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.

Polymarket traders are pricing a 70% chance that bitcoin (BTC) touches $67,500 at some point in July, up from roughly 56% odds cited earlier this week, as the asset trades near $66,000.

Bitcoin Bettors Give BTC 70% Odds of Hitting $67,500 in July as Traders Eye a Rebound From $65K

The run has pulled in roughly $727 million, the most sustained stretch of buying since the record outflows of June.

Live markets: Bitcoin ETFs post a fifth straight day of inflows in a first since April

Hut 8 has signed a second 15-year lease for 352 megawatts of AI capacity at its Beacon Point campus in Texas. The deal doubles the tenant's commitment and highlights a wider shift by bitcoin miners toward long-term data center contracts.

Hut 8 Secures $9.8 Billion Texas AI Lease as Bitcoin Miners Pivot to Compute

Asian semiconductor shares rebounded hard, a five-day ETF inflow streak passed $600 million, and oil pulled back on Middle East diplomacy.

Bitcoin hits a two-week high near $65,500 as the chip trade turns back into a tailwind

When Bitcoin traffic gets heavy, a full block does not stop the network; it turns the next available space into a live auction where urgency has a price. The Line Forms Before the Block Think of a crowded subway platform at rush hour.

What Happens When a Bitcoin Block Is Full? Every Byte Sparks a Live Fee Auction

Strategy says its bitcoin treasury provides 31 years of dividend coverage, while its U.S. dollar reserve provides 1.8 years of near-term coverage. The figures shift attention from bitcoin purchases to the company's ability to sustain preferred-share obligations. Bitcoin Reserve Becomes a Key Measure of Strategy's Financial Strength Investors in Strategy Inc.

Strategy Says Bitcoin Reserve Provides 31 Years of Dividend Coverage as Cash Buffer Reaches $3.2 Billion

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Leading cryptocurrencies traded mixed on Monday as escalating geopolitical tensions curbed investors' risk appetite. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:25 p.m.

Bitcoin, Dogecoin Flat; Ethereum, XRP Gain as US-Iran Hostilities Continue: Analyst Says Short-term Gains Can Invite 'Faster Selloffs' If

Bitcoin miner Hut 8 has said it signed a second 15-year lease ​worth $9.8 billion for its AI data center.

Bitcoin Miner Hut 8 Shares Jump on $9.8 Billion AI Data Center Deal

Cryptoquant analyst Amr Taha noticed a divergence between these two bitcoin ownership blocks that might be bullish into the future, signaling sustained demand from large holders. Wallets holding between 1K and 10K BTC increased their holdings by 66.7K BTC in the last 60 days.

Whales vs. Mid-Tier Holders: The Dramatic Shift in Bitcoin Ownership Splitting the Market

Crypto ETF investors spent the week changing direction almost as quickly as the market itself. A sharp Monday retreat gave way to broad inflows across bitcoin and ether products, allowing both categories to finish the five days with net gains.

Blackrock Pulls in $204M as Bitcoin ETFs Finish the Week Positive

The Bitcoin treasury firm Strategy (MSTR) has now gone four consecutive weeks without buying any BTC. The company announced on Monday that it had increased its US dollar reserves by $225 million over the past week, though it refrained from buying any new Bitcoin.

Michael Saylor's Bitcoin Treasury Company Strategy Goes Fourth Consecutive Week Without Buying Any BTC

Metaplanet subsidiary Bitcoin Japan is starting a crypto treasury.

Metaplanet's Bitcoin Japan Announces Plan to Scoop Up Coins Despite Market Downturn

Bitcoin climbed beyond the $65,000 mark on Monday after Senator Cynthia Lummis announced the CLARITY Act had cleared committee and advanced to the full Senate floor, marking a key step toward U.S. crypto market structure legislation.

Bitcoin Crosses $65,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Rally After CLARITY Act Advances To Senate Floor

Bitcoin climbed back to $65,644 on July 20, capping a volatile three-day stretch shaped as much by chart levels as by the war between the United States and Iran. The move came after a hard drop on July 17, when BTC fell to $63,706 as U.S.

Bitcoin Roars Back Above $65K as Iran War Fails to Break Whale Buying Frenzy

Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan believes Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) next major wave of demand will come from the "final boss of investing" which is the institutional capital. Who Buys After Strategy?

Who Takes the Bitcoin Baton After Strategy? Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan Names the 'Final Boss'

Veteran trader Peter Brandt expects Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) to head below $50,000 before bottoming in early October, and then launch into a cycle that takes it above $250,000 by 2029. Why Brandt Sees a Bottom Below $50,000 First?

Bitcoin to $40,000, Then $250,000? Peter Brandt Maps BTC's Next Cycle

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is witnessing a sharp divergence in investor behavior. The largest whale wallets are accumulating aggressively while mid-sized holders distribute coins.

Bitcoin Whales Accumulate But Mid-Size Holders Sell – Is This Potentially Constructive?

Two consecutive weeks of inflows ended the worst sustained outflow streak in Bitcoin ETF history. Here's why patience may be required from investors.

Bitcoin ETFs Are Green Again—Here's Why Investors Should Zoom Out

Onramp argues that spot bitcoin offers stronger long-term value than paper bitcoin exposure, highlighting bitcoin's fixed supply as its price trades roughly 50% below its all-time high.

New Onramp Report Makes the Case for Spot Bitcoin Over Paper Claims as Price Sits at Half Its Peak

Russia's State Duma is set to vote July 21 on a sweeping crypto bill that would legalize regulated trading and cross-border settlements while preserving the country's ban on digital-asset payments at home, RBC reported on Monday. Duma Puts Crypto Framework on Final Track Draft law No.

Russia Nears Final Crypto Vote With Retail Caps, Licensed Exchanges and Bitcoin Trade

U.S. spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETFs pulled in $273 million over the past two weeks, ending an eight-week outflow streak, but the total barely covers the quietest single week of the sell-off it followed. Why $273 Million In Inflows Is Not The Recovery It Looks Like U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $197.4 million in the week ended July 10 and $75.67 million the following week, according to SoSoValue data, breaking an eight-week streak that pulled over $8 billion from these funds.

Bitcoin ETFs Flip Green After $8B Exodus: But Is $273M Enough to Matter?

For the second consecutive week, Saylor's company sold MSTR stock instead of BTC to pad its reserves to $3.2 billion.

Strategy Pads Cash Reserve By $225M With MSTR Sale, Bitcoin Stash Remains Untouched

Strive (ASST) bought 21 bitcoin for about $1.3 million last week, increasing its treasury to 19,921 BTC while cash reserves rose to $157.4 million, according to a Monday SEC filing.

Strive (ASST) Adds 21 Bitcoin as Treasury Reaches 19,921 BTC and Cash Climbs to $157 Million

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) sold $263.5 million worth of shares last week and added zero Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) for the second consecutive week, pushing its total cash raise over two weeks to $730 million. Why Is Strategy Piling Up Cash Instead Of Buying Bitcoin?

Strategy Raised $730M and Bought No Bitcoin in Two Weeks: Will MSTR Hold $95?

Crypto analyst Doctor Profit says the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) October dip many traders are waiting for isn't coming, arguing that when the market collectively expects the same four‑year‑cycle outcome, it rarely plays out that way. Why the Four-Year Cycle Crowd Could Be Wrong When Bitcoin was trading at highs near $120,000, the same crowd had dismissed the four-year cycle entirely because they wanted prices to keep climbing, according to the crypto influencer.

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