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.

North America is becoming a less dominant force in the Bitcoin mining industry, ceding newly minted BTC to adversaries like China.

America's Grip on Bitcoin Mining Slips, Despite Trump's Ambitions for Dominance

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Bitcoin briefly spiked to $97,500 on Wednesday as improving macro sentiment boosted risk assets, driving a sharp increase in liquidations and renewed ETF demand. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $97,561.89 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,387.58 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $147.07 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.15 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1488 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.058829 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 149,828 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $848.51 million.

Bitcoin Hits $97,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Pop 2%

Bitcoin surged past $97,000 on Jan. 14, driven by the U.S. Supreme Court's deferment of a crucial tariff ruling, record ETF inflows, and mounting macroeconomic friction. Bitcoin Nears $100,000 as Supreme Court Tariff Delay Ignites Rally Bitcoin surged past $97,000 on Jan. 14, catalyzed by a volatile mix of judicial delays and record-breaking institutional investment.

Bitcoin Nears $100,000 as Tariff Limbo and Fed-Trump Clash Ignite ‘Perfect Storm'

On January 12, 2026, MicroStrategy (now operating under the ticker "Strategy") announced its largest acquisition of the year, purchasing 13,627 BTC for approximately $1.25 billion.

MicroStrategy's $1.25B Buy & Florida's Reserve Bill

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

The Daily: Bitcoin taps $97K amid ‘Goldilocks' macro backdrop, Ripple secures preliminary license in EU payments push, and more

Bitcoin Magazine The State of Bitcoin Self-Custody in 2026 W/ Casa CEO Casa, a multisig security provider founded in 2018, positions itself as a "Swiss bank for sovereign individuals," with CEO Nick Neuman emphasizing practical sovereignty for high-value Bitcoin holders amid rising institutional adoption and physical threats. The State of Bitcoin Self-Custody in 2026 W/ Casa CEO Juan Galt.

The State of Bitcoin Self-Custody in 2026 W/ Casa CEO

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Explodes Past $97,000 as Traders Set Sights on $100,000 The bitcoin price surged to an eight-week high this morning, reaching $97,700 at the time of writing. Bitcoin Price Explodes Past $97,000 as Traders Set Sights on $100,000 Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Explodes Past $97,000 as Traders Set Sights on $100,000

Bitcoin Magazine Strategy ($MSTR) Stock Soars 10% Above $189 as Bitcoin Nears $100,000 Strategy (MSTR) stock roared above $189 this morning as renewed bitcoin strength and continued corporate BTC purchases drove demand. Strategy ($MSTR) Stock Soars 10% Above $189 as Bitcoin Nears $100,000 Micah Zimmerman.

Strategy ($MSTR) Stock Soars 10% Above $189 as Bitcoin Nears $100,000

Bitcoin has climbed to an eight-week high near $97,000 as this week's rally continues and speculators eye $100,000 in January.

Bitcoin hits 8-week high above $97,000 as shorts unwind and $100K odds rise

The largest cryptocurrency extended its rally, pushing related equities higher as well.

Bitcoin rallies past $97,000 as investors seek haven assets

Bitcoin is trading near $97,000 for the first time since November, with broader crypto market gains punishing bears over the last day.

Crypto Shorts Get Rekt: Liquidations Near $800M as Bitcoin Price Spikes

Bitcoin miner targets large scale AI and high performance computing infrastructure in the Houston region.

CleanSpark shares rise as bitcoin miner expands AI power capacity in Texas

Benjamin Cowen, founder and CEO of IntoTheCryptoverse, says the crypto market may be entering a prolonged "ghost town" phase as retail investors continue to exit and show little sign of returning in the near term. What Happened: Cowen said retail participation was the primary driver of the major bull markets in 2017 and 2021.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Rallying But Here's Why Crypto Is A 'Ghost Town'

Ledger Wallet is launching a new "BTC yield" feature that lets users access Lombard's yield-bearing LBTC through the Figment app.

Ledger Wallet rolls out ‘BTC yield' feature in collaboration with Lombard and Figment

Bitcoin's price sits at $94,925 to $95,051 over the last hour, with the market cap standing tall at $1.89 trillion and a brisk 24-hour trading volume of $68.71 billion. The intraday action has been anything but dull, with prices ping-ponging between $91,820 and $96,474.

Bullish Fire or Fakeout? Bitcoin's Price Dances on the Edge of a Major Move

Bitcoin ETFs saw their highest daily inflow since October as BTC hit $95,000, but experts exercise caution as demand could be selective.

Bitcoin ETFs Draw in $754M as BTC Clears $95K

Bitcoin Magazine Rhode Island Reintroduces Bitcoin Tax Exemption Bill for Second Straight Year Rhode Island lawmakers have reintroduced a temporary Bitcoin tax exemption bill that would eliminate state income and capital gains taxes on small Bitcoin transactions — up to $20,000 annually. Rhode Island Reintroduces Bitcoin Tax Exemption Bill for Second Straight Year Micah Zimmerman.

Rhode Island Reintroduces Bitcoin Tax Exemption Bill for Second Straight Year

Bitcoin traded near $95,000 as overall market sentiment rose to a neutral reading of 52. Bitcoin ETFs saw $753.7 million in net inflows on Tuesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $130 million in net inflows.

Bitcoin At $95,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Jump 5% As ETF Inflows Surge

Crypto ETFs delivered a second straight day of synchronized gains as bitcoin posted its strongest inflow of 2026 so far. Ether, XRP, and solana funds followed suit, underscoring a sharp rebound in investor confidence.

Bitcoin ETFs Surge With $754 Million Inflow as Crypto ETFs Register Broad Gains

Crypto analysts are predicting a continued move higher in bitcoin after the cryptocurrency jumped past $95,000, breaking through a level that previously marked strong selling pressure.

Bitcoin opens path to $100,000 paved by gold: Crypto Daybook Americas

Crypto markets pushed higher on Wednesday after bitcoin broke above a key resistance level, triggering heavy liquidations and paving the way for sharp gains across altcoins.

Bitcoin clears $94,500 as altcoins steal the spotlight: Crypto Markets Today

Metaplanet shares approached the 637 yen trigger that reactivates the company's moving strike warrants and unlocks hundreds of millions for new bitcoin purchases.

MetaPlanet just 5% away from restarting share sales for bitcoin buying

Bitwise found portfolios combining gold and bitcoin delivered superior risk-adjusted returns across major market drawdowns and recoveries.

Bitcoin and gold allocation outperforms traditional portfolios, backing Ray Dalio's 15% hedge thesis, Bitwise finds

Strength in bitcoin linked U.S. equities, led by Strategy, is reinforcing positive sentiment during U.S. trading hours.

North American hours become the strongest window for bitcoin returns, reversing late 2025 trend

Crypto trader and analyst Michaël van de Poppe says Bitcoin is about to hit $100,000. In a series of market updates, Poppe says the original and largest crypto asset will reach the psychological milestone in a matter of days. “There we go. Bitcoin breaks upwards. Holds the 21-Day MA.

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