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'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.

Rap Star Drake Uses Stake to Wager $1M in Bitcoin on Patriots Despite Super Bowl LX Odds

The Financial Times and Peter Schiff were among the no-coiners giving themselves pats on the back as crypto crashed this week.

Bitcoin bulls spot bottoming signs as longtime bears take victory laps

CoinShares said quantum computers would have to become 100,000 times more powerful, which could take a decade of scientific progress, to break Bitcoin.

CoinShares says only 10,200 BTC face real quantum risk, pushing back on ‘overblown' estimates

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At a conference dedicated to the riskiest traders in finance, Miami's crypto scene appeared far different than during its pandemic-era boom.

The Vibes From the 'Davos for Degens' as Bitcoin and Ethereum Plummeted

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Reclaims $71,000 as Institutions Buy the Dip and Retail Interest Surges After a rocky week, the bitcoin price is trading above $71,000. Bitcoin Price Reclaims $71,000 as Institutions Buy the Dip and Retail Interest Surges Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Reclaims $71,000 as Institutions Buy the Dip and Retail Interest Surges

Bitcoin Magazine Bithumb Bitcoin Blunder Sends $44 Billion to Users, Rattles Crypto Markets Bithumb triggered a major market shock after an employee mistakenly sent billions of dollars worth of bitcoin to users instead of small cash rewards. Bithumb Bitcoin Blunder Sends $44 Billion to Users, Rattles Crypto Markets Micah Zimmerman.

Bithumb Bitcoin Blunder Sends $44 Billion to Users, Rattles Crypto Markets

Bitcoin continues its tug-of-war with gravity after an unforgiving plunge from record highs. On Feb. 8, 2026, bitcoin is priced at $70,854, boasting a market capitalization of $1.41 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $50.09 billion. The price ranged intraday from $68,443 to $70,976—swinging like a caffeinated pendulum through volatile terrain.

From Boom to Bruised: Bitcoin Claws Back After Crash to $60K

CNBC host Jim Cramer has sparked “wild” rumors the Trump White House bought the dip

‘A Big Deal'—Is This The Real ‘Wild' Reason The Bitcoin Price Has Suddenly Bounced Back From Its Crash?

This week in the crypto world was nothing short of eventful. From Peter Schiff's critique of Donald Trump‘s crypto stance to the dramatic fluctuations in Bitcoin and Ethereum prices, the market was a rollercoaster ride.

Weekend Crypto Round-Up: Trump's Crypto Stance, Bitcoin's Rollercoaster Ride And Ethereum's Fall

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week's edition, the Brazilian government is preparing to introduce a decree to pave the way for taxing cryptocurrency flows, Venezuela offers gas bitcoin mining opportunities, and new Libra revelations arise.

Latam Insights: Brazil Prepares to Tax Crypto Flows, Venezuela Offers Flared-Gas Bitcoin Mining Opportunities

South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb mistakenly distributed approximately 620,000 bitcoins, worth around $44 billion, to 695 customers during a promotional event. The company quickly acted to restrict trading and withdrawals, claiming to have recovered 99.7% of the erroneously distributed cryptocurrency within 35 minutes of the incident.

South Korea's Bithumb Exchange Accidentally Sends $44 Billion in Bitcoin to Users

Bitcoin's sharp sell-off on Feb. 5, 2026, was driven primarily by activity in spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and broader traditional finance (TradFi) deleveraging, according to a detailed analysis published by Jeff Park, chief investment officer at Procap. Bitcoin's Feb.

Why Bitcoin Fell on Feb. 5: Procap Executive Points to ETF Mechanics, Not Crypto Panic

Bitcoin's sharp rallies mask a deeper bear market that could end in a brutal crash, as speculative optimism fades, corporate exposure grows riskier, and digital gold narratives unravel, according to longtime crypto critic Peter Schiff.

Peter Schiff Warns Bitcoin Rallies Are Traps Before Bear Market Crash

Bitcoin's pullback is drawing institutional attention as Fidelity flags a key price zone, framing the move as part of a broader cycle shaped by Federal Reserve politics and shifting flows between digital assets and gold.

$65K Bitcoin Marks Attractive Entry Point, Fidelity Says Amid Consolidation

Bitcoin remains materially undervalued as the crypto bear market nears its end, with strengthening fundamentals, rising institutional accumulation and macro pressures setting the stage for the next phase, according to Jan3 CEO Samson Mow.

Samson Mow Sees Bitcoin Bear Market Ending: ‘Fundamentals Haven't Changed'

Robert Kiyosaki signaled a pause in buying bitcoin, gold, and silver while hinting at future purchases, stirring scrutiny as his latest comments clash with a long record of buying during rallies.

Robert Kiyosaki Quietly Buying Bitcoin? Preparing to Load up After New Bottom

This weekend, the Bitcoin network logged its steepest difficulty cut since July 3, 2021—a moment that followed China's sweeping ban on mining and trading, which triggered a sharp market sell-off and sent miners scrambling for exits beyond the region. Bitcoin Mining Gets Easier—for Now—as Difficulty Drops 11.

Bitcoin Difficulty Logs 11.16% Reduction, Largest Drop Since China's 2021 Mining Crackdown

BTC lending platform Strike has updated its bitcoin-backed loan policies amid heightened crypto market volatility, extending the margin call recovery window and adjusting loan-to-value thresholds to give borrowers more flexibility.

Strike Extends Margin Call Window for Bitcoin-Backed Loans as Volatility Intensifies

Glassnode data is showing buying across all cohorts of bitcoin holders.

Broad-based bitcoin accumulation emerges after sharp capitulation

The Justice Department's release of millions of files related to Jeffrey Epstein has unearthed some wild Bitcoin and crypto stories.

The Most Surprising Bitcoin and Crypto Stories in the Epstein Files

On Saturday, South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb faced a significant blunder, accidentally distributing over $40 billion worth of Bitcoins (CRYPTO: BTC) to customers during a promotional event. The exchange initially intended to give small cash rewards of 2,000 Korean won ($1.40) or more to each user, but instead, winners received at least 2,000 Bitcoins each, leading to a massive selloff.

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