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 (BTC) is now nearly 50% below its all-time high set four months ago. And according to Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan, there is “never a single reason why the crypto market falls,” but rather multiple factors at work. Hougan believes there are six major drivers behind the downturn.

Bitwise CIO Says AI and Precious Metals Helped Spark Bitcoin Downturn, And Several Catalysts Could ‘Turn Things Around'

Bitcoin trades near $69,000 despite growing whale accumulation as crypto searches for a catalyst amid outflows and fragile market structure.

Bitcoin ETF outflows and crowded shorts leave market primed for volatility, analysts say

Prospera, a Zone for Employment and Economic Development (ZEDE) in Honduras that uses bitcoin as legal tender, faces uncertainty about its future after the highest court declared the framework that created it unconstitutional.

Honduran Bitcoin Utopia Prospera Faces Uncertainty After Government Change

Altcoins notch double-digit weekly gains as Bitcoin remains rangebound, but most remain well below all-time highs with macro data looming.

Crypto Traders Rotate Into Select Altcoins as Bitcoin Stalls

Ethereum

Harvard trimmed its Bitcoin exchange-traded fund holdings by 21% in Q4 and opened an $86.8 million Ethereum ETF position.

Harvard trims bitcoin ETF holdings by 21%, builds $87 million ether position

Strategy says it can withstand a bitcoin price drop to $8,000 and still cover its roughly $6 billion in net debt.

Strategy says it can survive even if bitcoin drops to $8,000 and will 'equitize' debt

Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN ) CEO Brian Armstrong said on Sunday that retail users on the cryptocurrency exchange showed strong resilience in the ongoing market downturn, steadily purchasing Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) during the dips. Coinbase Encountering Retail Accumulation Armstrong highlighted on X a rise in native Bitcoin and Ethereum units held by retail users on the platform.

Brian Armstrong Reveals Retail Users 'Buying The Dip' In Bitcoin, Ethereum: Coinbase CEO Says, 'They Have Diamond Hands'

Traders are bracing for a heavy week of macroeconomic events, including Fed minutes and the core PCE inflation report.

Crypto market drowns in red as bitcoin falls to $68,000

BitMine Immersion Technologies Inc. (NYSE:BMNR ) Chair Tom Lee said on Saturday that the ongoing “cryptocurrency winter” is nearing its end, with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) close to hitting their lows. Lee Says End Is Near During an interview, Lee cited Tom DeMark, BitMine's advisor on timing, who suggested that Bitcoin might find support at $60,000 and Ethereum could bottom out at around $1,890.

Tom Lee Forecasts End Of Crypto Winter By This Month, Says Bitcoin, Ethereum May Find Support At These Levels

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) founder Michael Saylor said on Sunday that the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC)-hoarding company plans to convert its convertible debt into equity over the next three to six years. Strategy Won't Issue New Convertible Notes?

What Happens To Strategy's Bitcoin Model If Prices Crash To $8,000? Michael Saylor Has A Plan

Bitcoin's futures basis has widened amid retail dip buying surges, but one expert warns the setup may end in an "over-leveraged shakeout."

Bitcoin Leverage Heats Up as Traders Bet on Price Rebound

Solana

Standard Chartered slashed its cryptocurrency price targets, warning bitcoin could slide toward $50,000 and ethereum near $1,400 in the coming months before a projected rebound, signaling mounting pressure across digital assets despite a resilient long-term outlook.

Standard Chartered Cuts BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL Forecasts

Strategy's CEO reveals when selling bitcoin could become a real consideration, confronting a $17 billion paper loss, outlining how the company would respond to a severe and prolonged crypto collapse. Strategy CEO Discusses $17B Loss and When Selling Bitcoin Could Become a Real Question Strategy Inc.

Will Strategy Sell Bitcoin? CEO Outlines Scenario When Talks Turn Real Amid $17B Loss

Dogecoin

Leading cryptocurrencies fell on Sunday, but stock futures rose as consumer inflation eased to an 8-month low. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:25 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Slide On High Selling Pressure: Analyst Sees 'Adam & Eve' Pattern That Could Push Bitcoin To $79,000

Strategy signaled another potential bitcoin purchase after Michael Saylor posted a cryptic “99>98” message, fueling speculation the company is expanding its massive BTC treasury as institutional investors closely track its aggressive accumulation strategy. Saylor's '99>98′ Sparks Buzz That Strategy Is Loading up on More Bitcoin Strategy Inc.

Saylor Drops '99>98′ as Strategy Signals Another Aggressive Bitcoin Purchase

Bitcoin traded at $68,729 at 4:30 p.m. EST on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, and the derivatives market is anything but sleepy. With $43.81 billion in futures open interest (OI) and call-heavy options positioning, traders appear to be bracing for movement — just not all in the same direction. Bitcoin Futures OI Dips 2.

Futures and Options Data Show Bitcoin Traders Still Eye $80K and Beyond

Bitcoin developers lay the groundwork for post-quantum upgrades, but experts vary on whether the threat is years or decades away.

Bitcoin Takes Step Towards Quantum Fix as Experts Diverge on Urgency of Threat

While bitcoin just posted its steepest difficulty decline since China's 2021 mining purge, the network has already found its footing, and the next adjustment cycle is shaping up to be a sizable one, with roughly 34% of blocks still left to be mined before the epoch closes.

After an 11% Difficulty Cut, Bitcoin Is Poised for Aggressive Recalibration

This week was a rollercoaster ride for the cryptocurrency market, with Bitcoin's price surging and then falling, sparking a flurry of activity among traders and investors. Meanwhile, the world of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) saw a unique Valentine's Day celebration.

Weekend Round-Up: Bitcoin's Wild Ride, Schiff's Bitcoin Blast And Pudgy Penguins' Valentine's Day Pop-Up

Rampant speculation on crypto derivatives platforms is fueling volatility and risking bitcoin's image as a stable hedge, says BlackRock's digital assets chief.

BlackRock's digital assets head: Leverage-driven volatility threatens bitcoin's narrative

Bitcoin price stands at $69,397, commanding a market capitalization of $1.40 trillion, with $42.58 billion in 24-hour trading volume. Over the past day, bitcoin has traded within a tight intraday range of $69,286 to $70,897, pointing to a market that is active, liquid, and carefully positioning itself.

Decision Zone: Bitcoin Compresses Under $72K With $80K or $60K in Sight

The difference in futures basis between CME and Deribit reflects varying risk appetite across regions.

Wall Street remains bullish on bitcoin while offshore traders retreat

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this edition, a strategic bitcoin reserve bill was introduced in the Brazilian Congress, Brazil prepares to tax stablecoins, and Argentina's statistics chief resigns.

Latam Insights: Brazil's 1 Million Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Bill Introduced, Stablecoin Taxation Also in the Works

Elon Musk has confirmed a bitcoin and crypto price "game-changer," sending the dogecoin price sharply higher

It's ‘Inevitable'—Elon Musk Suddenly Confirms Massive ‘Game-Changer' As X Reveals Bitcoin And Crypto Price Updates

Traders on Polymarket, Myriad, and Kalshi are putting real money behind their expectations for bitcoin's price trajectory in 2026. Across seven active contracts with over $84 million in volume, the crowd is signaling cautious optimism — with plenty of hedging along the way.

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