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.

On October 19, 2026, Strive, Inc. ("Strive" or the "Company") announced that during the period from October 12, 2026 through October 16, 2026, Strive purchased 4,045 bitcoin at an average price of approximately $82,803 per bitcoin, inclusive of fees and expenses. This includes 2,822 bitcoin purchased during the period from October 12, 2026 through October 13, 2026, as previously announced on October 14, 2026, and 1,223 bitcoin purchased during the period from October 14, 2026 through October 16, 2026 at an average price of approximately $81,734 per bitcoin, inclusive of fees and expenses.

Strive Says During The Period From October 12, 2026 Through October 16, 2026 Purchased 4,045 Bitcoin At Average Price Of $82,803 Per Bitcoin For ~$335M; Boosts Holdings To 36,818 BTC

Strategy's BTC holdings account for around 4% of the total bitcoin supply, with $5.9 billion in paper gains.

‘We found room for more orange': Michael Saylor's Strategy buys another 267 bitcoin for $22 million

Strategy founder Michael Saylor has added another 267 bitcoin to the company's enormous treasury, bringing its holdings to 848,517 BTC. The $22.1 million acquisition comes alongside a $193.

Strategy Holds 848,517 BTC After Latest $22M Bitcoin Purchase

Ethereum

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) climbed back above $82,000 Monday, even as social media chatter warned the date's overlap with 1987's Black Monday crash could spell trouble for markets. Why ‘Black Monday' Is Trending Again Widely-followed trader Crypto Rover posted on X that crash fears built ahead of Monday's open around a mix of factors: Oil above $100 Falling AI-linked perpetual futures Bank stocks selling off The VIX at a four-month high Surging bond yields Rising geopolitical tension He flagged the coincidence that 1987's original Black Monday crash, which wiped out $500 billion domestically in a single day, also fell on Oct. 19.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Face Rebound From ‘Black Monday' Fears

Weeks after bitcoin's (BTC) price chart flashed a major bullish signal, Strategy (MSTR), the largest publicly listed accumulator of the cryptocurrency, is about to do the same.

Strategy on verge of golden cross, just weeks after bitcoin flashed same bullish signal

Tech futures bounced after last week's 5.5% rout, and bitcoin followed them up before sellers knocked it back. Earnings this week put the AI trade to the test again.

Live updates: Bitcoin tags $83,000 and slips back as chip stocks lead a rebound

Bitcoin rose 0.8% to around $82,700 as China's GDP beat estimates and Nasdaq futures rebounded, while the CoinDesk 80 gained 1.3% and DeFi led gains.

Bitcoin extends bounce above $82,000 as stocks rebound, DeFi tokens lead altcoin gains

The Nvidia-backed company planned to deliver 23,000 AI chips in Britain next year, but its grid connection may not be ready until the 2030s.

Bitcoin mining offshoot Nscale loses Microsoft AI deal as power delay stretches into 2030s

A bitcoin wallet dormant since 2013 moved 411 BTC, now worth about $34 million. It is one of several long-dormant wallets to wake up recently.

Bitcoin whale moves $34 million in BTC it got in 2013 when coins traded at $131

Bitcoin, Nasdaq futures and Asian stocks rally as stronger-than-expected China GDP and falling oil prices lift risk appetite.

Bitcoin, Korea's Kospi and Nasdaq futures rally as China GDP beats estimates

Hyperliquid

A bitcoin trader is staring down a potential $98 million liquidation after a punishing week wiped nearly $9.8 million from a Hyperliquid account. With 40x leverage and bitcoin's price slipping toward $81,000, another sharp decline could finish the job.

A $98 Million Bitcoin Long Bet on Hyperliquid Hangs by a Thin Thread

Bitcoin is testing the low end of its one-month range and risks new lows as AI-bubble fears and a chipmaker sell-off drain risk appetite across markets.

