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 fell below $69,000 amid a global sell-off driven by escalating Middle East tensions that also caused energy prices to surge. Geopolitical Tension Sparks Market Turmoil Bitcoin ( BTC) plummeted below the $69,000 mark Thursday afternoon, swept up in a broad-based global sell-off that spared neither digital assets nor traditional safe havens like gold.

BTC Falls Below $69K Amid Iranian and Qatari Gas Field Strikes

Morgan Stanley's spot Bitcoin ETF will trade under the ticker MSBT on NYSE Arca.

Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust to Trade as MSBT on NYSE Arca

A recent report finds that quantum computing poses a genuine threat to Bitcoin, while efforts to safeguard the network are already underway.

Bitcoin's Quantum Risk May Be Real, But the Network Is Preparing: Report

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

The Daily: Bitcoin OG sells $72M in BTC as another whale scoops $111M in ETH, XRP treasury firm Evernorth files to go public, and more

Morgan Stanley inches closer to launching its own spot bitcoin ETF, signaling Wall Street's appetite for direct exposure isn't fading anytime soon.

Morgan Stanley Bitcoin ETF Filing Advances With MSBT Ticker on NYSE Arca

Strive (NASDAQ:ASST) has climbed into the top 10 public Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) treasury companies after adding 317 BTC over the past week. Expanding Bitcoin Holdings The firm, backed by Vivek Ramaswamy, said the latest purchase brings its total holdings to 13,627.9 BTC, surpassing CleanSpark (NASDAQ:CLSK).

Strive Surpasses CleanSpark In Top 10 Bitcoin Treasury Rankings After Adding 317 BTC

While bitcoin has shown relative strength against gold since the war in Iran broke out, investors are better off holding off "dry powder" while prices swing wildly on headlines, said Wintermute's Bryan Tan.

Bitcoin holds $69,000 as gold tumbles, oil spikes, but analyst says stay on sidelines

DDC is continuing to build its bitcoin position despite falling short of earlier, more aggressive accumulation targets.

DDC adds 200 bitcoin as corporate treasuries lean into BTC price weakness

Bitcoin tended to show muted performance on quadruple witching days in 2025, followed by weakness in the days to weeks after.

Quadruple witching arrives tomorrow as markets brace for potential bitcoin volatility

Crypto market sentiment is fading as Bitcoin dipped below $69,000. But predictors on Myriad don't expect a return to all-time low fears.

'Extreme Fear' Hits Crypto Markets After Bitcoin Gives Up $75K Spike

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) could hit 1 million Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) by September 2026 if the company maintains its historical 16% quarterly acquisition rate, with the preferred stock STRC enabling purchases during bear markets unlike previous cycles. The Historical 16% Rate Michael Saylor's Strategy has increased Bitcoin holdings by an average of 16% quarter-over-quarter since 2020.

Strategy Could Own 1 Million Bitcoin By September—Here's The Math

Bitcoin's price discovery is increasingly driven by derivatives positioning and institutional synthetics rather than spot demand, signaling a structural shift in how crypto markets move.

Crypto for Advisors: Bitcoin's price discovery

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) executive chairman Michael Saylor is increasingly turning to alternative funding channels to finance its Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) purchases, signaling a shift away from heavy reliance on equity dilution. Funding Shift Emerges In a Mar.19 post on X, CryptoQuant data showed the company bought nearly 18,000 BTC in the week of Mar. 8 and more than 22,000 BTC the following week, its largest weekly accumulation since November 2024.

Michael Saylor Changed Tactics To Buy More Bitcoin: What It Means For MSTR

Nearly $600M in deep out-of-the-money puts highlights tail-risk positioning, though flows point more to volatility strategies than to outright bearish bets.

Bitcoin $20,000 put option is third most popular strike ahead of quarterly expiry

Fed proposal cuts bank capital by 4.8% and fixes custody risk rules, clearing a major regulatory hurdle for institutional Bitcoin adoption

5 Ways the Fed's Basel III Pivot Unlocks Institutional Bitcoin Custody

Strive, Inc. reported that it held 13,628 Bitcoin as of March 17, 2026, placing it among the top 10 corporate holders globally.

Strive (ASST) Accumulates 13,600 Bitcoin Despite $393 Million Loss in First Six Months as Public Company

Hands-on Review by Bitcoin.com. Vultisig is a seedless, multi-device crypto vault built around Threshold Signature Scheme (TSS) technology. Instead of generating a traditional seed phrase, the wallet distributes signing authority across multiple devices, requiring a defined threshold to authorize transactions.

Hands-on Review by Bitcoin.com – Digging Into Vultisig's World

The firm reported a $393.6 million net loss in Q4, largely driven by declines in the fair value of its bitcoin holdings.

Vivek Ramaswamy's Strive adds 317 BTC, enters top 10 public treasury holders as Q4 results show bitcoin-driven losses

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has tumbled below $70,000 as equities continue to slide lower while oil prices surge. Bearish Structure Remains Crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen maintains a cautious outlook, arguing that recent upside is likely a countertrend rally rather than the start of a new bull market.

Bitcoin Crashes 4%, Loses $70,000: Why Is BTC Going Down?

BTQ Technologies has launched the first working BIP 360 implementation on its Bitcoin Quantum testnet, enabling developers to test quantum-resistant Bitcoin transactions in practice.

BTQ Deploys First Working BIP 360 Implementation on Bitcoin Quantum Testnet

Bitcoin price fell below $70,000 on Thursday as rising energy costs and a steady Federal Reserve stance strengthened the dollar and weighed on risk appetite.

Bitcoin Price Slides Below $70,000 as Oil Spikes, Fed Hold Tightens Financial Conditions

Bitcoin and ether ETFs posted $219.2 million in combined net outflows on March 18, ending week-long inflow streaks.

Bitcoin, ether ETFs snap multi-day inflow streaks with $219 million in combined outflows

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is down 2% compared to gold sliding 4% after the Federal Reserve delivered hawkish signals, an unusual reversal as Bitcoin typically underperforms the precious metal during risk-off moves. The Unusual Outperformance Positioning may explain the divergence as gold surged 90% over the past year and hit record highs in February before the Middle East conflict started.

Why Did Bitcoin Fall Less Than Gold After Hawkish Fed? Down 1% vs 2%

Why Is Bitcoin Outperforming Gold After The Fed Stayed Hawkish?

Bitcoin briefly fell below the $70,000 mark, reaching a low of $69,536, due to a liquidation event by an early holder who sold 650 bitcoins. However, bitcoin quickly recovered to around $70,200, demonstrating its resilience.

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