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.

Dogecoin

Ethereum

Bitcoin has slipped below $90,000 on Monday morning as investors dial back risk ahead of key macro events this week, including jobs and inflation data. Bitcoin ETFs saw $49.2 million in net inflows on Friday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $19.4 million in net outflows.

Bitcoin Stuck Around $90,000 XRP, Dogecoin Trade Flat While Ethereum Rises 2%

Crypto prices are little changed, with bitcoin steady after dropping back from last week's post-Fed high while altcoins continue to underperform amid risk-off sentiment.

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Rises, but Risk Appetite Remains Weak

With bitcoin under $90,000, analysts say this week's macro releases will likely set the tone for the rest of December.

Bitcoin stalls after post-FOMC slide as inflation data looms over December, analysts say

Bitcoin's recent 15% rally was driven by short covering, but a sustained recovery is possible with a short squeeze and uptick in spot demand.

Bitcoin's Recovery Rally Built on Shaky Ground as BTC Slips Under $90K

The latest death cross in November has so far marked a bottom of around $80,000, aligning with prior examples this cycle.

Fear and Greed Index in Fear 30% of the Past Year, Bitcoin Back in Extreme Fear

The UK finance ministry has stated that it will begin regulating cryptocurrency starting from October 2027, according to a report published Monday. Crypto To Get Regularity Clarity In UK?

Bitcoin, Other Cryptocurrencies To Face UK Regulatory Framework By 2027: Report

Standard Chartered and Coinbase just announced an expanded partnership to develop digital asset services for institutional clients worldwide. The collaboration focuses on trading, prime services, custody, staking and lending solutions. The move combines Standard Chartered's global banking expertise and risk management with Coinbase's leading institutional platform to offer secure, compliant digital asset management.

Standard Chartered and Coinbase Building Bitcoin and Crypto Trading, Custody, Staking and Lending Solutions for Institutional Clients

Nasdaq and MOVE index patterns warrant caution for BTC bulls.

BTC $80K Check-Back Risk Rises as Nasdaq Rebound Stalls

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week's edition, Brazil's Itau recommends holding up to 3% in bitcoin, TRM Labs releases a report highlighting Venezuela's positive crypto adoption, and El Salvador plans to roll out an AI-based education plan.

Latam Insights: Brazil's Banking Giant Updates Bitcoin Advice, TRM Labs Highlights Venezuelan Crypto Growth

Early Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) investors would buy up Satoshi Nakamoto's stash during a flash crash sparked by a quantum computer hack, cryptocurrency analyst Willy Woo predicted on Sunday. What Happens After Bitcoin's Quantum Hack?

Satoshi Nakamoto's Multi-Billion Dollar Bitcoin Fortune At Risk After Quantum Hack? Analyst Counters Eventuality Of Massive Market Crash

Economist Peter Schiff took a dig at the conviction of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) holders on Sunday, suggesting that their expectations might be misguided. Schiff Questions ‘Overwhelming' Consensus Among Bitcoiners In an X post, Schiff challenged Bitcoiners' supposed conviction that they are guaranteed “extraordinary gains” if they weather the market's volatility.

Peter Schiff: Bitcoin Holders Think They 'Can't Lose' With 'Extraordinary' Gains Guaranteed, But Market Might Surprise Them

Cardano

Solana

Trading volumes have thinned noticeably in recent sessions, amplifying price moves and reinforcing a defensive tone, some market watchers say.

ETH, SOL, ADA Slide as Bitcoin Sees Year End Profit-Taking

Dogecoin's immediate downside momentum appears exhausted, with $0.1372 acting as a crucial short-term support.

Dogecoin Slides Alongside Bitcoin, Memecoins as Traders Pare Risk Bets

FlowDesk sees fading post-Fed demand and low leverage, while Glassnode data show digital asset treasuries quietly resuming bitcoin accumulation in a range-bound market.

Asia Morning Briefing: Bitcoin Drifts Near $89K as Traders Step Back and Balance Sheets Step In

Leading cryptocurrencies fell on Sunday, while stock futures edged up, as investors brace for a barrage of key macroeconomic data this week. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:20 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Slide: Analyst Warns $70,000 Could 'Come Into Play' For BTC Unless It Defends This Level

A partner at the investment arm of Itaú Unibanco, the largest private bank in Latin America, is urging investors to allocate a portion of their portfolios to bitcoin as a “dual opportunity” for asset diversification and currency protection.

Brazil's largest bank recommends a 3% Bitcoin portfolio allocation: ‘real diversification'

It looks like Michael Saylor's Strategy is lining up a fresh bitcoin purchase announcement for Monday morning, after dropping a not-so-subtle hint on X on Sunday. The bitcoin treasury giant already sits on a hefty 660,624 BTC, and all signs suggest this train has no plans to hit the brakes.

Michael Saylor Teases Another Bitcoin Buy as Strategy's Orange Dots Make a Comeback

Bitcoin started the week above $90,000 but slid to just under $89,000 as traders braced for the Bank of Japan's upcoming rate decision, a historically bearish catalyst for the cryptocurrency.

Bitcoin Ends Week in the Red, Shedding All Fed-Fueled Gains Amid Liquidity Worries

Bitcoin hovered below $90,000 on Sunday as low liquidity, altcoin weakness and looming U.S. and global data kept traders cautious.

Bitcoin Dips Below $90K Amid Fading Risk Appetite Ahead of Key Macro Events

Bitcoin's price is currently parked at $89,417 with a market cap standing at $1.78 trillion. Over the last 24 hours, it's swung between $88,929.64 and $90,469, with a trading volume clocking in at $35.66 billion—so yes, it's still the life of the liquidity party, even if the dance floor's gotten a little tense.

Crypto Volatility Returns: Bitcoin's Price Clings to Support Amid Bearish Pressure

Michael Saylor has warned of “chaos, confusion," and "profoundly harmful consequences" if his bitcoin-buying company Strategy is ejected from MSCI indices

Bitcoin Price Crash Fears Suddenly Emerge After Serious Saylor Warning

Itau, Brazil's largest bank, now recommends allocating up to 3% of investment portfolios to bitcoin, despite the cryptocurrency's underwhelming performance in 2025. The bank's recent report emphasizes bitcoin's potential as a portfolio diversifier and hedge against fluctuations in Brazilian reais.

Brazil's Largest Bank Updates Bitcoin Portfolio Recommendations

Sangha Renewables has energized a 20-megawatt bitcoin mining facility in West Texas, marking the company's latest effort to pair renewable generation with flexible data-center load. This article is from Theminermag, a trade publication for the cryptocurrency mining industry, focusing on the latest news and research on institutional bitcoin mining companies.

Sangha Energizes 20 MW Texas Solar Bitcoin Mine Amid Record-Low Hashprice Pressure

Robert Kiyosaki urges investors to prepare for long-term economic decline by using market crashes to accumulate cash-flowing assets and decentralized stores of value, arguing disciplined planning and bitcoin ownership can build wealth as traditional systems weaken.

Robert Kiyosaki Warns Global Crash Resets Valuations as Bitcoin Stands Outside Weakening Systems

Strategy's firm hold in the Nasdaq-100 is reinforcing confidence in corporate bitcoin treasury strategies, signaling growing institutional acceptance even as critics question crypto-linked business models within major equity benchmarks. Nasdaq-100 Retention Boosts Confidence in Strategy's Bitcoin Thesis Confidence in corporate bitcoin strategies strengthened after the Nasdaq-100 reconstitution, as Strategy's position in the benchmark held firm.

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