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 fell about 2% after hot US inflation data lifted the odds of an October Fed rate hike to 47%, a smaller drop than the Bitwise CIO had expected.

Why Did Bitcoin Only Fall 2% on Hot Inflation Data?

Strive acquired 2,822 bitcoin for $235 million following $369.2 million in gross proceeds from traditional warrant exercises.

Strive buys $235 million in bitcoin as warrant exercises yield $369 million

Ethereum

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) are down 1% as consumer price inflation rose by 3.7% in September.

Bitcoin, ETH, XRP Drop 1% Following Hot CPI Inflation Print

The price of bitcoin slid Wednesday after data dropped showing that U.S. consumer prices shot up more than expected in September due to rising gasoline prices. The biggest cryptocurrency by market cap was recently trading for close to $82,827 after dropping nearly 1% over a 24-hour period.

Bitcoin Slips Below $83,000 After Hotter-Than-Expected US Inflation Data

Young people are angry at capitalism, but Natalie Brunell says they blame the wrong target. She explains how Bitcoin can fix a rigged bank-fiat system.

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Bitcoin treasury firms switch to perpetual preferred equity. Mike Treidl explains how preferreds prevent default and create a second BTC-buying engine.

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Bitcoin's price tumbled below $83,000 Wednesday after U.S. inflation climbed to 3.7%, its highest reading in four months. Gasoline prices jumped 9.1% in September, rattling Wall Street and complicating the Federal Reserve's next move as another inflation report approaches. Gasoline Prices Push U.S. Inflation to 3.

US Inflation Reaches 4-Month High as Bitcoin Bulls Retreat

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and NEAR Protocol (CRYPTO: NEAR) could be positioning for significant gains, according to Milk Road analyst John Gillen. He argues improving market structure, institutional adoption and the convergence of artificial intelligence and blockchain technology strengthen the long-term crypto outlook.

Bitcoin, ETH, NEAR Are the Best Bets for the Rest of 2026, Analyst Predicts

K33 argues Strategy could accumulate more bitcoin over time by relying on common stock issuance rather than preferred shares.

Strategy's preferred stock financing may cost it bitcoin, K33 argues

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) strength alongside a rising U.S. dollar could signal a major shift in global capital flows. Bitcoin gained 7.3% over the past month, even as the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) climbed 3.2%.

Is a Stronger Dollar Bullish for Bitcoin?

The news could put multiple rate hikes by the Federal Reserve back into play.

U.S. September CPI comes in hot, sending bitcoin sharply lower

Bitcoin's price range traded between $83,250 to $83,790 on Oct. 14, 2026, barely higher over 24 hours despite a strong showing from its moving averages. With 12 of 15 moving average indicators signaling bullish conditions, the market's technical foundation appears healthier than its hesitant price action suggests.

Bitcoin Price Caught Between Bullish Averages and $84K Resistance

U.S. crypto ETF flows improved sharply on Tuesday as bitcoin funds attracted $175.62 million and ether snapped a 10-session losing streak with $24.84 million in inflows. Fidelity Pulls in $103M as Bitcoin ETFs Flip Back to Inflows Institutional buyers returned with more conviction on Tuesday, but they were selective about where they put money.

Fidelity, Blackrock Lead $176M Bitcoin ETF Rebound

BTC climbed toward $84,000 and ZEC led a broader rally as traders weighed New York Fed President Williams's inflation outlook ahead of CPI data Thursday.

Bitcoin Nears $84K as Fed's Williams Sees Inflation Cooling to 2028

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) Executive Chairman Michael Saylor says Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) will climb back above $100,000, even as his company stays willing to sell parts of its holdings. Why Saylor Says Bitcoin's Headwinds Are Turning Into Tailwinds Saylor told Bloomberg Crypto Tuesday that Bitcoin recently bounced off its 200-week moving average and now trades at a 25% premium above it.

Saylor Sees Bitcoin Above $100,000—So Why Is Strategy Willing to Sell?

U.S. inflation is due at 8:30 a.m. ET. Economists surveyed by Dow Jones estimated September's consumer price index rose 0.6% month-on-month and 3.6% year-on-year.

Here's how analysts see U.S. inflation influencing bitcoin

Bitcoin whales now hold 3.03 million BTC, their largest stash since November 2025, according to Cryptoquant. Meanwhile, an unidentified investor pulled 1,162 BTC ($96.77 million) from Wintermute into five fresh wallets. Whale Balances Hit an 11-Month High Holders of at least 1,000 BTC are buying again per a research note by Cryptoquant.

Cryptoquant Says Bitcoin Whales Are Back as a Mystery Buyer Grabs $97M

Michael Saylor, Executive Chair of Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR), said Tuesday that the company could increase its Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) holdings in the run-up to an expected bull market. Saylor Defends Bitcoin Sales During an interview with Bloomberg Television, Saylor addressed criticism about Strategy selling Bitcoin after encouraging investors to hold the cryptocurrency indefinitely.

Michael Saylor Expects Strategy to Crank Up Bitcoin Purchases as ‘Bull Market' Takes Shape — Sees BTC Topping $100,000 This Cycle

Bitcoin briefly reached $84,000 before easing back, while the CoinDesk 80 fell 0.6% since midnight as traders waited for U.S. inflation data.

Bitcoin holds above $83,000 ahead of U.S. inflation data as altcoins lag

The claim challenges 1,053 loss-making perpetual swap trades from 2018 to 2022 and also accuses the now-closed exchange of deceit.

BitMEX Sued in UK for Return of $27M in Bitcoin Over Unlicensed Derivatives

A brief run at $84,000 faded within the hour as tech stocks stalled and the chip selloff rolled on. Traders are waiting on the September CPI print.

Live updates: Bitcoin tumbles from near $84,000 ahead of U.S. inflation data

The bank manages custody and settlement in-house via a closed-loop model, removing the need for separate crypto wallets.

Standard Chartered unlocks direct bitcoin and ether trading for affluent UAE clients

Strategy's Michael Saylor told Bloomberg that bitcoin is at “the beginning of a bull market,” placing the bottom just under $60,000 and predicting a return above $100,000. Saylor Calls the Bottom Saylor made the call during an interview with Bloomberg Television yesterday, adding: We hit the bottom around slightly below $60,000.

Michael Saylor Says the Bitcoin Bottom Is in and $100K Is Coming Back

Coinbase says bitcoin should start preparing for quantum computers now, with flexible addresses, a backup quantum-proof key and a separate debate over lost coins.

Coinbase, which holds 5% of all bitcoin, wants the quantum fix started now

ZEC led a broad bounce among major tokens, and Korean chipmakers snapped a five-day losing streak ahead of Thursday's U.S. inflation data.

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