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.

Metaplanet Inc. (OTCQX:MTPLF) shares fell to $3.45 on Tuesday, extending a months-long slide that has erased 70% of the company's value and pushed its market capitalization below the worth of its Bitcoin reserves. Market Discounts Metaplanet's Bitcoin Holdings The Tokyo-based company, once hailed as Japan's equivalent to Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR), is now confronting a sharp reversal in its fortunes.

'Asia's MicroStrategy' Metaplanet Down 70% Since June, Company Value Falls Below $3.4B Bitcoin Reserves

Bitcoin is trading at $111,000 on Tuesday as it clings on to the critical level $110,000 level of support.

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Tests Key Support as Bullish Optimism Fades

Led by Elon Musk, Tesla famously purchased $1.5 billion worth of bitcoin (BTC) in early 2021 and announced plans to accept BTC as payment for its products.

Is Elon Musk Getting Interested in Bitcoin Again?

OranjeBTC's share price in Brazil has plunged, failing to attract crypto‑savvy investors. Nonetheless, the company has doubled down on its bitcoin strategy, recently adding 16 BTC to its strategic reserve.

OranjeBTC's Stock Slumps Even as It Doubles Down on Its Bitcoin Proposition in Brazil

A wave of leveraged long liquidations has exposed bitcoin's (BTC) equity sensitivity, according to Wall Street bank Citigroup.

Leveraged Liquidations Underscore Bitcoin's Equity Sensitivity, Citi Says

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Ethereum

Bitcoin is back below $112,000 as rising spot BTC and ETH ETF outflows, combined with growing liquidations, drag the broader crypto market down 4.2% early Tuesday. Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $326.5 million in outflows, while Ethereum ETFs recorded a larger exit of $428.5 million.

Bitcoin Slides Below $112,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Drop Over 3% On Early Tuesday

Bitcoin fell below $111,000 as investors withdrew $755 million from spot crypto ETFs and onchain data signaled widespread derisking.

Bitcoin slips below $112,000 as ETF outflows, weaker risk appetite weigh on prices

Analysts warn Bitcoin could fall toward $103,000 as it struggles to hold a critical support level amid major ETF outflows.

Crypto Markets Slide as Key Bitcoin Support Weakens and ETF Flows Reverse

On Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, blockchain sleuths using Arkham Intelligence data spotted the U.S. government shuffling 652.62 BTC—worth a cool $73 million—out of its digital piggy bank of seized bitcoin. Government Shifts 652.62 BTC as Shutdown Hits Two Weeks Today marks day 14 of the U.S.

Government Shutdown? Not for Bitcoin — The Feds Just Moved $73M in BTC

Metaplanet (3350) is now trading below a 1.0x multiple to net asset value (mNAV) for the first time since launching its bitcoin treasury strategy back in 2024.

Metaplanet Trades Below 1x mNAV for First Time Since Starting Bitcoin Treasury Plan

Elon Musk said Tuesday that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is based on energy and, unlike fiat currencies, governments cannot fake it and issue their own. You Can't Print Energy, Agrees Musk The Tesla and SpaceX CEO responded to an X post about governments funding the “artificial intelligence arms race” through money printing, which is driving gold, silver, and Bitcoin higher.

Elon Musk Says Bitcoin Has Energy: 'You Can Issue Fake Fiat

Metaplanet's mNAV dropped below 1 for the first time, meaning its enterprise value is lower than that of its bitcoin holdings.

Metaplanet's enterprise value dips below Bitcoin holdings for first time

U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded their largest combined daily outflow since Sept. 26 on Monday, with $326.4 million exiting the market, according to Farside data.

BlackRock's IBIT Bucks the Trend with Continued Inflows Despite Weak Bitcoin Price Action

Veteran economist Jeremy Siegel said Monday that while Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has positives, it does not qualify as a short-term risk diversifier asset. ‘Bitcoin Still Not There' In an interview with CNBC, Siegel discussed the market's outlook following a sharp rebound from last week's sell-offs.

Bitcoin Not Yet A Short-Term Risk Diversifier Like Gold, Says Jeremy Siegel: 'It Will Snap Back But

Canaan Inc. announced the launch of a gas-to-computing pilot in Calgary, Alberta, that converts wellhead natural gas into low-cost power for high-density computing — a neat way to turn waste into watts. Canaan Pilots Containerized Data Modules at Canadian Wellheads Canaan‘s initiative operates through a joint mining agreement with Calgary-based Aurora AZ Energy Ltd.

Bitcoin Mining Hardware Maker Canaan Launches Gas-to-Computing Pilot in Calgary

Bitcoin fell below $112,000 in early Tuesday trading as China's retaliatory trade measures sent a fresh wave of risk-off sentiment across global markets.

Bitcoin Slips Under $112K, ETH, DOGE Drop 6% as China Hits Back on U.S. Tariffs

Analysts said Monday's outflows reflect post-liquidation caution, adding that crypto price volatility will continue in the near term.

Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs see $755M in outflows as traders turn cautious after weekend wipeout

Bitcoin and ether traders remain in wait-and-watch mode after last week's tariff shock wiped nearly $20 billion in leveraged positions over the weekend, denting confidence and risk-on sentiment among a majority of market participants.

Bullish Bitcoin Traders Eye Chart Patterns From 2020 and 2024 After Weekend's $20B Liquidations

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Shiba Inu

Memecoins were trading higher late Monday, as investors regained interest in speculative assets amid a broader crypto rally. The Biggest Gainers Dogwifhat popped over 6% to become one of the market's biggest gainers in the last 24 hours.

Shiba Inu, Pepe Outgain Bitcoin As Memecoins Usher In Comeback Rally

Some see Bitcoin's upside capped as options data and market maker activity suppress rallies, though the long-term outlook remains bullish.

Why Bitcoin's Upside May Be Capped

Bitcoin traded sideways on Monday, but most leading cryptocurrencies extended gains as investors awaited the market's rebound following a major shakeout. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:30 p.m.

Bitcoin Consolidates As Ethereum, Dogecoin And XRP Extend Gains: Analytics Firm Says 'Significant Upsides' Possible Long Term After Recent Sell-Off

Restaurant franchise Steak 'n Shake scrapped plans to accept Ethereum for its burgers and shakes, sticking to Bitcoin following blowback.

Steak ‘n Shake Dumps Ethereum Payments Plan After Pushback From Bitcoin Maxis

Here's why Trump's China tariff announcement on Friday was so devastating for leveraged traders.

Explaining the Bitcoin Crash: What Are Liquidations and Leverage?

U.S. equities surged on Monday as investor optimism returned to both traditional and digital asset markets. The Nasdaq climbed 490.18 points to 22,694.61, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 587.98 points to 46,067.58, and the S&P 500 rose 102.21 points to 6,654.72, signaling a broad-based recovery across major benchmarks.

Bitcoin Miner Stocks Soared Monday as Nasdaq and Dow Rallied Higher

A whale that earned millions shorting Bitcoin and Ethereum right before Friday's crash is back at it—and denies being a Trump insider.

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