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.

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Ethereum

Major altcoins led by Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and Ripple‘s XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) posted sharp declines on Thursday, reversing gains from a strong rally earlier this month. What Happened: The broader cryptocurrency market experienced a notable selloff, with experts pointing to both overheated momentum and emerging signs of a corrective phase, even as structural fundamentals continue to strengthen.

Ethereum, XRP Sink While Bitcoin Holds: What's Going On With Altcoins?

Bitcoin is trading at $118,438 on July 24, 2025, with a market capitalization of $2.35 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $53.99 billion. The leading cryptocurrency recorded an intraday price range between $117,422 and $119,197, reflecting ongoing consolidation near historic highs.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Technical Tug-of-War Intensifies Near ATH Levels

Analyst and trader Ali Martinez says Bitcoin (BTC) is set to continue the upward trend as it hovers less than five percent below the all-time high.

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Dogecoin

Cryptocurrency markets are down on Thursday, with altcoins notably underperforming Bitcoin after a recent strong spell. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $118,742.21 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,648.82 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $185.82 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $3.13 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2374 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001367 Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows Bitcoin and Ethereum large transaction decreased by 13.4% and increased by 5.2%, respectively.

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This is a daily analysis of top tokens with CME futures by CoinDesk analyst and Chartered Market Technician Omkar Godbole.

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Some are warning the bitcoin price and stock market bubble could be about to burst as prices swing wildly

‘Bubbles Are About To Start Busting'—Huge Price Swings Spark Fear Of A Stock Market And Bitcoin Crash

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes is providing his end-of-2025 price targets for the top two crypto assets by market cap. In a new blog post, Hayes predicts that in less than six months Bitcoin (BTC) will soar by more than 111% its current value, while Ethereum (ETH) will increase by more than 179% its current value.

Arthur Hayes Reveals Year-End Price Targets for Bitcoin and Ethereum, Predicts Massive Unexpected ETH Bull Run

Solana

Thursday's price pullback in major cryptocurrencies is probably the result of a long squeeze, or unwinding of leveraged bullish plays, rather than an outright bearish stance.

BTC, XRP, SOL, ETH Witness 'Long Squeeze' as Futures Open Interest Slides With Prices

Jack Dorsey's Block, Inc. (NYSE: XYZ) has announced the initiation of onboarding for its first few sellers on Square to facilitate a new native bitcoin acceptance experience. In a social media post, the company's executive officer expressed enthusiasm for this development, stating, “boom.

Block Initiates Onboarding of Sellers for Bitcoin Lightning Payments on Square

New statistical evidence has emerged, suggesting that bitcoin's (BTC) market dynamics are now intricately linked to the ebb and flow on Wall Street.

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Market commentator and popular media personality Jim Cramer advocated for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as a hedge against the escalating U.S. national debt on Wednesday, adding that he is buying a lot himself. What Happened: During a CNBC segment, Cramer expressed his concerns about the future of the U.S. economy amid a worsening debt crisis.

Jim Cramer Says He's Buying 'A Lot' Of Bitcoin As Protection Against Spiraling US Debt: 'Worried About My Kids'

A sharp pullback across crypto markets on Tuesday triggered nearly $735 million in liquidations with bulls bearing the brunt.

Ether, XRP Trades Book Bigger Losses Than Bitcoin as Bulls See $680M Liquidations

MARA Holdings announced plans to issue $850 million in zero-coupon convertible notes due 2032, with proceeds earmarked for bitcoin purchases and debt repayment. $850 Million in Convertible Notes to Fund Additional Bitcoin Acquisition MARA Holdings, Inc.

MARA Holdings to Raise $850 Million for Additional Bitcoin Purchases

Leading cryptocurrencies diverged from stocks on Wednesday as investors parsed tariff-related developments ahead of the Aug. 1 deadline. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 10:25 p.m.

Bitcoin Consolidates Amid Trump's Tariff Moves; Ethereum, Dogecoin Fall: Analyst Foresees 'Violent' ETH Rally Once It Breaks This Level

Electric vehicle behemoth Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) reported Wednesday unrealized gains of over $280 million on its cryptocurrency holdings in the second quarter, thanks to a 30% jump in Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) price. What Happened: Tesla's balance sheet showed $1.235 billion in digital assets, up nearly 30% from the last quarter, according to the company's earnings report released after the closing bell.

Elon Musk's Tesla Sits On $284 Million Bitcoin Windfall In Q2, Refuses to Cash Out

Block's share price has risen more than 14% over the past week.

Square Begins Bitcoin Payments for Sellers as Block Stock Hits S&P 500

Artificial intelligence appears to have a soft spot for bitcoin. Not long ago, the founder of fomo21.com posed a clever question to X's AI chatbot Grok: “What is the most likely money to be used in 200 years?”—with one strict rule: the AI had to pick just one.

11 AI Models Predict the Future of Money in 200 Years—And Bitcoin Dominates the List

Is it so over already just as crypto bulls were so back? Here's what the charts have to say.

Bitcoin and XRP Pull Back, But Bulls Have Reason for Optimism: Analysis

Tesla's (TSLA) bitcoin (BTC) stash is now worth around $1.2 billion after the cryptocurrency's price climbed 30% in the second quarter of this year, according to its earnings report.

Tesla's Bitcoin Holdings Now Worth $1.2B After 30% BTC Price Rally in Q2

Cryptocurrency markets are trading lower on Wednesday despite equities making new highs. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $118,357.63 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,605.17 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $189.97 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $3.24 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2443 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001400 Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows Bitcoin large transaction and daily active addresses increased by 121.9% and 14.7%, respectively.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Slide Despite Equities Rally

In a recent segment, Jim Cramer—an American television personality, author, and former hedge fund manager best known as the energetic host of CNBC's Mad Money and an anchor on CNBC's Squawk on the Street—shared his views on bitcoin as a hedge against the ballooning U.S. debt.

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Central to Draper's worldview is the notion that bitcoin is simply better technology than any government-issued currency.

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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) remains stuck around the $118,000 level, with traders increasingly cautious as key support zones weaken. The lack of bullish momentum has prompted several to exit long positions and wait for a deeper retracement before re-entering.

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