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.

Much has been made of bitcoin's underperformance to gold — which Tuesday hit yet another in a long series of records, crossing above $3,800 per ounce for the first time. But gold isn't the only asset partying while bitcoin stagnates under $115,000.

History Suggests Bitcoin Likely to Catch Up as it Again Lags S&P 500

Fold has partnered with Visa and Stripe to launch a bitcoin-rewards credit card that offers up to 3.5% back on purchase.

Fold taps Stripe and Visa to bring bitcoin credit card rewards to the checkout aisle

Bitcoin Magazine Morgan Stanley to Enable Bitcoin Trading for E*Trade Clients in First Half of 2026 Morgan Stanley is planning to add spot Bitcoin and crypto trading to its E*Trade platform in 2026, giving retail investors direct access through their brokerage accounts. This post Morgan Stanley to Enable Bitcoin Trading for E*Trade Clients in First Half of 2026 first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Morgan Stanley to Enable Bitcoin Trading for E*Trade Clients in First Half of 2026

Bitcoin adoption is going mainstream fast as Fold teams up with Stripe and Visa to launch a no-hassle credit card delivering real bitcoin rewards on everyday purchases.

Fold, Stripe, Visa Launching Bitcoin Rewards Credit Card With up to 3.5% Back

Analyst believes Asian session's above-average performance will not be enough to kickstart the second phase of Bitcoin's bull run.

Will Traders in Asia Drive Next Phase of the Bitcoin Bull Run?

Nasdaq-listed Fold (FLD) said it was teaming up with Stripe and Visa (V) to launch its first bitcoin-only rewards credit card, giving users a simple way to stack sats on everyday purchases.

Fold Teaming With Stripe for Its Bitcoin Rewards Credit Card

SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci maintains his Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) outlook despite recent volatility in broader cryptocurrency markets. What Happened: In an appearance on CNBC's Squawk Box on Monday, Scaramucci defended his bullish outlook while announcing his new role as lead advisor to Avax One, a digital asset treasury company focused on Avalanche (CRYPTO: AVAX) tokens.

Anthony Scaramucci Sticks With $150,000 Bitcoin Price Target By End Of 2025

Bitcoin Knots just hit a nosedive. After peaking eight days ago, Coin Dance data shows the node count slid 32.38%, chopping nearly a third off its all-time high.

From Peak to Plunge: Bitcoin Knots Loses Nearly a Third of Its Nodes Since Sept. 14

Bitcoin Magazine Fold Taps Stripe and Visa in Launch of First Bitcoin-Only Credit Card Fold is teaming up with Stripe and Visa in their launch of a Bitcoin-only credit card, offering up to 3.5% Bitcoin rewards on everyday purchases. This post Fold Taps Stripe and Visa in Launch of First Bitcoin-Only Credit Card first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Fold Taps Stripe and Visa in Launch of First Bitcoin-Only Credit Card

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Circular Economies Highlighted at United Nations General Assembly Week Event Paystand CEO and co-founder Jeremy Almond speaks to the power of Bitcoin circular economies at an event associated with the United Nations (UN) General Assembly week. This post Bitcoin Circular Economies Highlighted at United Nations General Assembly Week Event first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Frank Corva.

Bitcoin Circular Economies Highlighted at United Nations General Assembly Week Event

Crypto millionaires grew 40% year-over-year, primarily driven by bitcoin investors, with global adoption estimated at 590 million people.

Crypto millionaire count surges 40% to nearly 250,000 amid ‘historic' bitcoin wealth boom, report estimates

Bitcoin stepped into Sept. 23, 2025, priced at $113,014 with a $2.25 trillion crown on its head. Traders pushed $52.16 billion through the books in 24 hours, watching the coin bounce between $111,644 and $113,384 like a caffeinated pinball.

Volatility Spike Incoming? Bitcoin Consolidates at $113K With Bearish Bias

The crypto market regained poise in the past 24 hours, with market leader bitcoin (BTC) defending support at $112,000. The leading cryptocurrency, however, continued to trade below it's 50-day simple moving average, hinting at near-term price weakness.

Crypto Market Today: OG, ASTR Surge as Bitcoin Defends $112K

Gold (XAU) has had a remarkable run this year, standing out among major assets, including bitcoin (BTC). But it's not just gold – its precious counterparts silver, platinum, and palladium have also enjoyed strong gains, outperforming BTC.

Not Just Gold: Silver, Platinum and Other Precious Metals Are All Stealing Bitcoin's Thunder in 2025

Dogecoin

Ethereum

Cryptocurrency markets are consolidating on Tuesday morning while showing notable weakness against other commodities like gold. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $112,776.90 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $4,183.97 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $218.33 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.86 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2398 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001222 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 162,094 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $356.06 million.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Consolidate After Monday Liquidation Cascade

Monday's redemptions point to “short-term positioning” after the Fed's rate cut—while flows could swing again on Friday's PCE data.

Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Bleed $439M as Options Traders Brace for More Downside

The 38th week of the year is historically the third-worst performing week for bitcoin, averaging a return of -2.25%. Only week 28 (-2.78%) and week 14 (-3.91%) have been weaker historically, according to Coinglass data.

Bitcoin Stumbles in Week 38, Its Third Worst Week on Average

Bitcoin has steadied after a $1.7B leverage flush, with futures positioning reset ahead of Powell's remarks and Friday's core PCE.

Bitcoin hovers below $113K as traders eye Powell speech and inflation data

Solana

On the episode of the All In podcast last week, Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko explained why Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) remains secure and resilient even as large holders concentrate wealth and state-sponsored attacks loom. Bitcoin's Centralization Concerns Won't Break The Network Host Jason Calacanis raised concerns about centralization, noting that companies like MicroStrategy hold significant portions of Bitcoin.

Solana Co-Founder Anatoly Yakovenko Says Bitcoin's Resilience Holds Strong Despite Centralization Fears, State-Sponsored Threats

Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) voiced her long-standing concerns over fraudulent activities in the cryptocurrency kiosk space on Monday.

Cynthis Lummis Says Bitcoin ATM Scams Have 'Concerned' Her For A Long Time, Senator Wants To Address The Issue In Crypto Market Structure Bill

As bitcoin's [BTC] recent sell-off accelerates, analysts are focusing on three critical price support levels that could shape the cryptocurrency's near-term trajectory.

Here Are the 3 Make-Or-Break Bitcoin Price Floors as BTC Sell-off Gathers Steam

A Toronto-area abduction tied to a million-dollar Bitcoin demand ended with a 13-year prison term, while a co-accused minor awaits judgment.

Ontario Kidnapper Who Demanded $1M Bitcoin Ransom Sentenced to 13 Years

Experts note that options traders are pricing in further downside this month, even after the largest long liquidation event on Monday.

How Bitcoin Options Traders Are Positioning Amid the Crypto Market Rout

Leading coins diverged from stocks on Monday as ‘Fear' sentiment gripped the cryptocurrency market. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:10 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Tumble As Crypto Liquidations Hit $1.5 Billion: Analytics Firm Warns 'Sticky Inflation' Could Push BTC Lower

CleanSpark expanded its Bitcoin-backed credit line with Coinbase as miners turn to non-dilutive financing under tighter market conditions.

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