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.

Rodney Burton used to promote crypto alongside Jamie Foxx and Rick Ross; now, he faces decades in prison on wire fraud and money laundering charges.

‘Bitcoin Rodney' faces decades in prison as feds add wire fraud to HyperFund charges

Strategy (MSTR), the Nasdaq-listed software firm and largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, announced another massive acquisition, pushing its total treasury holdings past a critical threshold.

Strategy (MSTR) Boosts Bitcoin Holdings Past 660,000 BTC Mark

Onchain data shows multiple cost basis metrics confirm heavy demand and investor conviction around the $80,000 price level.

These Three Metrics Show Bitcoin Found Strong Support Near $80,000

Executive John Ameriks emphasized Vanguard's core view of the crypto sector hasn't changed, seeing the asset class as highly speculative.

Vanguard Exec Likens Bitcoin to ‘Digital Labubu' Even as Firm Opens ETF Trading Access

Bitcoin has logged a third consecutive difficulty cut, and even with miner revenues under pressure, the network's computing muscle is still holding firm above the 1.1 zettahash per second (ZH/s) mark.

Bitcoin Mining Revenue Remains Thin — Yet Hashrate Refuses to Blink

The recommendation is in line with other global asset managers like BlackRock and Bank of America suggesting small portfolio allocations to the largest cryptocurrency.

Brazil's Largest Asset Manager Recommends Investors Put Up to 3% of their Money in Bitcoin to Hedge Against FX, Market Shocks

While attention may look muted at first glance, Google Trends data shows that over the past year the search term “ bitcoin” has maintained a steady, well-paced level of relative interest throughout the period.

Google Trends Data Shows Bitcoin Quietly Holding Its Place as the Year Comes to a Close

Rising Japanese rates and a stronger yen threaten carry trades and could pressure crypto markets despite easing U.S. policy.

Bank of Japan Set to Hike Rates to 30-Year High, Posing Another Threat to Bitcoin

This weekend, bitcoin is coasting along between the $89,250 to $90,500 range, giving off “maybe I will, maybe I won't” vibes as it flirts with a breakout but lacks follow-through. With a market cap north of $1.8 trillion and $53.

Squeeze Incoming? Bitcoin's $90K Compression Set to Pop Wide Open

Bitcoin hoarding giant Strategy clung to its place in the Nasdaq 100 on Friday, continuing its year-long stint in the benchmark at a time where analysts have raised questions over its business model.

Bitcoin hoarder company Strategy remains in Nasdaq 100

Bitcoin traders wondering what the digital currency's price will do next should closely monitor policy developments, according to several analysts.

Bitcoin Price Outlook: All Eyes On Policymakers Following Fed Rate Cut

Fears of a bubble that may soon burst seem to have transcended ecosystems, pouring cold water on what might have otherwise been a year-end rally. The AI Bubble's Wider Fallout: Stocks Join Bitcoin in Decline Nowadays, when the stock market sneezes, bitcoin catches a cold.

The AI Bubble Isn't Just Affecting Bitcoin, Even Stocks Are Floundering

The Vanguard equity head dismissed Bitcoin as speculative, though the firm still expanded client access to crypto ETFs.

Vanguard Exec Calls Bitcoin a 'Digital Labubu', Even as Firm Offers Crypto ETF Trading

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Bitcoin has fallen back down to $90,000 as sideways price action continues on Friday. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $90,249.67 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,076.27 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $132.33 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.01 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1364 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.

Bitcoin Back To $90,000, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Meander As Crypto Looks For Catalysts

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Falls Below $90,000 As Vanguard Exec Struggles With Bitcoin Value Bitcoin pulled back after the Fed's mixed signals, even as Vanguard expanded access to spot BTC ETFs amid a skeptical view of crypto. Bitcoin Falls Below $90,000 As Vanguard Exec Struggles With Bitcoin Value Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Falls Below $90,000 As Vanguard Exec Struggles With Bitcoin Value

A solo Bitcoin miner defied the odds and won a block reward worth around $282,000 with the help of mining service, Solo CKPool.

Solo Bitcoin Miner Beats the Odds, Winning $282K Reward

Bitcoin Magazine Why Trump Should Pardon The Developers of Bitcoins Non Custodial Samourai Wallet As Keonne Rodriguez prepares to surrender to federal prison on December 18, advocates urge President Trump to pardon the Samourai Wallet co-founders, citing prosecutorial misconduct and a disputed interpretation of unlicensed money transmission laws that even FinCEN rejects. Why Trump Should Pardon The Developers of Bitcoins Non Custodial Samourai Wallet Juan Galt.

Why Trump Should Pardon The Developers of Bitcoins Non Custodial Samourai Wallet

Bitcoin Magazine Sangha Renewables Energizes 20 MW Bitcoin Mining Facility in West Texas Sangha Renewables, in partnership with TotalEnergies and Links Genco, cut the ribbon on its 19.9 MW bitcoin mining facility in West Texas, combining behind-the-meter solar power with digital infrastructure to create new revenue streams and support grid stability. Sangha Renewables Energizes 20 MW Bitcoin Mining Facility in West Texas Micah Zimmerman.

Sangha Renewables Energizes 20 MW Bitcoin Mining Facility in West Texas

Chipmaker Broadcom's 10% slide weighs on the market as Chicago Fed's Goolsbee signals more cuts than the median for 2026.

Bitcoin Plunges Below $90K as AI Worries Drag Nasdaq, Crypto Stocks Down

Satoshi Nakamoto remains one of the most enduring mysteries in the digital asset world, and 15 years ago today, the inventor published the final entry — the 575th — on bitcointalk.org.

Satoshi Walked Away 15 Years Ago — The 575th Forum Post Marked the Moment Bitcoin Stood on Its Own

BitMine Immersion Technologies Chairman Tom Lee praised Bitcoin treasury firm Strategy's massive new cash reserve. Here's why.

Bitcoin Giant Strategy's Cash Reserve Was a 'Smart' Move, Says BitMine's Tom Lee

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) months-long range-bound trading, and a 12% pullback that's keeping it from reclaiming $100,000, has traders digging into what's driving the weakness. What Happened: Pseudonymous macro researcher Capital Flows elaborated in a detailed X thread that three key macro forces are behind Bitcoin's drawdown: Bitcoin is acting as a risk-asset release valve: BTC remains highly sensitive to shifts in risk appetite.

3 Macro Factors Driving The Bitcoin Drawdown From $120,000 To $90,000

Bitcoin's price stands at $92,364 on Friday morning. The leading crypto's market cap currently hovers at $1.84 trillion, with a 24-hour trading volume of $55.80 billion cutting through a tight intraday band between $89,425 and $93,467.

Bitcoin Spot and Derivatives Double Feature: Price Compresses, Calls Crowd $100K, Risk Expands

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Forecast Tools and Cycle Valuation Metrics This One Chart Has Never Missed a Bitcoin Price Top or Bottom in 15 Years Bitcoin Price Forecast Tools and Cycle Valuation Metrics Matt Crosby.

Bitcoin Price Forecast Tools and Cycle Valuation Metrics

Strive, Inc., the publicly traded Bitcoin (BTC) treasury company led by Vivek Ramaswamy, announces plans to raise up to 500 million dollars through a new at-the-market stock offering.

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