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.

What if your $24 bet exploded into $850,000 in only four years? Well, that's exactly what early Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) adopter Kristoffer Koch pulled off.

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Several X accounts have reignited a long-running debate in bitcoin circles, arguing that a single onchain bitcoin now underpins multiple financial claims across exchange-traded funds (ETFs), futures, perpetual swaps, wrapped tokens, and structured products.

Why Some Traders Say Bitcoin's 21 Million Cap Is Being Diluted Off-Chain

Last week, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) experienced a significant drop, plummeting to a low of $60,000, marking a 19% decline. The downturn is attributed to multiple factors, including massive deleveraging and miners being forced to sell, rather than a single catastrophic event.

Bitcoin Price Crash: VanEck Analyst Explains What Triggered the Drop

The network's hashrate has dropped about 20% over the past month as bitcoin's price collapsed and Winter Storm Fern forced widespread miner shutdowns.

Bitcoin mining difficulty drops 11% in largest negative adjustment since China's 2021 ban

The selloff reflects bitcoin's built-in volatility and market misreads of Fed policy, not structural weakness, aruged Bode.

Bitcoin's 50% plunge isn't a crisis, says hedge fund veteran Gary Bode

Crypto sentiment was hit as Gemini plans to close operations in several regions and cut staff, while spot bitcoin ETF flows turned negative.

Bitcoin falls below $70,000 after erasing post-election gains during 'sell at any price' rout

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) finally halted weeks of selling pressure with a strong inflow, offering a rare moment of relief. Ether and solana, however, remained under strain, while XRP continued to quietly rebuild momentum.

Bitcoin ETFs Snap Losing Streak With $331 Million Inflow

On Saturday morning, bitcoin's price sits between $68,090 and $69,162 over the last hour, with a $1.36 trillion market cap, $97.38 billion in 24-hour volume, and a wide $66,131 to $71,604 intraday range, reflecting a market that has stopped panicking but hasn't found conviction.

Bitcoin Compresses at $68K as Technical Signals Set the Stage for a Decisive Break

Bitcoin and crypto traders are reeling from a $10 billion BlackRock exchange-traded fund (ETF) rush for the exit

‘Panic Mode'—$10,000 Bitcoin Price Crash Warning Suddenly Triggers Huge BlackRock Earthquake

Bitcoin could drop further after wiping out all of its price gains since the election of U.S. President Donald Trump as liquidity is expected to remain thin for the near future.

Bitcoin loses Trump-era gains as crypto market volatility signals uncertainty

Bithumb says it has recovered almost all of the bitcoins it gave away.

South Korean crypto firm accidentally sends $44 billion in bitcoin to users

South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb said on Saturday it had accidentally given away more than $40 billion worth of bitcoins to customers as promotional rewards, triggering a sharp selloff on the exchange.

Crypto firm accidentally sends $44 billion in bitcoins to users

Options trading on BlackRock's spot bitcoin ETF, IBIT, surged to a record 2.33 million contracts on Thursday as bitcoin crashed.

BlackRock bitcoin ETF options errupt in crash: Hedge fund blowup or just market madness?

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Bitcoin rose about 12% in a single day to reclaim the $70,000 level, even as market sentiment remained in Extreme Fear territory and roughly $2 billion in leveraged positions were liquidated.

Bitcoin Reclaims $70K As XRP Rallies 20%, Ethereum, Dogecoin Gain Over 10% Heading Into The Weekend

Bitcoin is entrenched in a bear market, according to new onchain research from Cryptoquant, which shows weakening demand, contracting liquidity, and deteriorating technical structure across the network.

Bitcoin Slips Deeper Into Bear Territory, Cryptoquant Analysis Shows

On Feb. 6, 2026, bitcoin rebounded 15% from the previous day of just below $60,000 to over $71,000, restoring its $1.4 trillion market cap after a sharp selloff. Liquidation Engine: The Mechanics of the Rebound On Feb.

‘Mathematical Limit' Reached? BTC Reclaims $71,000 as RSI Hits Oversold Levels

Coinbase customers faced losses in fresh ways through the exchange's crypto-backed lending product as Bitcoin and Ethereum tumbled this week.

Coinbase's Crypto-Backed Loans Notch Record Liquidations Amid Bitcoin, Ethereum Plunge

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

The Daily: Strategy's ok unless BTC falls to $8K, Charles Hoskinson's down over $3B in crypto, Bithumb mistakenly sends bitcoin to users, and more

Bitcoin Magazine Strategy ($MSTR) Soars 25% as Bitcoin Rebounds Strategy ($MSTR) surged sharply Friday, lifting more than 25% at times. Strategy ($MSTR) Soars 25% as Bitcoin Rebounds Micah Zimmerman.

Strategy ($MSTR) Soars 25% as Bitcoin Rebounds

The error was quickly corrected, but not before Bithumb users sold off billions in Bitcoin, temporarily crashing its listed price.

South Korean Crypto Exchange Accidentally Gave Away $95 Billion in Bitcoin

Bitcoin and ether ETFs remained under intense selling pressure, extending February's sharp drawdown. XRP and solana ETFs, however, continued to attract fresh capital, offering rare pockets of strength.

Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Shed $515 Million as Selling Persists

Strategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTR) shares surged 22% Friday as TD Cowen maintained its $440 price target, arguing there is “no reasonable scenario” forcing the company to sell Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) despite trading underwater on its holdings. The Bull Case Amid Carnage TD Cowen analysts Lance Vitanza and Jonnathan Navarrete said Strategy is “better positioned than ever” to participate in a potential recovery, even as the premise looks strained amid steep declines.

'No Reasonable Scenario' Forces Strategy To Sell Bitcoin As $440 Target Stands: TD Cowen

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Roars Above $71,000 After Days of Sell-Offs The bitcoin price rebounded above $71,000 today after days of large-scale selling. Bitcoin Price Roars Above $71,000 After Days of Sell-Offs Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Roars Above $71,000 After Days of Sell-Offs

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan says the sell-off reflects cycle dynamics and macro risk-off forces — not a repeat of 2022's systemic collapse.

‘Bad news is already priced in': Bitwise CIO sees possible exhaustion as bitcoin logs steepest two-week drop since June 2022

Bitcoin Magazine Michael Saylor Says Strategy ($MSTR) Will Lead Global Bitcoin Effort Against Quantum Threats Strategy (MSTR) is moving to take a more active role in preparing Bitcoin for potential future threats from quantum computing. Michael Saylor Says Strategy ($MSTR) Will Lead Global Bitcoin Effort Against Quantum Threats Micah Zimmerman.

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