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.

Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) delivered a mixed but largely positive performance during the week of March 2–6. Bitcoin, ether, and solana funds finished with net inflows, while XRP ETFs ended the week slightly in the red. Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Post Weekly Gains as XRP Slips Institutional capital flowed in waves across crypto ETFs this week.

ETF Weekly: Bitcoin ETFs Add $568 Million Despite Late Outflow Streak

Bitcoin has its own volatility gauge (BVIV), and that spiked in early February, suggesting crypto markets may have already experienced their panic phase.

Stock market volatility hits one-year high, possibly marking bitcoin bottom

Following an initial pullback, bitcoin rose toward $70,000 as oil volatility and a stronger U.S. dollar pressured risk assets.

Bitcoin floats near $70,000 as dollar strength and oil volatility pressure risk assets: analysts

Michael Saylor declared the start of a “second century,” following the firm's 100th Bitcoin purchase last month.

Strategy Drops $1.28 Billion on Bitcoin, Issues $377 Million in Preferred Shares

Crypto funds saw $619M weekly inflow as oil spikes triggered late outflows, with experts split on whether Bitcoin can withstand macro pressure.

Bitcoin ETF Flows Cool to $619 Million as Oil Prices Spike

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) tapped $69,000 on Monday morning after oil retraced back below $110, following the G7 and IEA's announcement about the largest coordinated strategic oil reserve release in history. The Historic Oil Intervention The G7 and International Energy Agency announced the release of 400 million barrels of oil from strategic reserves, representing nearly 30% of the IEA's total 1.2 billion barrel stockpile.

Bitcoin Taps $69,000, Shakes Off Oil Price Surge Beyond $100

Bitcoin and other crypto coins are rising as oil's surge cools, Polymarket and Kalshi are reportedly raising at massive valuations, and more.

Morning Minute: Bitcoin Rebounds to $69K as Oil Skyrockets, Then Cools

Nigel Farage's investment in Stack BTC signifies a pivotal move for Bitcoin adoption in the UK. Discover the implications for businesses and regulations.

Nigel Farage Acquires 6% Stake in Bitcoin Firm Stack BTC

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes says Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) 50% drawdown reflects growing fears of an AI-driven credit shock rather than weakness in the crypto market itself. Bitcoin's AI-Triggered Credit Destruction Hayes argued in an interview with Cointelegraph that the decline reflects a broader macro risk tied to artificial intelligence and global geopolitics.

Bitcoin Is Down 50% Because Of AI, Geopolitical Turmoil, Arthur Hayes Says

The final 1 million BTC will take over a century to mine, with the last fractions, measured in satoshis, expected to be issued around 2140.

Bitcoin's mined supply hits 20 million milestone, leaving final 1 million BTC to be issued over next 114 years

Strategy spent a whopping $1.28 billion to buy 17,994 more bitcoin last week, raising its total holdings to 738,731 BTC worth about $50 billion at current prices.

Strategy (MSTR) Spends $1.28 Billion to Buy More Bitcoin, Holdings Reach 738,731 BTC

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) purchased 17,994 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) for $1.28 billion at $70,946 per coin last week, confirming Executive Chairman Michael Saylor's Sunday hint on X. The $1.3B Bitcoin Buy The company now holds 738,731 BTC acquired for $56.04 billion at an average price of $75,862 per coin.

Strategy Begins 'Second Century' With Massive $1.28 Billion Bitcoin Buy

Strategy is rapidly expanding its bitcoin treasury, deploying nearly $1.3 billion raised through equity sales to accumulate more BTC while tightening its capital markets machinery—deepening one of the most aggressive corporate accumulation strategies in global markets. Strategy Buys 17,994 Bitcoin Between March 2–8 as Treasury Nears 739K BTC Strategy Inc.

Strategy Buys 17,994 Bitcoin for $1.28B, Expands Corporate BTC Hoard to 738,731

Bitcoin traded at $67,618 on March 9, 2026, with a market capitalization of $1.35 trillion and 24 hour trading volume of $44.47 billion. Price action remained contained within a $65,726 to $68,354 intraday range as technical indicators across multiple timeframes continued to signal a broadly neutral market structure.

Bitcoin's Next Big Move Brewing? Charts Show Market Locked in Tense Standoff

Digital asset investment products recorded $619 million in inflows last week despite the Iran crisis, with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) dominating at $521 million while XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) bled $30.3 million in outflows. The Weekly Flow Pattern Early optimism was evident with inflows of $1.44 billion during the first three days of the week, according to Coinshares Research Blog.

Crypto Sees $619M Inflows During Iran Crisis As Bitcoin Wins, XRP Loses

The company now holds 738,731 bitcoin purchased for about $56 billion and worth roughly $50 billion at the current price just shy of $68,000.

Michael Saylor's Strategy made $1.3 billion bitcoin purchase last week

Strategy's holdings account for more than 3.4% of the total 21 million bitcoin supply — worth around $49 billion.

‘The second century begins': Michael Saylor's Strategy buys another 17,994 bitcoin for $1.3 billion as holdings reach 738,731 BTC

A looming artificial intelligence jobs disaster is pushing the Federal Reserve toward interest rate cuts—predicted to sent the bitcoin price sharply higher

Bitcoin Is Suddenly Braced For A Surprise Fed Price Shock

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Bitcoin trades near $67,000 to start the week amid heavy ETF outflows and cautious sentiment; liquidations stand at $387.74 million over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $348.8 million in net outflows on Friday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $82.9 million in net outflows.

Bitcoin Holds $67,000 As ETF Outflows Weigh On Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin

Bitcoin has outperformed precious metals and U.S. equities since the war in Iran first began, softening sentiment after a rough start to the year.

Bitcoin is beating stocks and gold as the Middle East conflict rattles global markets

Bitcoin BTC$67,494.29 and the broader crypto market stayed resilient Monday as an oil price surge above $100 shook Asian markets and triggered a drop in U.S. stock futures. The crypto calm may be shattered if bitcoin moves outside the $60,000- $75,000 range, data on major market participants' positions suggests.

Bitcoin stays calm while other markets panic: key levels to watch

Bitcoin climbed during European trading hours even as U.S. equity futures, gold and silver fell, highlighting its relative resilience to oil shocks and war risks.

Bitcoin rises as oil spikes, equities drop

Venture capitalist Tim Draper downplayed the impact of quantum computing on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), arguing that fiat money in banks faces a greater risk. Banks To Fall First?

Tim Draper Says Bitcoin Safer Than Dollars Because Quantum Will Hack Banks Before It Can 'Touch' The Blockchain

Cryptocurrency analyst Willy Woo dismissed on Sunday the idea of institutions pouring trillions into Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) overnight, predicting a more gradual buildup instead. Will Bitcoin Explode?

Willy Woo Says Don't Expect Institutions To Put In Trillions In Bitcoin In A Jiffy: 'Things Move Slower Once It's A Multi-Trillion-dollar Asset'

Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage has invested in Stack BTC Plc, as the company expands its bitcoin treasury strategy.

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