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.

Cooling inflation and post–year-end rebalancing help draw institutional money back into spot bitcoin funds.

U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs pull in $750 million in strongest day since October

Heightened spot ETF inflows and improved macroeconomic clarity have helped boost crypto prices, analysts told The Block.

Bitcoin ETFs post largest single-day inflows in three months, worth $750 million

Bitcoin surged past $96,000 on Jan. 13, lifting its market cap above $1.9 trillion and the broader crypto economy to $3.33 trillion. The rally was driven by record ETF inflows of $753.8 million, with Fidelity and Blackrock leading. Record ETF Inflows Bitcoin surged past the $96,000 mark late Jan. 13 as U.S.

Bitcoin Rockets Past $96K, $590M Shorts Wiped Out Amid Trump vs. Fed Clash

Ethereum

Ethereum could narrow its performance gap with Bitcoin in 2026 as capital rotates and on-chain activity improves, Decrypt was told.

Why Ethereum Could Be Ready to Outperform Bitcoin in 2026

The groups urged Congress to extend crypto tax relief beyond stablecoins, warning the current approach would not simplify everyday payments.

Bitcoin Advocates Press US Lawmakers on Stablecoin Tax Rules

Cardano

Solana

Lower inflation eased pressure on bond yields and improved liquidity conditions, a setup that has historically favored crypto and other risk assets.

Bitcoin surges above $95,000 as ether, solana, cardano jump 8% on investor optimism

The Coinbase premium index remains negative, indicating a relatively weaker U.S. demand.

Bitcoin prices hit two-month high, but U.S. demand lags

Dogecoin

Leading cryptocurrencies surged on Tuesday as the Senate prepares for the markup of a key bill aimed at regulating the cryptocurrency market. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:20 p.m.

Bitcoin Tops $96,000; Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Rally On Crypto Bill Progress: Analyst Says 'Dips Are For Buying' As $100,000 Comes In Focus For BTC

Bitcoin climbed above $96,000 for the first time since November, triggering over $500 million in liquidations as altcoins outperformed and traders rushed to cover bearish bets.

Bitcoin climbs to two-month high of $96,240 as altcoins surge and shorts get squeezed

Bitcoin's rally drew fuel from short covering as steady inflation data and the start of earnings season reinforced trader expectations.

Bitcoin Hits Two-Month High as CPI Steadies and Short Covering Accelerates

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Rockets 5.5% Past $96,000, Strategy ($MSTR) Jumps 8% The Bitcoin price roared past the $96,000 level this afternoon, bringing along a fresh wave of bullish momentum after weeks of choppy, range-bound trading. Bitcoin Price Rockets 5.5% Past $96,000, Strategy ($MSTR) Jumps 8% Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Rockets 5.5% Past $96,000, Strategy ($MSTR) Jumps 8%

Singapore-based Bitdeer reported a “total hash rate under management," including a self-mining hashrate of 55.2 EH/s and hosted rigs.

Bitdeer overtakes MARA as largest bitcoin miner by ‘managed hashrate' metric

Semler Scientific shareholders approved Strive's acquisition in an all-stock deal, but both Bitcoin treasury stocks dropped on the news.

Strive, Semler Stocks Fall After Shareholders Approve Bitcoin Treasury Acquisition

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Roars Past $94,000 as Bulls Reclaim Key Resistance The bitcoin price just jumped above the $94,000 level this afternoon, breaking through a key resistance zone. Bitcoin Price Roars Past $94,000 as Bulls Reclaim Key Resistance Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Roars Past $94,000 as Bulls Reclaim Key Resistance

Bitcoin briefly topped $93,700 before settling near $93,500, buoyed by fresh consumer price index data at 2.7% and a sharp rebound in spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds inflows. ETF Flows Flip Positive On Jan.

Bitcoin Surges Past $94,000 Following New CPI Data and Renewed ETF Inflows

Bitcoin has reclaimed the $93,000 level after a positive CPI report eased rate hike fears, thereby boosting risk assets sentiment. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $93,509.76 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,198.80 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $143.40 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.10 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1433 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.058779 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 88,679 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $189.50 million.

Bitcoin At $93,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Gain On Positive CPI Report

Bitcoin Magazine Strive ($ASST) Gets Green Light on Semler Scientific Acquisition, Boosts Bitcoin Holdings to Nearly 13,000 BTC Strive has won shareholder approval to acquire Semler Scientific in an all-stock deal that adds more than 5,000 bitcoin to its balance sheet, lifting combined holdings to nearly 12,800 BTC. Strive ($ASST) Gets Green Light on Semler Scientific Acquisition, Boosts Bitcoin Holdings to Nearly 13,000 BTC Micah Zimmerman.

Strive ($ASST) Gets Green Light on Semler Scientific Acquisition, Boosts Bitcoin Holdings to Nearly 13,000 BTC

Bitcoin hits $93K as volume surges, but sellers dominate—will it reach $100K or face more pressure ahead?

Bitcoin Climbs Above $93K as US Inflation Holds Steady

Prominent crypto analyst Miles Deutscher outlined several themes he expects to shape digital asset markets in 2026, along with his outlook for Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) price by year-end. What Happened: Deutscher said prediction markets are poised for significant growth, with monthly volumes potentially reaching five times current levels, or about $95 billion, during at least one month in 2026.

Bitcoin Likely To End Year Higher, But $150,000 Blow-Off Remains Uncertain: Report

The largest cryptocurrency is now facing a key "resistance" zone at $93,500-$95,000, which has capped its price for nearly two months.

Bitcoin rises 2% to $93,500 after inflation data increased chances of further rate cuts

The bitcoin and crypto market is braced for the U.S. supreme court to overturn U.S.

Crypto Suddenly Braced For A ‘Massive' Shock As The Bitcoin Price Soars

Bitcoin options open interest continues to outpace futures, marking a move away from leverage-driven speculation toward volatility and risk-management strategies.

Bitcoin options open interest extends dominance over futures, damping BTC volatility

The draft provision would treat tokens as “non-ancillary” assets, exempt from SEC securities rules, if they were in an ETF by 2026.

Crypto Bill Draft Grants XRP, Solana and Dogecoin Same Legal Status as Bitcoin

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Briefly Jumps Above $92,800 As CPI Meets Forecasts, Powell DOJ Dispute Fuels Safe-Haven Bid The bitcoin price briefly rose above $92,700 after December U.S. CPI came in at 2.7% year over year, matching expectations and keeping markets focused on the Fed's policy outlook. Bitcoin Price Briefly Jumps Above $92,800 As CPI Meets Forecasts, Powell DOJ Dispute Fuels Safe-Haven Bid Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Briefly Jumps Above $92,800 As CPI Meets Forecasts, Powell DOJ Dispute Fuels Safe-Haven Bid

The U.S. Consumer Price Index came in roughly in line with expectations as market participants largely expects the Fed to leave interest rates unchanged at the January meeting.

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