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.

If you're looking to the next CEO, John Ternus, for clues about how crypto asset-related strategy might change at the multi-trillion-dollar tech giant Apple, you need to look elsewhere too.

Apple's Bitcoin Strategy Will Depend on More Than John Ternus

Veteran investor Ross Gerber accused Michael Saylor of putting the entire Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) market at risk through the approach taken by his firm, Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR). Gerber Slams Saylor's Playbook In an exclusive chat with Benzinga, Gerber said Strategy's tactic of selling MSTR at a high premium to buy "cheaper" Bitcoin worked in the bull market but started to “unwind” in the bear market.

MSTR Stock Up 40% in a Month, but Ross Gerber Still Calls Michael Saylor the 'Worst Thing' to Happen to Bitcoin: Here's Why

Ether, solana, tron and dogecoin all shed ground over 24 hours while HYPE added about 4%, leaving bitcoin flat on the week after August's 24% run.

Bitcoin steady above $78,000, HYPE leads as majors slip on hawkish Fed bets

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Ethereum

Leading cryptocurrencies rose on Monday as investors increased risk appetite, spurred by whale investors' purchases.

Bitcoin Gains After Strategy Resumes Buying: Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Also Rally: Analyst Sees 'Very Long March' to Next Bull Market for BTC

The Nasdaq-listed asset manager paid an average of $79,431 per coin, lifting its total stash to 23,156 BTC amid a wave of renewed treasury buying.

Strive Adds $143 Million in Bitcoin as Treasury Firms Pile Back In

Bitcoin has posted a stellar monthly recovery, gaining approximately 23.5% to trade near the $78,000 threshold.

Bitcoin Surges 24% in August as Strive Rises to Fifth-Largest Public Holder

Bitcoin treasury Strategy has blasted Morgan Stanley Capital International's proposal to exclude it from its Global Investable Market Indexes, calling it “misguided” and “flawed.” Writing in a letter to MSCI Monday, the Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin behemoth's founder, Michael Saylor, and CEO, Phong Le, said that the company was discriminating against digital asset businesses.

Strategy Opposes MSCI Proposal, Says Bitcoin Treasury Firms Are Being Targeted a Second Time

The Bitcoin treasury firm Strategy (MSTR) is buying BTC again. Strategy accumulated 4,603 Bitcoin at an average purchase price of $80,318 per BTC, spending a total of $370 million. It's the firm's first BTC purchase since June 22nd, following two weeks where the firm didn't add or sell any Bitcoin.

Michael Saylor's Strategy Resumes Bitcoin Purchases, Adding $370,000,000 Worth of BTC

Artificial intelligence could eventually propel Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) to a valuation of $600,000 to $1 million, according to 22V Head of Macro Research Jordi Visser. The analyst laid out his thesis in an interview with Anthony Pompliano on Sunday, saying that Bitcoin will be the beneficiary of liquidity flows to blockchain-based financial infrastructure.

Bitcoin Could Hit $1M if AI Agents Fuel Tokenization Demand, Macro Expert Says

Bitcoin's price used to be sensitive to geopolitical developments. Not anymore.

Bitcoin Unfazed by Trump's Iran Threats

Bitcoin traded around $79,000 on Monday after Strategy announced its first Bitcoin purchase in months.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Trade Sideways After Strategy's BTC Purchase

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has already bottomed and could see a stronger finish to 2026 as Asia emerges as the crypto king's next major adoption engine, according to Metaplanet (NASDAQ:MTPLF) CEO Simon Gerovich. Asia's Untapped Capital Opportunity Speaking at Bitcoin Asia 2026 on Aug. 29, Gerovich said Bitcoin's roughly 50% drawdown forced weaker sellers out of the market, while the buyers now entering are likely to have longer investment horizons.

Metaplanet CEO Says Bitcoin's Next Cycle Could Belong To Asia: 'The Bottom Is In'

Bitcoin's price fell to an intraday low of $77,024 following reported military clashes between U.S. and Iranian forces. The cryptocurrency quickly recovered, consolidating near $78,600. Strong August Performance Bitcoin's price appeared to consolidate around $78,000 on the last day of August after the latest direct military exchanges between the U.S.

Bitcoin Price Holds Above $78.5K as August Gains Near 25%

The company last week spent $143 million on bitcoin last week, bringing its holdings to 23,156.

Strive Becomes Fifth-Largest Bitcoin Treasury, Stock Jumps on Latest Buy

The largest cryptocurrency is on track for its best month since 2017, holding above $78,000 even as a hawkish Fed and renewed Middle East conflict drag on stocks and lift crude.

Bitcoin Holds Steady as US Strikes on Iran Rattle Stocks and Lift Oil

U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs attracted $924.48 million during the week of Aug. 24 to Aug. 28, while ether funds added $824.42 million. Solana, XRP and HYPE exchange-traded funds (ETFs) posted their strongest broad-based showing yet, lifting combined inflows across the five categories to roughly $2.07 billion. Bitcoin ETFs Add $924.48M as Ether Funds Draw $824.

Crypto ETFs Pull in $2.07 Billion as Bitcoin and Ether Lead the Week

TD Cowen expects Strive (ASST) to end 2026 with 27,156 BTC, nearly 4,300 more bitcoin than previously forecast.

Strive becomes fifth-largest public bitcoin treasury after 1,800 BTC buy, TD Cowen lifts ASST price target

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) remains in a narrow range around $78,000, with analysts pointing out that only a select few cryptocurrencies can expect meaningful gains in the future. What Technical Analysts Forecast Prominent technical analyst Doctor Profit posted his weekly update on X Sunday, noting that $71,000 remains extremely strong support, $78,500 the next major resistance and $82,000 as the level that confirms a full bull market.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Trade Sideways but Analysts Warn Against Switching to Meme Coins

The bitcoin treasury last week spent nearly $370 million on the big orange coin after taking a break to rebalance its cash reserves.

Strategy Resumes Bitcoin Buying After 10-Week Hiatus

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has stalled near a key level, which could determine whether the bear market is officially over. Where Is BTC's ‘Line In The Sand?

Bitcoin Stalls Around $78,000: Here's the Key Level to Watch

‘Beginning Of A Death Spiral'—Serious $40 Trillion U.S. Dollar Collapse Warning Triggers Surprise BlackRock Bitcoin Price And Gold Prediction

Strategy bought 4,603 BTC for $369.7 million, raising total holdings to 845,050 BTC worth over $66 billion.

‘We're back': Strategy buys another 4,603 bitcoin for $369.7 million as holdings hit 845,050 BTC

Solana

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) are retreating from their recent highs, but experienced trader DonAlt says the first pullback after the explosive rally has yet to invalidate the bullish market structure. Why Crypto Can Go "Sideways/Up" “Nothing's really changed,” DonAlt said in a podcast on Aug. 29, noting that BTC's weekly chart has barely deteriorated following one of its strongest recent upside impulses.

BTC, ETH, SOL Pull Back After Explosive Rally but 'Nothing's Broken Yet,' Top Trader Says

Bitcoin is fighting to steady itself Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, after a hard rejection from the upper-$79,000 range flushed the leading crypto asset toward $77,000 per coin before buyers finally showed up.

Bitcoin Price Battles Back From $77K as Bulls Eye $80K Breakout

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) bought 4,603 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) for $370 million Monday, ending a two-month buying drought after Michael Saylor posted “We're Back” on Sunday. How Much Bitcoin Did Strategy Buy?

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