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 Magazine Bitcoin Price Soars to $122,000, Standard Chartered Projects $200,000 BTC by Year-End Bitcoin surged past $122,000 today, climbing over 12% in a week, and could reach new all-time highs if the U.S. government shutdown persists. Bitcoin Price Soars to $122,000, Standard Chartered Projects $200,000 BTC by Year-End Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Soars to $122,000, Standard Chartered Projects $200,000 BTC by Year-End

Riot Platforms released its latest production update on Friday, reducing its total bitcoin held slightly to 19,287 BTC ($2.3 billion).

CleanSpark's bitcoin holdings top 13,000 BTC as Riot trims stack slightly in September

As Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) tapped $121,000 on Friday morning, market commentators except the year's final quarter to deliver positive returns for both BTC and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH). What Happened: Trader Smiley Capital on Thursday pointed out that prices above $120,000 could act as a distribution zone for 2023 buyers, though he still targets $140,000–$160,000.

Bitcoin Taps $121,000 As Hot 'Uptober' Start Reboots All-Time High Predictions

Ethereum

Walmart-backed OnePay is reportedly preparing to add bitcoin and ether trading and custody to its mobile banking app.

Walmart-owned OnePay to launch bitcoin, ether trading and custody on mobile later this year: report

Bitcoin Magazine Samsung Brings Bitcoin Access to 75 Million People via Coinbase Partnership Samsung is partnering with Coinbase to let 75 million U.S. Galaxy users access Bitcoin and crypto with Coinbase One's premium features directly through Samsung Wallet, no extra apps required. Samsung Brings Bitcoin Access to 75 Million People via Coinbase Partnership Micah Zimmerman.

Samsung Brings Bitcoin Access to 75 Million People via Coinbase Partnership

Bitcoin Magazine Walmart-Backed OnePay to Offer Bitcoin Trading in App Millions of U.S. retail customers will soon gain broader access to Bitcoin as Walmart's OnePay app prepares to roll out trading functionality. Walmart-Backed OnePay to Offer Bitcoin Trading in App Micah Zimmerman.

Walmart-Backed OnePay to Offer Bitcoin Trading in App

MARA Holdings (MARA) produced 736 BTC in September, up 4% from August, and won 218 blocks on the Bitcoin network, the company said in an update on Friday.

MARA Holdings Produced 736 Bitcoin in September, Holds 52,580 BTC in Treasury

Bitcoin (BTC) miner CleanSpark (CLSK) ended September with record production and a growing BTC treasury as it wrapped up a transformative fiscal year, the company said in a press release Friday.

CleanSpark's Bitcoin Stack Rose to More Than 13K in September

Cango also released its latest production update on Friday, boosting its bitcoin treasury to 5,810 BTC ($700 million).

MARA adds 373 BTC to bitcoin stack in September as total holdings exceed $6 billion

By the numbers, Bitcoin's network difficulty climbed 5.97% at block height 917,280, landing it the title of this year's third-biggest jump. Bitcoin Mining Odds Tighten Finding a block just got a whole lot tougher—network difficulty jumped 5.97%, landing at 150.84 trillion.

Bitcoin's Dice Roll Just Got Tougher: Difficulty Climbs 5.97% in Third-Biggest Jump of 2025

Some major banks are calling for much higher Bitcoin targets, setting things up for a potentially explosive Q4.

Morning Minute: Bitcoin Clears $120,000 as Uptober Begins with a Bang

Renowned investor and "Shark Tank" personality Kevin O'Leary said Wednesday that artificial intelligence data centers and Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) mining are “competing” for scarce electricity in North America. O'Leary Says US Doesn't Have Much Power During an interview with Moneywise, O'Leary weighed in on the power situation in the region, noting that there isn't much left on U.S. grids.

'Shark Tank' Star Kevin O'Leary Says Bitcoin Mining, AI Data Centers Are Locked In A 'Power Struggle' Amid Scarce Electricity In US

Bitcoin (BTC) is continuing to chip away at a key level of resistance at $120,000 as it sets its sights on fresh record highs.

Crypto Markets Today: BTC Pressures $120K as Traders Brace for Potential Short Squeeze

The bank's Global Head of Digital Assets Research argued that Bitcoin has deviated from a pattern of falling prices 18 months post-halving.

Bitcoin Could Reach $135,000 Soon: Standard Chartered

The debasement trade, also known as the sound money or hard asset trade, is well and truly alive. Bitcoin (BTC), at more than $120,000, sits just a stone's throw from its all-time high of $124,000.

'Debaser Trade' in Full Force as Bitcoin and Gold ETFs Rank in Top 10 for Volume

Bitcoin is holding above $120,000 on Friday morning as the U.S. government remains in shutdown. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $120,304.71 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $4,474.50 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $230.15 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $3.03 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2556 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001239 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 147,934 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $401.39 million.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Remain Strong As ETF Flows Reach $900 Million

Bitcoin may be entering a decisive phase as macro and crypto-specific forces converge.

BTC, Gold Jump as Shutdown Delays Data, Fuels Rate-Cut Bets: Crypto Daybook Americas

Bitcoin ETFs logged $627 million in inflows on Thursday, their fourth straight day of gains, while ether ETFs brought in $307 million across seven funds. Both asset classes are enjoying surging institutional demand and rising trading volumes.

Institutional Demand Surges as Bitcoin and Ether ETFs See Over $900 Million Inflows

The daily inflow streak for BlackRock's IBIT surpassed $1 billion on Thursday, contributing to a $2.25 billion run across all Bitcoin ETFs.

Bitcoin ETF net inflows surge past $2 billion this week as ‘Uptober' momentum builds

Bitcoin (BTC) has risen 10% this week as several groups of wallet holders switch from distribution to accumulation for the first time since August. The largest cryptocurrency rose above $121,000 on Thursday, the highest since it hit a record on Aug. 14, CoinDesk data shows.

Accumulation Trends Strengthen as Bitcoin Breaks Through $120K

Dogecoin

BNB's push above $1,100 has shifted attention to the BNB Chain's native names, with investors rotating into protocols that capture fees and on-chain activity.

BNB Breakout Over $1.1K Leaves Bitcoin, Dogecoin Behind, With Ecosystem Tokens in Focus

Britain is the third largest sovereign bitcoin holder, but debates over digital ID reveal a deeper struggle over freedom, trust, and control.

Bitcoin And Digital ID Show The UKs Fight Over Freedom

Bitcoin demand has been quietly expanding since July, setting the stage for what could be another late-year rally to over $200,000

Bitcoin to $200K by End of 2025? This Cycle Indicator Points to Explosive Months Ahead

Billionaire hedge fund manager Ray Dalio expressed skepticism Thursday that central banks will consider holding Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as a reserve currency, citing privacy concerns. Dalio Speaks On Bitcoin's Perception As ‘Alternate Money' Dalio took to X, sharing an older clip from the Master Investor Podcast in which he weighed on Bitcoin's role as a form of money.

Ray Dalio Doubts Any Central Bank Would Take On Bitcoin As Reserve Currency Despite Many Seeing It As Alternative Money: 'There's No Privacy'

Leading cryptocurrencies and stocks rose higher on Thursday, as investors shrugged off government shutdown concerns. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:25 p.m.

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