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.

Ethereum

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) rallied on Wednesday on a broader recovery in cryptocurrency sentiment and Ripple Labs' partnership with Mastercard Inc. (NYSE:MA). XRP Overshadows Bitcoin, Ethereum The fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization rose nearly 4% in the last 24 hours, wiping away some losses it endured this week.

XRP Outperforms Bitcoin, Ethereum In Market Rebound, Driven By Ripple-Mastercard Partnership, $500 Million Strategic Investment

Nasdaq-listed bitcoin mining rig manufacturer Canaan Inc. has secured a $72 million strategic investment from BH Digital, the crypto division of Brevan Howard, alongside Galaxy Digital and Weiss Asset Management. Canaan Attracts Institutional Confidence According to Canaan (Nasdaq: CAN), the investment was made through the purchase of about 63.

$72M Equity Investment From Top Firms Bolsters Canaan's Bitcoin Mining Infrastructure Push

Speaking at 1 p.m. ET on Wednesday, day one of the two-day America Business Forum in Miami, Florida, President Donald J.

Trump Says He Wants U.S. To Be ‘The Bitcoin Superpower,' Cites Competition From China

Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD) CEO Vlad Tenev said on Wednesday that the company is still evaluating whether to include Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) in its corporate treasury, weighing the potential pros and cons. Need To Align With Shareholders, Says CEO During the company's third-quarter earnings call, Tenev said that Robinhood has devoted considerable time to pondering this move.

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev On Making A Michael Saylor-Like Move On Bitcoin: 'Still Thinking About It'

Bitcoin's rebound above $100,000 has revived hopes of a recovery, but analysts warn the bounce may be more technical than fundamental.

Bitcoin's Relief Rally Lifts Spirits: Is it Time to Buy the Dip?

Bitcoin's sharp retreat has intensified debate over whether the drop marks a true bear market or just a correction, as supporters highlight lasting fundamentals and growth potential despite Peter Schiff's renewed warnings of deeper losses ahead.

Peter Schiff Rejects ‘Correction' Talk, Declares Bitcoin and Ether Deep in Bear Territory

The court said the man had waited too long to reclaim his Bitcoin fortune, which he says was on a now-destroyed hard drive.

Appeals Court Rejects Prisoner's Lawsuit Over Alleged $354M Bitcoin Loss

Dogecoin

Leading cryptocurrencies bounced back on Wednesday as President Donald Trump pledged support to the industry. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:00 p.m.

Bitcoin Recovers Amid Trump's Pro-Crypto Remarks: Ethereum, Dogecoin, XRP Also Rise: Analyst Says BTC Risks Falling To $72,000 If It Fails To Do This

The Deribit-listed bitcoin BTC$103,056.74 options market is revealing growing caution among traders, with some prepping for a slide to $80,000, as spot prices show signs of weakness.

How Deep Are Bitcoin Traders Hedging After Recent Price Dip Below $100K?

Bitcoin's $100,000 price level is acting like a “massive” “magnet” that is drawing in the market, said analyst Tim Enneking.

Bitcoin's $100,000 Price Level Acting Like 'Massive' 'Magnet,' Says Analyst

Bitcoin's (BTC) price has been steadily declining, approaching the psychological $100,000 barrier.

Coinidol.com: Bitcoin Risks A Drop Below The $100,000 Mark

Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan says bitcoin's long stretch of sideways trading isn't a red flag — it's the asset's “silent IPO” moment, signaling a shift toward larger institutional allocations and a maturing phase in its market evolution.

Bitwise CIO: Bitcoin's Sideways Phase Signals the End of 1% Allocations

Metaplanet Inc., Japan's publicly listed bitcoin treasury company, has borrowed $100 million against its bitcoin holdings to finance further acquisitions and strengthen its balance sheet amid the latest market downturn. Metaplanet Taps Bitcoin Collateral to Strengthen Treasury Amid Market Dip This week, the digital asset treasury (DAT) company, Metaplanet Inc.

Bitcoin Treasury Firm Metaplanet Secures $100 Million Loan to Boost Holdings

Bearish investors cashing out of Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs has helped depress crypto market prices. One analyst told Decrypt it was nothing to worry about.

Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs Shed $2.6 Billion in Assets Over the Past Week

The digital currency nosedived below $100K on Tuesday before clawing its way back to $104K on Wednesday afternoon. Galaxy Research Revises Bullish Target Down to $120K Tuesday belonged to the bears. Bitcoin ( BTC) plunged below $100K triggering nearly $500 million in BTC liquidations.

Bitcoin Stabilizes, But Galaxy Research Cuts Year-End Forecast to $120K

Some were there to party. Others were focused on business.

Labubus and Unicorns: Florida Crypto Confab Unshaken by Bitcoin Volatility

Bitcoin Magazine Miami Mayor Francis Suarez Says His Bitcoin Paycheck Is Up 300% Miami Mayor Francis Suarez says he's up 300% on his Bitcoin salary and isn't worried by short-term volatility. Miami Mayor Francis Suarez Says His Bitcoin Paycheck Is Up 300% Micah Zimmerman.

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez Says His Bitcoin Paycheck Is Up 300%

Bitcoin is back above $104,000 after sliding below $100,000 for the first time since July. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $104,348.91 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,469.09 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $163.36 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.29 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1682 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.059218 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 347,699 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $1.34 billion.

Bitcoin Rebounds To $104,000, Lifting Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin But It's 'Too Early To Celebrate'

Bitcoin is bouncing, but only slightly, after falling to its lowest price in months. Is the bull run over or will traders defy historical trends?

Bitcoin Bounces Back: Can Bullish Momentum Hold or Has the Market Topped?

Solana

Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) is down 25% over the past month, but experts see this as potential buying opportunity. What Happened: A whale trader known for his previously flawless win streak has flipped bearish after a massive loss.

Trader Who Lost $45 Million On Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana Longs Now Turns Bearish

The Japanese Bitcoin treasury said its strategy going forward would account for Bitcoin's price volatility.

Metaplanet Borrows $100 Million Against Its Bitcoin Holdings—To Buy More BTC

The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

The Daily: Monad sets mainnet and airdrop for Nov. 24, Ripple raises $500M, Bitcoin's ‘IPO moment,' and more

Bitcoin Magazine Institutions Stay Bullish on Bitcoin as Retail Capitulates: Bitwise CIO Sees Crypto Rally Ahead Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan sees the crypto market nearing a bottom amid retail exhaustion, while Senator Cynthia Lummis urges U.S. banks to integrate digital assets into the financial system. Institutions Stay Bullish on Bitcoin as Retail Capitulates: Bitwise CIO Sees Crypto Rally Ahead Micah Zimmerman.

Institutions Stay Bullish on Bitcoin as Retail Capitulates: Bitwise CIO Sees Crypto Rally Ahead

Bitcoin is entering its “maturity era” after dipping below $100,000 this week, prompting Galaxy to cut its end-of-year price target for BTC.

Galaxy Slashes Bitcoin Price Target for 2025 as BTC Enters 'Maturity Era'

Galaxy Digital says bitcoin's “maturity era” has slowed upside momentum as whales offload and ETFs absorb supply.

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