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.

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.

Bitcoin spikes to $92,500 as U.S. December consumer prices rise 0.3%

Ethereum

Wintermute says crypto liquidity concentrated in BTC, ETH, and a handful of majors as ETF and treasury channels shaped where capital landed.

Wintermute OTC data shows crypto liquidity clustered in BTC and ETH as broader altcoin rallies faded in 2025

The financial services firm lays out a pretty straightforward bull case for Bitcoin as it matures—will it come to fruition?

Morning Minute: Fidelity Calls Bitcoin 'Maturing,' Lays Out 2026 Bull and Bear Case

On Tuesday morning (8:30 a.m. EST), bitcoin's price action danced between $91,800 and $92,479 today, carving out a narrow but significant range in a broader game of “will they or won't they” among traders. With a market cap firmly seated at $1.83 trillion and a hearty $44.

The Calm Before the Crypto Storm: Bitcoin Preps for a Technical Twist

The investment manager sees a split Bitcoin outlook but is bullish on gold and AI stocks, as political risks challenge traditional market anchors.

Bitcoin's Four-Year Cycle Broken: VanEck

The asset manager sent 3,290 bitcoin, worth about $298 million, along with 5,692 ether valued near $17.8 million.

Bitcoin rose above $92,000 as BlackRock ETF moved $300 million to Coinbase Prime

U.S. credit unions joined banks in rejecting reward payments for holding stablecoins while crypto traders await U.S. inflation data that could boost bitcoin buying.

Credit unions reject stablecoin rewards, bitcoin traders look to inflation data: Crypto Daybook Americas

Crypto ETFs started the week on firmer ground as bitcoin reversed four straight days of outflows, while ether, XRP, and solana all closed Monday in positive territory. The broad-based recovery hinted at stabilizing sentiment across digital asset funds.

Crypto ETFs Turn Green as Bitcoin Rebounds With $117 Million Inflow

Dogecoin

Bitcoin is battling for $92,000 as liquidations stand at $180.10 million over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $116.7 million in net inflows on Monday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $5.07 million in net inflows.

Bitcoin Taps $92,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Trend Higher

Dash

Bitcoin pushed above $92,000 with rising volume; altcoins outperformed as traders rotated into privacy coins and memecoins.

Altcoins, led by dash, heat up as bitcoin nears breakout: Crypto Markets Today

21Shares launched BOLD, a Bitcoin-Gold ETP on the LSE, following FCA retail approval and rising UK crypto demand.

21Shares lists ETP combining bitcoin and gold on LSE as UK retail crypto access expands

The ETP offers physically backed exposure to bitcoin and gold in a single investment vehicle.

21Shares' bitcoin and gold exchange-traded product debuts on London Stock Exchange

Bitcoin and ether traders are betting on low volatility and reduced near-term risks despite resilient dollar index and tepid demand for spot ETFs.

Bitcoin and ether traders bet on calmer times

Bitcoin's rangebound price action and volatility may compound mispriced odds of a Fed rate cut ahead of key CPI data, analysts say.

Why Bitcoin May Be Underpricing January Rate Cut Odds

On-chain data revealed that a wallet linked to the token's deployer removed $2.5 million in liquidity, prompting accusations of a possible rug pull.

Former 'bitcoin mayor' Eric Adams faces $3 million rugpull allegation after issuing NYC coin

Bitcoin's explosive rally may have gone too far, with oversupply, rising volatility risk, and shifting macro forces setting the stage for a major reset that could redefine crypto's next cycle, according to a Bloomberg Intelligence outlook.

Strategist Warns Crypto Oversupply Could Force $10K Bitcoin Reset

Leverage has been flushed, and spot demand remains soft, keeping bitcoin range-bound while token unlocks and thin liquidity drive sharp, narrative-led moves in select altcoins.

BTC stalls near $90,000 as liquidity fuels altcoin rallies: Asia Morning Briefing

Leading cryptocurrencies meandered, while stocks rallied to new highs on Monday amid key political and geopolitical developments.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Hold Steady While Dogecoin Dips: Analyst Sees BTC Reclaiming $100,000 This Month If This Happens

Bitcoin prices, which have been consolidating, are probably heading for a breakout soon, according to a technical indicator singled out by one market observer.

Bitcoin Price Breakout Likely ‘Imminent,' Says Technical Analyst

Mounting pressure on the Federal Reserve is reviving fears over U.S. monetary stability, pushing investors to reassess trust in central banking and accelerating capital flows toward bitcoin as a hedge beyond political control. Central Bank Pressure Intensifies, Bitcoin Gains as Institutional Risk Hedge A renewed debate over U.S. monetary stability is drawing investor attention.

Is Fed Crisis Setting Bitcoin up for Major Price Surge?

Bitcoin Magazine SEC Chair: Fate of Rumored Venezuelan Bitcoin Stash ‘Remains to Be Seen' SEC Chair Paul Atkins says it is still unclear whether the U.S. will seize Venezuela's rumored $60 billion Bitcoin holdings, while emphasizing upcoming legislation to clarify crypto regulation. SEC Chair: Fate of Rumored Venezuelan Bitcoin Stash ‘Remains to Be Seen' Micah Zimmerman.

SEC Chair: Fate of Rumored Venezuelan Bitcoin Stash ‘Remains to Be Seen'

Strategy (MSTR) just announced a new, massive Bitcoin purchase. The preeminent BTC treasury company says it has purchased 13,627 Bitcoin for approximately $1.25 billion. That's the firm's largest weekly purchase since last summer. The acquisition was made at an average price of about $91,519 per Bitcoin, pushing the company's total holdings to 687,410 BTC.

Michael Saylor's Strategy Buys $1,250,000,000 in Bitcoin, Confirming Largest Crypto Purchase Since Summer

Bitcoin Magazine Iran's Rial Collapses Against U.S. Dollar — Is Bitcoin Emerging as an Alternative? Iran's national currency, the rial, has effectively collapsed, now trading at roughly 1.4 million rials per U.S. dollar. Iran's Rial Collapses Against U.S. Dollar — Is Bitcoin Emerging as an Alternative? Micah Zimmerman.

Iran's Rial Collapses Against U.S. Dollar — Is Bitcoin Emerging as an Alternative?

Market data shows that only 0.79% of Bitcoin's total supply is currently locked in DeFi. The rest sits comfortably in centralized custody – with exchanges, ETFs, corporate treasuries or nation-states. Given that BTC is the world's largest crypto asset, that's an astonishingly small number to talk about.

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