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.

Dogecoin

Leading cryptocurrencies have struggled for momentum over the past week, but frog-themed meme token Pepe (CRYPTO: PEPE) has emerged as a notable outperformer. PEPE Outclasses Biggies PEPE has jumped 13% over the past week, bucking the declines in market heavyweights such as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE).

Dogecoin and Bitcoin Are Stuck in a Dull Week, but This Meme Token Still Managed a 17% Surge

Bitcoin and gold pared early losses as the yen gave up gains and Asian stocks rebounded, though oil near $100 keeps inflation risks in focus.

Bitcoin, gold trim early losses as yen gives up gains. Oil stays near $100

The Wall Street sell-off extended to Asian equities on Friday morning, with South Korea's Kospi down 2.3% and Japan's Nikkei 225 down 1.6%.

Bitcoin slides below $81,500 as tech stock sell-off spreads to Asian equities

Ethereum

Leading cryptocurrencies plunged on Thursday as reports of renewed hostilities between the U.S. and Iran spooked investors.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Sink as Iran War Fears Return: Analyst Says Deeper BTC Correction Won't Be ‘Weird'

Bitcoin-focused preferred stocks could draw more income-seeking capital into cryptocurrency purchases, a new Fidelity analysis suggests. The firm sees room for growth within the $150 trillion global fixed-income market, with investment outcomes tied to bitcoin's performance and issuer strength.

Fidelity Sees Huge Bitcoin Potential in $150 Trillion Bond Market

Bitcoin's Bull Score Index has dropped from 80 to 60 since late September, a new analysis shows. The decline signals a slowing trend as the index sits at a threshold the analyst associates with positive momentum.

Bitcoin Bull Score Index Drops From 80 to 60 as Momentum Weakens

Bitcoin's latest capital-flow signal resembles patterns seen during earlier bull markets, Cryptoquant CEO Ki Young Ju said. His assessment coincides with approximately $1.07 billion in U.S. spot bitcoin fund inflows over three sessions through Oct. 21, adding a separate sign of renewed demand.

Bitcoin Flashes Bull Market Signal Amid Fresh ETF Inflows: Cryptoquant CEO

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) fell more than 3% to about $81,000 on Thursday. Former NBA champion Tristan Thompson still says it hits $110,000 by the end of the year, about 35% above where it trades now.

NBA Champion Tristan Thompson Is 'Even More Bullish' on Bitcoin

DWF Labs found that US spot Bitcoin ETFs posted net outflows in 7 of 8 major Bitcoin sell-offs since January 2024, challenging the dip-buying narrative.

ETFs Sold Into 7 of 8 Bitcoin Sell-Offs Since 2024: DWF Labs

Bitcoin mining difficulty is climbing again as hashrate rises, with CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju tying TradFi-backed miners to institutional confidence.

Bitcoin Hashrate Climbs as Miners Signal Institutional Confidence

Analysts from top crypto firms believe that other investment options, further interest rate tightening, and the still-developing situation in Iran are making it difficult for bitcoin to rise above the $100,000 price mark, even if a year-end uptick does happen.

Bitcoin Price Won't Break $100K By End of 2026, Analysts Say—Here's Why

The alleged fraudster tried to run away with nearly 62,000 bitcoins.

China Moves to Confiscate $5 Billion in Bitcoin From Fraudster Who Fled to UK: Report

Bitcoin fell nearly 4% on Thursday to $81,000 despite strengthening institutional interest.

Bitcoin Drops to $81,000 as ETH, XRP, DOGE Slide Over 4%

Bitcoin dropped below $82,000 to an intraday low of $80,836 during a late Wednesday sell-off, capping a nearly 4% daily loss and halting a recent two-week high rally. Long Positions Wiped Out Across Broader Crypto Market Bitcoin tumbled below $82,000 Wednesday, just hours after touching two-week highs during a market-wide rally.

Bitcoin Price Plunges Below $81K Despite $1 Billion in ETF Inflows

Albuquerque's ban on crypto ATMs and cashier-facilitated cryptocurrency transactions has taken effect, exposing noncompliant businesses to financial penalties and possible closure. Officials are targeting cash conversion services used in scams that can leave victims unable to recover their money.

Albuquerque Bitcoin, Crypto ATM Ban Takes Effect With $500 Daily Fines

Spot Bitcoin ETFs have drawn about $1.07 billion over three sessions, pushing October flows to a gain of roughly $460 million, even as Bitcoin and Ethereum prices slipped.

Bitcoin ETFs Erase October Losses With $1 Billion in Three Days

Utexo has opened Utexo Mint, letting verified professional operators test minting, confidential transfers, and redemption of USDT on Bitcoin via RGB ahead of the November 28 public launch.

Utexo Opens Utexo Mint Early Access for USDT on Bitcoin Ahead of November 28 Launch

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is holding above a key $83,000 support level that analyst Benjamin Cowen flagged as the line bulls need to defend. Why Cowen Calls It the ‘Curse of the 21st' Cowen posted on X that Bitcoin's recent monthly pattern keeps pointing to the 21st as a turning point.

Bitcoin Faces the 'Curse of the 21st': Is Another November Low Ahead?

Bitcoin is currently in so-called Uptober, a month when the asset is supposed to rally. But it's being held back — at least for now.

Bitcoin Slides Towards $81,000 as Oil Above $110 Revives Rate-Hike Bets

Bitcoin fell about 3% to near $81,400 on Thursday as Nasdaq futures slid after Tesla and Meta results, back to the price US spot ETF buyers paid on average.

Why Is Bitcoin Falling? BTC Tracks Tesla, Meta Stocks Lower

Chinese prosecutors are seeking to confiscate 61,896 bitcoin worth approximately $5.1 billion, currently held by British authorities, after one of the world's largest cryptocurrency seizures. The assets trace back to Qian Zhimin, convicted in Britain for handling criminal proceeds from a Chinese investment fraud. A recent U.K.

China Targets 61,896 Bitcoin Still Held by British Authorities: Report

Robinhood has won DFSA approval to offer bitcoin, crypto and stock trading with custody from a new Dubai headquarters, with launch set for 2027.

Robinhood Wins Dubai License to Bring Bitcoin and Stock Trading to the Middle East in 2027

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could attract growing corporate demand as Bitcoin for Corporations co-founder Alan Helm urges companies to diversify their cash reserves. Why Should Companies Allocate to Bitcoin?

'Cash Is A Melting Ice Cube,' Says Industry Executive as Bitcoin Adoption Poised to Surge

US spot Bitcoin ETFs pulled in $528 million on Wednesday, led by BlackRock's IBIT and Fidelity's FBTC, while ETH funds ended five days of outflows.

Bitcoin ETFs Draw $528M as Ethereum Funds Snap Outflow Streak

A widely followed crypto strategist is revealing what he believes is the only chart that matters for Bitcoin after BTC briefly went below $80,000 last week. Pseudonymous analyst DonAlt tells his 797,800 followers on X that Bitcoin investors should look at BTC on a long-term timeframe to see its strength.

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