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.

Publicly traded Bitcoin miner MARA Holdings may sell more of its BTC as part of a strategy shift, the firm said in a new SEC filing.

Bitcoin Miner MARA Says It May Sell BTC Holdings in Strategy Shift

Jan Van Eck argues that current volatility isn't just about Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) but reflects a broader move across the entire crypto ecosystem, including large-cap names like Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) and Circle (NYSE:CRCL). Why 2026 Is A Bearish Year For Bitcoin Speaking on CNBC on Monday, Van Eck said geopolitical tensions involving Iran are prompting crypto users to think more seriously about how capital moves globally, particularly as crypto-friendly hubs like Dubai gain importance.

Forget Iran, Bitcoin's 2026 Path Will Be Determined By These 2 Factors, Jan Van Eck Says

Bitcoin Magazine Iran Bitcoin Outflows Surge After US-Israel Airstrikes, On-Chain Data Shows Following the U.S.-Israeli airstrikes in Tehran, Iranian crypto activity surged, with $10.3 million in bitcoin flowing out of exchanges as citizens sought to preserve value amid financial collapse. Iran Bitcoin Outflows Surge After US-Israel Airstrikes, On-Chain Data Shows Micah Zimmerman.

Iran Bitcoin Outflows Surge After US-Israel Airstrikes, On-Chain Data Shows

Having already plunged in the months leading up to the Middle East conflict, crypto markets so far aren't making new lows this week.

Bitcoin attempting to make a stand as global stock markets melt down on Iran war

Public bitcoin miner balance sheets are shifting as capital rotates from bitcoin treasuries to AI infrastructure.

End of bitcoin 'HODL': public miners going all-in on AI, signaling more BTC selling

American Bitcoin stock is down Tuesday after the firm said it purchased 11,298 new BTC miners to expand its fleet.

Trump Brothers' American Bitcoin Boosts Mining Capacity Following Q4 Loss

Bitcoin's derivatives complex is stacked high and twitchy as traders parse positioning with the leading crypto asset at $66,705 on March 3, 2026. Futures open interest remains fairly elevated across major venues, while options markets show a modest tilt toward calls and a thicket of expirations looming ahead.

Bitcoin Derivatives Heat Up: $43.75 Billion in Open Interest and Call Volume Dominates

Bitcoin Magazine Trump-Linked American Bitcoin (ABTC) Expands Mining Fleet, Bitcoin Production Capacity American Bitcoin (ABTC) is expanding its Bitcoin mining fleet with over 11,000 new high-efficiency miners. Trump-Linked American Bitcoin (ABTC) Expands Mining Fleet, Bitcoin Production Capacity Micah Zimmerman.

Trump-Linked American Bitcoin (ABTC) Expands Mining Fleet, Bitcoin Production Capacity

Bitcoin Magazine These Two Bitcoin Miners are Getting Ready to Sell Their Bitcoin Two major Bitcoin miners, MARA Holdings and Core Scientific, are shifting strategies to sell portions of their bitcoin holdings as they pivot toward AI and high-performance computing operations. These Two Bitcoin Miners are Getting Ready to Sell Their Bitcoin Micah Zimmerman.

These Two Bitcoin Miners are Getting Ready to Sell Their Bitcoin

Crypto markets remain range-bound with U.S. strikes on Iran triggering about $300 million in liquidations. Meanwhile, Iranian crypto outflows surged 700% as oil prices climbed and geopolitical risks intensified. Markets Steady Despite Strait of Hormuz Threat Crypto markets are treading water amid escalating geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran. Following the weekend U.S.

Bitcoin Shrugs off Iran Shock as Crude Oil Hits One-Year High

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has rebounded to around $67,000 even as geopolitical tensions increase uncertainty across asset classes. Crypto Under Pressure As High-Beta Risk Asset With the conflict in the Middle East entering day 3, macro uncertainty is intensifying.

Bitcoin Stable As US-Iran Conflict Continues, But Here's Why That May Not Last

The expansion will support American Bitcoin's strategy of accumulating BTC below spot prices after posting a 53% gross margin in Q4.

Trump-backed American Bitcoin expands owned mining capacity by anticipated 12% to 28.1 EH/s

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Bitcoin sentiment improved overnight from extreme fear to fear as liquidations stand at $398.33 million over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $458.2 million in net inflows on Monday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $38.7 million in net inflows.

Bitcoin At $67,000, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Hold Support As Sentiment Improves

Bitcoin trades at $67,361 per unit on March 3, 2026, with a market cap of $1.34 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of around $62.67 billion. The session's intraday range stretched from $65,380 to $69,850, reinforcing continued compression beneath the $70,000 threshold.

Bitcoin at a Crossroads: Compression Between $63K and $70K Nears Resolution

‘The Big One Is Coming Soon'—Serious Trump Warning Fuels A Massive Bitcoin Price Prediction

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes reiterated his $250,000 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) target for 2026 and projected $500,000 to $750,000 by end of 2027, arguing the Trump administration will “print money.” The $250,000 Call Stands Hayes told a CoinDesk reporter he's sticking with his call as governments facing unhappy populations will distribute benefits to secure votes in upcoming elections.

Arthur Hayes: Bitcoin To $250,000 In 2026 And $750,000 In 2027 Because Trump Will 'Print Money'

Fabian Dori says a short-term liquidity squeeze is driving crypto's slump, with further downside possible, though improving macro data and fundamentals could speed a recovery.

Bitcoin could slide further on liquidity squeeze, but long-term bull case intact: Sygnum CIO

Crypto ETFs staged a powerful rebound on Monday, led by $458 million in bitcoin inflows. Ether, solana, and XRP products also closed firmly in the green, marking a broad-based recovery across the market. Crypto ETFs Begin New Week With Strong Rebound The bounce was swift.

Bitcoin Leads ETF Comeback With $458 Million Inflow

MARA has expanded its policy to allow balance sheet bitcoin sales after reporting a $422.2 million fair-value decline in 2025.

MARA opens door to selling stockpiled bitcoin in new policy shift

Bitcoin fell more than 3.5% to below $67,000 as escalating tensions in the Middle East drove investors out of risk assets and into the U.S. dollar.

Oil shock and inflation fears drag down bitcoin

Bitcoin pulled back from Monday's peak near $70,000 as geopolitical and economic headwinds hold a recovery rally in check.

Four Headwinds Stalling Bitcoin's $70K Breakout

Core Scientific has already sold around $175 million in bitcoin as the company accelerates its pivot toward AI-focused data centers.

Bitcoin miner Core Scientific to sell bulk of BTC holdings in 2026 to fund AI pivot

Riot will pay $20 million after a court limited SBI's bitcoin-linked damages claims that exceeded $175 million.

Riot, SBI Crypto reach $20 million settlement in Texas bitcoin mining dispute

The newly established Citrea Foundation will oversee the growth and decentralized governance of Bitcoin's application layer through research and grants. On March 2, 2026, the Citrea Foundation was introduced as an independent organization dedicated to supporting the evolution of programmable Bitcoin.

Citrea Foundation Forms to Advance Bitcoin Programmable Infrastructure and Decentralization

Risk off sentiment builds ahead of Tuesday's open, with investors moving into the dollar and watching energy markets amid ongoing Middle East tensions.

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