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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.

The former chief technology officer at bitcoin and crypto exchange Coinbase has predicted bitcoin will "end the Fed"

This ‘Ends The Fed'—U.S. Dollar Crisis Predicted To Spark A ‘Critical' Bitcoin Price Tipping Point

Bitcoin Magazine Metaplanet's President Lays out Plan to Acquire 210,000 Bitcoin by 2027 at Shareholder Meeting At Metaplanet's recent extraordinary general meeting (EGM) for shareholders, the company announced that it now holds 20,000 bitcoin and that it has plans to acquire 190,000 more within the next two years with the help of Metaplanet Prefs, a new preferred equity offering. This post Metaplanet's President Lays out Plan to Acquire 210,000 Bitcoin by 2027 at Shareholder Meeting first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Frank Corva.

Metaplanet's President Lays out Plan to Acquire 210,000 Bitcoin by 2027 at Shareholder Meeting

An Indian court has convicted 14 individuals, including a former lawmaker and a former police superintendent, for extorting $3.6 million in bitcoins from a businessman. Details of the Criminal Conspiracy An Indian court has convicted 14 individuals, including a former lawmaker and a law enforcement officer, for the extortion of $3.

Former Indian Lawmaker, Police Officer Convicted in Bitcoin Extortion Case

Ethereum

Ethereum-based funds led the inflows with another $1.4 billion, while Bitcoin investment products added $748 million.

Crypto investment products see $2.5 billion in weekly inflows as Ethereum continues to outpace Bitcoin: CoinShares

Hunter Beast, author of BIP 360, a proposal that aims to make bitcoin quantum computing resistant, has warned about advancements in the field that could potentially endanger bitcoin. “I don't think we have as much time as I once thought,” he stressed.

‘Something Changed:' Developer Warns Quantum Computing Could Break Bitcoin in Three Years

The 'OG' whale wallet, which initially held over $5 billion in bitcoin, now holds nearly $4 billion in Ethereum.

Bitcoin whale ramps up BTC-to-ETH rotation, amassing $4 billion in Ethereum

Metaplanet Inc. (3350) bought another 1,009 bitcoin (BTC), bringing its total treasury to 20,000 BTC and overtaking Riot Platforms (RIOT) to become the corporation with the sixth-largest treasury holdings of the largest cryptocurrency.

Metaplanet Bitcoin Purchase Takes Holdings to 20K BTC, Overtaking Riot Platforms

Bitcoin extended its decline into September, falling to $107,290—its lowest level in two months and nearly 14% below its August 14 all-time high. Analyst Sees Bull Market Ahead Bitcoin ( BTC) continued its losing streak from the weekend into Monday, Sept. 1, dropping to $107,290, its lowest price in two months.

Bitcoin Hits Two-Month Low Amid $126M ETF Outflows and Bearish Pressure

Bitcoin (BTC) enters September trading near $107,000, but history isn't on its side.

Bitcoin Hovers Around $107K as Weakest Month for Crypto Begins

Gold (XAU) has surged to its highest level since April, with prospects for further gains as the often-overlooked factor of Treasury yield curve steepening gains momentum. This shift in the bond market could also provide a boost to bitcoin (BTC).

Gold's Rally Has a Big Catalyst, and It Could Help Bitcoin Too

One analyst said bitcoin's key support level sits at $100,000 and a breach would trigger a broader liquidity crunch.

Bitcoin dips below $108,000 as traders weigh macro signals entering September

Bitcoin's outlook remains highly uncertain heading into September, with key macroeconomic data points that could shape Fed policy.

Key Economic Events to Watch This Week for Bitcoin

The Bitcoin Office of El Salvador reported that these movements would be an answer to quantum computing developments, which have the potential to break bitcoin's encryption. Nonetheless, analysts believe that this might be a preparation for a possible sale.

El Salvador Moves Bitcoin for Safety Purposes: Is a Selloff Coming?

