wednesday morning when the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) announced a 0.

Bitcoin Hits $114K as Inflation Cools

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) path forward hinges on the Federal Reserve's Sep. 17 decision, with markets pricing around 30 basis points of easing. What Happened: Futures point to a high probability of a quarter-point move, while odds of a larger 50 basis point cut have grown, a scenario some analysts say could propel Bitcoin closer to all-time highs.

Bitcoin Braces For Fed Decision As Polymarket Traders Bet On A 0.25% Cut

This week, KindlyMD's bitcoin-focused subsidiary, Nakamoto Holdings, said it will invest up to $30 million in Metaplanet as the Tokyo-listed firm proceeds with an international offering of 385 million new shares to fund its ongoing bitcoin accumulation program. KindlyMD's Bitcoin Treasury Arm Joins Metaplanet Raise With Up to $30M KindlyMD, Inc.

Bitcoin Treasury Firm Metaplanet to Issue New Shares; Nakamoto Holdings Plans $30M Investment

In June, the firm first announced it would raise $5.1 million through stock sales to institutional investors.

Petrochemical shipping company Robin Energy surges 90% on completion of first $5 million bitcoin buy

Asset Entities Inc (ASST) announced that its shareholders have approved a merger with Strive Enterprises. Following Strive's shareholder approval on Sept.4, this paves the way for the combined company, to be renamed Strive Inc., to pursue a bitcoin treasury strategy.

$1.5B BTC Treasury Company Coming as Asset Entities Approves Merger With Vivek Ramaswamy's Strive

Bitcoin gains 0.5% as August PPI drop boosts Fed rate cut bets, trading above $114,000 ahead of key inflation data.

Bitcoin Price Gets a Boost from Producer Price Index Print

Lingering macroeconomic factors are dragging on equities and crypto, experts argued, linking Bitcoin's performance to the tech-heavy Nasdaq.

Bitcoin's Tech Stock Correlation Risks ‘Deeper Drawdowns'

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

Bitcoin Triggers Bullish Head and Shoulders Pattern. What Next?

Companies that accumulate and hoard bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have suffered sharp drops in their share prices as the crypto euphoria that has gripped investors recedes.

Bitcoin buyers plunge as investors' crypto euphoria fades

Soft U.S. inflation data for August is — at least temporarily — pushing crypto prices higher early Wednesday.

Crypto Prices Buoyed by Soft PPI Data; Bitcoin Tops $113K

Asset Entities Inc. (NASDAQ:ASST) on Wednesday announced it has approved the company's merger with Vivek Ramaswamy's Strive . This paves the way for the launch of Strive, Inc., which will become the first publicly traded asset management firm structured as a Bitcoin treasury company.

Vivek Ramaswamy's Strive To Board The Bitcoin Treasury Company With $1.5 Billion Raise

At 8:45 a.m. Eastern, bitcoin hovered at $113,366 per coin, buoyed by a market capitalization of $2.25 trillion and 24-hour trading volume of $44.94 billion. The intraday price range between $110,822 and $113,484 points to a day of measured consolidation within a larger bullish recovery.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Can BTC Break the Resistance Ceiling or Will Bears Push Back?

Dogecoin

Ethereum

Cryptocurrency markets opened Wednesday on a cautious note, trading slightly lower ahead of the latest U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) data release. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $112,219.37 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $4,325.31 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $219.19 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.96 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2399 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001289 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 136,438 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $256.20 million.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Hold Steady As XRP Slips Ahead Of PPI Data

Tesla billionaire Elon Musk has issued a warning over the spiraling $37 trillion U.S.

‘We're Toast'—Tesla CEO Elon Musk Issues Serious $37 Trillion U.S. Debt Warning After Bitcoin Surprise

Rick Rieder, Chief Investment Officer of Global Fixed Income at BlackRock, said Tuesday that an “ideal” investment portfolio should have exposure to hard assets such as gold and Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). Bitcoin A Hedge Against Fiat Depreciation?

Bitcoin Belongs In An 'Ideal' Portfolio, Says BlackRock Executive, But Thinks A 5% Allocation Is High

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Bitcoin (BTC) hovered around $111,500 on Monday, keeping a tight range as traders weigh macro catalysts for cues on positioning.

Bitcoin Crosses $112K As Traders Brace for Data Week; Rotation Lifts SOL, DOGE

Asset prices reflected a buoyant mood on Wednesday, with bitcoin reclaiming $112,000 and European stocks rising at the open, as analysts increasingly downplayed fears of stagflation and recession triggered by horrible U.S. jobs data.

BTC Re-takes $112K, SOL hits 7-Month High as Economists Downplay Recession Fears

While top-tier bitcoin miners have largely paused or slowed their fleet expansions, a group of smaller competitors accelerated growth in August, posting the strongest gains in bitcoin production. This article is from Theminermag, a trade publication for the cryptocurrency mining industry, focusing on the latest news and research on institutional bitcoin mining companies.

HIVE, Bitdeer and Cipher Drive August Hashrate Growth Among Public Bitcoin Miners

The Tokyo-listed firm has set terms for executing its latest offering, dedicating nearly 90% of proceeds to new Bitcoin purchases.

Metaplanet Sets $1.45B Share Sale to Fund Bitcoin Purchases, Treasury Shift

The long-dated bitcoin and ether futures by Cboe Global Markets are designed to provide perpetual-style exposure in a U.S.-regulated market. The contracts are scheduled to debut on Nov. 10, pending regulatory review.

Cboe to Launch Continuous Bitcoin and Ether Futures

David Bailey's Nakamoto said it has committed up to $30 million to participate in Metaplanet's global equity offering.

KindlyMD unit commits $30 million in Metaplanet's Bitcoin-focused equity raise

South African financial firm Altvest Capital plans to raise millions to buy bitcoin and create a crypto treasury reserve. Altvest Capital to Rebrand as Africa Bitcoin Corp A South African financial services company, Altvest Capital, has announced plans to raise millions of dollars to purchase bitcoin and establish a crypto treasury reserve.

South Africa's Altvest Plans Bitcoin Treasury, Seeks Millions in Funding

Cryptocurrencies held steady while stocks hit fresh highs on Wednesday, as a downward revision to jobs data lowered optimism but strengthened expectations for rate cuts. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:20 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Flat; Solana Rises: BTC Is On 'Knife's Edge,' Says Analytics Firm — Future Depends On This Level

GameStop has reported a narrower loss in Q2, as Bitcoin holdings boost assets, although revenue continues to slide.

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