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.

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Two Bitcoin (BTC) whales have come out of a long slumber and moved billions of dollars worth of the flagship crypto asset, according to on-chain data. Blockchain tracking firm Lookonchain says the two Bitcoin addresses that each had 10,000 BTC were each emptied within minutes of each other on the 4th of July.

Ancient Bitcoin Whales Abruptly Come Alive, Move $2,183,000,000+ in BTC After Lying Dormant for 14+ Years: On-Chain Data

More than $8 billion worth of bitcoin mined during the network's earliest days — colloquially known as the “Satoshi era” — were moved Friday in the largest such transfer on record.

Eight Bitcoin Wallets Move 80,000 BTC in Largest Ever ‘Satoshi Era' Transfers

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A closely followed crypto analyst is revealing bullish targets for Bitcoin (BTC) while updating his outlook on a handful of prominent altcoins.

Trader Unveils Bullish Targets on ‘Promising' Bitcoin, Updates Outlook on Ethereum, Dogecoin and Solana

Weaker-than-expected U.S. employment data sparked a sharp shift in market sentiment, lifting rate-cut odds and sending bitcoin higher. Analysts now point to $110,348 as a critical resistance level for BTC in the short term. ADP Shock Lifts Bitcoin With $110,000 Highlighted As Next Resistance Markets were jolted on Thursday, July 3, after the U.S.

Rate Cut Bets Surge After ADP Miss as BTC Eyes $110,000 Breakout

A dormant Bitcoin whale woke up and chose violence—by spooking skittish BTC traders with an $8 billion move. The charts though?

Bitcoin Dives on OG Whale FUD, But Charts Remain Bullish: Analysis

Investors have accumulated hundreds of billions of dollars in unrealized profits on Bitcoin (BTC) as the crypto king hovers just below the all-time high, according to analytics platform Glassnode. The analytics platform says Bitcoin investors are sitting on $1.2 trillion in unrealized profits as “HODLing remains the dominant behavior.

Bitcoin Investors Hoarding $1,200,000,000,000 in Unrealized Profits, According to Glassnode – Here's What It Means

A widely followed cryptocurrency analyst is issuing an alert, warning traders that altcoins appear poised to continue declining against Bitcoin (BTC).

Crypto Analyst Benjamin Cowen Issues Altcoin Alert, Says Alts Primed To Keep Going Lower Against Bitcoin – Here's Why

The lucky solo Bitcoin miner processed a block with a reward of 3.137 BTC, or $349,028, late Thursday night.

Another Solo Bitcoin Miner Beats the Odds, Winning $350K Jackpot

The leading cryptocurrency has been stuck at the same price all week despite multiple macroeconomic events that many believe should have catalyzed positive price action. Fourth of July Lull: Bitcoin Shows Little Movement Traditional markets were closed for U.S.

Bitcoin Treads Water on Independence Day

Forget apple pie and fireworks—Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) just pulled off the most explosive Fourth of July in history, hitting $109,433 during the day. That's not just a milestone, it's a monument.

Bitcoin's 4th Of July Boom: Enough For A Tesla And A Tan

Following the recent transfer of 30,000 bitcoin by a long-dormant whale from 2011, the same entity has now shuffled an additional 50,009 BTC across blocks 903974 and 903985. On July 4, 2025, Bitcoin.com News detailed how this old-school whale had awakened to move bitcoin originally acquired in April and May 2011.

Ancient Whale Isn't Done Yet: Another 50,000 BTC From 2011 Moved After $3B Transfer

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The sudden movements of the crypto fortune left analysts befuddled.

Mysterious Bitcoin Whale Moves $8 Billion in 'Largest Daily' Transfer of Old BTC in History

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continued their red-hot streak with a $602 million inflow, led by heavy activity in Fidelity's and Blackrock's funds. Ether ETFs also bounced back with $148.57 million in net inflows, riding high on renewed investor confidence.

Bitcoin ETFs See $602 Million Surge as Inflow Momentum Builds

While it's still too early to say with certainty, we could be on track for another muted summer stretch ahead.

Bitcoin futures volume falls 20% in June, hinting at possible crypto summer slump

The bitcoin miner in question earned $348,948 for mining block 903,883 using CKpool in a solo mining configuration.

Lucky solo bitcoin miner beats the odds to win $350,000 block reward

NIP Group, the parent company of esports organization Ninjas in Pyjamas, is hoping to mine 60 BTC a month, worth approximately $6.5 million.

Esports Giant Ninjas in Pyjamas Buys Bitcoin Miners, Expects Monthly Production of $6.5M in BTC

Bitcoin Magazine Why Liquidity Matters More Than Ever For Bitcoin Global M2 vs. BTC: A key chart showing how liquidity drives Bitcoin's price, with historical rallies tied to M2 expansions. This post Why Liquidity Matters More Than Ever For Bitcoin first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Matt Crosby.

Why Liquidity Matters More Than Ever For Bitcoin

On July 4, a bitcoin whale that had been off the radar since 2011 suddenly sprang to life, shifting a massive 20,000 BTC for the first time in more than 14 years. Over that stretch, the holder saw their stash balloon in value by a staggering 141,565,494%.

Sleeping Giant Wakes: 2011 Bitcoin Whale Moves $3.2B After 14-Year Silence

Financial guru Robert Kiyosaki said Wednesday that George Washington would have been a Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) advocate, citing the U.S.'s founding father's views on “paper money.” What Happened: Kiyosaki, author of the best-selling book “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” remembered the words of the first U.S. president.

'Rich Dad Poor Dad' Robert Kiyosaki Says George Washington Would Have Been Into Bitcoin: Paper Money Opens Door To 'Every Species Of Fraud And Injustice'

A long-time Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) enthusiast using the alias JohnGalt in May shared an incredible story on the Bitcoin Forum: they finally redeemed their 100 ‘physical Bitcoin' bar — which had remained untouched since 2012 — for a profit of over $10 million. What Happened: Originally bought for just $500, the physical BTC bar, one of the rare 100 BTC versions with a private key engraved on the bar, grew in value exponentially over the years.

This Bitcoin Collector Turned $500 Into Over $10 Million By Selling 100 'Physical' Bitcoin

The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

The Daily: Two dormant Bitcoin wallets wake after 14 years to move over $2 billion in BTC, House GOP declares ‘Crypto Week,' and more

Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a strong day of inflows on July 3, with a total net addition of approximately $602 million, according to data from SoSoValue. Fidelity's (CBOE: FBTC) led the activity, pulling in $237 million, while BlackRock's (NASDAQ:IBIT) followed closely with $224.5 million in net inflows.

Bitcoin ETFs Just Pulled In $600 Million In A Day—Is A Major Price Breakout Coming Next?

According to Glassnode, long-term holders (LTHs) are defined as investors who have held bitcoin (BTC) for at least 155 days. CoinDesk Research indicates that one reason bitcoin has ye to reach new all-time highs has been selling pressure from these long-term holders.

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