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.

The Smarter Web Company (AQUIS: SWC | OTCQB: TSWCF | FRA: 3M8), a London-listed firm, has announced the acquisition of an additional 295 BTC as part of its “10 Year Plan,” which includes a treasury policy focused on bitcoin accumulation.

The Smarter Web Company Acquires 295 Bitcoin, Boosting Total Holdings to 2,395 BTC

This is a daily analysis by CoinDesk analyst and Chartered Market Technician Omkar Godbole.

Watch Out for Potential Bitcoin Double Top as Bulls Fail to Break $122K Again

Metaplanet Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3350) has announced the acquisition of an additional 518 bitcoin as part of its ongoing Bitcoin Treasury Operations, with an average purchase price of 17,540,861 yen per bitcoin (approximately $118,519), totaling approximately 9.086 billion yen (around $61.4 million).

Metaplanet Acquires 518 Bitcoin, Boosting Total Holdings to 18,113 BTC Valued at $1.85 Billion

Bitcoin (BTC) traders are seeking downside protection ahead of the U.S. inflation data, which is expected to show President Donald Trump's trade tariffs are starting to affect consumer prices.

Bitcoin $115K Bets In Demand as Downside Fear Grips Market Ahead of U.S. CPI Report

Ethereum

Crypto markets extended gains into Tuesday's U.S. inflation print, with bitcoin (BTC) holding above $118,000 after a 2.2% daily rise and ether (ETH) steady at $4,300, capping a 17.2% weekly surge that has it closing in on its $4,800 record.

Bitcoin Traders Eye $135K, Ether $4.8K in Crosshairs as CPI Data Looms

The Tokyo-listed bitcoin treasury firm now holds 18,113 BTC, ranking sixth globally by total bitcoin holdings.

Metaplanet buys another 518 BTC for $61 million, taking total holdings to 18,113 bitcoin

A recent working paper from the Central Bank of Malaysia has identified XRP and bitcoin as potential alternatives to traditional monetary and payment systems.

Malaysia Central Bank Paper Sparks Debate by Naming XRP and BTC as Monetary Alternatives

Defensive positioning is building from crypto traders ahead of a highly anticipated U.S. CPI print as Bitcoin reverses course.

How Traders Are Positioning Bitcoin for This Week's US Inflation Print

Space tourists can now use cryptocurrency to book their extraterrestrial trips on Blue Origin's New Shepard, thanks to a partnership with Payment processing company Shift4 Payments, Inc. (NYSE:FOUR) announced on Monday. FOUR shares are exploding to the upside.

Jeff Bezos's Company Opens Space Tourism To Bitcoin Payments - Here's How to Book Your Rocket Ride

Dogecoin

Leading cryptocurrencies slid on Monday as investors braced for a rise in consumer inflation. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:15 p.m.

Bitcoin Dips Ahead Of CPI Release; Ethereum, Dogecoin Also Slide: Analyst Calls ETH The 'Fastest Horse To Bet On,' Eyes $10,000 Target

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Rumble, a YouTube rival and Bitcoin treasury firm, wants to snap up AI data center company Northern Data in its latest expansion push.

Bitcoin Treasury Company Rumble Eyes $1.17 Billion Acquisition of Tether-Owned AI Firm

Analysts believe a bitcoin rally to $127,000 is possible if the cryptocurrency closes above the $120,000 mark with strong volume, but they warn of a potential retest of the $114,000 to $116,000 range if the rally is rejected. BTC Enters ‘Wait-for-Confirmation' Phase Bitcoin (BTC) broke past the $122,000 mark late on Aug.

Bitunix Analyst Predicts $127K BTC Top—If Volume Confirms Breakout

Bitcoin's (BTC) overnight push towards fresh records met with profit-taking on Monday, knocking prices down to $118,500.

Bitcoin Pulls Back to $119K as Looming Inflation Data Could Bring Price Swings

Solana

Crypto whales can now use their holdings to buy trips to space, with Blue Origin teaming with Shift4 to accept Bitcoin and more.

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin Now Accepts Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana for Spaceflights

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Soars Above $120K as Nakamoto Prepares $760 Million BTC Buy Post-Merger Bitcoin rose above $122,000 as Nakamoto eyes $760 million BTC purchase after merger with KindlyMD. This post Bitcoin Price Soars Above $120K as Nakamoto Prepares $760 Million BTC Buy Post-Merger first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Nik.

Bitcoin Price Soars Above $120K as Nakamoto Prepares $760 Million BTC Buy Post-Merger

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) snapped early-week losses to close with a $247 million net inflow, while ether ETFs notched $327 million in gains, with both markets seeing strong institutional participation.

ETF Recap: Bitcoin and Ether Funds Rebound With Big Weekly Gains

If the deal moves forward, MARA will pay $168 million in cash to secure a 64% stake in Exaion, the data firm with a foot in AI.

Bitcoin miner MARA mulls buying $168-million stake in French data firm: Bloomberg

Cango Inc. has acquired a fully operational 50-megawatt (MW) bitcoin mining facility in Georgia, U.S., for $19.5 million. Cango Acquires 50 MW Bitcoin Mine The New York Stock Exchange-listed company (NYSE: CANG) announced the acquisition on Aug. 11, 2025. This marks Cango's first step in increasing its portfolio of owned and operated mining sites.

Cango Acquires Georgia Bitcoin Mining Facility for $19.5 Million

Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) closed last week in roaring form, attracting a combined $865 million in fresh capital. Bitcoin notched its third consecutive inflow day, while ether extended its winning streak to four.

ETF Rally Gains Steam With $865 Million Inflow Surge for Bitcoin and Ether

Cryptocurrencies are up on Monday, despite Bitcoin retracing a spike above $122,000 back to $120,000.

Bitcoin Stalls Below $120,000 With 'Quite Ugly Daily Candle' As Ethereum Rises, XRP Flat

In crypto, theories have a way of spinning up like dust devils, and lately, one in particular has been making the rounds — that bitcoin's notorious four-year cycle may have run its course.

Bitcoin's 4-Year Cycle on the Chopping Block: Has the Halving Era Finally Ended?

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

The Daily: Strategy nears 3% of bitcoin's total supply on fifth anniversary of first buy, BitMine's ETH stack pushes toward $5B, and more

A surge in both bitcoin and altcoin prices drove the entire crypto ecosystem into $4 trillion territory for the first time in history. Historic Crypto Peak: Market Tops $4T on Back of Bitcoin Bull Run Bitcoin ( BTC) topped $122K early Monday morning before easing back to $119K.

Bitcoin Rally Takes Cryptocurrency Market to $4 Trillion All-Time High

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) price stability around the $120,000 mark comes as on-chain data shows profit-taking at historically elevated levels, according to a Glassnode report. What Happened: The report notes that despite realized profit margins reaching peaks seen in only a handful of prior cycles, the market has so far absorbed the selling pressure without significant downside.

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