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.

CIO Matt Hougan cited recent wealth manager approvals, bitcoin's price surge, and the "debasement trade" narrative as key catalysts.

Bitwise predicts record bitcoin ETF inflows in Q4 as ‘debasement trade' kicks in

KindlyMD (NASDAQ: NAKA) said that it has entered a strategic partnership with Antalpha (NASDAQ: ANTA) to develop financing solutions for companies holding bitcoin as a treasury asset, beginning with a proposed $250 million secured convertible note facility.

KindlyMD Partners With Antalpha, Eyes $250M Convertible Debt Facility for Bitcoin Treasury

A lot can change in just a few days. Bitcoin recently reached new all-time highs of over in both U.S. dollar and Japanese yen terms, boosted by new Japanese prime minister, Takaichi Sanae's bias for ultra-easy Abenomics policy setting.

Bitcoin Under Pressure as Japanese Bond Yield Hits 17-Year High, Yen Depreciates

Bitcoin Magazine Europeans Can Now Live On The Bitcoin Standard With Bringin Estonian-based Bringin has launched its full Bitcoin financial services platform after successful beta testing. The platform offers eurozone users a comprehensive solution to save, store, send, receive, and spend Bitcoin in one simple app, allowing them to 'live the standard.' Europeans Can Now Live On The Bitcoin Standard With Bringin Vivek Sen.

Europeans Can Now Live On The Bitcoin Standard With Bringin

On Tuesday, as the entire crypto market slipped more than 2.5%, publicly traded bitcoin miners (36 of them, but not all) strutted in the opposite direction, chalking up a 4% gain during the stock market's trading session.

Bitcoin Miners Feast While Crypto Market Fumbles — IREN, Cipher, and Cleanspark Rise Above

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Bitcoin is holding around $122,000 in Wednesday's Asian hours after setting a record high at $126,200 earlier this week, with some market watchers still expecting a surge to a record $140,000 later this month.

Bitcoin to $140K by Month End? Bullish Hopes Remain Even as Tuesday Drop Sends ETH, XRP, SOL Down 5%

Veteran economist Steve Hanke dismissed Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) rally amid the federal government shutdown as a “flight to fantasy” on Tuesday. Bitcoin Has No Fundamental Value, Says Hanke In an X post, Hanke commented on the apex cryptocurrency's record-breaking run that sent it past $126,000.

Ronald Reagan-Era Economic Advisor Steve Hanke Calls Bitcoin's Government Shutdown Rally A 'Flight Of Fantasy'

With bitcoin smashing fresh highs on Monday, roughly 342.77 long-dormant coins — now worth $41.8 million — stirred for the first time in years, breaking their silence amid the rally. Bitcoin's $126K High Prompts Early Holders to Reposition Their Coins On Oct.

Long-Dormant Bitcoin Wallets Reactivate Amid Record-High Price Rally

Bitcoin (BTC) and gold (XAU) have diverged over the past 24 hours, with BTC likely feeling pressure from a strengthening dollar index.

Gold Skyrockets Past $4K, Bitcoin Looks South as Dollar Index Hits 2-Month

Bitcoin's latest push through record levels has left short-term holder (STH) whales sitting on their fattest paper profits of the cycle of about $10.1 billion, according to CryptoQuant data.

Bitcoin's Short-Term Whales Now Hold $10.1B in Paper Gains. Is a Cash Out Next?

Experts say altcoins lag as capital favors Bitcoin and Ethereum's liquidity, with any future rally being highly selective toward utility.

Why Altcoins Are Dragging Their Feet as Bitcoin, Ethereum Soar

Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) piqued the curiosity of cryptocurrency enthusiasts Tuesday after stating that funding for a Strategic Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) Reserve can start “anytime.

Cynthia Lummis Says Acquitisions For Strategic Bitcoin Reserve 'Can Start Anytime' Under Trump's Backing

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Leading cryptocurrencies slumped alongside markets on Tuesday, while gold surged to fresh highs, as the U.S. government shutdown entered its seventh day. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:30 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Snap Winning Run; Analyst Sees New ETH Highs Once Gold's 'Insanely Parabolic' Trajectory Ends

One observer said that BTC could surpass $140,000 by year's end.

