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 company added 1,142 bitcoin purchased for about $90 million, or an average price of $78,815 per coin.

Michael Saylor's Strategy made modest bitcoin acquisition at start of last week's crypto crash

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Strategy's holdings account for more than 3.4% of the total 21 million bitcoin supply — worth around $49 billion.

Michael Saylor's Strategy buys another 1,142 BTC for $90 million as total bitcoin treasury value remains below cost

The decisive election victory by Japan's Liberal Democratic Party sparked market optimism Monday morning, briefly driving bitcoin above $72,000. LDP Victory Sparks Regional Rally The Japanese Liberal Democratic Party's decisive electoral victory provided a notable tailwind for both digital and traditional markets Monday, Feb. 9.

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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has logged its steepest two-week drawdown since June 2022, but Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan says “much of the bad news is already priced in”. The 6 Crash Factors Hogan identified six factors driving the crash: Front-running the four-year cycle: long-term crypto investors sold to avoid the historical pattern of three up years followed by a down year (2014, 2018, 2022, 2026).

Bitcoin Drops From $90,000 To $70,000 In 2 Weeks, But 'Much Of The Bad News Already Priced In'

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Bitcoin trades below $69,000, with liquidations at $396.22 million over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $371.15 million in net inflows on Friday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $16.8 million in net outflows.

Bitcoin Below $69,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Open Week With Weakness

Bitcoin extended recent losses as derivatives data show a clear risk-off shift.

Bitcoin, major tokens drop as traders position for downside protection

Miners are facing significant challenges, with bitcoin revenue per petahash falling by half from a peak of $70 to $35.

Bitcoin mining difficulty drops by most since 2021 as miners capitulate

Analysts at Bernstein said the current bitcoin downturn reflects a crisis of confidence rather than structural damage.

‘Weakest bitcoin bear case in history': Bernstein reiterates $150,000 price target for 2026

The invisible hands of market makers likely accelerated bitcoin's recent crash.

Here's how market makers likely accelerated bitcoin's brutal crash to $60,000

A few Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) landed in a wallet tied to the network's mysterious creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, on Friday, sparking a wave of speculation and theories in the cryptocurrency community. Is Satoshi Really Still Active In Crypto?

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Bitcoin's quantum computing risks are far from imminent, according to a new report from CoinShares. The digital asset investment firm says we are “nowhere near dangerous territory,” and quantum computers capable of breaking Bitcoin's cryptographic security remain at least a decade away. “As of early 2026, quantum threats are not imminent.

Bitcoin's Quantum Risks ‘Remain Distant', According To CoinShares – Here's Why

Veteran Wall Street investor Jordi Visser weighed in on Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) recent crash on Friday, stressing that the cryptocurrency remains inextricably linked to developments in traditional finance. Are Institutional Investors Losing Interest In Bitcoin?

Bitcoin Lacks 'Fundamental Narrative' To Draw Investors, Says Jordi Visser — Macro Guru Argues Most Will Favor Biggest 'Liquid Companies' Over BTC

The watchdog said it plans to build tools that automatically extract suspicious trading patterns by the second and minute.

$44B bitcoin blunder puts South Korea regulators on alert over local crypto exchanges

A new report from digital asset manager CoinShares is pushing back on the growing narrative that bitcoin faces an imminent quantum computing crisis, arguing that only a small sliver of supply is realistically at risk in a way that could move markets.

The quantum threat to bitcoin is smaller than people think: CoinShares

Analysts maintain a cautious stance even after Bitcoin's 12% relief rally clawed back recent losses amid a surging Coinbase Premium.

Bitcoin Recovers as Coinbase Premium Turns Higher

Popular market commentator and TV personality Jim Cramer said on Friday he was told the Trump administration plans to purchase Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) for the U.S. Strategic Reserve amid the ongoing market downturn. Analyzing The US Government's Bitcoin Stash Cramer made the claim during CNBC's Squawk on the Street segment, stating, “I heard at $60,000 the President is gonna fill the Bitcoin Reserve.

Jim Cramer Says He's 'Heard' Trump Is 'Gonna Fill' The Bitcoin Reserve At $60,000 — What On-Chain Data Tells Us

Bitcoin's core security remains intact despite quantum computing advances, with risks limited to legacy coins, timelines stretching decades, and clear paths for non-disruptive upgrades that preserve market stability and decentralization. Coinshares Finds Quantum Computing a Future Design Issue, Not Bitcoin Crisis Long-term security considerations remain central to evaluations of Bitcoin's durability as a monetary network.

Quantum Computing Isn't a Crisis as Bitcoin Holds Long-Term Security, Coinshares Says

Bitcoin gained, while other leading coins stagnated on Sunday, as the cryptocurrency market attempted a recovery after a rout earlier in the week. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:50 p.m.

Gold, Silver, Bitcoin Gain, While Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Lag: Analyst Sees Tests For BTC 'Definitely On The Cards' At This Level

Japanese mandate sparks surge in equities and safe havens.

Takaichi Triumph: Japan's record 56,000 Nikkei surge sends bitcoin to $72,000, gold past $5,000

Bitcoin's sudden 20%+ crash this week caught many crypto funds off guard. Here's what they expect next. Let's dive in.

The Funding: Crypto liquid funds respond to the bitcoin crash

New research says today's quantum computers are far too weak to threaten Bitcoin's cryptography, leaving the network years to prepare.

Why Quantum Computing Isn't a Serious Risk for Bitcoin Yet: CoinShares

Robert Kiyosaki pushes back against critics questioning his bitcoin buying claims, framing the dispute around price conviction over timing as his past posts reveal a pattern of purchasing during major market rallies.

Will Bitcoin Ever See $6,000 Again? Robert Kiyosaki Says He's Ready to Buy More

On Sunday, Strategy founder Michael Saylor hinted in a recent X post that his company has likely added to its bitcoin holdings. “Orange Dots Matter,” Saylor said, even as his firm's current bitcoin position sits below its cost basis.

Strategy's Boss Hints at New Bitcoin Accumulation as Unrealized Loss Tops $3.4 Billion

Drake has never been shy about betting big, but on the eve of Super Bowl LX, the global music star took it up another notch by placing a $1 million wager on the New England Patriots—despite the majority of betting markets lining up against them.

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