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.

Bitcoin has dropped 3.77% on average each September since 2013. With the month approaching, traders are already positioning for what could be another seasonal selloff.

'Red September' Is Coming—Here's What to Expect From the Bitcoin Market

Ethereum

On Friday, several onchain analysts observed that a major player with long-dormant bitcoin wallets began shifting funds. Some suggested the whale might be channeling assets toward Hyperunit and exchanging BTC for ETH.

Long-Silent Whale Resurfaces, Fueling Bitcoin and Ethereum Shockwaves

Shareholders in Gryphon, the firm that will merge with a Hut 8 subsidiary to form American Bitcoin company, approved the plan.

Gryphon Digital Mining shareholders vote to combine with Trump-linked bitcoin mining venture

The cryptocurrency fell to $108K after the “de minimis” exemption ended on Friday and core inflation came in at 2.9%. BTC Buckles Under Dual Pressure of Increasing Inflation and Trade Tensions Both crypto and stock markets bled on Friday after core inflation came in at 2.

Bitcoin Tumbles in the Face of High Inflation and New Tariff Pressure

A wealthy Bitcoin holder is exchanging some of their long-held gains for Ethereum, swapping $216 million worth of BTC for ETH on Friday.

Bitcoin Whale Sitting on $5 Billion Dumps More BTC to Buy Ethereum

On Wednesday, August 29, 2025, the crypto market has achieved low-spirited results and the prices of the most important cryptocurrencies such as BTC, Ether and XRP have fallen.

BTC And ETH Get Under Pressure; Time To Hold Long Positions

Eric Trump told attendees at Bitcoin Asia that he spends most of his time on digital assets and sees bitcoin as central to finance's future, speaking with interviewer David Bailey, the KindlyMD CEO and organizer of the conference.

Eric Trump Says Bitcoin Can Hit $1M, Hails China's Role at Bitcoin Asia Conference

The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

The Daily: Eric Trump stands by $1 million BTC price call, Ethereum monthly onchain volume hits highest level since 2021, and more

Dogecoin

Cryptocurrency markets are trading lower ahead of the holiday weekend. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $108,506.34 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $4,350.55 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $203.15 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.82 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2118 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001204 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 144,840 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $545.67 million.

Bitcoin Drops Below $109,000 As XRP Slides Below $3 And ETH, Dogecoin Wobble

The lawsuit specifically alleged that Strategy overstated the profitability of its bitcoin investment strategy and treasury operations.

Strategy investors drop class action alleging Bitcoin treasury company misled them

The class action suit had alleged that Strategy misled investors about how a new accounting practice would impact the profitability of the company's massive Bitcoin holdings.

Strategy Investors Drop Lawsuit Over Bitcoin Profitability Promises

The market appears influenced by billions of dollars rotating from BTC to ETH with Bitcoin down 8% and Ethereum up 14% in the past month.

Bitcoin whale moves another $1.1 billion of BTC and resumes ETH purchases

At Bitcoin Asia, Trump touted the cryptocurrency as a financial leveller, even as his examples centered on elites and institutions.

Eric Trump: Bitcoin Enables Finance With ‘No Disparity' Between Classes

Bitcoin's valuation slipped beneath $109,000 on Friday, tapping a session low of $108,104 per coin as all four major U.S. stock indexes traded in the red. Crypto Carnage: Bitcoin Dips With Derivatives on Fire Earlier in the day, bitcoin hovered between $110,500 and $111,100 before diving to its intraday floor of $108,104.

Bitcoin Nosedives to $108K as $110M in Longs Vanish in 24 Hours

Bitcoin and Ethereum dropped Friday along with stocks, with ETH now down 13% from its all-time high set on Sunday.

Crypto Liquidations Top $500 Million as Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Sink Into the Weekend

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) risks a deeper retracement toward $93,000–$95,000 if it loses critical support near $107,000–$108,900, according to Glassnode's latest on-chain analysis. The cryptocurrency is currently trading around $108,800 after pulling back from its $124,000 all-time high.

Bitcoin Drops below $109,000: Hold Here Or Face $95,000, Glassnode Warns

Bitcoin's hashrate just blasted past the 976 exahash per second (EH/s) record it hit on Aug. 8, 2025, according to the latest metrics. As of now, the network's computational firepower is hovering between a fierce 979 and 986 EH/s.

Bitcoin Hashrate Rockets to New Heights, Smashing Through 980 EH/s Barrier

Historical data around Bitcoin Magazine's annual U.S. Bitcoin Conference has shown a clear pattern of poor price performance for bitcoin during and just after the event. The indicator didn't disappoint in 2025, with bitcoin struggling in late May/early June alongside and then following this year's Las Vegas conference.

Bitcoin Hammered Below $109K as Conference Indicator Strikes Again

Jack Mallers, CEO and co-founder of Twenty One Capital, on Friday argued that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is the most reliable way to preserve value in an era of rising inflation and declining trust in traditional assets. What Happened: Speaking in an interview with CNBC on Thursday, Mallers said the dollar's debasement forces individuals to become "speculators," and Bitcoin provides the best alternative for safeguarding wealth over time.

Bitcoin Is The Best Way To Store Wealth For The Future, Jack Mallers Says

IREN (IREN) reported fourth-quarter results that highlighted rapid progress in both its bitcoin mining and artificial intelligence infrastructure businesses, according to a Friday research report by broker Canaccord Genuity.

Bitcoin Miner IREN's AI Push Gains Momentum, Price Target Hiked 60% to $37: Canaccord

On Aug. 29, bearish sentiment dominated cryptocurrency markets, with bitcoin plunging below $110,000 and other major altcoins experiencing losses of 2% to 8%. Crypto Market Plunges Bearish sentiment dominated early Aug. 29 as most cryptocurrencies recorded losses.

Altcoins Tumble, Bitcoin Tests $109K as Crypto Markets Deal With US Core Inflation Data

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is hovering near $110,000 and trading in a tight range, leaving traders questioning whether the bull has fallen asleep after delivering a 700% rally from late 2022 lows. What Happened: Bitcoin surged from $15,000 in November 2022 to a record high around $124,500 earlier this year.

Bitcoin Bull Market 'Falls Asleep' After 700% Run, Analyst Warns

Amsterdam Bitcoin Treasury Strategy (AMBTS), established by Dutch crypto-asset service provider Amdax, has raised €20 million ($23.2 million) in its initial financing round. The funding, secured through private placements, will seed the company's bitcoin accumulation strategy.

AMBTS Raises $23.2M to Build Bitcoin Treasury, Targets 1% of BTC in Circulation

Bitcoin Magazine Eric Trump Said The Bitcoin Price Is Definitely Going To $1 Million At Bitcoin Asia Eric Trump predicted at the Bitcoin Asia conference in Hong Kong that the Bitcoin price will "definitely" reach $1 million, citing institutional demand and limited supply as key drivers. This post Eric Trump Said The Bitcoin Price Is Definitely Going To $1 Million At Bitcoin Asia first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Vivek Sen.

Eric Trump Said The Bitcoin Price Is Definitely Going To $1 Million At Bitcoin Asia

Bitcoin's price hovered at $110,919 to $111,100 on Aug. 29, reflecting a cautious market amid persistent bearish sentiment. With a market capitalization of $2.19 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $40.13 billion, bitcoin moved within a tight intraday range of $109,568 to $113,291.

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