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.

Entrepreneur and investor Anthony Pompliano hailed Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as the ultimate solution to the global issue of currency debasement and the “most important technology invention” of the current era on Sunday. What Happened: In an X post, Pompliano emphasized the potential of Bitcoin to counteract the economic damage caused by currency debasement.

Bitcoin Is Humanity's 'Best Bet' Against Currency Debasement, Says Anthony Pompliano: 'We Owe So Much To Satoshi Nakamoto'

South Korean regulators have approved a takeover of SGA Co. by investors tied to Metaplanet and Sora Ventures.

Metaplanet CEO Quietly Helps Acquire Asian Firms to Push Bitcoin Agenda

On July 14, a high-risk trader incurred significant losses as $334 million in short bets were liquidated within three hours. High-Risk Trader's Losses Draw Comparisons to James Wynn A high-risk trader known as Falllling had massive short bets worth $334 million liquidated in just three hours.

High-Risk Trader's $334M Short Positions Wiped out as BTC Surges Past $123,000

The dollar hovered near a three-week high versus major peers on Tuesday as traders awaited the release of U.S. inflation data later in the day that could provide clues on the path for monetary policy.

Dollar holds near three-week high before CPI data; Bitcoin hovers above $120,000

Global crypto investment products added another $3.7 billion to a net inflow streak that has now reached 13 consecutive weeks.

Crypto investment products log second-largest weekly inflows of $3.7 billion amid bitcoin all-time high rally: CoinShares

Israel Salmen, CEO of Meliuz, the first Latam-based bitcoin treasury company, announced that the company is in the final stages of listing its stock on U.S. markets, without issuing new shares. Brazilian Bitcoin Treasury Company Meliuz Ready to List Stock on U.S.

Brazil-Based Bitcoin Treasury Company Meliuz Prepares to Enter US Markets

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Bitcoin May Consolidate in $120K-$130K, Here are 3 Reasons Why

Bhutan was previously seen moving around its bitcoin at times of market rally, possibly selling off the cryptocurrency for profit.

Bhutan moves over $62 million in bitcoin to Binance in past four days of BTC rally: Arkham

Bitcoin (BTC) has surged to new all-time highs above $123,000 and just logged its highest-ever weekly close at $119,500, following another record weekly close the week before. Year to date, BTC is now up around 30%, pulling ahead of gold which has gained approximately 27% during the same period.

Bitcoin Hits $123,000, Overtakes Gold as 2025's Top Asset

Bitcoin's pseudonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, is now among the wealthiest individuals — or group of individuals — on the planet, without ever moving a single dollar of their fortune or revealing any identifying details about themselves.

Bitcoin's Mysterious Creator Is (Almost) the World's 10th Richest Person

Metaplanet Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3350 / OTCQX: MTPLF), a publicly listed bitcoin treasury company, has announced the acquisition of an additional 797 bitcoin, bringing its total holdings to 16,352 BTC. The latest purchase was made at an average price of 17,312,239 yen (approximately $117,540) per bitcoin, totaling approximately 13.798 billion yen.

Metaplanet Acquires Additional 797 Bitcoin, Total Holdings Reach 16,352 BTC

Several Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC)-associated companies saw their shares rise in overnight trading Monday, as the apex digital asset continued its record-breaking bull run. What happened: Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR), the world's largest corporate Bitcoin holder, was up over 3% as of this writing, according to Robinhood.

Michael Saylor's Strategy, Coinbase, MARA, Riot And Other Crypto-Related Stocks Spike After Hours As Bitcoin Touches All-Time High Beyond $122,000

Bitcoin's rally is boosted by institutional inflows, legislative momentum in the U.S. and heightened macro liquidity, one analyst said.

Bitcoin becomes world's fifth-largest asset by market cap, surpassing Amazon as price hits $122,000

Sovereign Bitcoin reserves may become a long-term strategy for nations as El Salvador's gains show multi-year value, Decrypt was told.

El Salvador's Bitcoin Stash Tops $760M as BTC Breaks Above $122K

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Bitcoin (BTC) extended its breakout to a new all-time high of $122,000 on Monday, triggering a broad crypto rally as ETF inflows, short liquidations, and policy optimism from Washington continued to buoy a bullish mood.

As Bitcoin Rushes Past $122K, What's Next for Ether, XRP, Dogecoin?

Bitcoin continued its ascent on Monday morning, achieving yet another all-time high in its price record. The leading cryptocurrency reached nearly $122,600 on Bitstamp, with analysts suggesting that this is just another stepping stone on the path to even higher highs.

Bitcoin's Unrelenting Rise Continues: BTC Passes $122K

More than $680 million in crypto positions were liquidated over the past 24 hours with short traders taking the bulk of the pain as a bitcoin (BTC) breakout above $121,000 triggered a chain reaction across derivatives markets.

Bearish Bitcoin Trader Loses $92M as Surge Wipes Out $426M in Short Liquidations

Traders are betting big on bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) as the BTC rally rages on, and observers downplay Tuesday's U.S. inflation data as a potential barrier for the bull.

Bitcoin, Ether Traders Bet Big With Tuesday's U.S. Inflation Data Seen as Non-Event

Bitcoin has repeatedly hit new all-time highs over the past week and is currently trading at $120,754 at the time of writing.

Metaplanet buys additional 797 BTC for nearly $94 million as bitcoin extends all-time high rally

Metaplanet, the largest corporate bitcoin (BTC) holder outside North America, has purchased an additional 797 BTC, worth around $96 million, bringing its total bitcoin holdings to 16,352.

Japan's Metaplanet Buys 797 Bitcoin as BTC Breaks Past $120K

extended a rally to rise to a new record above $120,000 Monday, fueled by a rally in bitcoin ETFs.

Bitcoin hits new all-time highs as it crosses past $120,000, fueled by ETF inflows

The bitcoin price and crypto market is heading into what could be one of its biggest weeks ever

Bitcoin Suddenly Smashes Through $120,000 Price As Crypto Braces For A Massive Earthquake

Bitcoin's record-breaking rally is being fueled by tariff-driven trade flows, high Treasury payouts, and a broader shift toward risk assets.

US Economy in a 'Goldilocks-Like Equilibrium' as Bitcoin Blasts Past $121K

Bitcoin broke above $120,000 late night Sunday, fueled by institutional demand and approaching crypto legislative discussions in the US.

Bitcoin hits $120,000 as all-time high rally continues; analysts predict further upside as US ‘Crypto Week' nears

Bitcoin , the world's largest cryptocurrency, crossed the $120,000 mark for the first time in history on Monday.

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