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.

Morgan Stanley (NASDAQ:MS) has taken a major step toward crypto mainstream adoption by removing all restrictions on client access to digital asset funds, a move celebrated by Bitcoin advocate Michael Saylor. What Happened: The Wall Street giant informed its financial advisors that, starting Oct. 15, all wealth management clients, including those with retirement accounts, can now invest in crypto funds.

Michael Saylor Lauds Morgan Stanley Unlocking Crypto Access As 'Milestone For Bitcoin's Adoption'

Square Bitcoin lets U.S. merchants accept BTC with no fees until 2027, a move Mizuho analysts say could reshape consumer payments.

Square Bitcoin a ‘big test' of BTC's future as payments network with $300 million profit upside, says Mizuho

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Sinks to $118,000 Amid U.S.-China Trade Tensions Bitcoin price dropped to the $118,000 range today after President Trump announced tariffs on Chinese goods. Bitcoin Price Sinks to $118,000 Amid U.S.-China Trade Tensions Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Sinks to $118,000 Amid U.S.-China Trade Tensions

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) notched their ninth straight day of inflows with $198 million, led by Blackrock's IBIT, while Ether ETFs ended their eight-day streak with $8.5 million in outflows. Ether ETFs See $8.5 Million Exit as Bitcoin ETFs Add $198 Million After eight days of synchronized gains, the tides shifted in crypto ETF flows.

Bitcoin ETFs Extend Inflow Streak to 9 Days as Ether Sees Modest Outflow

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin-Friendly Prediction Market Kalshi Raises $300 Million at $5 Billion Valuation, Expands Globally Kalshi has raised $300 million in new funding at a $5 billion valuation and will soon open access to people in 140 countries. Bitcoin-Friendly Prediction Market Kalshi Raises $300 Million at $5 Billion Valuation, Expands Globally Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin-Friendly Prediction Market Kalshi Raises $300 Million at $5 Billion Valuation, Expands Globally

Ethereum

Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) has reportedly removed longstanding limits on which wealth clients can buy crypto funds, telling advisors they may place digital-asset products across account types, including retirement accounts, as part of a broader expansion of access beginning Oct. 15. The firm informed its advisor force that crypto funds can be offered to any customer, a shift from prior rules that confined the products to high-net-worth investors with aggressive risk profiles and taxable brokerage accounts, CNBC reports.

Morgan Stanley Eases Barriers To Bitcoin And Ether Funds For All Clients

President Trump said Friday that China may face even more severe tariffs, sending Bitcoin and other assets down alongside stock indices.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Dive Alongside Stocks as Trump Threatens 'Massive' China Tariffs

Bitcoin plunged to a low of $118,497 on Thursday after critical comments from former President Donald Trump about China's rare earth export policies rattled global markets and spurred risk-off sentiment among crypto traders.

Bitcoin Dips to $118,497 Amid Renewed Trade Fears

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) recent surge to all-time highs is prompting caution among analysts, with fears a rejection could spark a sharp pullback. What Happened: Crypto trader EmperorBTC noted that Bitcoin has approached range highs and previous ATHs, but momentum has slowed.

Bitcoin's 'Worst-Case Scenario': A Sharp Decline To $96,000 If One Level Isn't Reclaimed Fast

It's deja vu all over again for bitcoin bulls as Monday's rally to an all-time high triggered not FOMO, but instead fast retreat. That retreat sped up in a big way in late-morning U.S. action on Friday after trade war tensions between the U.S. and China ratcheted higher.

Trump Tariff Threat on China Sends Bitcoin Tumbling Below $119K

Bitcoin Magazine How the Bitcoin Everything Indicator Improves Bitcoin Price Prediction Discover how the improved Bitcoin Everything Indicator refines bitcoin price prediction by merging macro, on-chain, and technical data into one model. How the Bitcoin Everything Indicator Improves Bitcoin Price Prediction Matt Crosby.

How the Bitcoin Everything Indicator Improves Bitcoin Price Prediction

Bitcoin Magazine Morgan Stanley Opens Bitcoin And Crypto Fund Access to All Wealth Clients Morgan Stanley will allow all clients, not just high-net-worth investors, to access crypto funds and ETFs starting on October 15. Morgan Stanley Opens Bitcoin And Crypto Fund Access to All Wealth Clients Micah Zimmerman.

