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 The Trump's American Bitcoin Merges with Gryphon, Reports 215 BTC on Balance Sheet Since Launch American Bitcoin Corp (ABTC), a newly formed private Bitcoin mining company backed by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., announced in a June 10 SEC filing that it has acquired 215 Bitcoin (BTC) since launching operations on April 1, 2025.

The Trump's American Bitcoin Merges with Gryphon, Reports 215 BTC on Balance Sheet Since Launch

The Trump-affiliated firm American Bitcoin disclosed in a recent U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing that it has acquired “approximately 215 bitcoin” to bolster its reserves.

Trump-Linked Bitcoin Mining Firm Adds 215 BTC to Treasury in Bold Power Play

Bitcoin's BTC rise to new all-time highs is happening on a backdrop of deep economic strain, according to a new report from Cathie Wood-led ARK Invest.

Cathie Wood's ARK Invest: Bitcoin Gains Coming Alongside Clear Stress in Housing, Autos

As President Donald Trump's trade war threatens to upend the global economy, an interesting divergence has emerged that could potentially grease the bitcoin BTC bull run.

Negative Rates Return Switzerland as U.S. Faces Higher Yields. What Does it Mean for Bitcoin?

Trump administration officials met with the Chinese delegation in London for the second day on Tuesday, as the two countries seek to strike a trade deal in the aftermath of a contentious tariff war.

Bitcoin Eyes $110K as Investors Await Outcome of US-China Trade Talks

Bitcoin Magazine Canaan Announces Record Bitcoin Mining Month with Over 109 BTC Mined Canaan Inc. reported mining 109 bitcoins in the month of May. Now holding 1,466 BTC. This post Canaan Announces Record Bitcoin Mining Month with Over 109 BTC Mined first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Oscar Zarraga Perez.

Canaan Announces Record Bitcoin Mining Month with Over 109 BTC Mined

The controversial change expands data storage on Bitcoin to 4MB, a move that has stirred debate for months among its community.

Bitcoin Core Devs Commit to Changing OP_RETURN Data Storage Limit By October

Bitcoin Magazine Quantum BioPharma Boosts Digital Asset Holdings to $5 Million with New Bitcoin Purchase In an expansion of its digital asset portfolio, Quantum BioPharma Ltd. has announced the purchase of an additional $500,000 in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, bringing its total holdings to USD $5,000,000. The Canadian biopharmaceutical company made the move after securing approval from its Board of Directors. “Quantum BioPharma Ltd.

Quantum BioPharma Boosts Digital Asset Holdings to $5 Million with New Bitcoin Purchase

American Bitcoin, the newly launched Bitcoin mining company backed by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., purchased 215 BTC.

Trump-backed American Bitcoin mining firm acquires first $23 million worth of BTC

Long-term holder (LTH) bitcoin supply, as tracked by Glassnode, has surged to a record 14.46 million BTC, signaling confidence that price gains are in store.

Growing Stacks of Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Signals Bullish Outlook

Bitcoin is trading at $109,748 to $109,818 at 9:15 a.m. ET as of Tuesday, June 10, 2025, with a market capitalization of $2.18 trillion and a 24-hour trade volume of $38.10 billion. The cryptocurrency's intraday price range has fluctuated between $107,115 and $110,282, suggesting continued volatility amid key resistance levels.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Momentum Favors Bulls as BTC Holds Above $109K

BlackRock's IBIT product dominates spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds by trading volume, with a current 79% market share.

US spot Bitcoin ETFs set to hit $1 trillion cumulative trading volume milestone in less than 18 months since launch

The bitcoin price is braced for an “extraordinary” White House update

Bitcoin Suddenly Surges As Price Braces For ‘Extraordinary' White House Update

The developers of Bitcoin Core, the primary open-source software for connecting the blockchain behind the world's largest cryptocurrency, said October's version 30 release will increase the default limit for OP_RETURN data transactions from the current 80 bytes to nearly 4MB, a limit imposed by Bitcoin's block size.

Bitcoin Core 30 to Increase OP_RETURN Data Limit After Developer Debate Concludes

Ethereum

Bitcoin ETFs reversed course with a powerful $386 million inflow, breaking a two-day outflow streak and pushing net assets back over $130 billion. Meanwhile, ether ETFs extended their historic streak with a 16th consecutive day of net inflows, adding another $52.71 million.

Bitcoin ETFs Bounce Back With $386 Million Inflow as Ether ETFs Maintain Bull Run

By James Van Straten (All times ET unless indicated otherwise) Bitcoin (BTC) treasury-holding companies continue to be a significant driver of momentum as the largest cryptocurrency by market cap trades just below the $110,000 mark, up 2% in the past 24 hours, and just 2% short of the record high it set last month.

Crypto Daybook Americas: BTC Holds Below $110K as QCP Sees ‘Tight Range'; Altcoins Outperform

The Bitcoin Core mempool policy change is set to take effect in the implementation's v30 release, scheduled for October.

Bitcoin Core devs merge controversial OP_RETURN policy change into planned October release

Looking to get the most value out of your crypto gaming experience? We've done the heavy lifting—testing and reviewing top Bitcoin casinos to uncover the very best crypto and online casino bonuses available this month.

Claim the Hottest Bitcoin Casino Bonuses [June 2025]

Dogecoin

Ether posted a sharp 7% gain in the past 24 hours as bitcoin's steady climb past $109,000 boosted an otherwise flat crypto market.

What Next as Ether Zooms 7%, DOGE Leads Majors Gains Amid Bitcoin Euphoria

The Smarter Web Company, a London-listed technology firm, announced the acquisition of an additional 45.32 bitcoin as part of its ongoing treasury policy outlined in “The 10 Year Plan.” The purchase, totaling £3,509,370 ($4,736,000) at an average price of £77,437 ($104,999.50) per bitcoin, brings the company's total bitcoin holdings to 168.

UK-Based The Smarter Web Company Boosts Bitcoin Investments Amid Strategic Growth Plan

After a lengthy public discussion about its possible effects, Bitcoin Core has merged the code that lifts the guardrails to filter nonfinancial data transactions by default. The changes that will be implemented in the upcoming version of the Core client have sparked a heated debate about the project's future.

Bitcoin Core Developers Merge Controversial Policy Changes: Is a Fork Ahead?

Belgravia Hartford Capital, a Canadian Securities Exchange-listed investment issuer, has announced its first bitcoin purchase as part of a new treasury strategy.

Belgravia Hartford Capital Makes First Bitcoin Purchase in New Treasury Strategy

Bernstein reaffirmed its $200,000 Bitcoin price forecast, labeling it “high-conviction but conservative,” based on accelerating institutional investment and structural market evolution. The firm cites the success of spot bitcoin ETFs, which now manage approximately $120 billion in assets, as validation of BTC's role as a mainstream macro asset.

Bitcoin's $200K Price Forecast ‘Conservative,' Says Bernstein

Robert Kiyosaki declares civil war has begun, sounding the alarm on economic collapse and urging a flight to bitcoin, gold, and silver as fiat trust evaporates.

Robert Kiyosaki Declares Civil War Has Begun—Warns of Violent Summer

Welcome to Asia Morning Briefing, a daily summary of top stories during U.S. hours and an overview of market moves and analysis. For a detailed overview of U.S. markets, see CoinDesk's Crypto Daybook Americas.

News for Bitcoin Crypto (BTC)