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.

Bitcoin and gold, two assets often bought as hedges against monetary stress, are both sitting at the bottom of the 2026 performance table. Bitcoin is down 7.3% year-to-date and gold 7.5%, a combination market strategist Charlie Bilello says has never happened before in a calendar year.

Bitcoin Falls 7.3%, Gold 7.5% as Both Rank Last Among Major Assets in 2026

Strive bought 6,182 Bitcoin last week, more than Strategy added in six weeks, as Strategy sold no new shares and spent $205 million on its own preferred stock.

Strive Buys More Bitcoin in a Week Than Strategy Did in Six

Strategy skipped bitcoin buys for the week of October 19–25 and spent $204.9 million buying back its STRC preferred stock.

Strategy (MSTR) Pauses Bitcoin Buying and Spends $205 Million on Preferred Stock

Galaxy Research says Bitcoin's bear market ended in June. Bitcoin slipped below $80,000 on Monday, about 4% above the $76,540 line that would break that call.

Bitcoin Price Holds 4% Above Galaxy's Bear-Market Tripwire

Galaxy Research says that bitcoin's bear market ended at the June low.

Bitcoin's Bear Market Is Over, Galaxy Says

Strive (NASDAQ:ASST) is raising up to $1 billion through its SATS preferred stock, while Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) left its Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) holdings unchanged last week. What Strive Plans to Do With the $1 Billion Strive announced Monday that it can issue and sell shares of its 15.00% Series A Perpetual SATS Preferred Stock through an at-the-market program with an aggregate offering price of up to $1 billion.

Strive Eyes $1 Billion Raise as Strategy Pauses Bitcoin Buying

BTC fell below $80,000 as traders de-risked ahead of the Fed's rate decision, while Goldman Sachs cut its Kospi target 25% on AI valuation concerns.

Bitcoin Slips Under $80,000 as Traders De-Risk Ahead of Fed

Michael Saylor's Strategy paused its bitcoin accumulation last week, instead spending nearly $205 million repurchasing its preferred shares as the company continues to reshape its capital structure.

Strategy Skips Bitcoin Buy, Spends $205M Repurchasing STRC Instead

▶ Leon Wankum argues real estate's $300T+ monetary premium is migrating to Bitcoin, projecting a $1M target and explaining why it's smarter to rent and buy BTC.

Leon Wankum: The Insane Math Behind Bitcoin Demonetizing Real Estate

▶ Blockstream CMO Peter Bain explains why holding $81K signals strength, the push into Swiss institutional banking, and the latest Liquid Network recovery.

Blockstream Executive Peter Bain: Institutional Clients Say Bitcoin “Poised for a Big Bull Run”

Strive went on a bitcoin buying spree this past week, snapping up 6,182 BTC for roughly $511.4 million. The aggressive accumulation pushed its holdings to 43,000 BTC worth $3.45 billion today.

Strive Scoops up 6,182 Bitcoin Pushing Stash Total to 43,000 BTC

▶ As tech drops, Bitcoin holds. Sean Hagan examines the BTC/Nasdaq ratio reclaiming its 200-day MA, historical 84% median gains, and his $100K line in the sand.

The Bitcoin vs. Nasdaq Signal Has Flipped Bullish

The Bitcoin treasury firm's USD Cash balance fell to $242.4 million after its biggest weekly STRC buyback in more than a month.

Strategy Pauses Bitcoin Buying, Spends $205M Buying Back STRC

Strategy's bitcoin holdings account for roughly 4% of the total supply cap, with $3.9 billion in paper gains.

Strategy pauses bitcoin buys, repurchases $205 million of STRC preferred shares

▶ As global sites go offline over PHP flaws, Bitcoin Magazine's Shinobi explains memory bugs, AI-driven hacking speeds, and whether Bitcoin faces any exposure.

PHP Hack: How Bitcoin Will Respond to the “Cyber Pandemic”

Strive's latest bitcoin purchase puts it within 1,000 BTC of second-place Metaplanet as it unveils a new $1 billion preferred stock offering program.