Morgan Stanley Opens Bitcoin And Crypto Fund Access to All Wealth Clients

A subsidiary of Dominari Holdings (DOMH), the investment firm with ties to President Donald Trump's sons, Eric and Donald Jr., is teaming up with Bitcoin programmability project Hemi to progress its digital asset treasury and exchange-traded fund (ETF) plans.

Trump-Linked Firm Looks to Bitcoin Programmability to Build BTC Treasury, ETF Platform

Bitcoin Magazine Bank of Russia to Permit Limited Bitcoin and Crypto Operations for Domestic Banks The Bank of Russia will reportedly permit domestic banks to engage in limited crypto activities under strict oversight. Bank of Russia to Permit Limited Bitcoin and Crypto Operations for Domestic Banks Micah Zimmerman.

Bank of Russia to Permit Limited Bitcoin and Crypto Operations for Domestic Banks

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) may soon catch up to gold's multi-week rally if past patterns repeat, according to one prominent analyst. What Happened: In an update in his private Patreon group, prominent analyst Kevin said gold is approaching a cyclical top, driven by extreme momentum and a historically high monthly RSI of 92.16—the highest since 1979.

Gold Recently Hit $4,000—Can Bitcoin Follow To $150,000?

Bitcoin volatility rises as analysts warn record highs could be overshadowing America's growing deficit threat.

Bitcoin Volatility Rises Amid Government Shutdown as Analysts Warn of Deficit Risks

A tightening U.S. power grid is driving bitcoin (BTC) miners and AI developers into closer alignment, according to Wall Street broker Bernstein.

Bitcoin Miners Emerge as Key AI Infrastructure Partners Amid Power Crunch: Bernstein

Ivan Chebeskov, Deputy Finance Minister of Russia, estimated that around 20 million citizens used cryptocurrency for different purposes. Even with the various options available, Bitcoin was the most widely used cryptocurrency, accounting for 62.1% of all funds held in exchange wallets.

Finance Ministry: 20 Million Russians Hold Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin Still Preferred

This is an analysis post by CoinDesk analyst and Chartered Market Technician Omkar Godbole.

Bitcoin Price Bounce Meets Bearish MA Configuration, Risk-Off Hints From Key ETFs

Metaplanet (MTPLF) has announced it will suspend the exercise of its 20th to 22nd series of stock acquisition rights, also known as Moving Strike Warrants, from Oct. 20 to Nov. 17. The suspension, which applies to warrants issued through a third-party allotment to Evo Fund, will pause the exercise of all remaining rights for a 20-day trading period.

Metaplanet Pauses Share Sales to Fund Bitcoin Purchases

Dogecoin

Bitcoin prices remain largely flat amid sell-off sentiment following last week's fresh all-time highs, keeping cryptocurrency markets subdued early Friday. Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw inflows of $197.7 million, while spot Ethereum ETFs experienced an outflow of $8.5 million on Thursday.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Trade Sideways As Dogecoin Gains On Friday

Bitcoin has bounced to over $121,000 from overnight lows under $120,000 alongside sharp gains in privacy coins such as ZEC and DASH.

Bitcoin Traders Tilt Bullish as Short Squeeze Looms While Chinese Memecoins Crash

BlackRock's market-leading spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) is on the verge of crossing $100 billion in assets under management

‘Cascade' Price Warning Puts Bitcoin On The Brink Ahead Of Imminent BlackRock $100 Billion Turning Point

Telegram (CRYPTO: TON) founder Pavel Durov marked his 41st birthday with a somber message warning that governments are eroding online freedom through surveillance and censorship. Durov Warns Of ‘Dark, Dystopian' Shift In a post shared on his official Telegram channel, Durov said he "doesn't feel like celebrating" as the world moves toward what he described as a "dark, dystopian" reality.

Telegram's Pavel Durov Once Lauded Bitcoin—So Why's He Warning Of A 'Dark Dystopian World' On His Birthday?

IREN stands out with 3 GW of power capacity, 23,300 GPUs, and a $500 million AI cloud revenue run-rate by early 2026, the analysts said.

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