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.

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.

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

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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.

Bitcoin derivatives point to broad price range play between $85,000-$100,000

The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

The Daily: Bitwise predicts bitcoin all-time highs in 2026, Ark Invest buys the dip, spot XRP ETFs top $1B in cumulative inflows, and more

According to Capriole Investments founder Charles Edwards, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) looks fundamentally undervalued—yet price action tells a more complicated story. What Happened: Bitcoin is being pulled in two opposite directions.

Bitcoin's Fundamentals Look Good, But Here's Why It (Currently) Doesn't Matter

A widely followed crypto analyst and trader says that gold is currently overvalued against digital gold, Bitcoin (BTC).

Analyst Michaël Van De Poppe Says Gold Looks Overvalued Against Bitcoin – Here's Why

Bitcoin Magazine MetaMask Launches Native Bitcoin Integration for 30 Million Active Users MetaMask, the leading Ethereum-born wallet with over 30 million monthly active users, has rolled out native Bitcoin support, enabling direct BTC management without wrapped tokens or bridges. MetaMask Launches Native Bitcoin Integration for 30 Million Active Users Juan Galt.

MetaMask Launches Native Bitcoin Integration for 30 Million Active Users

After its latest purchase, the company now holds 5,098 bitcoin worth nearly $450 million

Eric Trump's American Bitcoin jumps to 20th among public BTC treasury companies

Bitcoin Magazine Michael Saylor's Bitcoin Treasury Strategy Now Accounts for 3.2% of BTC Supply Strategy owns 3.2% of all Bitcoin, spending nearly $2 billion in the past two weeks to grow its BTC treasury to 671,268 BTC. Michael Saylor's Bitcoin Treasury Strategy Now Accounts for 3.2% of BTC Supply Micah Zimmerman.

Michael Saylor's Bitcoin Treasury Strategy Now Accounts for 3.2% of BTC Supply

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is down 3% over the past week, dashing expectations that the Federal Reserve's rate cut the week prior would spark a relief rally. Fed Eases Policy But Signals Caution According to Wintermute's latest market update, the rate cut, which came with projections implying just one rate cut across all of 2026, has resulted in uncertainty rather than upside momentum for Bitcoin.

Why Bitcoin Down 3% Since The Fed Cut Rates Again?

The firm, backed by Eric and Donald Trump Jr., continues to trade at a premium to peers despite a sharp and ongoing share price drawdown.

Trump-backed American Bitcoin edges into top 20 corporate BTC holders as stock slips to new lows

Cryptocurrencies stabilized after Monday's sharp selloff, with bitcoin BTC$87,755.51 bouncing above $87,000 in the early U.S. session on Tuesday.

Bitcoin bounces from Monday's worst levels, but sub-$80,000 may come next, analyst says

OKX is introducing leveraged spot margin trading in the Europe, beginning with BTC/USDC and ETH/USDC trading pairs.

Crypto exchange OKX rolls out spot margin trading in Europe, offering 10x leverage on BTC and ETH

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has broken below the psychological $90,000 level, marking a break from its consolidation range that signals increased pressure on leveraged positions. What Happened: In a recent podcast, prominent analyst Trader Mayne described the breakdown from the triangle apex as a decisive short-term development.

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Bitcoin and Ethereum wavered after U.S. jobs data, but prediction markets still favor a return to $100K amid expected Fed rate cuts.

Bitcoin and Ethereum Wobble as US Reports Highest Unemployment Rate Since 2021

Bitcoin Magazine American Bitcoin ($ABTC) Enters Top 20 Public Bitcoin Treasury Companies, Holds 5,098 BTC American Bitcoin says they've surpassed 5,000 BTC in holdings, ranking among the top 20 public bitcoin treasury companies. American Bitcoin ($ABTC) Enters Top 20 Public Bitcoin Treasury Companies, Holds 5,098 BTC Micah Zimmerman.

American Bitcoin ($ABTC) Enters Top 20 Public Bitcoin Treasury Companies, Holds 5,098 BTC

U.S. spot crypto ETFs saw their highest outflows in over two weeks as institutions cut risk rather than adding exposure.

Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs Shed $582M in a Day as Institutions Trim Risk

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan said BTC is likely to hit all-time highs next year, with lower volatility and weaker equity correlations reshaping how institutions view the asset.

Crypto asset manager Bitwise says bitcoin will break its four-year cycle in 2026

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Treasury Companies Are Undervalued Exceptional opportunity in Bitcoin treasury companies: Asymmetric upside if BTC rebounds. MSTR could hit $500/share in bullish scenario. Bitcoin Treasury Companies Are Undervalued Matt Crosby.

Bitcoin Treasury Companies Are Undervalued

Bitcoin is fighting to regain its footing after taking a not-so-graceful tumble from the $89,500 range. While it's found temporary support, the current market action suggests this bounce may be more of a breather than a comeback.

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