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 BTC Inc. and Strategy Agree to Five-Year Strategic Partnership Renewal Extending Bitcoin for Corporations Initiative BTC Inc. and Strategy Inc. have renewed their strategic partnership for Bitcoin for Corporations (BFC) initiative for five more years, aiming to accelerate corporate Bitcoin adoption through 2030. The initiative currently represents 38 member companies holding 69% of all corporate Bitcoin holdings, and will continue providing networking, educational resources, and support for companies integrating Bitcoin into their treasuries. This post BTC Inc. and Strategy Agree to Five-Year Strategic Partnership Renewal Extending Bitcoin for Corporations Initiative first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Vivek Sen.

BTC Inc. and Strategy Agree to Five-Year Strategic Partnership Renewal Extending Bitcoin for Corporations Initiative

Multiple previously dormant Satoshi-era Bitcoin whales have moved their BTC holdings as investors await the Fed's rate cut decision.

Bitcoin Whales Awake, Move Millions Ahead of Highly Anticipated Fed Rate Decision

Bitcoin opened the Sept. 17 session at $116,276 with a total market capitalization of $2.31 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $43.10 billion. During the session, the price moved within an intraday range of $114,866 to $117,292, reflecting both bullish resilience and selling pressure at higher levels.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Technical Tension Builds Near $117K Resistance

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Cryptocurrency markets are trading sideways on Wednesday morning as investors await the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $116,312.63 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $4,482.73 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $234.29 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $3.01 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2652 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001297 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 101,290 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $214.12 million.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Hold Ahead Of Pivotal FOMC Meeting

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Stays Above $116,000 As Metaplanet Announces To Close A Giant Raise To Buy Bitcoin With Bitcoin price holding steady above $116,000, Japanese-listed Metaplanet Inc. has announced closing of substantial $1.4 billion fundraise. The company is also expanding its operations through new subsidiaries in the U.S. and Japan, while acquiring the Bitcoin.jp domain. This post Bitcoin Price Stays Above $116,000 As Metaplanet Announces To Close A Giant Raise To Buy Bitcoin first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Vivek Sen.

Bitcoin Price Stays Above $116,000 As Metaplanet Announces To Close A Giant Raise To Buy Bitcoin

Bitcoin ETFs extended their inflow streak to seven consecutive days with $292 million, while ether ETFs snapped a five-day run with $62 million in outflows. Institutional Flows Favor Bitcoin as Ether ETFs End Five-Day Winning Run Momentum stayed firmly behind bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on Tuesday, Sept.

Bitcoin ETFs Log 7th Straight Day of Inflows With $292 Million

Lower premiums mean less capacity to buy more bitcoin, with average daily purchases by treasury firms falling to the lowest level since May.

One in four public bitcoin treasury firms now trading below their BTC holdings value: K33

Metaplanet created a Miami-based unit, Metaplanet Income Corp., to grow its bitcoin income and build on an overseas offering aimed at scaling its holdings.

Metaplanet sets up Miami subsidiary for bitcoin derivatives strategy

Metaplanet (3350), the largest bitcoin (BTC) treasury company in Japan, said it established two subsidiaries — one in Japan and one in the U.S. — and bought the bitcoin.jp domain name as it strengthens its commitment to the largest cryptocurrency.

Metaplanet Sets Up U.S., Japan Subsidiaries, Buys Bitcoin.jp Domain Name

While much of the attention from the crypto and traditional markets remains on the U.S., a recent analysis by a leading economist suggests it's time to look east.

Bitcoin Traders Should Pay Attention to Japan as Top Economist Warns of Debt Implosion

Economist Peter Schiff continued to question Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) lack of momentum on Monday, while stocks and gold surged to fresh record highs. Schiff Asks Why Bitcoin Hasn't Hit A New High In Over A Month In an X post, Schiff questioned why the Nasdaq Composite, gold and silver are hitting new highs "almost daily," while the apex cryptocurrency hasn't made a new high in more than a month.

