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 (CRYPTO: BTC) is in the process of forming a market bottom, according to Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan, who expects the next crypto bull market to be driven less by speculation and more by tokenization, decentralized finance and institutional adoption. Why BTC Is Bottoming Speaking on The Wolf of All Streets podcast on Sunday, Hougan described the current market as a “Great Reset.

Bitcoin Can Hit $250,000 in the Next Bull Run, Bitwise's Matt Hougan Predicts

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Bitcoin traded around $63,000 on Monday, holding above key support as macro volatility eased off. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $63,848 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,868 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $74.04 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.08 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.07037 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.054994 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 67,757 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $257.04 million.

Bitcoin Holds $63,000 as Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Trade Flat on Equities Bounce

American Bitcoin generated $67 million in Q2 2026 revenue and maintained gross margins near 50% despite a 12% market drop in bitcoin price. Record Revenue and Production Growth American Bitcoin, a bitcoin accumulation platform linked to the Trump family, released its second-quarter 2026 financial and operational results Aug. 3.

American Bitcoin Grows Treasury Reserve to 8,000 BTC as Revenue Hits $67M

The publicly traded Bitcoin miner's stock is up after it revealed it had bought more coins.

American Bitcoin Reports Quarterly Loss But Boosts Bitcoin Stash

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) may be entering the final phase of its bear market, with widespread expectations for a drop to $40,000 possibly exaggerated, according to a prominent trader. Three Camps In BTC Market In his “Sunday Report”, crypto analyst Doctor Profit said the current market is split into three camps: Those expecting Bitcoin to bottom between $40,000 and $50,000.

Bitcoin Entering the Final Bear Market Phase? $40,000 May Never Come, Expert Says

Bitcoin recovered from an intraday low of $62,216 to reach nearly $64,000, eventually settling between $63,680 to $63,929. Initial price declines were triggered by Strategy completing its sale of 1,638 bitcoins to fund preferred dividend payments and stock repurchases.

BTC Pushes Toward $64K as CLARITY Act Odds Slide to 27%

Ether ETFs attracted $27.42 million in the week ended July 31, securing a fourth consecutive week of inflows. Bitcoin funds lost $61.53 million, while XRP and solana gained ground and HYPE recorded another week of redemptions.

Ether ETFs Extend Weekly Run With $27M Inflow as Bitcoin Loses $61.5M

CKPool's developer put the winner's hashrate at a “wildly variable” peak of 100 PH, noting that it was probably rented.

Solo Bitcoin Miner Hits Jackpot, Scoring $200K BTC Reward

Lopp said AI is reshaping wallet security by helping attackers uncover bugs and developers audit code faster.

Jameson Lopp says Coldcard exploit exposes limits of Bitcoin's ‘don't trust, verify' mantra

Strategy Inc disclosed that it sold 1,638 bitcoin last week for $104.7 million, reducing its total holdings to 842,138 BTC.

Michael Saylor says he's never sold his personal bitcoin after Strategy dumps more BTC

The Hut 8 subsidiary increased its Bitcoin holdings by 14% in the second quarter even as Bitcoin's price fell.

Trump Family's American Bitcoin Tops 8,000 BTC After Record Mining Quarter

The executive is leaving the Eric Trump-backed miner to join an AI power infrastructure firm, highlighting the shift toward energy and data center buildout.

Trump-linked American Bitcoin president Matt Prusak departs for Giga Energy

The company had held off buying Bitcoin before the sale, instead focusing on strengthening its cash balance.

Strategy Sells Bitcoin After Five Weeks Without Buying

Amid the Coldcard chaos that has rattled bitcoin holders for days, a wallet dating back to Dec. 2013 suddenly shifted 500 BTC at block height 960867. The eye-catching transfer lands as a growing string of long-dormant wallets has sprung back to life, adding fresh intrigue since the Coldcard breach first surfaced on July 30.

2013 Bitcoin Whale Wakes, Moving 500 BTC as Coldcard Fear Deepens

Coordinated action sent the yen sharply higher, but bitcoin's recent correlation suggests U.S. dollar strength, rather than the carry trade, may be the bigger risk.

U.S.-Japan intervention revives yen carry trade fears for bitcoin

Bitcoin wallets continue to be drained in the ongoing hack.

Coldcard Bitcoin Theft Continues, Now Estimated Over $114 Million In Total Stolen

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) sold 1,638 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) for $104.7 million last week, reducing total holdings to 842,138 BTC as MSTR trades down 41% year-to-date. What Did Strategy Actually Do Last Week?

Strategy Sold 1,638 BTC for $105 Million: Will MSTR Now Plunge Below $90?

Self-custody is under attack, and it's becoming increasingly clear that AI is one of crypto's leading threats.

Morning Minute: The Coldcard Bitcoin Hack Nears $114 Million in Potential Losses

American Bitcoin expanded its reserve to 8,002 BTC after a record 932 BTC mined in Q2, with revenue rising 8% to $67 million.

Eric Trump's American Bitcoin treasury tops 8,000 BTC as Q2 mining production hits record

Half the proceeds funded preferred dividends and half went into an $81 million STRC buyback, its second in as many weeks.

Strategy Sells $105M in Bitcoin as Dollar Reserve Hits $4B

The company trimmed bitcoin holdings by 1,638 coins, while raising $290.6 million with sales of common stock.

Strategy sold another $105 million of bitcoin last week, repurchased $81.2 million of STRC

Strategy's total holdings account for around 4% of the 21 million bitcoin supply cap — worth roughly $53 billion.

Michael Saylor's Strategy sells another 1,638 BTC for $105 million, reducing total holdings to 842,138 BTC

Strategy has completed its third bitcoin sale of 2026, raising its U.S. dollar reserve to $4 billion while maintaining one of the largest bitcoin treasuries in the world with 842,138 BTC.

Strategy Completes Third Bitcoin Sale of 2026, Keeps 842,138 BTC

As the global digital asset market navigates a critical phase of structural consolidation early in August 2026, price action is heavily dictated by macroeconomic realities and on-chain liquidity flows, powered by the latest market intelligence from Coinidol.com.

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According to mempool data, an independent miner successfully packaged block 960,804 early Monday. The block reward of 3.157 BTC is valued at approximately $199,300.

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