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.

Strategy's approach is pushing the firm closer to a Bitcoin-backed financial platform rather than a single corporate treasury strategy.

Morning Minute: Saylor Buys $2.13B in Bitcoin, 9-Month High

Crypto trader and analyst Michaël van de Poppe says Bitcoin (BTC) is significantly undervalued when compared to gold, pointing to historical data that has previously marked major market bottoms.

Crypto Analyst Michaël Van De Poppe Says Bitcoin Flashing Rare Signal, Appears ‘Extremely Undervalued' Compared to Gold

Bitcoin, the digital darling of financial disruption, clocked in at a price of $88,199 on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. The crypto asset's market cap stood at a formidable $1.77 trillion, backed by a 24-hour trading volume of $58.07 billion.

Bitcoin Teeters at $88K as Bulls and Bears Lock Horns in a Volatile Showdown

Galaxy's new vehicle will balance crypto exposure with equities as trade tensions and defensive positioning dominate markets.

Mike Novogratz's Galaxy to Launch $100M Crypto Hedge Fund as Bitcoin Tumbles

Ethereum

Crypto ETFs reopened after the holiday to aggressive selling pressure, with bitcoin and ether leading a broad market retreat. Only solana managed to stay afloat, narrowly avoiding the red as risk appetite evaporated elsewhere.

ETF Carnage Returns as Bitcoin, Ether, XRP Suffer Heavy Post-Holiday Exits

Bitcoin recovered from overnight lows, though it remains below $90,000, weighed down by geopolitical tensions that keep it behaving more like a volatile tech stock than a haven asset.

Trump's Davos speech likely to set the tone as bitcoin holds under $90,000: Crypto Daybook Americas

Dogecoin

Bitcoin is trading around $89,000 as markets reel from renewed tariff threats by President Trump; liquidations stand at $867.95 million over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $483.4 million in net outflows on Tuesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $229 million in net outflows.

Bitcoin Slips To $89,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Extend Losses

Bitcoin consolidated after a sharp Tuesday selloff alongside a broader risk-off move in equities, while altcoins suffered deeper losses in light of elevated volatility.

Bitcoin steadies near $89,000 as broad risk-off sentiment persists: Crypto Markets Today:

Delaware Life adds Blackrock's bitcoin‑blended index to a fixed index annuity, offering bitcoin exposure with principal protection. Delaware Life Insurance Company announced on January 20, 2026 that it has added the Blackrock U.S.

Delaware Life Debuts Fixed Index Annuity Featuring Bitcoin Exposure

Fast food chain Steak ‘n Shake, a wholly owned subsidiary of Biglari Holdings (NYSE:BH), announced Tuesday it will give a Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) bonus for all hourly employees at its company-operated restaurants beginning March 1. Bitcoin Bonuses Are Here?

Bitcoin Bonuses: Steak 'N Shake Announces Latest Perk For Hourly Workers

Analysts said the outflows reflect a temporary derisking from institutional investors, rather than a fundamental rejection of crypto's value.

Bitcoin, ether ETFs report combined $713 million in outflows amid market turmoil

Institutional investors just bought an overall total of $2.17 billion in Bitcoin and crypto assets in only one week, according to a new update from Coinshares. The inflows are the largest weekly total since October of 2025. Bitcoin dominated with $1.55 billion in inflows last week. Ethereum followed at $496 million, despite U.S.

Institutional Investors Pour $2,170,000,000 Into Bitcoin and Crypto Assets in One Week: CoinShares

BTC and major altcoins saw early signs of stabilization after macro-driven losses.

Bitcoin stages rebound to nearly $90,000 as traders await Trump's Davos talks

Secondary watch prices are up about 4% over six months, even as crypto slides and gold and silver absorb the macro stress trade.

Rolex, Patek lead high-end watch market rebound even as bitcoin struggles

Renowned investor Kevin O'Leary emphasized the significance of owning energy infrastructure in the cryptocurrency realm on Tuesday, adding that at the right price, electricity can hold greater value than Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) itself. Why Energy Control Is Crucial For Bitcoin Mining O'Leary took to X, adding a clip from a recent interview, in which he highlighted how Bitzero, a Canadian energy infrastructure firm where he serves as a strategic investor, is leasing power for high-performance computing and Bitcoin mining activities.

Kevin O'Leary Says Until Bitcoin Hits This Level And Gets 'Fully Regulated,' Owning Electricity Will Be More 'Valuable' Than BTC Itself

Japan's bond market turmoil spilled into global markets, weighing on risk assets and raising concerns about tighter financial conditions.

Japan's Bond Volatility Puts Global Liquidity, Bitcoin Under Pressure

Roughly 92% of the $1.09 billion in liquidations came from long bets, indicative of how heavily traders had been positioned for further gains before prices reversed.

Bitcoin drop to $89,000 leads to $1 billion liquidations for bullish BTC bets

Fundstrat head of research Tom Lee says the firm is expecting new all-time highs for bitcoin in 2026.

Tom Lee Doubles Down on $250,000 Bitcoin Price Target for 2026

XBTO CEO Philippe Bekhazi told CoinDesk in an interview that ETFs, derivatives hedging, and corporate treasuries are compressing BTC swings, while metals absorb the macro stress trade.

Why the CEO of crypto trading firm XBTO says gold is surging while bitcoin stays quiet in 2026: Asia Morning Briefing

Leading cryptocurrencies fell alongside stocks on Tuesday as President Donald Trump's tariff threats threw risk-on markets into a tailspin. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:20 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Crash Alongside Stocks Amid Trump's Greenland Tariff Threats: Analyst Sees 'Optimal Conditions' For BTC Breakout

Bitcoin fell below $89,000 late Tuesday as rising macro uncertainty triggered a broad risk-off move across global markets.

Bitcoin sinks below $89,000 as US equities and Japan bond turmoil rattle markets

Bitcoin could slide toward $58,000–$62,000 as technical weakness persists, with veteran trader Peter Brandt flagging risky chart patterns and fading momentum that keep downside pressure in focus. Peter Brandt Puts Bitcoin's Path Around $58K–$62K Market attention intensified after a bold downside projection for bitcoin circulated among traders.

Peter Brandt Says $58K–$62K Is Where Bitcoin Is Likely Headed

On Jan. 20, U.S. equities logged one of their roughest single-day pullbacks in three months as selling swept across every major index. The Dow Jones Industrial Average bore the brunt, chalking up the day's steepest decline with an 870.74-point slide. Crypto assets weren't spared either, as bitcoin-linked stocks also felt Tuesday's sting.

Red Everywhere: Stocks Stumble, Bitcoin Slips Below $88K as Tariff Fears Bite

Alternative asset manager SkyBridge Capital is tilting further towards macro strategies as policy uncertainty under U.S. President Donald ​Trump's administration fuels market swings, founder Anthony Scaramucci said in Davos, Switzerland.

SkyBridge bets on rising volatility, cautiously optimistic on bitcoin, Scaramucci says

Delaware Life breaks new ground with the insurance industry's first Bitcoin-linked annuity, offering crypto exposure with principal protection.

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