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.

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Bitcoin is consolidating around the $115,000 level amid growing optimism over a Fed rate cut and strong institutional accumulation. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $115,432.62 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $4,216.49 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $201.87 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.68 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2049 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001058 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 125,394 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $426.98 million.

Bitcoin Holds $115,000 As Fed Rate Cut Hopes Boost Sentiment For Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin

The cryptocurrency topped $116K as tensions between the world's two largest economies showed signs of easing.

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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is trading near $115,500 on Monday, stabilizing ahead of two pivotal macro events that could shape global liquidity and risk sentiment this week. Fed's QT Decision Could Shift Liquidity Flows Markets are positioning for Wednesday's Federal Reserve meeting, where policymakers will decide on interest rates and the balance-sheet runoff known as quantitative tightening (QT).

Bitcoin Surges Ahead Of Fed Meeting, Trump-Xi Summit: What's Going On?

Bitcoin's march into mainstream finance just hit a landmark moment as a major credit agency officially rated a bitcoin treasury firm, signaling a seismic shift in how traditional markets recognize digital assets as strategic reserves.

Strategy Makes History With S&P's Credit Rating of a Bitcoin Treasury Company

S&P Global gave Strategy (MSTR) a B- credit rating, citing high financial risk from its bitcoin-heavy business model and limited dollar liquidity.

Saylor's Strategy the First Bitcoin Treasury Company Rated by Major Credit Agency

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Holds $114,530 Amid FOMC Volatility: Bulls Eye $117,600 Resistance Bitcoin closed at $114,530 last week, reclaiming $112,200 resistance but facing stiff hurdles at $117,600 and $122,000, with FOMC and tech earnings set to drive volatility on Wednesday. Bitcoin Holds $114,530 Amid FOMC Volatility: Bulls Eye $117,600 Resistance Ethan Greene - Feral Analysis and Juan Galt.

Bitcoin Holds $114,530 Amid FOMC Volatility: Bulls Eye $117,600 Resistance

The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

The Daily: Mt. Gox pushes back repayment deadline, Standard Chartered says bitcoin may never fall below $100k again, and more

It was a split week for crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as bitcoin funds stormed back into positive territory with a combined $446 million in net inflows for the week. On the other hand, ether products extended their losing streak with $244 million in net outflows, as investor sentiment remained cautious.

Weekly ETF Report: Bitcoin ETFs Rebound With $446 Million as Ether Funds Bleed

Bitcoin Magazine S&P Assigns ‘B-' Rating to Strategy (MSTR), Citing Bitcoin Exposure and Liquidity Risk S&P Global Ratings gave Strategy Inc. a stable ‘B-' rating, citing its heavy Bitcoin exposure and limited dollar liquidity despite ongoing capital market access. S&P Assigns ‘B-' Rating to Strategy (MSTR), Citing Bitcoin Exposure and Liquidity Risk Micah Zimmerman.

S&P Assigns ‘B-' Rating to Strategy (MSTR), Citing Bitcoin Exposure and Liquidity Risk

The company holds approximately 3,865 Bitcoin acquired through mining and strategic purchases.

Trump Sons' American Bitcoin Stock Jumps After Adding $163 Million to BTC Treasury

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) rally to $116,000 has returned millions of coins to profit and reignited optimism for a potential new all-time high. What Happened: According to CryptoQuant, Bitcoin's breakout above the $112,000–$113,000 resistance reclaimed three key on-chain cost bases: those of 0–1 week, 0–1 month, and under 6-month holders.

Bitcoin Back To $115,000: Why Is It Suddenly Going Up?

The health sciences company Prenetics Global Limited has announced an oversubscribed $48 million public equity offering, potentially reaching $216 million in total proceeds through warrant exercises, to fuel the global growth of its wellness brand IM8 and advance its bitcoin treasury initiative.

David Beckham-Linked Prenetics Taps Celebrities and Crypto Titans in $48M Fundraise for Bitcoin Treasury

Shares of ABTC rose nearly 12% on Monday to $6.28, though the stock remains below its Nasdaq debut price of $8.04 in early September.

