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.

Bitcoin Magazine ING Deutschland Opens Retail Access to Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Products One of Germany's largest retail banks has started offering retail clients access to bitcoin-linked exchange-traded notes. ING Deutschland Opens Retail Access to Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Products Micah Zimmerman.

ING Deutschland Opens Retail Access to Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Products

Ethereum

The crypto selloff has been deeper than anticipated, but Tom Lee sees price and timing align for a potential bottom.

Tom Lee: Bitcoin, Ethereum Got Hit Hard, But The Bottom Is Close

Bitcoin is changing hands at $78,162 today, with a market capitalization of $1.56 trillion and 24-hour trading volume surging to $54.86 billion. It has swung between $77,642 and $79,130 over the past day—tight, yes, but deceptively charged with indecision.

Market Mayhem: Bitcoin's Bounce Looks Like a Mirage in the Desert of Resistance

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Dogecoin

Bitcoin stabilized near $78,000 as spot ETF inflows turned positive on supportive macro data, easing pressure across major cryptocurrencies; liquidations stand at $303.54 million over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $561.9 million in net inflows on Monday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $2.86 million in net outflows.

Bitcoin Holds $78,000 On ETF Inflow Wave, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Stabilize

Tether has launched MiningOS, an open-source operating system for bitcoin mining as an alternative to proprietary software.

Tether launches open-source Bitcoin mining OS to challenge proprietary software

Major cryptocurrencies eased off overnight highs during Asia trading, with bitcoin steady above a critical support zone even as investor sentiment remains deeply bearish.

Bitcoin holds key support as 'extreme fear' grips traders: Crypto Markets Today

U.S. ETF demand remains resilient even as Black Monday fears surfaced following bitcoin's drop below $75,000 over weekend.

Bitcoin ETFs see cash rush as traders hunt bargains

Fresh buys in CRCL, COIN, and BLSH come as Cathie Wood's funds lean into exchange and stablecoin names during a market dip

Cathie Wood's ARK buys over $70 million of crypto stocks as bitcoin slides

Monday's inflows ended a four-day streak of outflows and marked the ETFs' largest daily intake since Jan. 14.

Spot bitcoin ETFs snap outflow streak with $562 million in daily inflows

Bitcoin prices dropped to less than $75,000 on Sunday, February 1, reaching their lowest point since April 2025 as multiple variables combined to fuel losses.

Bitcoin Prices Fall Below $75,000 To Reach Fresh 2026 Low

Solana

These crypto products receive the same German tax treatment as directly held bitcoin.

Germans can now buy bitcoin, ether, solana products directly from their ING accounts

Stablecoin issuer Tether said its new MiningOS is a modular, self-hosted software stack built to run mining operations from small home rigs to multi-site industrial setups.

Bitcoin miners get an open-source alternative as Tether launches MiningOS

A resurgent U.S. dollar index, which has logged its strongest two-day gain in nine months, could arrest potential bitcoin recovery.

Just as bitcoin tries to steady, the dollar index wakes up

Still, ING Deutschland noted that crypto ETPs carry significant risks and stated that crypto has no intrinsic value.

ING opens retail access to Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana ETPs in Germany

Analysts cautioned that the move likely reflects a technical bounce rather than the start of a sustained recovery.

Bitcoin rebounds above $78,500; no basis for long-term rally yet: analysts

Bitcoin's latest sell-off has revived debate over whether the move reflects short-term liquidity stress or a something deeper.

Bitcoin's Sell-Off May Carry a Silver Lining

The move concentrates crypto exposure across Musk's businesses, with energy company Tesla's among the top public holders of the asset.

Musk's SpaceX–xAI mega deal sharpens focus on bitcoin accounting ahead of IPO

Bitcoin rebounded toward $79,000 after dipping below $75,000 over the weekend, as traders weighed heavy liquidation-driven selling against macro tailwinds and a potential inflection point for crypto markets.

Bitcoin, ether and major tokens stage relief rally after weekend bloodbath

Binance has begun shifting its $1 billion user protection fund into bitcoin, converting stablecoin reserves as part of a broader move to anchor SAFU in what it calls crypto's most durable asset. Binance Begins $1B Bitcoin Accumulation Plan With First $100M Allocation Crypto exchange Binance shared on social media platform X on Feb.

First Batch Complete: Binance Starts Executing a $1B Bitcoin Buying Plan

Bitcoin has slipped into a bear market danger zone, according to a new analysis showing medium-term holders falling into losses, a signal historically tied to rising downside risk and prolonged weakness rather than short-lived pullbacks.

Bitcoin Enters Danger Zone as Medium-Term Holders Turn Unprofitable En Masse

Leading cryptocurrencies recovered, alongside stocks and gold, on Monday, as investors showed a higher risk appetite. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:19 p.m.

Gold, Silver Rebound; Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Also Trim Losses: Why This Analyst Sees 1-2 Years Of 'Strong Bull Market' Ahead

Robert Kiyosaki says market crashes favor buyers, signaling plans to accumulate bitcoin while also adding gold and silver as long-term hedges against fiat money and financial instability. Robert Kiyosaki Says Market Crash Signals Opportunity, Not Fear Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki shared on social media platform X on Feb.

Robert Kiyosaki Confirms He's Buying More Bitcoin After Crash

Further downside would likely require a U.S. equity bear market, analysts say, as bitcoin tests weak support.

Crypto bear market is nearing end, with $60K as key bitcoin floor, Compass Point analysts say

Bitcoin's latest stumble has caught the attention of several crypto desks, with Galaxy Digital's Alex Thorn warning that mounting technical and onchain signals suggest prices may still have room to fall. Thorn Sees More Bitcoin Pain Before a Bottom As of Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, bitcoin was trading at $78,640 per coin, roughly 37.

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