This is a daily analysis by CoinDesk analyst and Chartered Market Technician Omkar Godbole.

Red September? Bitcoin Risks Sliding to $100K After 6% Monthly Drop

Metaplanet's total holdings of 20,000 BTC made the company the sixth largest public corporate holder of bitcoin.

Metaplanet buys $112 million worth of bitcoin; total holdings reach 20,000 BTC

Eric Trump, son of U.S. President Donald Trump, is set to attend a shareholder meeting for Japanese Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) treasury firm Metaplanet in Tokyo on Monday. Eric Trump Acting As Advisor To Metaplanet Reuters reported this development as part of the Trump family's growing international crypto ventures.

Eric Trump To Attend Shareholder Meeting Of A Company In Japan That Is Emulating Michael Saylor's Bitcoin Hoarding Strategy: Report

On Sunday, Peter Schiff, a well-known critic of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), highlighted the disparity between gold's record high prices and Bitcoin's current valuation. Why Is Bitcoin Even ‘Digital Gold' Schiff questioned why Bitcoin, often dubbed “digital gold,” remains over 13% below its peak from November 2021.

Peter Schiff Asks If Bitcoin Is 'Digital Gold' Why Is It Trading 13% Below Record Highs Despite 'All The Hype' And Trump Administration Support

Eric Trump is expected to attend a shareholder meeting of Japanese bitcoin treasury company Metaplanet in Tokyo on Monday, as the U.S. president's family expands its crypto ventures internationally.

Eric Trump-advised Japanese bitcoin firm Metaplanet to vote on capital-raising plan

Welcome to Asia Morning Briefing, a daily summary of top stories during U.S. hours and an overview of market moves and analysis. For a detailed overview of U.S. markets, see CoinDesk's Crypto Daybook Americas.

Asia Morning Briefing: August ETF Flows Show the Massive Scale of BTC to ETH Rotation

Bitcoin is on track for explosive institutional adoption, with forecasts pointing toward a potential $1.3 million price by 2035. Bitwise Sees Massive Growth Ahead for Bitcoin Asset management firm Bitwise published its “ Bitcoin Long-Term Capital Market Assumptions: 2025” report last week, providing one of the industry's most detailed long-term forecasts for the crypto asset.

Bitwise Forecasts $1.3M Bitcoin as Institutional Giants Could Deploy $5 Trillion

Bitcoin's latest rally is spilling over into the luxury holiday market.

Rich Bitcoiners Are Reportedly Spending BTC on Luxury Holidays: Does This Really Make Sense?

Bitcoin Magazine At Bitcoin Asia Everything Was Upside Down In Bitcoinland nowadays, everything seems upside down; despite all the bullish energy, all the records hit, and the bitcoin treasury companies vacuuming the world for cheap sats, the price keeps falling. The dissonance was at a maximum at the recently concluded Bitcoin Asia in Hong Kong. This post At Bitcoin Asia Everything Was Upside Down first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Joakim Book.

At Bitcoin Asia Everything Was Upside Down

Bitcoin is holding steady around $108,716, according to CoinDesk Data, but behind the flat price action are signs of a potential breakout as both retail and institutions ramp up accumulation.

Analyst Sees Major Bitcoin Breakout as Retail and Institutions Stack ‘Relentlessly'

Anthony Scaramucci, the founder of SkyBridge Capital, has forecasted a potential 40% drop in Bitcoin's value before it hits the $500,000 milestone. Scaramucci, a seasoned Wall Street veteran, sees volatility as an inherent part of the cryptocurrency market.

Bitcoin Could Plunge 40% Before Hitting $500K, Warns Anthony Scaramucci

Bitcoin holds a tight 24-hour range between $108,221 and $109,453 on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, while derivatives positioning stays elevated across futures and options markets. Derivatives Depth Continues to Swell Futures remain thick. Aggregate bitcoin futures open interest on major venues hovers in the mid-$80 billion area, according to coinglass.

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