Bitcoin Price Risks New Lows as AI Bubble Fears Hit Markets

Wall Street's fear gauge, the VIX index, spiked on Friday as stocks dropped. History says Friday panics usually fade on Monday.

Wall Street freaked out Friday. VIX and bitcoin say the fear may fade Monday.

Bitcoin's bulls are still talking six figures while the market struggles to hold $81,000. With ten potential market movers approaching and five catalysts capable of reviving momentum, the coming week could settle some arguments. Bitcoin's price enters Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, in a peculiar predicament.

Bitcoin Price Faces 10 Big Tests as 5 Catalysts Keep $100K Alive

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could reach $1 million by 2030 and potentially $43 million by 2050 if it captures a growing share of global wealth, according to outspoken investor Mark Moss. Why BTC Could Reach $1 Million by 2030 Moss challenged veteran investor Jeremy Grantham, who famously warned about the dot-com bubble and the 2008 financial crisis and predicted Bitcoin could eventually decline toward zero.

Bitcoin to Reach $1M by 2030? Mark Moss Says It Could Happen

Bitcoin ETFs lost a net $228.6 million this week, following a $681.1 million drain the week before and pushing October deep into the red.

Bitcoin ETFs Shed Nearly $1 Billion in Two Weeks as Uptober Stays Red

Strategy founder Michael Saylor delivered an ambitious vision for bitcoin at ParaFi Investor Day 2026, arguing that bank lending, tokenized securities, and bitcoin-backed credit could eventually support a $100 trillion financial system.

Saylor Teases ‘More Orange' After His $100 Trillion Bitcoin Vision Speech

Bitcoin has struggled through 2026 as the AI trade and infrastructure buildout sucks up both funds and attention

The AI Nightmare Is Suddenly Coming True For The Bitcoin Price

Bitwise sees a potential return above $100,000, while LO:TECH expects a narrower trading range as interest-rate uncertainty weighs on the market.

Bitcoin's $100,000 year-end hope divides analysts as inflation clouds outlook

Two bitcoin addresses dating to 2013 collectively moved approximately $34 million in bitcoin within five seconds on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, with both transactions appearing at block height 971894.

Bitcoin's Old Guard Stirs as 13-Year-Old Wallets Move Millions

Chainalysis reports that a crypto scammer lost over 60 BTC worth about $4.8 million when thieves emptied three Ledger hardware wallet addresses holding task scam proceeds. The post Scammer Loses $4,800,000 in Bitcoin as Thieves Drain Ledger Wallets Holding ‘Task Scam' Proceeds appeared first on The Daily Hodl.

Scammer Loses $4,800,000 in Bitcoin as Thieves Drain Ledger Wallets Holding ‘Task Scam' Proceeds

Bitcoin traded near $81,500 on Oct. 17, 2026, with its technical indicators offering competing signals. Shorter-term moving averages favored sellers, while longer-term averages continued to support buyers. The relative strength index (RSI) stood at 46, and the broader technical rating remained neutral.

Bitcoin Price at $81,500 Leaves Bulls and Bears at a Standoff

The nine-member group, modeled on the Internet Engineering Task Force, aims to set open standards for testing quantum-resistance claims as forecasts place the first practical attack in the late 2020s.

Crypto Firms Launch Quantum Alliance as 6 Million Bitcoin Sit Exposed

U.S. crypto ETFs closed Friday under renewed selling pressure, with bitcoin funds losing $82.39 million and ether ETFs shedding another $69.68 million. Solana, XRP and zcash also finished lower, while NEAR once again attracted fresh capital.

Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Lose $152M as Blackrock Drives Friday Selloff

Bitmex co-founder Arthur Hayes says the artificial intelligence boom is burning cash on a government backstop, and that the bigger it gets, the higher bitcoin goes. The Arguments Put Forth by Hayes Hayes laid out the convictions on the Convergence podcast with Luke Martin, with his four key talking points being: Money is being wasted.

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