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.

Banking giant JPMorgan says bitcoin (BTC) could climb to around $165,000 on a volatility-adjusted basis relative to gold, highlighting what the bank sees as significant upside if the so-called “debasement trade” continues to gain momentum.

Bitcoin Could Reach $165K Based on Gold's Record Run: JPMorgan

Crypto traders were in a jubilant mood on Thursday morning as bitcoin zoomed above $119,000, setting its sights on a new record high.

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Breaks $119K as Altcoins Surge, Traders Eye Record Highs

On Oct. 2, 2025, bitcoin extended its upward trajectory with price action reflecting strong bullish momentum across multiple timeframes. Market structure and indicators from the 1-hour, 4-hour, and daily charts reveal sustained strength, with several technical setups hinting at further upside potential following recent breakouts and consolidations.

Bitcoin Price Watch: BTC Nears Resistance at $119.5K After Explosive Breakout

Bitcoin and crypto price have rocketed his week, climbing as U.S. bitcoin adoption is predicted to trigger global “panic.”

‘It's Happening So Fast'—Crypto ‘Floodgates Opening' Predicted To Send Bitcoin Price To $1 Million

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Ethereum

Bitcoin has hit its highest price in two months by surging above $118,000 on early Thursday morning. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $118,705.11 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $4,382.63 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $225.07 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.99 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2579 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001261 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 106,691 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $357.41 million.

Bitcoin Hits 2-Month At $118,000 High, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Rocket Higher

Crypto markets are continuing their rise this week after weaker-than-expected U.S. labor data and amid a government shutdown that saw the market adopt the stance that a Federal Reserve rate cut next month is a near certainty.

Bitcoin Entering 'Most Dynamic' Month on 99% Fed Rate Cut Odds: Crypto Daybook Americas

The motion submitted by two Sweden Democrats seeks to bring the country in line with moves for Bitcoin reserves in places like the U.S.

Swedish Lawmakers Propose National Bitcoin Reserve

Bitcoin could see strong gains as ‘Uptober' begins.

Bitcoin could see strong gains as 'Uptober' begins

Thailand's market regulator says the country is working on expanding its exchange-traded funds (ETFs) plans beyond bitcoin (BTC), Bloomberg reported on Thursday.

Thailand Will Extend Its ETF Offering Beyond Bitcoin, Says Regulator: Bloomberg

Bitcoin's mining difficulty climbed 5% to a record 150.84 trillion on Wednesday, marking the seventh straight upward adjustment, according to Glassnode.

Bitcoin Mining Hits Toughest Level Yet While Hashprice Slides

Build on Bitcoin (BOB), a hybrid Layer two (L2) blockchain, launched BOB Gateway, a one-click on- and offramp that connects native bitcoin to Bitgo's wBTC.OFT across 11 Layerzero-supported blockchains, including Ethereum, Avalanche, Base, BNB Chain, Unichain, Optimism, Sei, and BOB.

Hybrid L2 BOB Enables 1-Click Native BTC Transfers Across 11 Major Chains

Canaan has signed a colocation agreement with Soluna to host 1 EH/s of its Avalon 15XP bitcoin miners as the manufacturer seeks to turn inventory surplus into proprietary mining expansion in North America.

Canaan to Deploy 20 MW of Avalon Bitcoin Miners at Soluna's Texas Site

Litecoin

Bitcoin's seasonal “Uptober” rally has lifted the broader crypto market, triggering short liquidations and driving capital into older tokens.

Litecoin, Stellar Lead Altcoin Rally Following Bitcoin 'Uptober' Bounce

Citigroup raised its year-end price target for ether to $4,500 from $4,300, citing strong flows from ETFs and digital asset treasuries.

Citigroup lifts ether outlook, trims bitcoin view on shifting investor flows

A U.S. government shutdown and fresh stress in Japan's bond market failed to derail digital assets this week, as traders positioned for looser global liquidity conditions.

XRP, DOGE Zoom Higher as U.S. Shutdowns, Japan Bond Slowdown Charge Bitcoin Appetite

Bitcoin adoption and ongoing crypto regulatory developments will play key roles in how the world's largest digital currency performs as October unfolds, say analysts.

Bitcoin Adoption And Regulatory Developments Crucial As October Kicks Off

Bitcoin (BTC) jumped to its highest in over two months as the U.S. government shut down operations, likely setting the stage for a positive fiat liquidity impulse.

Bitcoin Surges Above $119K as U.S. Government Shutdown Takes Effect; BTC Options Look Cheap

Leading cryptocurrencies jumped alongside stocks on Wednesday, as investors looked past government shutdown concerns. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:30 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, XRP Shrug Off Shutdown Concerns: Analytics Firm Projects BTC's Q4 Surge to $160,000–$200,000

Bullish (BLSH), the NYSE-listed digital assets platform focused on institutional investors and parent company of CoinDesk, will tentatively launch crypto options trading from Oct. 8.

Bullish to Offer Bitcoin Options Trading With Top-Tier Consortium of Trading Partners

Interim IRS guidance lifts Strategy's outlook by removing expected 15% tax exposure on unrealized bitcoin gains, strengthening earnings potential and reinforcing momentum from its massive cryptocurrency holdings. New IRS Guidance Frees Strategy From 15% Burden on Unrealized Bitcoin Gains Tax policy adjustments are reshaping corporate earnings expectations for firms with large cryptocurrency reserves. Strategy Inc.

New IRS Guidance Spares Strategy From 15% Tax on Unrealized Bitcoin Gains

The United States needs to diversify its national balance sheet — and that should include Bitcoin, according to Rep. Nick Begich.

Congressman Begich pushes plan for bitcoin reserve, cites need to diversify US balance sheet

A number of these firms in recent months have shifted resources to high-powered computing.

Bitcoin Miners' Market Cap Soared in September to Record High

Stocks printed fresh records and gold is on a tear crossing $3,900, but the last leg higher in traditional markets left bitcoin (BTC) behind.

When Could Bitcoin Break Out to New Highs? Watch Out for Gold

The U.K. government may have legal precedent on its side when it comes to retaining most of the Bitcoin it seized in 2018.

UK Government Wants to Keep $7 Billion in Stolen Bitcoin It Has Seized

The Bitcoin-buying firm previously thought that it would be subject to an alternative minimum tax for corporations established in 2022.

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