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.

Strive, Inc. bought 4,045 BTC for about $82,803 per coin last week, raising holdings to 36,818 BTC, alongside a $369.2M warrant exercise.

Strive Buys 4,045 Bitcoin, Lifts Holdings to 36,818 BTC

Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) bought just 267 BTC this week, funded almost entirely by a stock sale, as its preferred-dividend reserve held near $4.83 billion.

Strategy Buys Just 267 Bitcoin This Week, Funded by Stock Sale

Dogecoin

Ethereum

Bitcoin rose 1% on Monday, recovering from a weekend low of $80,000 as equities rebounded. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $81,843.61 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,396.97 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $104.02 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.30 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.07907 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.054994 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 87,503 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $333.58 million.

Bitcoin Reclaims $81,000 as Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Gain 2% on Equity Market Rebound

Mt Gox creditors just lost another year to a repayment process that has dragged on since the exchange collapsed in 2014. The latest extension pushes the deadline into October 2027, leaving billions in bitcoin and some creditors still waiting for their funds. Japanese Court Grants Mt Gox a Fourth Extension On Oct.

Mt Gox Repayments Delayed Again as Bitcoin Billions Sit Idle

Bitcoin rebounded over $2,000 on Monday from a Sunday low of $80,595 to peak above $83,000, dispelling fears of a “Black Monday” market crash. However, the rally lost momentum at $83,000 resistance, settling under $82,000 with a $1.64 trillion market cap.

Bitcoin Rally Stalls at $83K as ETF Outflows Raise Concerns

A Bitcoin address dormant since 2013 moved 411.45 BTC worth about $33.4 million, according to Galaxy Research, and it's among the wallets named in the “Noah Doe” lawsuit.

Abandoned Bitcoin? Wallet Targeted by Noah Doe Lawsuit Moves $33 Million

Bitcoin options are pricing one of the calmest stretches since early 2024, before the Fed's Oct. 28 decision and a $12 billion expiry, Deribit data show.

Bitcoin Volatility Near 2-Year Low Before Fed and $12B Options Expiry

Strive has added another 1,223 BTC to its corporate treasury, spending approximately $100 million between Oct. 14 and 16 at an average price of $81,734 per bitcoin. The acquisition brings the Nasdaq-listed company's holdings to 36,818 BTC, worth roughly $3 billion.

Strive Buys 1,223 Bitcoin While Preparing a $630 Million Cash Raise

Bitcoin's price is currently down so far in October — albeit slightly — as speculators last week cashed out of ETFs. Will investors change course?

No ‘Uptober' Yet: Bitcoin Slips 2% in a Month That's Historically Bullish

El Salvador's National Bitcoin Office, led by Stacey Herbert and Max Keiser, has scheduled five Bitcoin-focused events from November 10–20, including Bitcoin Histórico at the National Palace and a new Renaissance Rodeo.

El Salvador's National Bitcoin Office Hosts Five November Events Led by Herbert and Keiser

Bitcoin keeps limping back to the same floor while $108 oil and 5% yields weigh on risk assets. The chart shows a coiled spring, not a trend.

Bitcoin Tests Key Support as Oil and AI Fears Squeeze Markets

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could benefit from a growing shift toward BTC-backed credit products targeting the $300 trillion global fixed-income market, according to Richard Byworth, managing partner at BYZ Partners. Can Bitcoin Disrupt The $300 Trillion Debt Market?

Could Bitcoin's Next Big Catalyst Come From the $300 Trillion Bond Market?

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could eventually reach a $50 trillion valuation, macro investor Jordi Visser says, as hedge funds unwind leverage while Bitcoin quietly outperforms every major asset class. Why Visser Says Hedge Funds Are Blowing Up, Not AI Visser said on Anthony Pompliano‘s podcast Saturday that the market selloff tied to AI stocks has nothing to do with AI itself failing.

'Of Course' Bitcoin Could Grow to $50 Trillion, Jordi Visser Says: But How?

AnchorWatch launched Nevada-chartered bitcoin custody with a $10,000 monthly fee cap and optional insurance of up to $370 million per client.

AnchorWatch Trust Company launches bitcoin custody service with up to $370 million in insurance per client

Altcoins fell about 9% last week, four times Bitcoin's loss, lifting Bitcoin dominance above 60% for the first time since May.

Bitcoin Dominance Tops 60% as Altcoins Fall 4x Harder

U.S. crypto ETFs remained under pressure in the week through Oct. 16, with bitcoin funds losing about $229 million and ether ETFs shedding $320 million. The pace of withdrawals eased from the previous week, yet selling spread across all major ETFs as investors continued to reduce risk.

Crypto ETFs Lose $593M in a Week as Bitcoin, Ether Selling Persists

A Bitcoin wallet dormant since 2013 moved 411 BTC worth about $34 million on Sunday, one of several long-idle wallets to stir in recent weeks.

Dormant Bitcoin Wallet From 2013 Moves $34M in BTC

Strive paid approximately $81,734 on average per bitcoin, adding to the 2,822 BTC it had acquired earlier last week.

Strive scoops up another 1,223 bitcoin for $100 million as total holdings reach 36,818 BTC

Wallets tied to MARA Holdings, one of the largest public bitcoin miners, have moved 1,000 BTC worth about $82.8 million to crypto exchanges in five days, while MARA's shares have nearly halved in a month.

MARA Ships $83 Million in Bitcoin to Exchanges as Its Stock Sinks 45%

The Bitcoin treasury firm raised its preferred stock buyback cap to $3 billion and now holds 848,517 BTC, bought at an average of $75,446.

Strategy Buys $22M in Bitcoin, Buys Back $193M of STRC

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) bought 267 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) for $22.1 million last week, extending its buying streak even as the stock battles fresh pressure from MSCI index risk. Strategy disclosed in a Monday filing that it purchased the Bitcoin between Oct. 12 and Oct. 18 at an average price of $82,900 per coin.

Michael Saylor 'Found More Room for Orange' as Strategy Adds 267 Bitcoin

Can you earn yield on Bitcoin safely? Richard Byworth warns against covered calls in rallies, making the case for basis trades for market-neutral yield.

Richard Byworth: Bitcoin's Next Run “Just a Mater of Time” thanks to Seller Exhaustion

Siebert Financial targets $175K Bitcoin and $350 Strategy. Brian Vieten details the path from the $58K low, ETF demand, and Strategy's digital credit engine.

$20B AUM Siebert Analyst: Bitcoin to $175K in 2027

From Strategy to Google, firms adopt preferred securities. Jeff Park explains why digital credit is the future of income and valuation.

Jeff Park: What The AI Pain Trade Means For Bitcoin

Where is Bitcoin headed by year-end? Fundstrat's Sean Farrell sees $95K–$100K as possible, explaining bond volatility impacts and the broader regime shift.

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