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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The most recent “not your keys, not your coins” incident involving a small Nasdaq-listed company that lost access to its bitcoin and saw its stock crash 50% serves as a reminder of the risks facing bitcoin treasury investors. On Oct.

Datavault AI's Biconomy Mishap Warns Bitcoin Treasury Investors

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) may be entering the early stages of a new bull market, as persistent investor fear and apathy reinforce a bullish outlook. What Does “Wall Of Worry” Imply Michael Sullivan, software engineer and author of Bitcoin Sentiment Weekly, argued that Bitcoin's recovery from the $58,000 lows toward $80,000 to $86,000 resembles a "disbelief rally," where prices rise despite widespread skepticism.

Bitcoin Undervalued at $80,000? Expert Says It's 'Climbing Wall of Worry'

DVLT shares dropped nearly 50% after Datavault AI disclosed it cannot withdraw Bitcoin from a third-party custodian tied to a $150 million Scilex deal.

Datavault AI Stock Falls 50% on Frozen Bitcoin, Restatement

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Bitcoin rose above $81,400 as Asian chip stocks rallied, with frog-themed memecoin pepe adding 9%.

Bitcoin rebounds above $81,000 as Asian chip rally spills into crypto, pepe jumps 9%

VanEck's new WBMO fund pairs equities and fixed income with a Bitcoin allocation of 1% to 5%, gained through a spot ETP, targeting 2%.

VanEck Launches Wealth Builder ETF With 2% Bitcoin Target

Google searches for “bitcoin” have dropped to a five-year low, and some traders note that the last two times interest sank this far, the asset's price found a steady bottom.

Bitcoin-Related Google Searches Hit a 5-Year Low as Traders Eye a Bottom

HYPE and ZEC led a broad bounce, with every top token in the green hours before the Federal Reserve's rate call.

Live updates: Bitcoin climbs above $81,000 as majors rally ahead of Fed decision

Investor Mike Alfred says bitcoin will hit $100,000 by Thanksgiving, after BTC reclaimed $81,000 with roughly $2.7 billion in leveraged shorts stacked just above at $84,000. The Confidence Is There Mike Alfred, a longtime investor and bitcoin commentator, did not mince his words, stating unequivocally: Ok, that's it. I've seen enough to call it.

Bitcoin Price to $100,000 by Thanksgiving Says Popular Investor

Both bitcoin and the S&P 500 have historically produced positive returns in a year after midterms. BTC's pattern, however, could also be explained by the four-year halving cycles.

Bitcoin has soared 50% on average after midterms. The S&P 500 has gained 15%.

The company said the accounting correction will cut reported assets by $92.2 million at the end of 2025 after bitcoin held on Biconomy could not be withdrawn.

Bitcoin treasury Datavault AI plunges 50% after firm says it can't access its BTC

Zcash

Majors outpaced bitcoin across the board as tech stocks extended a climb.

Bitcoin nears $81,000 ahead of Fed decision as ZEC jumps 8%

The issue centers on a deal with Scilex, under which Scilex agreed to buy shares of Datavault AI for $150 million, payable in bitcoin.

Datavault AI stock plummets 50% after firm says it cannot withdraw bitcoin tied to $150 million deal

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Ethereum

Leading cryptocurrencies rose alongside stocks on Tuesday, buoyed by investor focus on the Kevin Warsh-led Federal Reserve's interest-rate decision and weaker oil prices.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Rise Ahead of Fed Rate Decision: Analyst Says BTC Headed for 'New Highs' If It Flips This Level

Galaxy sees favorable conditions for bitcoin to retake $125,000, arguing that its bear market ended in June and selling pressure has diminished. Its analysis also cited fiscal pressures and weak investor attention to support its bullish outlook.

Bitcoin Eyes $125K as Galaxy Says Bear Market Has Ended

Bitcoin mining technology company Luxor has raised $16 million in a strategic funding round led by CMT Digital, accelerating its expansion into artificial intelligence infrastructure as cryptocurrency mining businesses increasingly pursue opportunities in the rapidly growing AI computing market.

Bitcoin Mining Firm Luxor Raises $16 Million to Accelerate AI Expansion

Jason Calacanis, host of the All-In podcast, on Tuesday said Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) will never break its all-time high again, predicting it retests its $57,000 low within the next 12 months. Why Calacanis Says Bitcoin Has Lost Its Edge Calacanis posted on X that ETF outflows signal a brutal stretch ahead for Bitcoin, arguing too many other opportunities now create far more value than a network offering nothing beyond a store of value.

Bitcoin Will ‘Never Break Its All-Time High Again,' All-In Podcast Host Jason Calacanis Says

Bitcoin price rebounded to trade near $80,800 following a brief overnight probe below the psychological $80,000 threshold.

Coinidol.com: Bitcoin Stabilizes Near $80,800

Bitcoin price recovered from an early-morning low near $79,400 to trade around $80,500 on Tuesday, holding above $80,000 ahead of this week's Fed decision and the November midterms.

Bitcoin Price Rests Near $80,500 as Midterms, Fed Decision Loom

VanEck launched its Wealth Builder ETF (WBMO) on the NYSE, bundling stocks, bonds, gold and indirect bitcoin exposure into one fund for 0.26% a year.

VanEck Launches All-in-One Wealth Builder ETF With Bitcoin Exposure

Two solo miners independently discovered Bitcoin blocks in rapid succession on Monday and Tuesday, marking an unusual back-to-back occurrence on a network mostly dominated by wins from mining firms and collective pools.

Two Solo Bitcoin Miners Hit the Jackpot Against Industrial Mining Giants

A St. Louis man pleaded guilty in Hartford to conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act robbery over a failed August 2024 plot to steal bitcoin from a Connecticut family.

27-Year-Old Missouri Man Admits Role in Failed Bitcoin Kidnapping Plot

Attackers obtained the factory key that proves Keystone's hardware wallets are genuine, and 25,964 buyer records were affected. The company says recovery phrases and private keys were not involved.

Bitcoin Wallet Maker Keystone Pulls Devices as Stolen Key Opens Door to Fakes

Bitcoin rebounded above $80,000 Tuesday after briefly slipping below the key support level, as investors brace for Wednesday's crucial FOMC decision.

Bitcoin Reclaims $80,000 as ETH, XRP, DOGE Hold Steady Ahead of FOMC Wednesday

Most of the largest Bitcoin ETF holders to report September positions so far added shares, led by SigFig's $74 million IBIT stake, as big holders' filings near.

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