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's hashrate hit beast mode this week, flexing a record-smashing 1,109 exahash per second (EH/s) as the network cranked its computational biceps harder than ever.

Bitcoin's Hashrate Explosion Fuels Historic Security for Merge-Mined Chains

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Surges Past $114K as Eric Trump Predicts an ‘Unbelievable' Q4 Bitcoin surged past $114,000 on Monday as Eric Trump predicted an 'unbelievable' fourth quarter in 2025. Bitcoin Surges Past $114K as Eric Trump Predicts an ‘Unbelievable' Q4 Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Surges Past $114K as Eric Trump Predicts an ‘Unbelievable' Q4

Government shutdown threat could delay jobs data Bitcoin traders need to predict Fed rate cuts, spiking crypto volatility this week.

What Happens to Bitcoin If the US Government Shuts Down?

A sharp rally which began late in the weekend continued into U.S. Monday morning trading hours, with bitcoin (BTC) re-taking the $114,000 after having tumbled below $109,000 last Friday.

Bitcoin Surges Above $114K as Traders Look Ahead to 'Uptober'

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ: MSTR) has bought 196 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) for $22.1 million, lifting its total holdings to 640,031 BTC, according to an SEC filing on Monday. ATM Equity Sales Fund Fresh Bitcoin Buys The company disclosed Monday it funded the Bitcoin purchase through its at-the-market equity programs.

Bitcoin Pops To $114,000 As Strategy Expands BTC Treasury To $47 Billion

Strategy is scheduled to pay a dividend on STRD for the first time on Tuesday.

Strategy Notches Third Smallest Bitcoin Purchase in 2025 as Dividend Payments Approach

Investment firm DL Holdings (1709) said it agreed to spend a total of HK$320 million ($41 million) on bitcoin mining rigs from Bitmain as it aims to become Hong Kong's largest publicly traded bitcoin miner within two years.

DL Holdings Spends $41M In Push to Become Hong Kong's Top Publicly Traded Bitcoin Miner

Ethereum

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has gained about 7% in Q3 of 2025, greatly underperforming Ethereum's (CRYPTO: ETH) 68% increase and thereby setting up an intriguing end to the year. What Happened: Crypto analyst Daan Crypto Trades on Monday highlighted Bitcoin's lack of volatility in Q3, which is historically its weakest quarter.

Bitcoin Underperforms Ethereum By 60% In Q3: Which Coin WIll Perform Better In Q4?

A Chinese woman accused of laundering bitcoin which was linked to an alleged 5 billion-pound ($6.7 billion) fraud pleaded guilty in a London court on Monday.

Chinese woman admits UK bitcoin laundering charges on first day of trial

Cipher Mining (CIFR) just delivered one of the most consequential weeks in its history, announcing a major AI hosting deal for its Barber Lake facility and a $1.1 billion convertible note offering, moves that together may redefine the company's trajectory, broker Canaccord Genuity said in a report on Monday.

Cipher Is the Latest Bitcoin Miner to Pivot to AI; Price Target Raised to $16: Canaccord

Bitcoin trades today at around $112,256, pushing its market capitalization to $2.23 trillion. Trading volume for the past 24 hours clocked in at $44.38 billion, with an intraday price rollercoaster ranging from $109,257 to $112,327—tight, but punchy enough to keep traders' heart rates elevated.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Bulls Bite Back as BTC Holds $112K Range

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Rebounds Above $112,000 As Strategy Buys 196 More Bitcoin Strategy, the world's largest corporate holder of bitcoin, added 196 BTC to its treasury last week for $22.1 million at an average price of $113,048 per coin, according to a U.S. SEC filing. Bitcoin Price Rebounds Above $112,000 As Strategy Buys 196 More Bitcoin Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Rebounds Above $112,000 As Strategy Buys 196 More Bitcoin

Offering up to $100K in ecosystem credits, the program helps startups cut acquisition costs by connecting directly to Bitcoin.com's global crypto audience, integrations, and partners. Web3 startups face a steep challenge: getting real users. Before a token generation event (TGE) or a large-scale rewards campaign, projects often struggle to attract attention.

Bitcoin.com Accelerator Helps Web3 Founders Overcome User Acquisition Costs

Bitcoin Magazine Plan B Network Launches $850K Bitcoin Pitch Contest CypherTank, Taps Tether and Blockstream Chiefs as Judges Plan B Network has launched CypherTank, a first-of-its-kind Bitcoin-focused pitch competition in Lugano, offering over $850,000 in prizes. The competition will feature eleven projects competing across various Bitcoin-focused categories. The event, judged by industry leaders including Paolo Ardoino and Adam Back. Plan B Network Launches $850K Bitcoin Pitch Contest CypherTank, Taps Tether and Blockstream Chiefs as Judges Vivek Sen.

Plan B Network Launches $850K Bitcoin Pitch Contest CypherTank, Taps Tether and Blockstream Chiefs as Judges

The withdrawal of Adams, who billed himself as the ‘Bitcoin Mayor,' follows a term marked by crypto advocacy and legal troubles.

New York City's 'Bitcoin Mayor' Eric Adams Drops Out of Race for Reelection

influential bitcoin developer Samson Mow has predicted the U.S.

‘Panic' Warning Suddenly Puts Bitcoin On The Brink Of A ‘Massive' Price Shock

On Monday, Sept. 29, Michael Saylor, the founder of Strategy, formerly Microstrategy, tossed another 196 bitcoins into the company's overflowing hoard like it was just another day at the office.

Strategy Snaps up Another 196 Bitcoins, Pushing Treasury to 640,000 BTC

Strategy (MSTR) announced on Monday that it purchased 196 BTC for $22.1 million, bringing its total holdings to 640,031 BTC. The latest purchase was made at an average price of $113,048 per bitcoin, raising the company's overall average purchase price to $73,983.

Strategy Buys 196 Bitcoin for $22.1M

Solana

The platform aims to solve fragmented OTC crypto options markets, allowing institutional investors to execute strategies 24/7.

FalconX rolls out 24/7 OTC crypto options trading with BTC, ETH, SOL and HYPE at launch

Strategy's holdings account for more than 3% of the total 21 million bitcoin supply — worth around $72 billion.

‘Always be stacking': Strategy picks up another 196 bitcoin for $22 million, bringing total holdings to 640,031 BTC

Bitcoin (BTC) is rising as the start of October, historically its best month of the year, approaches. Ether (ETH) is also in the green over the past 24 hours, as are the other 18 members of the CoinDesk 20 Index, which has gained 3.0%.

Crypto Markets Today: Warning Signals as Bitcoin's Strongest Month of the Year Approaches

Dogecoin

Cryptocurrency markets are ticking higher on Monday morning, led by Bitcoin rebounding to $112,000. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $112,172.59 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $4,125.58 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $207.04 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.85 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2309 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001182 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 87,737 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $345.03 million.

Bitcoin Reclaims $112,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Shine After 'Eventful Weekend Action'

Analyst James Check and Unchained produced a report on the current bitcoin BTC market landscape, with the most interesting takeaway being the rise of the bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) specifically the success of iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) and the options market that now underpins the product.

IBIT's Options Market Fuels Bitcoin ETF Dominance, Report Suggests

Investors are growing bullish ahead of the fourth quarter, as Bitcoin recovered losses from last week's liquidation event.

Bitcoin Recovers Above $112,000, Boosted by Weekend Gains

Bitcoin ETFs recorded $903 million in outflows, while ether ETFs logged $796 million in redemptions during the week of September 22–26. Fidelity and Blackrock were at the center of the storm, driving the sharpest weekly declines since summer.

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