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.

Ethereum

Steak 'n Shake halted an X poll asking whether it should accept ETH payments after a wave of criticism from Bitcoin maximalists, posting: “Poll suspended. Our allegiance is with Bitcoiners. You have spoken. Who even allowed this? I'm back at my desk. — Steaktoshi.

Steak 'n Shake Suspends ETH Poll, Declares Allegiance to Bitcoin; Vitalik Buterin Backs Decision

This year's Nobel Peace Prize winner, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, previously spoke about Bitcoin as resistance money.

The Latest Nobel Peace Prize Winner Is a Bitcoin Supporter

Coinbase is preparing to launch a new American Express credit card in the U.S. this fall, and everything about it — from the design to the rewards — seems tailored to bitcoin enthusiasts.

Coinbase's Upcoming Amex Card With BTC Cashback: Everything We Know So Far

Robert Kiyosaki has again voiced his apprehensions about the dollar's stability and is endorsing Bitcoin and Ethereum as safer alternatives. Kiyosaki has been openly skeptical about the U.S. national currency and the Federal Reserve's monetary policy for a considerable period.

Robert Kiyosaki Warns of Dollar Collapse, Urges Investors To Buy Gold, Bitcoin and Ethereum

ARK Invest says bitcoin's fundamentals, adoption trends and macro environment are aligning to support continued strength into the final months of 2025, even as cycle dynamics signal the need for caution.

Bitcoin's On-Chain Strength Sets Stage for Fourth-Quarter Gains, Says Cathie Wood's ARK Invest

Dogecoin

Bitcoin fell and altcoins crated Friday after President Trump ratcheted up his threats against China, fueling record crypto liquidations.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Down Bad Amid Record $19 Billion in Crypto Liquidations

Hargreaves Lansdown, one of the UK's largest retail investment platforms, has warned that bitcoin should not be treated as a core part of investment portfolios — even as it prepares to offer crypto products to clients for the first time.

‘Bitcoin Is Not an Asset Class,' Says One of UK's Largest Retail Investment Platforms

Bitcoin was priced at $112,464 on Oct. 11, 2025, with a total market capitalization of $2.24 trillion. In the past 24 hours, bitcoin saw massive trading volume of around $199 billion and moved within a wide intraday price range between $109,683 and $122,582.

Bitcoin Price Watch: BTC's Crash Was Brutal — Here's What Traders Should Watch Next

Solana

Traders are bracing for further declines as the bitcoin price crash suddenly accelerates amid uncertainty over U.S.

‘Trump Surprise' Triggers Huge Crypto ‘Flash Crash' As Traders Brace For Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, BNB And Solana Price ‘Wipeout'

The crypto market experienced its largest liquidation event ever on Friday night U.S. time, forcing out leveraged bullish bets worth $16 billion across bitcoin (BTC), ether (ETH), XRP (XRP), solana (SOL), and the broader altcoin market. Several altcoins have crashed between 20% to 40% as the market recoiled.

V-Shaped Rally or Gradual Reset? BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL Face Slow Bottoming Process After $16B Liquidation Shock

Crypto liquidations continued their rout early morning Asia hours after the broader crypto market continued its plunge hours after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened 100% tariffs on Chinese imports via a Truth Social post, which triggered a global risk-off wave and wiped out more than $16 billion in longs by midday Hong Kong time.

$16B in Longs Liquidated as Wall Street Sell-Off Extends BTC, ETH, Broader Crypto Market Meltdown

Bitcoin's next explosive rally is quietly brewing as institutional momentum builds, supply tightens, and market resilience signals a powerful breakout ahead. Bitcoin's Bullish Foundation Strengthens Amid Market Calm Optimism surrounding bitcoin's long-term outlook is strengthening as industry leaders express growing confidence in its next major rally.

Bitcoin Bull Run Hasn't Begun Yet, Says Samson Mow as Optimism Builds for Rally

DDC Enterprise has raised $124 million in equity funding led by PAG Pegasus Fund and Mulana Investment to strengthen its bitcoin treasury initiative. The company plans to scale its treasury toward 10,000 BTC by the end of 2025.

DDC Enterprise Secures $124 Million to Accelerate Bitcoin Treasury Expansion

Friday has gone from bad to worse for crypto assets as U.S. President Trump said he would impose an additional 100% tariff on China, sending prices cascading lower in a flash crash.

Bitcoin Crashes Below $110K, $6.5B in Bets Liquidated on Further Trump Tariff on China

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Crashes to $108,000 As Trump To Impose 100% Tariffs on China Bitcoin price just dropped below $108,000 as escalating U.S.-China trade tensions and tariff talks sent shockwaves through the market. Bitcoin Price Crashes to $108,000 As Trump To Impose 100% Tariffs on China Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Crashes to $108,000 As Trump To Impose 100% Tariffs on China

Bitcoin plunged to $110,623 on Friday, marking one of its sharpest single-day drops this month amid renewed market jitters and a wave of liquidations across major exchanges. Thanks to the latest trade war scares, bitcoin's price tumbled to $110,623 on Oct. 10, 2025, extending a volatile week for the leading cryptocurrency.

Bitcoin Crashes to $110,623 as Market Continues to Shake Out

Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency by market value, was down by around 5.5% at $114,505 at 1658 ET (2058 GMT) on Friday.

Bitcoin down 5.5% at $114,505

The Helios project could eventually become one of the biggest data centers in the U.S., adding a steady new revenue stream for Galaxy.

Galaxy raises $460 million in push to transform Texas bitcoin site into AI data hub

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF tops profit charts while Coinbase breaks into NY's staking market. Plus: S&P's new hybrid crypto index.

Public Keys: BlackRock Bitcoin Fee Frenzy, S&P Catchall and New York Stakes

Global markets plunged after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on Chinese imports. The downturn in the crypto market saw $549 million in long positions wiped out in four hours. Trump Vows to Counter China's ‘Monopoly' Global financial markets were shaken by renewed fears of a cascading trade war after U.S.

Trade War Fears Sink Bitcoin to $116K; $1.3B in Leveraged Positions Liquidated

So much for "Uptober." Bitcoin plunged Friday while Ethereum and Solana fell to October lows after President Trump's latest tariffs salvo.

Red Uptober? Crypto Liquidations Top $1 Billion as Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana Erase Gains

Bitcoin Magazine Maria Corina Machado Wins Nobel Peace Prize — Could She Become the First ‘Bitcoin Nobel' Winner? Venezuelan opposition leader and pro-Bitcoin advocate María Corina Machado won the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her fight for democracy. Maria Corina Machado Wins Nobel Peace Prize — Could She Become the First ‘Bitcoin Nobel' Winner? Micah Zimmerman.

Maria Corina Machado Wins Nobel Peace Prize — Could She Become the First ‘Bitcoin Nobel' Winner?

The threat comes after China's Ministry of Commerce quietly expanded export controls over rare earth minerals on Thursday.

Bitcoin Falls Below $118K After Trump Warns China of ‘Massive Increase' in Tariffs

British investment platform Hargreaves Lansdown has warned users to stay away from Bitcoin, saying crypto has "no intrinsic value."

Don't Buy Bitcoin, Warns UK Investment Giant Hargreaves Lansdown—Here's Why

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

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