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 briefly spiked to $79,837 following the release of August CPI data that matched projections, but volatile intraday trading triggered over $732 million in crypto liquidations. Volatile Trading Triggers $732M in Liquidations Bitcoin briefly reclaimed $79,000 Friday after the U.S.

Bitcoin Price Spikes Near $80K as CPI Matches Forecasts

Ethereum

Bitget analyst Lewis Huang noted the divergence between headline inflation accelerating on energy while core inflation continues to ease.

Bitcoin, ether rise as inflation data does little to alter Fed interest rate outlook

Bitcoin ETFs posted $282.56 million in net outflows on Thursday, extending their losing streak to three sessions as bitcoin traded near $77,000. Ether and solana funds also slipped into negative territory, while XRP ETFs were the only category to attract fresh capital.

ARK Leads Bitcoin ETF $283M Selloff as XRP Funds Add $5.14M

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) hit $79,000 on surprisingly hot inflation data Friday, yet remains roughly 38% below its October 2025 record of $126,198. And yet, Bitwise's Ryan Rasmussen expects the cryptocurrency to break its four-year cycle and reach a new high in 2026.

Bitcoin Will See New Highs in 2026, $1 Million by 2030, Bitwise Exec Predicts

The price of bitcoin is up, despite the fact that an interest rate hike could be just around the corner.

Bitcoin Price Spikes, Shrugs off Hot US Inflation Data

Inflation held at 3.4% and core cooled annually, but a hot monthly core reading kept Fed hike odds near 62% while crypto markets rallied broadly.

Bitcoin Rises as Markets Digest Inflation Data Ahead of Fed Rate Decision

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) surged back to $79,000 Friday, swinging nearly 4% in two hours after August CPI data pushed September rate hike odds to 80% on Polymarket. Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) raced to $2,600, up 7% on the day.

Bitcoin Hits $79,000, ETH Surges to $2,600 on Hot Inflation Print: What Is Going On?

A group that drained nearly 4,000 BTC from Blockstream's Liquid Network returned 3,400 BTC, kept about 598.5 BTC, demanded a 10% bounty, and warned L-BTC holders could face a 15% loss. Now Blockstream has answered with an unusually direct ultimatum: It will not pay.

‘Return the Bitcoin': Blockstream Draws Line After 4,000 BTC Hack

With 598.5 BTC still outstanding, the company says it will go to law enforcement should the funds not be returned.

Blockstream Refuses Ransom for Return of $47M in Bitcoin from Liquid Hack: 'It Is Theft'

Crypto majors are shaky ahead of this morning's CPI print, but onchain is heating up for another big potential weekend.

Morning Minute: AI Agents Cut BTC Quantum Attack Benchmark by 86%

Billionaire venture capitalist Tim Draper expects Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) to hit $250,000 within two years, driven by growing adoption, AI and fewer financial intermediaries. What Could Send BTC To $250,000?

Billionaire Tim Draper Predicts Bitcoin to Hit $250,000 BTC Within 2 Years

Liquid has resumed transactions following the exploit, though peg-outs remain disabled as recovery work continues.

‘Return the bitcoin': Blockstream refuses ransom demand for remaining 600 BTC from Liquid exploit

The price of bitcoin BTC$76,847.77 has dropped over the past 24 hours, and what happens next may hinge on whether today's U.S. inflation report can halt the selloff in government bonds.

Rising yields, oil prices leave bitcoin vulnerable ahead of U.S. inflation report

Every major is red ahead of the August inflation print. Bitcoin is down 5% on the week and zcash fell 10% on the day.

Live updates: Bitcoin sinks to $77,000 as CPI lands with hike odds near 70%

Zcash

Bitcoin rose 0.7% since midnight UTC to around $77,200, and 68 of the CoinDesk 100 constituents gained, though the index remains 1.4% lower over 24 hours.

Bitcoin recovers toward $77,300 as zcash leverage unwinds

Bitcoin's golden cross may support the longer-term outlook, but history suggests much of the upside often occurs before the signal appears.

Bitcoin pulls back as another golden cross fails to deliver

A councilor said 90% of crypto kiosk transactions in the city are tied to fraud, calling the machines a conduit for crime.

Albuquerque Bans Bitcoin ATMs, Giving Operators 45 Days to Remove Them

A Hyperliquid trader with a 92.5% win rate is long 911.55 BTC at 40x leverage, and bitcoin's price now sits less than 1% above the level that wipes the position out entirely. The Position A wallet tagged 0x396d went long 911.55 BTC at an average entry of $77,733 late on Sept. 10.

Bitcoin Price Has to Fall Just $750 to Erase a Whale's $70 Million BTC Long

The security team, which has already uncovered thousands of vulnerabilities, hinted at a previous disclosure of the bug that allowed a white-hat hacker to take control of nearly 4,000 BTC. Calle, who leads the team, stressed that Blockstream ignored their emails before the incident.

Bitcoin Red Team Claims Blockstream Ignored Warnings Before Hack

Ninety-five of the CoinDesk 100 fell over the past 24 hours, and bitcoin has shed more than 5% on the week.

Bitcoin below $77,000, Zcash leads losses as traders bet on a Fed rate hike

Anthony Pompliano, CEO of Professional Capital Management, said on Thursday that the more cash handouts President Donald Trump gives, the better it'd be for assets like Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). Pompliano is Bullish on BTC Trump proposed $5,000 “Trump dividend” checks to every American adult citizen if Republicans win the November midterms.

Trump's $5,000 Stimulus Checks a Win-Win for Bitcoin and Gold, Says Anthony Pompliano: 'The More Money He Hands Out

Dogecoin

Leading cryptocurrencies dropped further on Thursday after hotter-than-expected producer inflation trimmed investors' risk appetite.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Fall as Hot PPI Raises Rate Hike Bets: Analyst Says BTC Not the 'Biggest Runner,' Expects This Coin to Break Out

Bitcoin's outlook has strengthened amid positive September ETF flows and signs of greater risk appetite across altcoins. Following new PPI data, a 21Shares strategist said conditions could propel BTC toward $100,000 during a “potentially explosive Q4.

Bitcoin Eyes $100K as Analyst Sees Potentially Explosive Q4

Venture capitalist Tim Draper warned Thursday that the U.S. dollar could eventually become unwanted money, urging families, companies, and governments to stock up on bitcoin before a potential rush out of dollars begins. Writing on Sept. 10, Draper reached back to a childhood lesson involving a Confederate banknote his father gave him.

Tim Draper Tells Families: Stockpile Bitcoin Before a Run on US Dollar

Solana

In the first week of September, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) traded in a tight range while XRP (CRYPTO: XRP), Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) and Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) outperformed as leverage shifted towards altcoins ahead of a busy macro week. Why Is BTC Rangebound?

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