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 Poised for Breakout as Liquidity Expands Liquidity is heating up — the bitcoin price may be ready to explode higher. Bitcoin Price Poised for Breakout as Liquidity Expands Matt Crosby.

Bitcoin Price Poised for Breakout as Liquidity Expands

Bitcoin strutted into ‘Uptober' like it owns the block—because it kind of does. With a market cap of $2.32 trillion, a 24-hour volume of $61.04 billion, and a price peacocking around $116,800, this digital heavyweight isn't just moving, it's making moves. Intraday range? A spicy $112,819 to $116,900 per coin.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Bull Flag Flying High on the Hourly Chart

Bitcoin Magazine Metaplanet Becomes 4th Largest Bitcoin Holder With 30,823 BTC, Doubles FY2025 Outlook Metaplanet now holds 30,823 BTC, making it the 4th largest public Bitcoin holder, while doubling FY2025 guidance and outlining Phase II plans. Metaplanet Becomes 4th Largest Bitcoin Holder With 30,823 BTC, Doubles FY2025 Outlook Nick Ward.

Metaplanet Becomes 4th Largest Bitcoin Holder With 30,823 BTC, Doubles FY2025 Outlook

Metaplanet Inc. (OTCQX:MTPLF) has added over 5,000 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) to its growing treasury as BTC traded near $116,300 on Tuesday morning, breaking a key resistance trendline at the start of "Uptober." Bitcoin Breaks Wedge Pattern As $120,000 Target Emerges BTC Technical Outlook (Source: TradingView) Technical Analysis: On the 4-hour chart, Bitcoin broke out of a multi-week falling wedge as trading volumes improved, confirmed by a rising On-Balance Volume indicator.

Metaplanet Adds 25,555 BTC As Bitcoin Surges To $116,000

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Cryptocurrencies are spiking on the first day of October, with Bitcoin reclaiming the $116,000 mark. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $116,400 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $4,300 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $217.74 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.94 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2428 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001225 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 173,290 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $623.06 million.

Bitcoin Hits $116,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Rally On Weak Dollar

The Asian holiday season and U.S. government shutdown may sap liquidity and delay key economic data in early October, according to K33.

Asia holiday lull and US shutdown set uncertain tone for bitcoin in October: K33

Wednesday morning's crypto market rebound is fuelled by ETF demand, a dovish Fed, and a historically bullish Q4 trend, experts told Decrypt.

Bitcoin Blasts Past $116K as 'Uptober' Propels Crypto Market Cap to $4.1T

Bitcoin moved higher amid the U.S. government shutdown and its up roughly 3% in the last 24 hours to $116,400. The broader crypto market, as measured by the CoinDesk 20 index (CD20) rose 3.5%.

'Uptober' Begins with Bitcoin, Gold Rising: Crypto Daybook Americas

Tokyo‑listed Metaplanet Inc. (TSE: 3350) today announced the purchase of 5,268 BTC for approximately $615.67 million at about $116,870 per bitcoin. This latest move brings the Japanese bitcoin treasury company's total holdings to 30,823 BTC, acquired for roughly $3.33 billion (average cost ~$107,912 per BTC). The company also reported a BTC yield of 497.

Metaplanet Acquires 5,268 BTC, Becomes Fourth-Largest Public Bitcoin Treasury

The much-anticipated "Uptober" has arrived, and the momentum is already building on the very first day of the month.

Bitcoin Kicks Off 'Uptober' With Break Above $116K as Crypto Equities Surge Pre-Market

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SINGAPORE – Institutional investors are quickly embracing CME's futures for XRP (XRP) and solana (SOL), both launched earlier this year, alongside steady growth in bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) derivatives, according to Tim McCourt, the exchange's Global Head of Equity & FX Products.