Bitcoin Cools but Analysts Remain Upbeat. Why?

Bitcoin kicked off October full of vim and vigor, blasting to a fresh all-time high above $126,000 as “Uptober” lived up to its hype—while a jittery U.S. economy and government shutdown added drama to the backdrop.

Bitfinex Analysts Say Bitcoin's Q4 Tailwinds Are ‘Structurally Strong'

Bitcoin Magazine OranjeBTC Goes Public on Brazil's B3, Driving Latin America's Bitcoin Push OranjeBTC, a Brazilian firm holding 3,675 BTC, began trading today on B3, the São Paulo–based exchange that anchors Latin America's capital markets. OranjeBTC Goes Public on Brazil's B3, Driving Latin America's Bitcoin Push Micah Zimmerman.

OranjeBTC Goes Public on Brazil's B3, Driving Latin America's Bitcoin Push

Bitcoin Magazine BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Nears $100 Billion, Becomes Firm's Most Profitable Fund BlackRock's IBIT, launched just 21 months ago, is on the verge of reaching $100 billion in assets under management, making it BlackRock's most profitable fund — outranking even products that have been in circulation for more than two decades. BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Nears $100 Billion, Becomes Firm's Most Profitable Fund Micah Zimmerman.

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Nears $100 Billion, Becomes Firm's Most Profitable Fund

Cryptocurrency markets are retreating as Bitcoin's uptrend falters due to profit-taking after an intraday high above $125,000. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $120,716.62 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $4,460.97 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $222.49 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.87 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2499 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001224 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 179,559 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $615.98 million.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Reverse Gains, Plummet Over 3%

The dominant digital asset rallied to a record peak on Monday but stumbled Tuesday morning in the wake of growing concerns over the federal government shutdown. Bitcoin's Record Rally Stalls on Rising Shutdown Concerns Just a day after surging to a $126,198.

Bitcoin Pulls Back From All-Time High as Shutdown Angst Intensifies

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) will "never stop going up" because "they will never stop printing money," said Anthony Pompliano , founder and CEO of Professional Capital Management, during a Tuesday interview on CNBC. Pompliano Calls Bitcoin The "Hurdle Rate" Pompliano said Bitcoin's appeal lies in its simplicity as "savings technology.

Pompliano Says Bitcoin Is Beating The S&P 500 By 90% — And It's Just Getting Started

Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) run to new highs is powered by a synchronized wave of inflows and activity across ETFs, spot markets, and derivatives. What Happened: Glassnode data shows Bitcoin's ascent is supported by three key pillars: ETF & Institutional Flows: Cumulative inflows into U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs hit $2.2 billion, while daily trading volumes exceeded $26 billion, a sharp reversal from September's outflows and a clear sign of institutional demand returning.

3 Reasons Bitcoin Has Made A New All-Time High

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Pulls Back from Record High to $122,000 Range, Momentum Remains Strong Bitcoin edged down to the $122,000 range, and remains below Monday's all-time peak of $126,296. Bitcoin Price Pulls Back from Record High to $122,000 Range, Momentum Remains Strong Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Pulls Back from Record High to $122,000 Range, Momentum Remains Strong

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

The Daily: NYSE parent firm ICE to invest $2 billion in Polymarket, Bitcoin ETFs log biggest daily inflows since Trump's election win, and more

Bitcoin Magazine KindlyMD Forms Strategic Partnership with Antalpha, Plans $250 Million Convertible Debt Facility to Strengthen Bitcoin Treasury Strategy KindlyMD, a provider of integrated healthcare services and a Bitcoin treasury vehicle through its subsidiary Nakamoto Holdings, is partnering with Antalpha. KindlyMD Forms Strategic Partnership with Antalpha, Plans $250 Million Convertible Debt Facility to Strengthen Bitcoin Treasury Strategy Micah Zimmerman.

KindlyMD Forms Strategic Partnership with Antalpha, Plans $250 Million Convertible Debt Facility to Strengthen Bitcoin Treasury Strategy

As Bitcoin miners continue to ramp up their hashrate capabilities, firms like IREN are looking to compete in the emerging HPC vertical.

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