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.

This move dramatically bridges traditional finance (TradFi) with the digital asset world by focusing on two key pillars: tokenized gold assets and Bitcoin mining infrastructure, as Coinidol.com reports.

Traditional Finance Giant DL Holdings Launches $200 Million Tokenized Gold And Bitcoin Mining Initiative

Bitcoin Magazine “UNBANKED” Documentary to Premiere on Apple TV, Amazon Prime, Google TV on Anniversary of Bitcoin White Paper Award-winning film explores Bitcoin's global impact, wins Manhattan Film Festival Best Documentary and Harlem Film Festival Spotlight Award, now being considered for 2026 Academy Award in Feature Doc Category. “UNBANKED” Documentary to Premiere on Apple TV, Amazon Prime, Google TV on Anniversary of Bitcoin White Paper Unbanked.

“UNBANKED” Documentary to Premiere on Apple TV, Amazon Prime, Google TV on Anniversary of Bitcoin White Paper

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Experts believe that some retail traders still follow the four-year Bitcoin cycle rulebook, accounting for part of crypto's recent decline.

Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Bleed as Traders Weigh End of 4-Year Cycle

Cardone Capital, led by U.S. real estate mogul Grant Cardone, confirmed the purchase of an additional 200 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) this week, extending its aggressive accumulation during one of the crypto market's sharpest corrections of the year. Cardone Goes All-In With Fresh 200 Bitcoin Purchase Cardone's latest acquisition follows last week's 300 BTC purchase, bringing the company's total to 500 BTC.

Grant Cardone Buys 500 Bitcoin In The Dip: 'I Got To Keep My Money Stored Some Place'

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) downturn may be only beginning, according to veteran gold advocate Peter Schiff, who warns of an impending collapse across the broader crypto market as Bitcoin broke to $106,000 today. What Happened: In his latest posts on X, Schiff noted that Bitcoin has lost 34% of its value relative to gold since its August all-time high, underscoring the digital asset's sharp underperformance compared to the traditional safe-haven metal.

Peter Schiff Says Bitcoin, Ethereum Crash Is 'Imminent'—But How Much Worse Can It Get?

Market makers paused trading during last week's flash crash, potentially adding to the volatility. Here's what happened.

Why Wintermute and Other Market Makers Stopped Trading During Bitcoin Crash, $19B Liquidation

The corporate treasury function — historically rooted in conservative cash management — is undergoing its greatest transformation in decades. The revolution really began with Michael Saylor at Strategy — which now owns over 3% of the total Bitcoin supply — but Strategy is no longer the only player in the bitcoin treasury space.

Your Company's Balance Sheet is Doomed Without Bitcoin

Bitcoin Magazine Charles Schwab Sees 90% Spike in Crypto Interest, Plans Spot Bitcoin Trading in 2026 Charles Schwab reported a 90% year-over-year increase in visits to its crypto platform, with clients now holding about 20% of all U.S. crypto ETPs. Charles Schwab Sees 90% Spike in Crypto Interest, Plans Spot Bitcoin Trading in 2026 Micah Zimmerman.

Charles Schwab Sees 90% Spike in Crypto Interest, Plans Spot Bitcoin Trading in 2026

Mt. Gox hacks, China bans, COVID panic, and the FTX implosion: Here's a brief history of the biggest price crashes in Bitcoin history.

9 Biggest Bitcoin Crashes in History

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) weakness is raising concerns that the crypto market is increasingly dominated by short-term trading, impacting price performance. What Happened: In a detailed post on X on Friday, prominent trader Pentoshi highlighted Bitcoin's critical levels: $108,000–$109,000 to the downside $115,000–$116,000 for continuation to new highs He noted that temporary dips below support may be tradable within minutes or hours, but sustained breaches could open the door to $98,000, putting altcoins at risk.

Is Bitcoin At $106,000 'Cheap'? Here's How You Can Tell

A brutal trading day saw bitcoin ETFs lose $536 million and ether ETFs shed $57 million. The sell-off was broad and deep, with nearly every major fund in the red. ETF Sell-Off Deepens: Bitcoin Loses $536 Million, Ether $57 Million The ETF market turned red again as investors rushed to the exits.

Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $536 Million as Outflows Hammer Markets

Bitcoin fell early Friday as tariff tensions and banking concerns weigh on markets. Analysts are monitoring the key $103,000 support level.

