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 CEO of the digital asset treasury company Strategy (MSTR) remains optimistic despite the firm's massive losses after Bitcoin (BTC) plunged below $87,000. Strategy invests heavily in BTC and is currently the world's largest corporate holder of the crypto king. The company's shares dropped by 8.5% amid the dip in the crypto market.

Strategy (MSTR) CEO Says He's Excited for 2026 Despite Bitcoin Market Downturn – Here's Why

Analysts at one of the biggest asset managers in crypto say one declining Bitcoin (BTC) metric may actually be a bullish signal.

One ‘Worrying' Bitcoin Metric May Actually Be Bullish for BTC, According to VanEck

Ethereum

The biggest single-day exit came from BlackRock's IBIT, which saw $91.37 million leave the fund. Grayscale's GBTC followed with a $24.62 million outflow.

Bitcoin and ether ETFs see outflows ahead of Christmas, led by IBIT and ETHE

As Christmas approaches, crypto markets are seeing thinning liquidity and reduced leverage, increasing the risk of short-term price swings. A massive year-end options expiry may drive volatility, but history suggests any holiday moves are likely to fade in January.

Holiday Options Expiry Raises Short-Term Bitcoin Volatility

Such sudden price changes are often due to thin liquidity and can be exacerbated by fewer active traders during quieter hours.

Bitcoin briefly trades at $24,000 on Binance's USD1 pair in flash move

Bitwise Asset Management released 10 crypto predictions for 2026, outlining a forcefully bullish, bitcoin-centered outlook driven by ETF demand, institutional adoption, regulatory progress, supply constraints, and a shifting market structure favoring sustained upside momentum ahead. Bitwise Forecasts 10 Predictions as Bitcoin Decouples From Stocks and Follows Crypto-Specific Catalysts Bitwise Asset Management, a U.S.

Bitwise Unloads 10 Predictions: ‘Bulls Will Win out' Across Bitcoin, Altcoins, Crypto ETFs

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has been around for nearly 17 years, and if someone were lucky enough to have invested in the leading cryptocurrency right off the bat, it would have proven extraordinarily valuable by this Christmas. The Early Days Of Bitcoin In January 2009, Satoshi Nakamoto mined the genesis block for the first 50 BTC.

Elon Musk's Fleet Of Private Planes, Jeff Bezos' Yacht? A $10 Bitcoin Buy in 2009 Could've Paid For Mega Presents This Christmas: Here's How

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is down 7.5% since Christmas Eve 2024, potentially triggering a pattern that has preceded average gains of 126% the following year in all three prior occurrences. The Pattern: Three Down Years, Three Massive Rallies Bitcoin declined year-over-year on Christmas Eve in exactly three instances over the past 12 years: 2014, 2018, and 2022.

Bitcoin's Down 7% Since Last Christmas Eve: Look At Its Rallies The Last 3 Times This Happened

As the world prepares for the holidays, the relentless upward momentum of the 2025 bull market has hit a significant roadblock.

Bitcoin's "Santa Stall": Strategy Pauses Buys Amid US Holiday Lull

As Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) sits around $87,000, down 6.4% in 2025, gold — tracked by the iShares Gold Trust (NYSE:GLD ) — has returned over 70% and hit an all-time high above $4,500 this year. Bitcoin Built Infrastructure, Gold Got The Capital Bitcoin achieved milestones that seemed impossible five years ago.

Bitcoin Down 6% As Gold Shines With 70% Rally To $4,500: How 2025 Surprised Everyone

Bitcoin's price on Wednesday stands at $87,234, with a market capitalization of $1.74 trillion, reflecting a cautious tone heading into Christmas Eve as 24-hour trading volume clocks in at $36.90 billion and the intraday range stays boxed between $86,713 and $88,091.

Bitcoin Holds the Line Near $87K as Indicators Send Mixed Holiday Signals

The movement follows inflows into wallets tied to Trump Media, implying the company is actively managing its bitcoin position rather than leaving it static.

