Latest update · October 1, 2026
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What Are Altcoins? Types of Altcoins Explained
An altcoin is any cryptocurrency other than Bitcoin. The main types, how they differ from Bitcoin, and the risks to weigh.
Bitcoin pushed past $97,500 as positive trade talk sentiment and safe-haven demand both lifted the price despite fresh geopolitical tension.
Bitcoin rebounded 16.3% from a $61,000 low to surge past $71,000, hinting at a potential return to price discovery.
Bitcoin traded between $65,000-$71,000, down 6.5% on the week, as markets watched the approaching halving just 17 days out.
Bitcoin climbed from $65,000 support to above $72,000, triggering over $121 million in short position liquidations.
Bitcoin held up relatively well, down 7.6% on the week, as the Israel-Iran conflict escalated and rattled global markets.
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