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.

Geopolitical tensions and tightening liquidity could trigger a major sell-off across equities and cryptocurrencies, according to Bloomberg Intelligence senior macro strategist Mike McGlone. Bitcoin Could Revert Toward Long-Term Mean McGlone warned in an interview with Cointelegraph on Saturday that escalating tensions between U.S. and Iran could pressure global risk assets.

US-Iran War Could Trigger A 2008-Style Crisis And Drop Bitcoin To $10,000, Bloomberg Analyst Warns

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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has cracked $73,000 but remains trapped within a broader range, leaving traders divided on whether the next major move will be higher or lower. BTC Remains Stuck According to prominent analyst Trader Mayne, Bitcoin is currently "diddling in the middle" of its range after sweeping liquidity at the lows and bouncing back toward the midpoint.

Bitcoin At $73,000 Is No Reason To Get Excited, Analyst Warns—Here's Why

Bitcoin has stayed resilient through recent market turbulence as institutional investors and long-term holders continue accumulating, signaling a maturing market and strengthening its long-term outlook.

Bitcoin's Ownership Base is Maturing, Reducing Reliance on Retail: Analysts

Institutional capital continued flowing into crypto ETFs during the week of March 9–13, with bitcoin ETFs attracting $767 million and ether funds adding $161 million. While solana ETFs saw modest gains, XRP ETFs bucked the trend with notable outflows.

Bitcoin ETFs Pull $767 Million as Institutional Demand Drives Weekly Surge

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes says he has re-entered his Hyperliquid (NASDAQ:PURR) trade, predicting the asset could surge more than fourfold if the protocol's growth continues. Reinvesting In Hyperliquid In an interview with CoinDesk on friday, Hayes said that that he has reinvested in HYPE after previously exiting his position.

Bitcoin To $250,000, Hyperliquid To $150 In 2026: Why Arthur Hayes Is Bullish

Steak ‘n Shake is leaning deeper into bitcoin, tying customer payments, employee bonuses, and a growing BTC treasury into a strategy the company says is boosting sales and reshaping its financial model.

Steak ‘n Shake Credits Bitcoin Payments as Same-Store Sales Rise ‘Dramatically'

Bitcoin traded around $73,764 on March 16, 2026, at 11:15 a.m. EST, within a 24-hour range of $71,389 to $74,387, with a market cap of $1.46 trillion and 24-hour volume totaling $48.85 billion.

Bitcoin Trades Near Session Highs as Indicators Show Neutral Momentum and Supportive Averages

“The wildest thing about my $1 million prediction is that it's not wild at all,” said the digital asset fund manager's CIO.

Institutions had ‘diamond hands' during bitcoin's 50% plunge, Bitwise's Matt Hougan says

Bitcoin surged above $74,000 on Monday as institutional inflows, energy supply, and geopolitical tensions impacted crypto demand.

‘Crypto strikes back': Bitcoin decouples from stocks to tap $74K as institutional demand returns despite energy-driven market turmoil

Strategy spent $1.57 billion on Bitcoin last week, notching its largest purchase of the year so far amid heightened demand for STRC.

Strategy Makes Biggest Bitcoin Buy Yet in 2026 as Preferred Share Demand Surges

Ethereum

Bitcoin ETFs post five straight days of inflows led by IBIT, while BlackRock's new staked ether fund ETHB draws $100M on day one.

BlackRock Drives Bitcoin ETF Inflow Streak As Staked Ether Fund Debuts

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is trading just below the $74,000 level as the broader cryptocurrency market enters a period of relative calm, with traders closely watching upcoming macroeconomic data for the next catalyst. After several weeks of volatility, the largest cryptocurrency by market value has spent the past two days moving within a narrow range.

Bitcoin Holds Near $74,000 As Crypto Market Waits For Inflation And Rate Signals

Gains came for crypto and stocks as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz appeared to ease slightly, sending oil prices lower.

Bitcoin eyes $75,000, nearing 25% bounce from February bottom

HIVE said it is progressively phasing down its ASIC-based bitcoin mining operations in Sweden amid tax disputes and operational uncertainty.

HIVE to phase down bitcoin mining in Sweden as it expands AI data center capacity in Canada

Metaplanet Inc. unveiled a $255 million equity financing on Monday designed to turbocharge its bitcoin treasury strategy, with potential proceeds climbing to roughly $531 million if accompanying warrants are fully exercised. Tokyo-Listed Metaplanet Raises Capital to Accelerate Bitcoin Holdings Tokyo-listed Metaplanet Inc.

Bitcoin Treasury Race: Metaplanet Announces $531M Capital Strategy

Wall Street broker Bernstein took note of an institutional ownership shift as behind bitcoin's resilience during this latest bout of global turmoil.

Bitcoin outperforms gold and stocks in global turmoil as ETFs and Strategy accumulate

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) purchased 22,337 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) for $1.57 billion last week at an average price of $70,194 per coin, the company's fifth-largest weekly purchase ever, as MSTR surged 4% in premarket. The $1.57B Bitcoin Purchase Executive Chairman Michael Saylor announced the acquisition, bringing total holdings to 761,068 coins acquired for $57.61 billion, or an average of $75,696 per coin.

Michael Saylor Makes 5th Largest Bitcoin Buy At $1.57B As MSTR Surges 4%

Digital asset investment products recorded $1.06 billion in inflows last week, marking the third consecutive week of gains as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) reinforced its role as a relative safe haven during the Iran crisis. The Safe Haven Narrative Confirmed Total assets under management in digital asset ETPs rose 9.4% to $140 billion since the onset of the Iran crisis.

Bitcoin Zooms To $74,000 After $793M ETF Inflows: Can It Hit $80,000 Next?

The bitcoin price and crypto market are braced for time to run out on lawmakers window to pass the closely watched crypto market structure bill

‘Time Is Running Out'—Bitcoin Is Suddenly Braced For A Surprise Price Shock

The Bitcoin price pushed above $74,000 early Monday morning.

Bitcoin Price Roars Above $74,000 as Market Sentiment Improves

Metaplanet raised $255M to expand their Bitcoin holdings, targeting 210,000 BTC and new ventures.

Metaplanet Raises $255 Million, Eyes $531 Million Bitcoin Buying Spree

Bernstein said bitcoin's ownership base is strengthening as ETFs and corporate treasury buyers like Strategy reshape the market.

Bernstein likens Strategy to a ‘bitcoin central bank of last resort' as institutional demand strengthens BTC capital base

Dogecoin

Bitcoin surged above $73,000 on Monday morning, following Bitcoin ETF inflows of $180.3 million on Friday, with Ethereum ETF inflows of $26.7 million. Cryptocurrency Ticke Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $73,818 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,287 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $93.83 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.47 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.09998 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.056149 Meme coin market capitalization spiked 4.9% to $35.4 billion over the past 24 hours.

Bitcoin Reclaims $73,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Rally With Sentiment Turning Neutral

Experts remain cautious in the short-term despite Bitcoin's $74K retest amid escalating geopolitical tensions.

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