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 Fundstrat co-founder and Bitmine chair said bitcoin has yet to peak in January and reiterated his belief that ether is ‘dramatically' undervalued.

Tom Lee calls for a new bitcoin ATH in January, while warning of a volatile 2026

Macro investor Raoul Pal says Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) can reignite its bull run thanks to up to $8 trillion in liquidity hitting the financial markets in the next 12 months. Why 2025 Failed Despite Perfect Setup Pal said in an interview with Scott Melker that 2025 was supposed to be a bullish year as institutions showed up and adoption exploded.

Raoul Pal: Bitcoin To Benefit From Up To $8 Trillion In Liquidity Added In 2026

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The final week of 2025 and the first trading days of 2026 delivered a clear shift in exchange-traded fund (ETF) positioning, led by a strong bitcoin rebound. Ether posted decent inflows, while XRP and Solana continued to quietly sustain momentum.

ETF Weekly Recap: Bitcoin and Ether Rebound to Start 2026 Strong

Bitcoin and altcoin prices have pushed higher, but Glassnode data shows spot trading activity has dropped to its weakest levels since late 2023.

Bitcoin rally masks fragile liquidity as spot volumes hit year-long lows

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has tapped $94,000 on Monday despite geopolitical turmoil in Venezuela, with no signs of panic-driven selling, according to on-chain data. What Happened: CryptoQuant data shows no meaningful spike in Bitcoin exchange netflows, a key indicator of whether investors are moving BTC onto exchanges to sell or off exchanges to hold.

Bitcoin Ignores Venezuela Turmoil, Rallies 2.5% To $94,000

Digital asset treasury companies — 2025's worst performers — were leading crypto-related stock gains.

Bitcoin eyes $94,000 as crypto prices manage early U.S. gains for second straight session

Mining profitability also declined last month, with daily block reward revenue down 7%, and 32% year-on-year.

Bitcoin network hashrate fell for second consecutive month in December: JPMorgan

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) bought 1,287 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) between Dec. 29 and Jan. 4, pushing total holdings to 673,783 BTC. ATM Program Funds Latest Bitcoin Buy Strategy sold just under 2 million shares of common stock through its at-the-market program, generating $312 million in net proceeds to fund the Bitcoin purchases.

Strategy Adds 1,287 Bitcoin To Up Holdings To 673,000 BTC As MSTR Jumps 4%

Venezuela's return to the geopolitical spotlight is rattling crypto traders, but on-chain data shows limited stress, muted bitcoin selling, and a market increasingly resilient to headline-driven shocks rather than systemic financial threats.

Venezuela Crisis Watch: Bitcoin Exchange Netflows Signal Caution, Not Crypto Fear

Experts are maintaining a cautious tone even as Bitcoin breaks above $92K, coupled with a 34x increase in whale deposits to Binance.

Bitcoin's $92K Breakout Spurs Whale Activity, But Analysts Temper 2026 Expectations

Markets are signaling a risk-on start to 2026 following the U.S. military raid on Venezuela—but will it last?

Morning Minute: Bitcoin Grinds Up Amidst Venezuela Conflict

On Monday, Strategy founder Michael Saylor revealed his firm had snapped up more bitcoin for the vault. The latest haul totaled 1,287 BTC, lifting the company's stockpile to a tidy 673,783 BTC. After teasing X followers on Sunday with a chart and the question “Orange or Green?”, Saylor confirmed the bitcoin purchase on Monday.

Saylor Strengthens BTC and Cash Stashes as Strategy Adds 1,287 Bitcoin

The Michael Saylor-led company added 1,287 BTC and $62 million in cash through via the sale of common stock.

Strategy boosted bitcoin holdings and cash reserve last week

Strategy's holdings account for more than 3% of the total 21 million bitcoin supply — worth around $63 billion.

Michael Saylor's Strategy kicks off 2026 with a $116 million bitcoin buy as its total treasury holdings hit 673,783 BTC

Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:BAC) will allow more than 15,000 Merrill and Private Bank advisers to proactively recommend four spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETFs starting Jan. 5, formally opening Bitcoin access across its wealth platform. Big Four Banks Now All Offer Bitcoin Access Bank of America joins JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM), Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:C), and Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) in opening institutional Bitcoin access to wealth clients, marking the final holdout among the Big Four U.S. banks.

Bank of America Joins JPMorgan, Citi, Morgan Stanley By Recommending Bitcoin Portfolio Allocation

On Jan. 5, 2025, bitcoin is trading at $93,055 per unit, commanding a market cap of $1.85 trillion, with 24-hour trading volume totaling $38.07 billion and an intraday price band stretching from $90,925 to $93,169.

Bitcoin Taps $93K as Bulls Knock on the Door of a Major Breakout

Cango produced 569 bitcoin in December amid favorable network difficulty adjustments, raising its total holdings to more than 7,500 BTC.

Bitcoin miner Cango closes 2025 with reserves above 7,500 BTC amid rising mining output

Happy New Year, readers! Crypto's kicking off 2026 with good vibes: Bitcoin is buoyant near $92,700, up 1.3% in 24 hours and 5% in the first five days of the year.

BTC buoyant as Maduro's fall ignites shadow reserve rumor: Crypto Daybook Americas

Bitcoin is firmly back above $92,000 as the Crypto Fear & Greed Index returned to “Neutral”. Bitcoin ETFs saw $471.1 million in net inflows on Friday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $174.4 million in net inflows.

Bitcoin Reclaims $92,000 As Ethereum, XRP Spike 2%

Ethereum, XRP, and Solana funds posted massive growth in 2025 while Bitcoin flows dropped, signaling a major rotation in investor appetite.

Digital Asset Funds Draw in $47.2B Over 2025, as Altcoins Surge Past Bitcoin

Bitcoin briefly topped $93,000, driving a risk-on tone across markets, but uneven altcoin performance suggest traders remain wary of a near-term pullback.

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin climbs to highest level in four weeks as altcoins lag

Bitcoin pushes above $92,000 as stocks tied to crypto, AI mining, and metals rally in pre market trading.

Bitcoin's breakout lifts crypto equities and miners in pre-market trading

Dominant call positioning is shaping bitcoin's price dynamics as bitcoin breaks out of its sideways range.

Bitcoin traders kick off 2026 with bets on price rally above $100,000

Scammers have taken more than $333 million from Americans in just one year using Bitcoin ATMs, according to new data released by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and reported by ABC News.

Scammers Use Bitcoin ATMs To Steal $333,000,000 As FBI Warns Crypto Scams ‘Not Slowing Down': Report

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) acceptance among merchants sharply increased in 2025, with analysts attributing the growth to Block Inc.'s (NYSE:XYZ) integration of BTC payments into its point-of-sale business. Bitcoin Adoption Surges The number of up-to-date merchants, i.e, businesses verified within the last year, rose 53% last year, according to BTC Map, a platform that tracks businesses accepting Bitcoin.

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