Trump Media shuffles 2,000 BTC after fresh bitcoin inflows

Bitcoin ETFs posted a fourth consecutive day of outflows, while ether ETFs slipped back into the red. XRP and solana ETFs continued to attract modest but steady inflows, underscoring selective investor demand.

Bitcoin Logs 4th Straight Outflow Day With $189 Million Exit

Bitcoin's (BTC) price is trading sideways below the moving average lines.

Coinidol.com: Bitcoin Continues to Drift Sideways Above $84,000

Measured against U.S. money supply, gold is back at levels that marked major historical peaks, while bitcoin retraces toward a key cycle floor.

Gold knocks on a door that's been shut for 50 years as bitcoin tests a defining support

Macro analyst and institutional crypto veteran Dan Tapiero says he believes Bitcoin is nowhere near the final phase of its current cycle. In a new market update, Tapiero says he believes BTC will catch up to this year's explosive move for precious metals. “Bull market in bitcoin/blockchain/digital assets still mid-stage.

Investor Dan Tapiero Declares Bitcoin Bull Market in Mid-Cycle, Reveals Price Forecast for Gold, Silver and BTC

A year-end options expiry for bitcoin is suppressing volatility just as macro and risk-asset positioning turns supportive for a higher price.

Bitcoin nears breakout from the $85,000-$90,000 range as options expiry looms

US spot bitcoin ETFs posted $188.6 million in net outflows on Tuesday, marking their fourth straight day of negative flows.

Spot bitcoin, ether ETFs see outflows amid Christmas holiday derisking

Matador Technologies Inc. has secured final approval from the Ontario Securities Commission for a $58.4M short-form base shelf prospectus, enabling flexible capital raises over 25 months. Fortifying the Liquidity Backbone Matador Technologies Inc.

Canadian Bitcoin Firm Matador Secures $58M Shelf Prospectus Amid Treasury Expansion

Gold is rallying on rate cut expectations and geopolitical risk, while bitcoin has struggled to hold key psychological levels and remains sensitive to the same forces that tend to hit equities and other risk assets.

Bitcoin continues to slip against gold, testing the 'safe haven' trade

Cardano

Solana

Bitcoin and major tokens slipped Wednesday as the total crypto market value fell 1.4% to $2.97 trillion, dropping back below the $3 trillion level after another failed attempt to sustain a rebound.

ETH, SOL, ADA slump as bitcoin weakness lingers despite record stocks jump

Galaxy Digital Inc. (NASDAQ: GLXY) CEO Mike Novogratz said in an interview aired on Tuesday that he's not giving up on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) despite the negative sentiment, but cautioned against going overly bullish too soon. Novogratz Says More ‘Healing To Do' Speaking to SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci, Novogratz expressed confidence that Bitcoin has not yet seen its all-time high, though agreed that there's more “healing to do.

Anthony Scaramucci Asks Mike Novogratz About Bitcoin's 2026 Prospects — Here Is What The Galaxy CEO Said About BTC And Its 'Belief System'

Well-known economist Peter Schiff said on Tuesday that Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) rally has ended, highlighting its failure to mirror gains in tech stocks or precious metals like gold. Why Schiff Believes Bitcoin's Best Days Are Over In an X post, Schiff expressed his skepticism about Bitcoin's ability to rise further.

Peter Schiff Declares Bitcoin Trade 'Over' As It Neither Rises With Tech Stocks Nor Gold — Are There Merits To This Argument?

Dogecoin

Leading cryptocurrencies declined, while the stock market closed higher on Tuesday, as the U.S. economy recorded its fastest growth in two years. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:25 p.m.

Bitcoin Dips After Hot GDP Print; Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Also Fall: Analyst Explains Why You Shouldn't Expect 'Special' Moves From BTC In Holidays

Vaneck's digital assets outlook signals a stronger, steadier crypto market, spotlighting bitcoin's improving structure, a capital-intensive mining shift, and selective growth in stablecoins and payments as speculation fades and fundamentals take hold.

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