XRP Futures See Institutional Adoption, Solana Futures Hit $1B OI in 5 Months, Outpacing Bitcoin and Ether: CME Group

Metaplanet (3350) is now the fourth largest Bitcoin treasury company, having acquired 5,288 BTC for $615.67 million at an average price of $116,870 per bitcoin. This acquisition brings its Bitcoin yield for 2025 to 497.1%, according to CEO Simon Gerovich.

Metaplanet Acquires 5,288 BTC, Lifts Total Holdings to 30,823 BTC

Metaplanet bought 5,268 BTC for around $623 million, pushing its total holdings to 30,823 BTC.

Metaplanet now fourth-largest public bitcoin holder after latest $620 million buy

Swiss digital asset bank Sygnum today launched the Starboard Sygnum BTC Alpha Fund, developed with Starboard Digital and Starmark as AIFM, targeting an 8–10% annual return paid in bitcoin via systematic arbitrage strategies that convert trading profits into additional BTC.

Swiss Crypto Bank Sygnum Launches Regulated Bitcoin Yield Fund Targeting 8–10% Annual Returns

Crypto markets remained unchanged Monday and Tuesday after last week's $1.5 billion liquidation flush, but traders remain cautious ahead of a critical run of U.S. economic data that could set the tone for October.

Traders Eye September Jobs Report for Cues on Bitcoin Breakout Above $120K

The U.S. federal government shut down at midnight, sending leading cryptocurrencies lower and raising concerns about the market's short-term outlook. Shutdown Shakes Cryptos, Stocks The shutdown, the first since 2018-19, could halt some government services temporarily and furlough hundreds of thousands of federal workers.

Government Shutdowns Have Meant Crypto Bloodbaths: Bad News Ahead For Bitcoin, Ethereum?

Swiss digital asset bank Sygnum has launched a new investment vehicle designed to generate yield on Bitcoin without reducing investors' exposure to its price movements.

Swiss Bank Sygnum Unveils Bitcoin Yield Fund as BTC DeFi Demand Grows

A Chinese national has been convicted in the UK for masterminding a fraudulent crypto scheme that defrauded more than 128,000 victims of over 61,000 bitcoins.

UK Convicts Chinese Mastermind in Largest Bitcoin Seizure Case

Leading cryptocurrencies mirrored stock futures' decline on Tuesday as investors weighed the potential impact of an impending government shutdown. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:20 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, XRP Drop Ahead Of Midnight Government Shutdown: Analyst Says We'll Be 'Trending Upwards' In Few Days

Bitcoin Magazine FOMC Rate Cuts Loom as Bitcoin Holds Above $109,500 EMA Bitcoin's bearish weekly chart faces pressure as investors await FOMC rate cut signals, with $109,500 support critical for bulls to defend. FOMC Rate Cuts Loom as Bitcoin Holds Above $109,500 EMA Ethan Greene - Feral Analysis.

FOMC Rate Cuts Loom as Bitcoin Holds Above $109,500 EMA

A new ETF tracks the performance of Nvidia, Tesla, Apple, and Bitcoin.

'$1 Trillion Club' ETF Gives Investors Exposure to Tech Giants—And Bitcoin

Bitcoin is making a move towards $115K, enough to push the crypto market into green territory for the month. Here's what the charts are saying.

Bitcoin Rally Pushes Crypto Into Green for September, But Alts Are Lagging: Analysis

Bitcoin Magazine Why Michael Saylor Is Building Toward a Trillion-Dollar Bitcoin Balance Sheet Michael Saylor has never shied away from grand visions, but his latest roadmap Strategy's Bitcoin strategy may be his boldest yet.

Why Michael Saylor Is Building Toward a Trillion-Dollar Bitcoin Balance Sheet

Bitcoin traded mostly sideways on Tuesday ahead of a looming U.S. government shutdown. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $113,855.93 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $4,120.61 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $207.94 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.84 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2306 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001168 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 152,984 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $416.12 million.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Tread Water As Shutdown Looks Inevitable

The bounce in crypto markets mostly stalled on Tuesday with the U.S. government on track to shut down at midnight Eastern time.

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