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.

MARA has bought $46 million BTC after Friday's event, with one analyst saying the firm is "taking a call" that Bitcoin has more room to run.

MARA Holdings Buys $46 Million in Bitcoin Post-Crypto Market Tumble

This is a daily analysis by CoinDesk analyst and Chartered Market Technician Omkar Godbole.

Bitcoin May Tank to $100K as Friday's BTC Crash Reinforced 2017–21 Trendline Resistance

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) flash crash late Friday, which happened outside of regular trading hours, has reignited debate about the operating hours of spot BTC exchange-traded funds, particularly the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (NASDAQ:IBIT). BTC's Deadly Weekend Crash The apex cryptocurrency collapsed from $116,000 to under $110,000 within minutes after President Donald Trump threatened 100% tariffs on China in response to “aggressive stance” on export controls.

Bitcoin's Flash Crash Over Weekend Prompts Analyst To Sound Warning on BTC ETFs: Continuous Liquidity Essential To 'Prudent Risk Management'

Dogecoin

Ethereum

Leading cryptocurrencies rallied alongside stock futures Sunday overnight after President Donald Trump hinted at possible de-escalation of trade tensions between the U.S. and China.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Rebound After Trump Says US 'Wants To Help' China: Analyst Sees No Bear Market Signal Yet

As bitcoin and ethereum extend their slide, Peter Schiff warns of a potential bitcoin plunge to $75K, intensifying bearish sentiment despite optimism over adoption and blockchain growth.

Peter Schiff Claims Bitcoin Could Sink to $75K, Says Ethereum Looks Even Worse

Crypto prices are rebounding after a tariff-shock selloff that triggered one of the market's largest single-day liquidation waves.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Rebound Following 'Largest Single-Day Wipeout in Crypto History'

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Bitcoin is primed for a major breakout as mounting conviction, structural altcoin weakness, and renewed focus on fundamentals ignite momentum toward what could be a defining bull run.

Bitcoin's Next Leg up: Samson Mow Predicts Capital Avalanche Before Real Bull Market

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino said in a post on X on Sunday that "Bitcoin and Gold will outlast any other currency," a minimalist line that aligns with how the stablecoin issuer has positioned parts of its reserves over the past two years.

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino: ‘Bitcoin and Gold Will Outlast Any Other Currency'

On Sunday, bitcoin ( BTC) climbed to an intraday high of $114,777, marking a nearly 2.7% rebound in 24 hours. The surge reflects renewed confidence and heightened market activity as crypto traders react to shifting economic signals and buying momentum.

Bitcoin Surges to $114,777 as Crypto Economy Adds $170 Billion in a Single Day

Friday's crypto sell-off was a fast, leverage-driven cascade that crushed altcoins while bitcoin held up comparatively better — and the next phase hinges on a handful of signals, according to Wiston Capital Founder Charlie Erith.

Altcoins Cratered in Oct. 10 Crypto Flash Crash as Bitcoin Held Up, Wiston Capital Says

Crypto investors might be nursing some serious portfolio bruises this week, but bitcoin miners have their own headache — earnings per petahash just hit a five-month low, and it's not exactly the kind of milestone anyone's celebrating.

Five Months of Pain: Bitcoin Miners Watch Earnings Crater 27%

The cryptocurrency market has seen a drastic fall for two days in a row. Reports suggest this downturn comes in the wake of President Donald Trump‘s imposing 100% tariffs on China.

Cryptocurrency Market Faces Renewed Pressure as Bitcoin, Ethereum Drop to Multi-Week Lows

The past week in the crypto world was nothing short of eventful. From the “Bitcoin Jesus” nearing a settlement with the Justice Department to gold's rally potentially signaling a surge for Bitcoin, there was no shortage of intriguing developments.

Weekend Roundup: Bitcoin Jesus' Tax Evasion Case, Gold's Rally And More Crypto News

Telegram founder Pavel Durov has amassed a multibillion-dollar fortune, but few know it was largely made possible by his Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) investments. The Early Believer During a podcast with Lex Fridman that aired Oct. 1, Durov shared his early investment journey into the world's leading cryptocurrency.

Pavel Durov Recently Revealed That Bitcoin, Not Telegram, 'Funded' His Lifestyle And Helped Him Stay 'Afloat': 'I Believe In This Thing'

Just after 8 a.m., bitcoin traded between $111,760 and $112,091 in the last hour as volatility remained contained despite bearish signals across multiple timeframes. The asset's market capitalization stood at $2.23 trillion with a 24-hour trading volume of $68.04 billion and an intraday price range of $109,862 to $112,576.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Bulls Struggle to Hold Ground After Sharp Reversal

Traders are bracing for further declines as the bitcoin price crash suddenly accelerates amid uncertainty over U.S.

Serious BlackRock ETF Warning Issued After ‘Extreme' $500 Billion Bitcoin And Crypto Price ‘Flash Crash'

President Donald Trump's past remarks about Bitcoin's potential to "save America" deserve scrutiny: what it would actually take for the cryptocurrency to cover the $37 trillion U.S. national debt? Bitcoin Would Need $1.8 Million To Match U.S. Debt Trump has previously suggested the nation's debt burden could be paid off with Bitcoin.

Donald Trump Once Said The US Could Pay Off Its $37 Trillion Debt Burden With Bitcoin—But Could It Really?

Steak 'n Shake halted an X poll asking whether it should accept ETH payments after a wave of criticism from Bitcoin maximalists, posting: “Poll suspended. Our allegiance is with Bitcoiners. You have spoken. Who even allowed this? I'm back at my desk. — Steaktoshi.

Steak 'n Shake Suspends ETH Poll, Declares Allegiance to Bitcoin; Vitalik Buterin Backs Decision

This year's Nobel Peace Prize winner, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, previously spoke about Bitcoin as resistance money.

The Latest Nobel Peace Prize Winner Is a Bitcoin Supporter

Coinbase is preparing to launch a new American Express credit card in the U.S. this fall, and everything about it — from the design to the rewards — seems tailored to bitcoin enthusiasts.

Coinbase's Upcoming Amex Card With BTC Cashback: Everything We Know So Far

Robert Kiyosaki has again voiced his apprehensions about the dollar's stability and is endorsing Bitcoin and Ethereum as safer alternatives. Kiyosaki has been openly skeptical about the U.S. national currency and the Federal Reserve's monetary policy for a considerable period.

Robert Kiyosaki Warns of Dollar Collapse, Urges Investors To Buy Gold, Bitcoin and Ethereum

ARK Invest says bitcoin's fundamentals, adoption trends and macro environment are aligning to support continued strength into the final months of 2025, even as cycle dynamics signal the need for caution.

Bitcoin's On-Chain Strength Sets Stage for Fourth-Quarter Gains, Says Cathie Wood's ARK Invest

Bitcoin fell and altcoins crated Friday after President Trump ratcheted up his threats against China, fueling record crypto liquidations.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Down Bad Amid Record $19 Billion in Crypto Liquidations

Hargreaves Lansdown, one of the UK's largest retail investment platforms, has warned that bitcoin should not be treated as a core part of investment portfolios — even as it prepares to offer crypto products to clients for the first time.

‘Bitcoin Is Not an Asset Class,' Says One of UK's Largest Retail Investment Platforms

Bitcoin was priced at $112,464 on Oct. 11, 2025, with a total market capitalization of $2.24 trillion. In the past 24 hours, bitcoin saw massive trading volume of around $199 billion and moved within a wide intraday price range between $109,683 and $122,582.

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