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 (CRYPTO: BTC) climbed towards $84,500 Wednesday and may have already bottomed months ahead of its usual post-midterm pattern, according to a prominent trader Why This Midterm Cycle Could Look Different Widely-followed cryptocurrency trader Castillo Trading posted on X that Bitcoin dropped 42% in Q4 2018 and 14% in Q4 2022, the two prior midterm years, with both selloffs arriving after the election rather than before. This year, he argues Bitcoin may have already bottomed near $58,000 back in the summer, roughly five months earlier than the usual pattern.

Bitcoin Sank After the Past Two Midterms. Here's Why This Time May Be Different

Ledger is rolling out Crypto Loan in Ledger Wallet, letting users borrow USDC or USDT against wrapped Bitcoin through Morpho without selling their BTC.

Ledger Rolls Out Morpho-Powered Stablecoin Loans Against Wrapped Bitcoin

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could attract its next trillion dollars from traditional credit markets as institutional investors increasingly embrace BTC-backed financial products, according to Strive (NASDAQ:ASST) Chief Risk Officer Jeff Walton. Why Strive Raised $700 Million In a Bitcoin Magazine interview on Oct. 21, Walton said the company raised almost $700 million through its new SATS perpetual preferred stock offering, exceeding its initial $500 million target.

Strive's Jeff Walton Sees $1 Trillion Bitcoin Opportunity in Credit Markets

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Grayscale expanded in-kind access across 10 crypto ETFs on Wednesday, letting eligible investors swap Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana directly for shares.

Grayscale Expands In-Kind Access Across 10 Crypto ETFs

A paper from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), an organization of central banks, recycles old, repeatedly rebutted claims about bitcoin—but agrees with Strategy's Michael Saylor that it isn't working as everyday money. Both reach that conclusion, but for opposite reasons.

BIS Paper Shows Meme-Level Grasp of Bitcoin, But Agrees With Saylor on Key Point

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) on Wednesday reclaimed $84,000 after gaining around 2.5% as renewed ETF inflows and slowing profit-taking supported a recovery from last week's low. Bitcoin Defends Critical Support Bitcoin briefly dipped to $80,100 on Oct. 15 before recovering above the average cost basis of U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs.

Bitcoin Reclaims $84,000 but 2 Critical Events May Still Derail the Rally

Bitcoin is back near $84,500 as XRP and Zcash lead a broad crypto rebound from October's slide, putting "Uptober" back on the table.

Bitcoin Hits Weekly High as Crypto Market Rebounds

Grayscale is opening a new route for eligible crypto investors to exchange their existing tokens directly for shares in 10 investment products, bypassing the need to sell for cash first.

Grayscale Opens In-Kind ETF Access With Six-Figure Entry Minimums

Grayscale announced Wednesday that eligible investors can directly contribute cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), XRP (CRYPTO: XRP), Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) and Solana (CRYPTO: SOL), in exchange for shares of select investment products. Grayscale Expands In-Kind Investing The asset manager is expanding in-kind subscriptions across 10 digital asset investment products, allowing eligible investors to exchange existing crypto holdings for fund shares without first converting their tokens into cash.

Grayscale Opens In-Kind Crypto Investing for Bitcoin, XRP, Dogecoin, Solana ETFs

Elon Musk has publicly endorsed a potential merger between Tesla and SpaceX, a combination that would consolidate 30,221 BTC worth approximately $2.54 billion. During SpaceX's third-quarter earnings call, Musk acknowledged serious shareholder hurdles while outlining the advantages of joining his companies.

Elon Musk's Proposed Tesla-SpaceX Merger Would Forge a Bitcoin Powerhouse

Musk said both boards formed committees to weigh a tie-up that would combine Tesla's 11,509 BTC and SpaceX's 18,712 BTC—roughly $2.5 billion worth—onto a single balance sheet.

Musk's SpaceX-Tesla Merger Would Create a Bitcoin Treasury Behemoth

The price of bitcoin is rising fast — with the stock market — as investors feel bullish on tech.

Bitcoin Nears $85,000 as SpaceX Earnings Reignite Risk Appetite

Bitcoin's price punched through $84,000 on Wednesday, catching bearish traders off guard and helping wipe out $188 million in short positions across crypto markets. More than 71,000 traders faced liquidations as the leading crypto asset climbed toward $84,700, squeezing leveraged bets against it.

Bitcoin Price Cracks $84K as $188 Million in Crypto Shorts Get Wiped Out

Grayscale expands in-kind subscriptions to 10 crypto funds, letting eligible investors swap tokens for shares without selling for cash.

Grayscale expands in-kind subscriptions to 10 crypto ETFs and trusts

Bitcoin rose about 2.8% to near $83,700 on Wednesday as Nasdaq futures climbed on SpaceX's results, even with Brent crude holding above $110 a barrel.

Bitcoin Price Tracks Tech Stocks Higher as Brent Holds Above $110

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) tapped $84,000 Wednesday as JAN3 CEO Samson Mow predicts another major rally, citing fading selling pressure and accelerating corporate treasury demand. Speaking to the Bitcoin Magazine on Tuesday, Mow dismissed Bitcoin's traditional four-year cycle, arguing that its price movements are driven by supply and demand rather than predictable patterns.

Bitcoin Taps $84,000 but It's MSTR That's 'Massively Undervalued,' Samson Mow Argues

📺 Watch Video J.P. Morgan projects Bitcoin as the top asset through 2036. Grace Remington and Sean Hagan examine its 10% base and 16% bull case long-term return targets.

J.P. Morgan Reveals First-Ever Bitcoin Price Forecast in Long-Term Capital Market Report

On the accretive potential of the SATS preferred stock.

Strive's SATS: How 15% Yield Becomes A Bitcoin Accretion Machine

📺 Watch Video JAN3 CEO Samson Mow argues Bitcoin treasury firms like Strategy are undervalued, explaining their role as buyers of last resort driving a global scarcity race.

“Massively Undervalued” – Samson Mow on MSTR & Bitcoin Treasuries

📺 Watch Video While CCC spreads blew out, Strive raised $700M for Bitcoin. CRO Jeff Walton explains what this signals for Bitcoin-backed preferred equity and rated capital.

Jeff Walton: Where the Next Trillion Dollars for Bitcoin Comes from, $SATS IPO Update

Bitcoin's price traded at $83,394 on Wednesday, Oct. 21, as buyers extended a short-term recovery from recent lows, bringing the $83,600 resistance level into focus. While 13 of 15 moving-average indicators favor bullish conditions, eight of 11 oscillators remain neutral, suggesting the recovery has yet to establish decisive momentum.

Bitcoin Price Eyes $84,000 as Buyers Regain Short-Term Control

The bank has Bitcoin outperforming all asset classes spanning real estate, stocks and gold over the next 10-15 years.

Morning Minute: Bitcoin Tops JPMorgan's Ten-Year Forecast for All Assets

Bitcoin volatility is approaching its 2026 lows, with K33 pointing to weak trading activity ahead of several potential market catalysts.

Bitcoin volatility nears 2026 lows as traders brace for Fed decision and US midterms

Bitcoin BTC$83,354.72 options are taking a bigger share of the largest cryptocurrency's derivatives market in a sign that trading is becoming more sophisticated.

Bitcoin risk management grows more popular as the “just bet on price” era fades

SpaceX's blowout quarter revived the AI trade, but oil topped $110 again. XS.com warns that losing $82,500 opens a path toward $70,000.

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