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.

Tokenized silver futures logged one of the largest wipeouts across crypto markets, overtaking the usual leaders bitcoin and ether.

'Big Short' Michael Burry flags “death spiral” after silver liquidations beat bitcoin

Galaxy Digital Inc. (NASDAQ: GLXY) CEO Mike Novogratz on Tuesday called quantum uncertainty a “big excuse” for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) whales and long-term holders selling off their positions, even though he downplayed its long-term industry impact. Quantum Computing Fears: Overblown Or Justified?

Galaxy CEO Mike Novogratz Points To Quantum Uncertainty As 'Big Excuse' Behind Early Investors Selling Off Bitcoin: 'Not A Huge Issue'

Fragile momentum and macro uncertainty are keeping Bitcoin and the broader crypto market at risk of further declines, analysts say.

Bitcoin Risks Further Slide as Momentum Weakens Below Key Support

SkyBridge Capital CEO and vocal cryptocurrency advocate Anthony Scaramucci advised steady accumulation rather than speculative trading for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) on Tuesday amid the apex cryptocurrency's ongoing decline. Scaramucci Wants Investors To Buy BTC's Dip Scaramucci endorsed Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) co-founder Michael Saylor's HODL mantra, saying, “Accumulate, don't speculate.

Anthony Scaramucci Says He's 'Buying Bitcoin' As Apex Crypto Dips Below $73,000: 'Accumulate, Don't Speculate'

Bitcoin briefly slid to $72,863 on Bitstamp on Tuesday, but publicly traded mining stocks managed to post mixed-to-positive daily performances even as U.S. stock indexes closed firmly in the red. Bitcoin Miners Defy Red Screens Amid Geopolitical Jitters Bitcoin's dip followed a risk-off jolt after Reuters reported the U.S.

Publicly Traded Miners Buck the Tape as Bitcoin's Price Wobbles

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Leading cryptocurrencies plunged deeper on Wednesday Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:30 p.m. ET) Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) -3.16% $76,338.32 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) -3.47% $2,267.32 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) -1.28% $1.59 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) -4.43% $99.23 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) +0.05% $0.1076 Post-Trump Rally Reversed Bitcoin tumbled below $73,000 to touch its lowest level since November 2024, wiping nearly all of the gains since President Donald Trump assumed office.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Slide Further, Dogecoin Flat As Crypto Market Shivers In 'Extreme Fear' — Analyst Sees Hope For 'Short-Term Relief Rally'

Authorities say they are reviewing reports of a Bitcoin ransom note tied to the case of Today show host Savannah Guthrie's missing mother.

Alleged Bitcoin Ransom Note Sent to TMZ in Case Involving 'Today' Show Host's Missing Mother

Older and mid‑range mining rigs like the Antminer S19 XP+ Hydro, Whatsminer M60S and Avalon A1466I have reportedly already crossed shutdown thresholds, while even newer S21 units are nearing viability limits.

Bitcoin Miners Hit ‘Shutdown Prices' as Profitability Slumps to Multi-Month Low

Burry said crypto losses may have forced institutions to liquidate precious metals as bitcoin slid below $73,000.

‘Big Short' investor Michael Burry warns bitcoin plunge could trigger $1 billion gold, silver sell-off

Bitcoin failing to bounce soon could set the stage for "one hell of a year," one analyst said.

Bitcoin's wild Tuesday: From a 14-month low to a sharp rally triggers $740 million in liquidations

On Tuesday, bitcoin slid to an intraday low of $72,863 per coin, at one point sending Strategy's shares down as much as 9% against the U.S. dollar. By Wall Street's close, MSTR ended the day around 5% lower.

Bitcoin Clings to Strategy's Cost Basis; MSTR Slides 5%

Bitcoin slid below $75,000 after a sharp 6% daily drop amid rising geopolitical uncertainty tied to Iran–U.S. nuclear talks. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $74,791.94 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,183.51 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $99.13 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.57 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1053 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.056706 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 156,179 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $630.76 million.

Bitcoin Plummets Below $75,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Nosedive On Geopolitical Uncertainty

Adam Back confirmed that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein invested in Blockstream as newly released emails point to a planned island visit.

Jeffrey Epstein Invested in Bitcoin Firm Blockstream, Invited Founder Adam Back to Island

Bitcoin's brief recovery collapsed as heavy selling drove prices below $73,000, erasing over $130 billion in market value and triggering $283 million in leveraged liquidations. Market Volatility and Price Decline Bitcoin's attempt at a recovery following a red weekend proved short-lived as a fresh wave of selling pushed the cryptocurrency below the $73,000 mark.

Bitcoin Drops to $72,863 Low After Short‑Lived Bounce Meets Heavy Selling

A Glassnode analyst noted that 44% of the bitcoin supply is "now underwater," given that the token has dropped about 30% in the past month.

Bitcoin tests $73,000, erasing gains since Trump's election night win

The price of Bitcoin nearly touched $73,000 on Tuesday for the first time since November 2024 as investors flee risk assets.

Bitcoin Plummets to 15-Month Low as Crypto, Stock Prices Tumble

XRP fell alongside a broad risk-off move in crypto that pressured majors and high-beta tokens alike.

XRP plunges 6% as bitcoin drops under support, worsening downtrend

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has found fresh lows around $73,000, despite gold and silver rebounding 5% each on Tuesday. The Precious Metals Recovery Gold posted its largest single-day gain since November 2008, rebounding from a two-day collapse that saw prices plunge from record highs above $5,600 to as low as $4,405 on Monday.

Bitcoin Crashes To $73,000 As Gold, Silver Rebound 5%

Bitcoin dived below the $73,000 mark on Tuesday as investors have continued to rotate out of risk-on assets amid mounting geopolitical concerns.

Bitcoin breaks below $73,000 to lowest since November 2024 as heavy selling resumes

CEO Mike Novogratz noted this sale was part of a profit-taking trend among early bitcoin adopters, indicating weakening conviction in the "HODLing" philosophy.

Why a $9 billion bitcoin sale by single Galaxy client reignites quantum threat debate

Bitcoin Magazine Strategy ($MSTR) Plummets 8% As Bitcoin Hits One‑Year Lows Shares of Strategy ($MSTR) plunged today, dipping more than 7% as Bitcoin traded at new one-year lows. Strategy ($MSTR) Plummets 8% As Bitcoin Hits One‑Year Lows Micah Zimmerman.

Strategy ($MSTR) Plummets 8% As Bitcoin Hits One‑Year Lows

Cathie Wood's investment firm, Ark Invest, added exposure to crypto-related equities despite a continuing slide in crypto prices.

Cathie Wood's Ark Invest Doubles Down on BitMine, Coinbase Stocks Amid Bitcoin Plunge

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Plunges 40% From All-Time Highs to One-Year Lows The bitcoin price is trading very near its one-year low. Bitcoin Price Plunges 40% From All-Time Highs to One-Year Lows Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Plunges 40% From All-Time Highs to One-Year Lows

Bitcoin's latest drop wasn't loud or dramatic — it was clinical, deliberate, and ruthless. Bitcoin Drops After Key Price Floor Cracks Beneath the Market Charts show how the slide was set up long before the final flush. Bitcoin topped near $79,300 and spent hours carving out lower highs while momentum quietly faded.

Bitcoin's Price Floor Gives Way as $78K Support Collapses

Major declines in artificial-intelligence-linked stocks, software names and private equity are leading U.S. indices lower.

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