Strive closes in on second-largest corporate bitcoin treasury with $511 million purchase

▶ Metaplanet moves to the U.S. to issue preferreds. Allard Peng breaks down the capital pool, parent support questions, and why it's accretive to common shares.

Bitcoin Treasury Analyst: MSTR, ASST & Metaplanet Digital Credit Outlook

Analysts point to a sell-off in AI stocks and ETF outflows, with HashKey's Tim Sun flagging $75,000 as the next key support level.

Bitcoin Dips Below $80,000 Ahead of Fed Decision, Midterms

Galaxy Research says Bitcoin's bear market ended in June, pointing to a reclaimed 50-week moving average, fading selling pressure, and a strengthening debasement case.

Bitcoin's Bear Market Is Over, Galaxy Research Says: 'Now Is an Attractive Time to Buy'

With 66 days left in 2026 and bitcoin near $80,000, most of the big bank targets set at the start of the year now need a rally of 50% or more to land. The List A post shared by prominent analyst Shah lined up a number of year-end forecasts side by side.

Wall Street's $150K Bitcoin Calls for 2026 Are Subtly Falling Apart

Galaxy said bitcoin's bear market ended in June as fading long-term holder selling signals an attractive buying opportunity.

Galaxy says bitcoin bear market is over; now is the time to buy and hold

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has closed two straight weeks below $83,000, a level analyst Benjamin Cowen says now confirms a fakeout. Why Cowen Says the Bears Are Back in Control Cowen posted on X Monday that two items on his bearish playbook have now played out, including that second weekly close, which he's calling "fakeout confirmed.

Bitcoin Drops to $80,000: Are Bears 'Back in Control?'

Bitcoin's price is clawing its way back toward $81,000, but the technical picture remains a tug-of-war between determined buyers and stubborn sellers. Trading near $80,274, bitcoin faces immediate resistance at $80,500 to $80,900, while nine moving averages favor the bears. The $79,146 swing low is the critical line in the sand.

Bitcoin Price Clings to $80K While 9 Moving Averages Favor Bears

Strive purchased 6,182 BTC for $511.4 million at an average of $82,732 per bitcoin, increasing its total holdings to 43,000 BTC.

Strive Buys 6,182 Bitcoin For $511 Million, Lines Up $1 Billion ATM To Buy More

On October 26, 2026, Strive, Inc. ("Strive" or the "Company") announced that during the period from October 17, 2026 through October 23, 2026, Strive purchased 6,182 bitcoin at an average price of approximately $82,732 per bitcoin, inclusive of fees and expenses. The Company also announced the following updates to its holdings of cash and cash equivalents, bitcoin, and Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock of Strategy Inc. (the "STRC Stock") and shares outstanding of Class A common stock, Class B common stock, Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock (the "SATA Stock"), and 15.00% Series A Perpetual SATS Preferred Stock (the "SATS Stock"): As of October 16, 2026 As of October 23, 2026 Change Cash and cash equivalents (in thousands) $ 317,500 $ 504,400 $ 186,900 Fair value of STRC Stock (in thousands) $ 49,349 $ 50,177 $ 828 Shares of STRC held 505,000 505,000 — Bitcoin held 36,818 43,000 6,182 Shares outstanding: (1) Class A common stock 114,847,610 118,113,644 3,266,034 Class B common stock 9,216,516 9,214,702 (1,814) Effective Common Shares Outstanding (2) 124,064,126 127,328,346 3,264,220 Options (3) 793,642 784,092 (9,550) Unvested employee stock awards (3) 1,932,252 1,932,252 — Assumed Fully Diluted Shares (4) 126,790,020 130,044,690 3,254,670 SATS Stock — 7,000,000 7,000,000 SATA Stock 14,030,176 14,030,176 — (1) Includes shares outstanding and shares sold through 4:00pm EST, which will be issued on the following business day.

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