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.

Bitwise's Head of Europe argues that gold offers a cushion when markets fall, while Bitcoin boosts portfolios during rebounds.

'Bitcoin is Offensive, Gold is Defensive': Bitwise

Bitcoin tumbled toward $60,000 this week as investors reassessed its utility. And while there isn't one clear catalyst driving the bloodbath, one thing is clear: the crypto market is in crisis.

Bitcoin gets slashed in half. What's behind the crypto's existential crisis

Bitcoin Magazine Bithumb Accidentally Sends Large Amounts of Bitcoin to Users, Triggers Price Crash Amid Market Selloff Bithumb reportedly made a mistake that led to the accidental deposit of large amounts of Bitcoin to various users. Bithumb Accidentally Sends Large Amounts of Bitcoin to Users, Triggers Price Crash Amid Market Selloff Micah Zimmerman.

Bithumb Accidentally Sends Large Amounts of Bitcoin to Users, Triggers Price Crash Amid Market Selloff

An internal reward distribution mistake briefly sent bitcoin prices sharply lower on South Korea's Bithumb exchange after users were mistakenly credited with large phantom balances.

Bitcoin crashed to $55,000 on Bithumb after exchange accidentally airdropped users 2,000 BTC

As Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) slid back from recent highs, some market voices blamed outdated narratives such as four-year cycles or technical anomalies. Others argue the issue runs much deeper.

Bitcoin's 'Infinite' Paper Supply — Not Wall Street — Is The Real Problem, Says Analyst

Some recipients reportedly sold the coins before the exchange's "internal control system and promptly restricted transactions."

Bithumb mistakenly sends bitcoin to users, causing ‘temporarily fluctuation' in BTC price on exchange

Extreme capitulation metrics are now matching levels seen only at major cycle lows.

Record breaking stats from bitcoin's Thursday capitulation signal a bottom is near

Strategy, MARA Holdings and Galaxy Digital are among crypto-related stocks posting double-digit percentage gains early Friday.

Bitcoin rises past $68,000, extending bounce from Thursday's crash

Bitcoin rises to $70,000, extending bounce from Thursday's crash

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) surged 6% as U.S. planned layoffs more than tripled in January to their highest level since 2009, raising hopes the Federal Reserve will cut rates to support the economy and put a floor under risk assets down nearly 50% from highs. The Layoff Surge U.S. companies announced plans to cut 108,435 jobs in January — a 205% surge from the prior month and a 17-year high, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.

Bitcoin Could Bounce From 50% Crash — Here's What Record Layoffs Just Changed

The company said it will focus on building data centers for high-performance computing and artificial-intelligence workloads.

Bitfarms shares surge after it ditches its 'bitcoin company' identity and doubles down on AI with U.S. move

The analysts argued that bitcoin-related volatility is no longer central to the investment case as IREN accelerates its shift toward AI.

Bernstein says IREN selloff reflects missing AI deal, not earnings, with bitcoin no longer central to investment case

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) broke below key support levels this week, prompting traders to reassess when, or if, the market might offer an attractive long-term entry. Trader Guarantees Buying Bitcoin In a recent post on X, trader DonAlt said he would go "100% guaranteed" into Bitcoin only if one of several major events occurs.

'I'll Buy 100% Guaranteed,' Says Trader — If Bitcoin Reaches $40,000 Or Major Political Shock Unfolds

Bitcoin is holding at $67,312, with a market cap of $1.32 trillion and 24-hour trading volume clocking in at a thunderous $160 billion. The price range has swung dramatically between $60,000 and $70,546—classic whiplash territory for anyone with weak hands or slower reflexes. Bitcoin Chart Outlook Bitcoin's technical landscape on Feb.

Smacked Down, Still Swinging: Bitcoin's Battle Beneath the Averages

U.S. Treasury secretary Scott Bessent has warned he wouldn't be surprised if China is building a U.S.

‘Hugely Important'—Bessent Issues ‘Surprise' Warning That Could Be About To Trigger A Gold And Bitcoin Price Shock

Metaplanet, Asia's largest publicly traded holder of bitcoin, is currently deep in the red, with its average acquisition cost per bitcoin at roughly $107,000.

Metaplanet commits to bitcoin accumulation even as shares decline

TD Cowen analysts said Strategy remains structurally positioned to endure a prolonged bitcoin downturn despite MSTR's pullback.

Strategy is ‘better positioned than ever' to weather bitcoin crash and benefit from recovery, TD Cowen says

Thursday marked one of the worst days in crypto history, with majors plunging 15-20% before modest relief.

Morning Minute: Bitcoin Erases Trump Pump, Falls to $60k

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Bitcoin slid roughly 8% in a day to $65,000, pushing the crypto sentiment index to Extreme Fear (5); liquidations stand at $2.60 billion over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $434.2 million in net outflows on Thursday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $80.8 million in net outflows.

Bitcoin Slides To $65,000 As Liquidations Hit $2 Billion; Ethereum, Dogecoin Sink, XRP Holds Steady

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Recovering bitcoin still faces macro risks

A brutal crypto selloff erased $2.6 billion in leveraged bets, sent bitcoin to $60,000 and left markets deeply oversold.

Crypto market brightens after selloff that sent bitcoin to lowest since October 2024

Bitcoin treasury firm Strategy reported a massive Q4 2025 operating loss of $17.4B, a 17‑fold jump from the prior year, driven largely by unrealized losses on its BTC holdings. Bitcoin Holdings Slip Underwater Bitcoin treasury firm Strategy reported a staggering operating loss of $17.

Strategy Reports $17.4 Billion Q4 Operating Loss Amid Bitcoin Price Correction

Earnings disappointments weigh on AI related tech, while crypto sentiment improves on bitcoin's rebound.

Weak earnings drag IREN, Amazon; bitcoin stocks rebound in pre-market

Michael Saylor reinforces commitment to bitcoin and quantum security on Q4 earnings call.

Strategy to initiate a bitcoin security program addressing quantum uncertainty

Galaxy Digital founder and CEO Mike Novogratz says Bitcoin (BTC) may be approaching a market bottom. Speaking on Bloomberg Television, Novogratz says Bitcoin's drop to around $76,000 reflects selling pressure at the margin rather than a collapse in institutional interest.

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