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.

The quantum threat to Bitcoin is no longer purely theoretical, so what would an actual attack look like on chain?

Assessing the Quantum Threat to Bitcoin w/ Shinobi

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) accumulated around 13% over the past week but veteran investor Mark Yusko sees more downside before its next major leg higher. He predicts a potential drop into the low $60,000s before the crypto king makes a run toward $100,000.

Bitcoin May Retest Low $60K Before $100K, Mark Yusko Says 'Everyone' Should Own It

CoinRoutes' Dave Weisberger explains why ending Bitcoin's 100% bank collateral haircut will be bigger for institutions than ETFs or MSTR.

Dave Weisberger on Why Bitcoin FOMO Hasn't Even Started Yet

CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju said Tuesday that this Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) bull cycle likely delivers 3-5x gains rather than another 10x parabolic run. Why Ju Sees a Different Cycle Playing Out Ki Young Ju posted on X that Bitcoin's growing size and institutional ownership are dampening both the explosive rallies and the 80% crashes retail-driven cycles used to produce.

Bitcoin Could Deliver '3-5x Rather Than Another 10x' This Cycle, Analyst Says

Nearly $18 billion in bitcoin and ether options will expire on Friday, potentially reshaping dealer hedging flows and short-term volatility.

Bitcoin's $16 billion quarterly options settlement arrives with a 'call-heavy' book

Crypto majors continue their climb while alt leaders hit new ATHs. What's driving the recent run up?

Morning Minute: Bitcoin Hits $86,000 as Oil Slides and ETFs Bid

Bitcoin Cash

Zcash

Bitcoin matched Monday's high near $87,300 before running into the same selling, while Bitcoin Cash surged 28% on a CME futures listing and ZEC added 9%.

Live updates: Bitcoin slips under $86,000 as money rotates into BCH and ZEC

Thirty-eight of the 100 CoinDesk 100 constituents were lower on the day, with bitcoin cash up 32% over 24 hours on a CME futures listing.

Bitcoin consolidates near $86,000 as rally narrows and Brent slips below $100

Bitcoin briefly reclaimed the $87,000 level for the second time in 48 hours, peaking at $87,251 before pulling back to around $86,400. Despite minor consolidation, the asset remains up 35% since pre-Aug. 19 levels with a market cap near $1.74 trillion.

Bitcoin Reclaims $87K as Bull Market Momentum Builds

A quick look at the numbers shows bitcoin has been declared dead 478 times since 2010. Here are some dollar figures on what ignoring each of those calls would have paid. Who Called It, and When? BTC's obituary is its own genre by now, and the arithmetic on it has finally been done.

What $1,000 Would Be Worth at Every Major ‘Bitcoin Is Dead' Call

USDC

Coinbase now allows users to borrow the USDC stablecoin against their bitcoin at a fixed interest rate and repayment date.

Coinbase users can now borrow USDC against bitcoin at a fixed rate

CryptoQuant Head of Research Julio Moreno contrasted Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) (CRYPTO: BTC) crossing above $80,000 in September versus May, noting much stronger fundamentals today. Bulls Are Back?

Bitcoin At $80,000 Today Vs. Bitcoin At $80,000 in May: 'Very Different,' Says This Analyst

Bitcoin's 10% September gain puts it on track for a rare three-month winning streak last seen in 2012.

Bitcoin's on a streak it hasn't hit since 2012

Economist Peter Schiff linked Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) latest spike to Strategy Inc.'s (NASDAQ: MSTR) acquisition and Michael Saylor's “self-serving” commentary. Schiff Weighs in on BTC Rally Bitcoin reached an intraday high of $87,363 on Monday, its highest since late January, and is up nearly 18% over the week.

Peter Schiff Says Michael Saylor's 'Self-Serving' Bullish Comments Behind Bitcoin's 'Big' Rally: He'll Be 'Selling At Low Prices Again' Soon

Falling oil eased inflation worries through the Asian session, while a bill to make the government's bitcoin stockpile permanent moved further through Congress than any before it.

Zcash leads crypto majors with a 10% gain as bitcoin holds near $87,000

Dogecoin

Ethereum

Leading cryptocurrencies ticked higher on Tuesday as investors digested President Donald Trump's latest remarks on Iran peace negotiations. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:26 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Gain as Trump Touts 'Good Meeting' With Iran: Analyst Says BTC 'Sitting' Above Strong Support

Bitcoin's current bull cycle could deliver threefold to fivefold returns followed by a milder downturn, according to Cryptoquant's founder and CEO. His forecast links smaller market extremes to growing institutional ownership and a larger capital base.

Bitcoin Could Deliver 3-5x Returns This Cycle as Volatility Fades

A group of white hats appears to have pulled off something victims of the Coldcard exploit desperately needed, securing 52.37 BTC before malicious attackers could steal it. Galaxy Digital's Head of Firmwide Research, Alex Thorn, says the bitcoin, representing 2.

White Hats Beat Coldcard Attackers, Rescuing Millions of Dollars in Bitcoin

Four ancient wallets moved 1,971 BTC between Sept. 6 and Sept.

$161 Million in Decade-Old Bitcoin Has Moved in Just Two Weeks

Propelled by renewed institutional momentum and surging demand for spot exchange-traded funds, Bitcoin surged past $86,000, hitting its highest price level in eight months.

Bitcoin Crosses $86,000 Milestone as Massive Short Squeeze Wipes Out $648 Million

Head of cryptography Yehuda Lindell says the exchange is designing custody that can adapt to whatever post-quantum signing scheme Bitcoin adopts.

Inside Coinbase's $250 Billion Playbook for Post-Quantum Bitcoin Custody

The Bitcoin bulls are back — if ETF flows are to be believed. U.S. bitcoin exchange-traded funds received $999 million in new investment on Monday, according to Farside Investors data. That's the most in one day since October 6, when the funds received over $1.

Bitcoin Investors Buy Nearly $1B in BTC ETFs as Bull Market Returns

Phyiscal attacks on bitcoin holders have climbed in recent years, and the anticipated return of a bull market could further increase risks for crypto asset owners.

Bitcoin Holders Face Violent Attacks—How to Stay Safe as BTC Price Soars

Galaxy Research says white-hat actors consolidated coins tied to the exploit into a fresh address tagged for a "Crypto Recovery Trust," though the funds represent just 2.8% of the total haul.

White-Hat Hackers Route Coldcard Exploit Bitcoin Into 'Recovery Trust'

Bitcoin held firmly above $86,000 as U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted nearly $1 billion in net inflows, signaling renewed institutional demand.

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