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.

According to Sean Bill, chief investment officer at BSTR, only a few companies will ultimately stand out in the bitcoin treasury arena—and he's placing his bet on Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company (BSTR) to be one of them.

Clear-Cutting Bitcoin: Inside BSTR's Bulldozer Strategy to Accumulate BTC and Tap Dormant Reserves

Bitcoin miner MARA Holdings plans to raise $850 million through a private sale to buy more BTC—and its stock has fallen 10% on the day.

MARA Stock Dives as Bitcoin Miner Reveals Plan to Raise $850 Million to Buy More BTC

Bitcoin Magazine H100 Group Increases Its Bitcoin Holdings with 117.93 More Bitcoin H100 strengthens its Bitcoin Treasury Strategy with a SEK 132 million BTC purchase and begins trading on Frankfurt Stock Exchange. This post H100 Group Increases Its Bitcoin Holdings with 117.93 More Bitcoin first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Oscar Zarraga Perez.

H100 Group Increases Its Bitcoin Holdings with 117.93 More Bitcoin

U.S. President Donald Trump called it “the largest trade deal in history,” but Tuesday's agreement with Japan didn't elicit a reaction from the dominant cryptocurrency. Stocks Edge Higher on Japan News; Bitcoin Stagnates U.S.

Bitcoin Stalls But Stocks Jump After Trump's Japan Deal

Bitcoin is hovering around $117,826 on Wednesday as open interest in futures and options markets pushes into record territory, signaling intense institutional and speculative activity.

Why Options Traders Are Suddenly Targeting $200K Bitcoin Strikes

Bitcoin Magazine MARA Launches $850 Million Convertible Notes Deal To Buy More Bitcoin MARA Holdings announced today a proposed private offering of $850 million in zero coupon convertible senior notes due 2032. The notes will be offered to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A of the Securities Act, with an option for initial purchasers to acquire an additional $150 million within 13 days of issuance.

MARA Launches $850 Million Convertible Notes Deal To Buy More Bitcoin

Ethereum

Crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen warns against the common mistake of going “all-in” on crypto investments, recommending an 81% Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), 19% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) portfolio allocation for optimal risk-adjusted returns. What Happened: In a podcast episode on Tuesday, Cowen said the ideal crypto portfolio isn't based on opinion, but hard data.

Want To Invest $1,000 In Bitcoin, ETH, XRP? Here's The Data On The 'Ideal' Portfolio

Bitcoin Magazine Matador Secures $100 Million to Accelerate Bitcoin Strategy The initial $10.5 million will be funded at the initial closing, while $89.5 million remains available pending regulatory approvals. This post Matador Secures $100 Million to Accelerate Bitcoin Strategy first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Oscar Zarraga Perez.

Matador Secures $100 Million to Accelerate Bitcoin Strategy

Jack Dorsey's Square (XYZ) has begun the rollout of bitcoin payments for merchants on its network.

Square Begins Rollout of Bitcoin Payments for Sellers, Targets Full Availability by 2026

Bitcoin mining company Marathon Digital Holdings (NASDAQ:MARA) on Wednesday announced plans to raise up to $1 billion through a private offering of zero-coupon convertible senior notes due 2032, according to a recent SEC filing. The offering begins at $850 million, with an option allowing initial purchasers to buy an additional $150 million in notes.

Why Is Marathon Raising $1B Without Paying Interest? The Real Bet Behind Its Bold Bitcoin Move

MARA Holdings will sell $850 million zero‑coupon converts due 2032 to fund more bitcoin buys as corporate treasury races heat up.

Largest bitcoin miner MARA plans $850 million convertible note offering to buy BTC and restructure debt

Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC)-focused firm Block, Inc. (NYSE:XYZ), has openly criticized Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), although he has refused to label it as “hate” for the second-largest cryptocurrency. What happened: In response to accusations of “Ethereum hate” in August 2021 on Twitter, now X, Dorsey clarified that focusing on Bitcoin should not be construed as hatred toward Ethereum.