Here's What Bitcoin Traders Should Watch Out for This Weekend

Tether's open-source wallet toolkit supports multiple blockchains, from Bitcoin and Lightning to Solana and TON.

Tether open-sources wallet kit for humans and AI agents on Bitcoin, Ethereum, and beyond

In a world where digital transactions are increasingly monitored and controlled, Bitcoin.com is taking a stand for financial privacy. Freedom Dollar Campaign Champions Privacy and Financial Freedom Bitcoin.com today launched a $1,000,000 rewards campaign to introduce millions of users to Freedom Dollar (fUSD), a USD-pegged stablecoin built on the next-gen privacy blockchain Zano.

Bitcoin.com Launches $1M Freedom Dollar (fUSD) Rewards Campaign to Accelerate Adoption of Private, Censorship-Resistant Payments

And sell off they have, as Bitcoin hit a new four-month low overnight—turning crypto markets deep red.

Morning Minute: Bitcoin Falls Again as JPMorgan Blames Crypto Natives for Selloff

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Slides to $104,000 as Market Fear Hits ‘Extreme' Levels Bitcoin price has fallen to the $104,000 range today — and the downturn isn't letting up. Bitcoin Price Slides to $104,000 as Market Fear Hits ‘Extreme' Levels Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Slides to $104,000 as Market Fear Hits ‘Extreme' Levels

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is in a reset phase, with the largest crypto liquidation event in years and weakening ETF inflows prompting bearish sentiment among investors. What Happened: Bitcoin hit a new all-time high above $126,000 in early October before reversing sharply due to escalating U.S.–China tariff concerns, causing a historic $19 billion futures deleveraging, one of the largest in crypto history.

Bitcoin Plunges To $105,000: Is This A Black Friday In The Making?

Bitcoin's taking a breather — it's now lounging 17.2% below its all-time high of just over $126,000 hit ten days ago, and the wider crypto market isn't exactly radiating sunshine either.

While Bitcoin Stumbles, $63 Million in Long-Idle BTC Roars Back to Life

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) fell below $104,000 on Friday before president Donald Trump said high tariffs on China "will not stand," easing trade tensions but doing little to stop the market's decline. Trump's Tariff Comments Fail To Rescue Bitcoin Price Bitcoin stayed under pressure even after U.S. President Donald Trump said he believes the U.S. will "be fine with China" and answered "no" when asked if high tariffs would stand.

Trump Says China Tariffs 'Won't Stand' — But Bitcoin Crashes 5% Anyway

Bitcoin drops below its 200-day average to near $104,500 amid broad sell-off; $1.2B in liquidations signal mounting stress as traders brace for further downside.

Crypto Markets Today: BTC, Altcoins Plunge as Liquidity Tightens and Gold Demand Soars

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Bitcoin traded as low as $103,856 on Friday morning, with liquidations surging to $1.19 billion over the past 24 hours. Spot BTC ETFs saw net outflows of $536.4 million on Thursday as ETH ETFs saw $56.9 million in net outflows.

Bitcoin Plummets 5%, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Tumble Over 6% As Crypto Liquidations Top $1 Billion

Bitcoin is trading at $105,579 to $106,377 over the last 60 minutes, with a total market capitalization of $2.08 trillion. Over the past 24 hours, bitcoin recorded a trading volume of $101.17 billion and moved within an intraday price range of $103,530 to $112,012.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Bears Tighten Grip as $103K Support Faces Pressure

Bitcoin slipped below $105,000, wiping out all of its early-week gains, as mounting concerns over credit market stress and a wave of forced liquidations hit crypto markets.

Credit Market's 'Cockroach' Problem Hits BTC as $1.2B Gets Liquidated: Crypto Daybook Americas

Analysts cited fallout from tariffs and last week's $19B liquidation event as driving institutional investors to defensive positioning.

ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF Records Highest Outflows Since August

Anthony Scaramucci, founder and CEO of SkyBridge Capital, recalled in a podcast aired Thursday his unwavering belief in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and its potential, even at the expense of his business. Scaramucci Remembers Struggles During a conversation with popular television personality Eric Bolling, Scaramucci reflected on the 2022 cryptocurrency winter, when Bitcoin's value plummeted from $69,000 to $16,000, causing a big dent in the fortunes of his New York-based asset management firm.

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