Trump brothers' American Bitcoin snaps up $160 million in BTC, vaulting into top-25 public treasuries

Gold advocate Peter Schiff reignited debate over Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) status as "digital gold," questioning how it can serve as gold's modern counterpart when the two assets move in opposite directions. What Happened: In his latest critique on Monday, Schiff mocked Bitcoin's rally amid a gold decline following upbeat U.S. trade news.

Peter Schiff Dismisses BTC Rally To $115,000: 'How Is Bitcoin Digital Gold?'

Bitcoin Magazine One Bitcoin a Day: Prenetics Raises $48M to Accelerate Bitcoin Treasury Strategy Prenetics Global just raised $48 million to buy bitcoin, expand its brand, and bolster their Bitcoin treasury strategy. One Bitcoin a Day: Prenetics Raises $48M to Accelerate Bitcoin Treasury Strategy Micah Zimmerman.

One Bitcoin a Day: Prenetics Raises $48M to Accelerate Bitcoin Treasury Strategy

American Bitcoin Corp. (ABTC) purchased 1,414 BTC, bringing total holdings to 3,865 BTC, part of its plan to expand America's Bitcoin infrastructure. Strategy (MSTR), led by Michael Saylor, acquired 390 BTC for $43.4 million at an average price of $111,053, boosting total holdings to 640,808 BTC.

Trump's American Bitcoin and Saylor's Strategy Add to Bitcoin Holdings

Standard Chartered's Geoffrey Kendrick says easing U.S.-China tensions have lifted sentiment from fear to hope, among other factors.

Standard Chartered says bitcoin may never fall below $100,000 again ‘if this week goes well'

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) traded near $296 on Monday afternoon, up 2.6%, after the company disclosed a new Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) purchase worth $43.4 million. Strategy Adds 390 BTC Worth $43 Million The company announced in its latest SEC Form 8-K filing that it acquired 390 Bitcoin between Oct. 20 and 26 for roughly $43.4 million, at an average price of $111,053 per coin.

MSTR Up 2% As Strategy Buys 390 Bitcoin, But Downtrend Remains Intact

Strategy hasn't issued common shares in nearly a month.

Strategy Shares Rise on $43 Million Purchase—Its Largest in Four Weeks

American Bitcoin Corp. (NASDAQ:ABTC) climbed more than 11% on Friday to close near $5.62, and extended gains pre-market Monday, up 5% to $5.88, as investors responded to fresh treasury disclosures showing the company's Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) holdings rising to 3,865 BTC. Eric Trump Expands Bitcoin Treasury The Miami-based Bitcoin accumulation firm said it added 1,414 BTC to its balance sheet, bringing total reserves to 3,865 BTC as of Oct. 24.

Trump-Linked American Bitcoin Surges 5% After Purchasing 1,414 BTC

These announcements reinforce the growing trend of public companies utilizing digital assets as a core treasury strategy.

Strategy And BitMine Announce Major BTC And ETH Acquisitions

Bitcoin climbs back near $115K as trade war fears ease, but ETF flows still lag gold—can crypto catch up before Trump meets Xi?

Why Traders Should Watch the Bitcoin to Gold Ratio

Bitcoin rose sharply over the weekend to above $116,000 at one point on optimism about trade talks with China.

Crypto Stocks Climb Alongside Bitcoin and Nasdaq on Chinese Trade Talk Optimism

Hive Digital Technologies Ltd. has achieved a new milestone, surpassing 22 exahash per second (EH/s) in bitcoin-mining capacity while fast-tracking its artificial intelligence (AI) Cloud expansion through a Tier-3 data center conversion in Sweden. Hive Digital Advances Toward 25 EH/s Hive Digital Technologies Ltd. (TSX.

Hive Digital's Bitcoin Hashrate Hits 22 EH/s, Expands AI Cloud Data Center in Sweden

Ledn has surpassed $1 billion in loan originations this year, with $392 million in BTC-backed loans issued in the third quarter.

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