Bitcoin Purist Jack Dorsey Was Once Accused of 'Ethereum Hate,' He Made It Clear That 'Focus On One Thing' Isn't The Same As Disdain For The Others

Bitcoin trades at $118,598 today, positioning itself within a relatively narrow range as traders assess near-term direction. With a market capitalization of $2.35 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $47.75 billion, bitcoin fluctuated between $117,979 and $120,222 in intraday action, signaling consolidation amid broader bullish undertones.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Support and Resistance Narrow—Breakout Imminent?

Bitcoin miner MARA Holdings (MARA) said it plans to raise $850 million through a private sale of 0% convertible senior notes due in 2032.

MARA Holdings Plans $850M Convertible Note Offering to Fuel Bitcoin Buys, Repay Debt

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

XRP's July Uptrend Threatened as Bitcoin's $120K Price Resistance Holds

Wall Street is bracing for Tesla's worst quarter in years that could be saved by the bitcoin price rally—just as SpaceX begins moving its bitcoin for the first time in years

Elon Musk's Tesla Is Braced For A Surprise Bitcoin Price Shock After SpaceX Set Alarm Bells Ringing

With bitcoin seemingly poised to test the $123,000 level, some experts are warning of potential corrections. Przemysław Kral predicts that the cryptocurrency could fluctuate between $70,000 and $160,000.

Bitcoin Could Drop to $70K This Year, Crypto Executive Warns

Cryptocurrency markets are down on Wednesday morning, despite President Trump's trade deal with Japan expected to have a positive effect on equities. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $117,943.47 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,646.37 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $196.64 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $3.44 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2546 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001474 Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows Bitcoin and Ethereum large transaction increased by 121.9% and 60.7%, respectively.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Slide Despite US-Japan Trade Deal

Pump.fun

Maelstrom Capital founder Arthur Hayes on Wednesday said that Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) is about to lead a historic market rally, saying "the coming Ether bull run is about to tear the market a new [expletive]." What Happened: Hayes, known for blending macroeconomic analysis with brash trading rhetoric, argues that a wave of credit creation driven by U.S. wartime industrial policy will inflate risk assets, with crypto, specifically Ethereum, poised to benefit most.

US 'Economic Fascism' Will Pump Bitcoin To $250,000, ETH To $10,000, Arthur Hayes Predicts

Kitabo cited growing regulatory clarity and Bitcoin's establishment as a key asset following its U.S. ETF listing as reasons for the move.

Japan's Kitabo Joins Growing List of Asian Firms Turning to Bitcoin Amid Financial Strain

The $500 million private placement by Volcon will be used to fuel its bitcoin treasury strategy. The company has already accumulated over 280 BTC and entered a strategic partnership with Gemini. Volcon to Become Empery Digital With Focus on Bitcoin Treasury Volcon, Inc.

Volcon Acquires 280 Bitcoin via $500 Million Private Placement

Dogecoin

Pudgy Penguins (PENGU), a coin related to the non-fungible token space, has been making waves in the cryptocurrency market, with its value soaring fivefold over the previous month. What happened: The Solana (CRYPTO: SOL)-based coin has jumped 433% in the last 30 days, comprehensively outperforming market heavyweights like Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE).

Pudgy Penguins Token Blasts 433% In A Month, NFT-Linked Crypto Dwarfs Bitcoin, Dogecoin — What's Going On?

Ethereum's rally and surging ETF inflows are leading its investors to outperform Bitcoin holders, backed by growing institutional interest.

Here's Why Ethereum ETF Investors Are Outperforming Their Bitcoin Counterparts

Lookonchain said the three addresses all received bitcoin on Dec. 13, 2020, when bitcoin was worth around $18,000.

Wallets tied to bitcoin whale moves $1.26 billion worth of BTC after years of dormancy: Lookonchain

Gold investor Peter Schiff bragged about the returns on his precious metals in an X post on Tuesday before using the moment to take a dig at bitcoin ( BTC). Schiff says he owns the VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX), which has returned 61.3% so far this year according to Yahoo Finance.

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