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.

K33 predicts early holder selling will ease in 2026, with two-year bitcoin supply recovering as net buy-side demand emerges.

Sell-side pressure from long-term Bitcoin holders nears saturation: K33

Repeated distribution waves from long-term holders highlight how this bitcoin cycle is breaking from historical norms.

Bitcoin long term holder supply hits 8 month low cycle breaks from historical patterns

A "triple witching" stock derivatives expiry could impact crypto, but an upcoming Bitcoin options expiry will have a more direct impact.

Bitcoin in Focus as Stock and Options Contracts Expire on Friday

Bhutan commits up to 10,000 BTC to support innovative economic hub, leveraging renewable energy and blockchain technology for national development. On December 17, Bhutan unveiled a national Bitcoin Development Pledge, committing up to 10,000 Bitcoin (up to $1 billion) to support the development of Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC).

Bhutan Launches 10,000 BTC Bitcoin Development Pledge for Gelephu Mindfulness City

The Himalayan kingdom plans to deploy part of its sovereign bitcoin holdings to fund long-term development through Gelephu Mindfulness City.

Bhutan commits up to 10,000 bitcoin to back new mindfulness-based economic hub

Shares of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) treasury firm, Strive Inc. (NASDAQ:ASST), surged on Tuesday, after a major insider purchase helped shore up confidence following a sharp pullback in recent weeks. Strive stock is trading at depressed levels.

Vivek Ramaswamy-Backed Bitcoin Treasury Stock Rallies After CEO Buys Dip Following 25% Pullback

Bitcoin treasury company KindlyMD is now officially on the Nasdaq countdown clock after its shares fell below the $1 minimum bid requirement, putting the company at risk of delisting if it fails to rebound by mid-2026.

Nasdaq Warns Bitcoin Treasury Firm KindlyMD as Shares Linger Under $1

The leading stablecoin company Tether is investing $8 million in Speed, a payments infrastructure firm. The funding round, led by Tether with participation from Ego Death Capital, aims to advance stablecoin payments on Lightning – a network built on top of Bitcoin to power instant and cheap transactions.

Tether Invests $8,000,000 to Boost Stablecoin Payments on Bitcoin Lightning Network

Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR), expressed his belief on Tuesday that quantum computing will not weaken Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), but rather make it more resilient. Bitcoin Will Grow Stronger Due To Quantum Computing Saylor posted on X his views on the much-debated quantum computing threat to the world's leading cryptocurrency.

Michael Saylor Says Quantum Computing Will Make Bitcoin 'Stronger,' Not Break It — What's His Reasoning?

The safety net is the 100-week average, which has stalled the downtrend.

Bitcoin Trades Near Key Price Safety Net That Strategy Already Breached

The 10,000 BTC will generate yields for GMC's growth while being held long-term, with Bhutan ruling out selling the reserves.

Bhutan Pledges 10,000 Bitcoin Worth $1B to Fund Mindfulness City

Ethereum

BTC's weak tone contrasted with moderate gains in major Asian equity indices, which drew strength mostly from expectations of fiscal stimulus.

Bitcoin slides with ether and XRP as market tests $3T floor

Bitcoin Magazine Celebrating One Year of Hashrate Redirect™: How Abundant Mines Redefined Uptime and Protected Millions in Client Bitcoin Rewards Hood River County, Oregon – December 16th, 2025 – This month last year, Abundant Mines quietly began to launch a feature that would go on to change how the bitcoin mining industry defines performance.

Celebrating One Year of Hashrate Redirect™: How Abundant Mines Redefined Uptime and Protected Millions in Client Bitcoin Rewards

Dogecoin

Leading cryptocurrencies bounced back, while stocks fell on Tuesday, as the U.S. unemployment rate hit levels not seen since September 2021. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:20 p.m.

Bitcoin, XRP, Dogecoin Rise, Ethereum Trades Flat Amid Unemployment Concerns: Analyst Says ETH Could Sink To $1,100 If It Ends 2025 Below This Level

Crypto investment firm Bitwise believes Bitcoin will set a new all-time high price in 2026 and end the typical four-year cycle. Here's why.

Why Bitwise Expects New Bitcoin Highs in 2026—And the End of the 4-Year Cycle

KindlyMD has been warned of a potential Nasdaq delisting after shares fell below $1. The Bitcoin treasury company has until June 2026 to regain compliance.

Bitcoin Treasury KindlyMD Faces Nasdaq Delisting With Stock Down 99%

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Trades Near $87,000 as Market Slips Into ‘Extreme Fear' The Bitcoin price hovered above $87,000 as prices stabilized, even as investor sentiment plunged into extreme fear. Bitcoin Price Trades Near $87,000 as Market Slips Into ‘Extreme Fear' Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Trades Near $87,000 as Market Slips Into ‘Extreme Fear'

We can quibble over the exact timeline, but the quantum future is an approaching certainty, argues Arpa Network CEO Felix Xu. The time to act is now, while we still can.

Zero-Knowledge Tech Is the Key to Quantum-Proofing Bitcoin

After an active morning Tuesday, bitcoin flattened out in afternoon trading around the $87,500 area, up 2% over the past 24 hours.

Bitcoin's massive underperformance to stocks in Q4 bodes well for January, says K33's Lunde

Bitcoin is up 1% on Tuesday after weaker U.S. unemployment data revived expectations of the Federal Reserve delivering another rate cut in January. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $87,435.51 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,931.90 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $127.00 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.92 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1316 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.057884 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 110,839 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $282.47 million.

Bitcoin, XRP, Dogecoin Bump 1%, But Ethereum Disappoints

Bitcoin Magazine Bitwise Says Bitcoin's Four-Year Cycle Is Dead, Predicts Bitcoin New Highs in 2026 Bitwise is predicting that bitcoin will break from its historic four-year cycle and reach new highs in 2026. Bitwise Says Bitcoin's Four-Year Cycle Is Dead, Predicts Bitcoin New Highs in 2026 Micah Zimmerman.

Bitwise Says Bitcoin's Four-Year Cycle Is Dead, Predicts Bitcoin New Highs in 2026

USDT stablecoin issuer Tether co-led an $8 million funding round for Speed, which is building via the Bitcoin Lightning Network.

Tether Invests in Crypto Startup Powering Stablecoin Use via Bitcoin Lightning Network

Grayscale expects 2026 to mark a major structural turning point for crypto, driven by rising macro demand for alternative stores of value and long-awaited regulatory clarity. What Happened: In its 2026 Digital Asset Outlook, Grayscale said these forces could accelerate institutional adoption, deepen integration with traditional finance, and lift valuations.

Bitcoin To Make New Highs In 2026 As Cycle Theory Breaks, Grayscale Says

One of the most downloaded crypto wallets is announcing support for the flagship crypto. MetaMask says it has added native support for Bitcoin (BTC), allowing users to trade, send and manage the asset alongside Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL) and Sei (SEI) within a single wallet, expanding its multichain offerings.

Crypto Wallet Giant MetaMask Expands Product Offering, Launches Native Bitcoin (BTC) Support

BTC options flow points to expectations for a broad range play rather than a massive surge or crash.

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