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.

Entrepreneur and investor Anthony Pompliano stirred a debate Sunday by comparing the performance of the S&P 500 stock index to that of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). Bitcoin Is The Hurdle Rate, Says Pompliano In an X post, Pompliano stated that despite the S&P 500 surging over 100% since January 2020, the index has actually fallen 88% when evaluated against Bitcoin, citing data from the Opening Bell Daily newsletter.

Anthony Pompliano Says Stocks Are Not 'Productive Enough' If They Get Beaten By Bitcoin And Gold: BTC Is The 'Hurdle Rate'

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Leading cryptocurrencies rose on Sunday, as investors maintained their optimism about the market in October. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:20 p.m.

Bitcoin Hits New High After Breaking $125,000 Barrier; Ethereum, Dogecoin, XRP Rise: Analyst Says BTC 'Well Inside Bullish Territory'

Japanese stocks surged more than 4% to an all-time high while the yen skidded on Monday after fiscal and monetary dove Sanae Takaichi was elected as leader of the ruling party, putting her on course to become the nation's first female prime minister.

Politics jolts markets as Japan stocks soar 4%, bitcoin leaps to record high with gold

President Trump used to slam Bitcoin as "a scam." Now he's back in the White House and making crypto moves for both himself and the U.S.

Donald Trump and Bitcoin: From 'Not a Fan' to Crypto President

Crypto giant Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has set a new all-time high, surpassing the previous record set in August. The popular cryptocurrency reached a staggering $125,750 in early trading hours on Sunday.

Bitcoin Soars To Unprecedented Heights, Breaking $125,000 Barrier

Technology mogul Jack Dorsey has long championed decentralized technologies such as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), suggesting their application in areas like artificial intelligence and social media. People Working For Free For Social Media, AI Companies, Says Dorsey Speaking at the Africa Bitcoin Conference in December 2024, Dorsey expressed concerns about the growing power and influence of social media platforms, stating that users are unknowingly working for these companies “for free” every time they interact with posts.

Jack Dorsey Once Said People Unknowingly Work For Social Media, AI Companies For 'Free' And They 'Will Be Replaced' — Bitcoin Offers a Different Model

As Bitcoin treasury firms proliferate in the U.S., an engineer-by-day is building dashboards for them on the other side of the world.

'Sell Shovels': This Firm Makes Dashboards for Strategy and Dozens of Bitcoin Treasuries

Bitcoin's derivatives engine just went into overdrive as futures open interest climbed to a record $91.59 billion while spot hovers near $123,142 at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Bitcoin's Record Futures Stack Meets Call-Heavy Options Frenzy At the index level, bitcoin pushed through $125,725 this week before easing to $123,142, and the derivatives crowd didn't blink.

Bitcoin Derivatives Hit Record as Futures Open Interest Tops $91.59B

The leading cryptocurrency's previous all-time high was set on Aug. 14 around $124,533, according to Coinbase.

Bitcoin hits new all-time high, crosses $125,000 for the first time as ‘Uptober' momentum builds

Despite a strong upward trajectory and renewed investor interest, bitcoin appears to be entering a short-term cooling phase following last night's recent all-time high. Technical signals across multiple timeframes show bullish momentum remains intact, yet warning signs suggest a potential retracement before further gains.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Intraday High of $125,725 Sparks Bullish Momentum

Bitcoin decentralized finance (DeFi), also known as BTCFi, has been touted as the next wave of innovation for the world's largest cryptocurrency. However, research suggests bitcoin (BTC) holders themselves are barely engaging.

BTCFi's Big Problem: 77% of Bitcoin Holders Haven't Even Tried It, Says Survey

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Skyrockets to All-Time High of $125,750 — What Comes Next? Bitcoin reached a new all-time high today, continuing its massive week of gains. Bitcoin Price Skyrockets to All-Time High of $125,750 — What Comes Next? Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Skyrockets to All-Time High of $125,750 — What Comes Next?

OranjeBTC, which became the largest bitcoin reserve company in Latam, is set to debut on Brazil's B3 on Oct. 7. The corporation, which will streamline its listing through a reverse IPO, aims to lead institutional investors' shift into BTC.

Latam's Bitcoin Behemoth OranjeBTC Debuts on Brazil's B3

Bitcoin has returned to its all-time high of $124,000 per bitcoin this week while stock markets and crypto have also surged as traders brace for a 2026 Wall Street bombshell.

‘Perfect Storm'—Bitcoin Suddenly Braced For A ‘Massive' Price Shock After Surging To All-Time High Over $125,000

This is an analysis post by CoinDesk analyst and Chartered Market Technician Omkar Godbole.

Bitcoin at Historic Highs: 3 Critical Levels to Watch Now

The leading digital asset as been on a tear in 2025. How high can it go?

Bitcoin Hits New All-Time High Price Above $125,000

At 6:45 a.m. CAT on Oct. 5, bitcoin ( BTC) definitively shattered its previous ceiling, carving out a new, historic all-time high of $125,725, according to Bitstamp prices. This momentous breakout confirms the powerful, month-long anticipation that has gripped the crypto market since the calendar turned.

Bitcoin Breaks the Ceiling: $125K Shattered in ‘Uptober' Frenzy

Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency by market value, hit an all-time on Sunday and was up by around 2.68% at $125,245.57 at 0512 GMT.

Bitcoin hits all-time high above $125,000

Bitcoin (BTC) surged during the Asian session on Sunday, rallying from $122,000 to $124,289 within minutes, pausing short of the record high of $124,429 reached in August.

Bitcoin Pops Over $124K, Nearing Historic Peak After $3.2B in Spot BTC Inflows

Robert Kiyosaki is warning investors that Warren Buffett's unexpected turn to gold and silver signals collapsing markets, surging debt, currency decline and intensifying financial instability ahead.

Robert Kiyosaki Wants to Vomit as Buffett Words Signal Crash Ahead, Doubles Down on Bitcoin

An online poll from Michael Saylor underscores intensifying optimism for bitcoin's future, with strong expectations of higher valuations driven by institutional adoption, regulatory progress and limited supply.

Michael Saylor's Bitcoin Poll Points to BTC Ending Year Above $150K

October is off to a dramatic start, signaling a potential explosive finish for the crypto economy. Bitcoin Mounts Stunning Recovery, Nearing All-Time High The dramatic start to October is signaling a major shift in momentum, suggesting the crypto economy is poised for an explosive finish to the month.

Crypto Wrap: BNB, ETH Lead Altcoin Rally as BTC Posts 11% Weekly Gain

Defiance's prospectus to the SEC on Friday outlines 49 ETFs that would provide leveraged exposure to Bitcoin funds, crypto firms, and more.

Defiance Proposes 3X Leveraged Exposure on Bitcoin, Ethereum Funds and Crypto Stocks

With bitcoin's rally roaring back to life, we decided it was the perfect time to tap a few of today's sharpest generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots and see what they had to say about where bitcoin might land by the close of October, November, and December 2025.

Bitcoin Price Outlook: Grok, ChatGPT, and Other Top AI Models Predict 2025's Year End Targets

President Trump said this week that Americans could receive a cut of tariff revenue. Here's why it might be a good idea to invest those funds in Bitcoin.

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