Peter Schiff Again Asks Why Bitcoin Isn't Hitting New Highs Like Stocks, Gold, Miners ETF — Here Is What BTC Backers Are Saying

Despite record inflows in Bitcoin products, highlighting investor demand, directional signals for Bitcoin remain mixed due to low volatility.

Bitcoin ETFs Record Strongest Inflows Since July, Push Holdings to New High

A bitcoin whale woke up and transferred 1,000 BTC, worth about $116.6 million, for the first time since January 2014.

Bitcoin whale moves $116 million in BTC after 11-year dormancy

Leading cryptocurrencies gained on Tuesday, as investors increased their risk appetite in anticipation of a 25-basis-point rate cut. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:25 p.m.

Bitcoin, XRP, Dogecoin Rise On Interest Rate Cut Hopes; Ethereum Trades Flat: Analytics Firm Pumps The Brakes On Rally Hype

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Asia Morning Briefing: BTC Traders Brace for Fed Cuts But Massive $4.5B Liquidity Tests Loom

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Hits $117,000 as Treasury Stocks Like MSTR, NAKA Collapse Bitcoin price is nearing $117,000 — but treasury stocks like MicroStrategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) and KindlyMD (NASDAQ: NAKA) are collapsing as dilution floods the market. The “paper bitcoin” era is officially over. This post Bitcoin Price Hits $117,000 as Treasury Stocks Like MSTR, NAKA Collapse first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Joakim Book.

Bitcoin Price Hits $117,000 as Treasury Stocks Like MSTR, NAKA Collapse

Strive's acquisition of True North ignites a bold expansion into bitcoin-focused media, treasury, and asset management, positioning the firm to dominate digital capital markets. True North Joins Strive as Media, Podcast, and Treasury Strategy Align Strive Inc. announced on Sept. 16 the acquisition of MSTR True North Inc.

Strive Acquires True North to Expand Bitcoin Treasury and Media Platform Reach

Markets have priced in a cut from the Federal Reserve. So will crypto markets lie flat for the rest of the week?

For Bitcoin Traders, Is a Fed Rate Cut Already Priced In?

Cryptocurrency markets are trading sideways one day ahead of the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $116,505.43 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $4,477.88 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $237.38 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $3.03 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2676 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001319 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 101,022 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $194.31 million.

Bitcoin Steadies At $116,000 While XRP, Dogecoin Push Higher

Eric Trump, co-founder and chief strategy officer at American Bitcoin Corp. (NASDAQ:ABTC) has lauded blockchain adoption as the future of traditional finance. What Happened: Speaking on CNBC on Tuesday, Trump described Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as "modern-day gold," highlighting its security, liquidity, and role as a global hedge that has delivered strong long-term returns.

Eric Trump Announces American Bitcoin Launch, Lauds BTC As 'Modern-Day Gold'

The twelve-member Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will hold its closed-door two-day interest rate meeting on Tuesday, emerging Wednesday afternoon.

Bitcoin Inches Upward as Fed Interest Rate Decision Looms

Bitcoin treasury firms are losing their luster as share prices sag below a key threshold, TD Cowen analyst Lance Vitanza shared in a note.

Bears Winning as 'Meaningful' Discount Emerges for 4 Bitcoin Treasury Firms: TD

Bitdeer (Nasdaq: BTDR) unveiled its Sealminer A3 line on Tuesday, pitching more terahash per watt for miners who count joules like pennies. Watt Watchers: Bitdeer's A3 Line Aims Straight at Opex According to the announcement shared with Bitcoin.

Terahash on a Diet: Bitdeer's New A3 Bitcoin Miner Cuts Watts for the Same Work

As the rising amount of merchants adopting Bitcoin builds, Bitcoin itself is poised to break the narrative that it only serves as a store of value.

The Rise Of Bitcoin As Money Continues: Becoming A Medium Of Exchange

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is hovering around $115,000 one day ahead of the much-anticipated interest rate decision by the Federal Reserve. What Happened: Santiment data on Tuesday noted that a 25-basis points rate cut is widely expected.

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