Ethereum ETFs Pull In $197M as Bitcoin Funds Bleed $463M
Spot Ethereum ETFs attracted $196.9M in net inflows for the week ending September 11 — a fourth straight positive week — while Bitcoin ETFs bled $462.7M.
Bitcoin (BTC) — Price, Data & News
Bitcoin price today
Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $75,668.58, down 0.26% over 24 hours, with a market capitalisation of $1.52T.
| Price | $75,668.58 |
|---|---|
| 24h change | -0.26% |
| Market cap | $1.52T |
| Rank | #1 |
| Maximum supply | 21,000,000 BTC |
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What is Bitcoin?
Bitcoin is the first cryptocurrency, launched in January 2009 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto. It runs on a proof-of-work blockchain secured by miners, with a hard cap of 21 million coins and a supply issuance that halves roughly every four years.
| Launched | January 2009 |
|---|---|
| Created by | Satoshi Nakamoto |
| Consensus | Proof of Work (SHA-256) |
| Supply | 21,000,000 BTC |
Bitcoin key facts
- Fixed maximum supply of 21 million BTC, with issuance halving approximately every 210,000 blocks (about four years).
- Secured by proof-of-work mining using the SHA-256 hashing algorithm.
- Average block time of roughly ten minutes, adjusted by a difficulty retarget every 2,016 blocks.
- Spot Bitcoin ETFs were approved in the United States in January 2024, opening institutional access through regulated brokerage accounts.
How Bitcoin works
Transactions are grouped into blocks and appended to a public ledger. Miners compete to find a hash below a target difficulty; the winner adds the next block and receives newly issued bitcoin plus transaction fees. Because rewriting history would require redoing that work, the chain becomes harder to alter as it grows.
What BTC is used for
- A settlement network that does not depend on a bank or clearing house
- A treasury reserve asset for companies and, increasingly, funds
- Cross-border value transfer where local banking is slow or restricted
Latest Bitcoin news
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Bitcoin Price Analysis: $80,000 Reclaimed Amid Market Volatility
Bitcoin recently reclaimed the $80,000 level after a brief dip below $78,000, testing market resolve as traders weigh future momentum.
Investment firm offloads XRP holdings while maintaining Bitcoin exposure
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Bitcoin price outlook: September tests corporate resolve
Bitcoin faces a critical September test as market participants evaluate if the recent breakout holds firm against macroeconomic headwinds.
Can Bitcoin Reach $1 Million by 2030? One Crypto Leader Is Skeptical
While some analysts remain bullish on Bitcoin's long-term trajectory, industry figures are questioning the feasibility of a $1 million price target by 2030.
Bitcoin price movements trigger renewed investor interest on Moomoo platform
Bitcoin price action drives trading volume on Moomoo as corporate and public interest spikes.
MARA Holdings Shares Dip 5.2% as Bitcoin Price Fluctuates
MARA Holdings stock dropped 5.2% following a Bitcoin price pullback, raising questions about its diversified AI strategy.
Bitcoin Hits $80,000 Milestone Amid Institutional Demand
Bitcoin surges past $80,000 as market sentiment shifts and professional inflows drive the newest rally.
Bitcoin FAQ
What determines the price of Bitcoin?
Price is set by supply and demand across global exchanges. Supply is fixed and predictable by protocol, so most short-term movement comes from demand — ETF flows, macro conditions such as interest rates, regulatory news, and large holders entering or exiting positions.
What is the Bitcoin halving?
Roughly every four years the reward paid to miners for each block is cut in half, which halves the rate of new supply entering circulation. It is written into the protocol and continues until the 21 million cap is reached, expected around the year 2140.
Is there a maximum number of bitcoin?
Yes — 21 million. No more can ever be created without changing the protocol rules, which would require agreement across the network. This fixed cap is the main reason Bitcoin is often compared to a commodity rather than a currency.