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.

Ethereum

Solana

These crypto products receive the same German tax treatment as directly held bitcoin.

Germans can now buy bitcoin, ether, solana products directly from their ING accounts

Stablecoin issuer Tether said its new MiningOS is a modular, self-hosted software stack built to run mining operations from small home rigs to multi-site industrial setups.

Bitcoin miners get an open-source alternative as Tether launches MiningOS

A resurgent U.S. dollar index, which has logged its strongest two-day gain in nine months, could arrest potential bitcoin recovery.

Just as bitcoin tries to steady, the dollar index wakes up

Still, ING Deutschland noted that crypto ETPs carry significant risks and stated that crypto has no intrinsic value.

ING opens retail access to Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana ETPs in Germany

Analysts cautioned that the move likely reflects a technical bounce rather than the start of a sustained recovery.

Bitcoin rebounds above $78,500; no basis for long-term rally yet: analysts

Bitcoin's latest sell-off has revived debate over whether the move reflects short-term liquidity stress or a something deeper.

Bitcoin's Sell-Off May Carry a Silver Lining

The move concentrates crypto exposure across Musk's businesses, with energy company Tesla's among the top public holders of the asset.

Musk's SpaceX–xAI mega deal sharpens focus on bitcoin accounting ahead of IPO

Bitcoin rebounded toward $79,000 after dipping below $75,000 over the weekend, as traders weighed heavy liquidation-driven selling against macro tailwinds and a potential inflection point for crypto markets.

Bitcoin, ether and major tokens stage relief rally after weekend bloodbath

Binance has begun shifting its $1 billion user protection fund into bitcoin, converting stablecoin reserves as part of a broader move to anchor SAFU in what it calls crypto's most durable asset. Binance Begins $1B Bitcoin Accumulation Plan With First $100M Allocation Crypto exchange Binance shared on social media platform X on Feb.

First Batch Complete: Binance Starts Executing a $1B Bitcoin Buying Plan

Bitcoin has slipped into a bear market danger zone, according to a new analysis showing medium-term holders falling into losses, a signal historically tied to rising downside risk and prolonged weakness rather than short-lived pullbacks.

Bitcoin Enters Danger Zone as Medium-Term Holders Turn Unprofitable En Masse

Dogecoin

Leading cryptocurrencies recovered, alongside stocks and gold, on Monday, as investors showed a higher risk appetite. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:19 p.m.

Gold, Silver Rebound; Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Also Trim Losses: Why This Analyst Sees 1-2 Years Of 'Strong Bull Market' Ahead

Robert Kiyosaki says market crashes favor buyers, signaling plans to accumulate bitcoin while also adding gold and silver as long-term hedges against fiat money and financial instability. Robert Kiyosaki Says Market Crash Signals Opportunity, Not Fear Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki shared on social media platform X on Feb.

Robert Kiyosaki Confirms He's Buying More Bitcoin After Crash

Further downside would likely require a U.S. equity bear market, analysts say, as bitcoin tests weak support.

Crypto bear market is nearing end, with $60K as key bitcoin floor, Compass Point analysts say

Bitcoin's latest stumble has caught the attention of several crypto desks, with Galaxy Digital's Alex Thorn warning that mounting technical and onchain signals suggest prices may still have room to fall. Thorn Sees More Bitcoin Pain Before a Bottom As of Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, bitcoin was trading at $78,640 per coin, roughly 37.

Bitcoin Weakness Points Lower as Galaxy's Head of Research Flags Risk of Deeper Pullback

GameStop moved its entire Bitcoin stash to an institutional exchange as CEO Ryan Cohen signals M&A now outranks crypto.

Will GameStop Dump Its Bitcoin? CEO Says ‘Way More Compelling' Move Ahead

Bitcoin has dropped by 13% in the last 30 days and the charts are screaming caution. Where does the price of BTC go from here?

Bitcoin Falls Into 'Extreme Fear': How Low Will It Go?

An En+ subsidiary has filed an insolvency claim against the crypto mining firm, adding to pressure from energy debts, regulatory curbs and internal turmoil.

Russia's biggest bitcoin mining firm's founder arrested for tax evasion while his company faces bankruptcy

Bitcoin Magazine U.S. Government Takes Control of $400M in Bitcoin, Assets Tied to Helix Mixer The U.S. government has finalized the forfeiture of over $400 million in cryptocurrency, cash, and property linked to Helix, a major darknet bitcoin mixer, following the conviction of its operator, Larry Dean Harmon. U.S. Government Takes Control of $400M in Bitcoin, Assets Tied to Helix Mixer Micah Zimmerman.

U.S. Government Takes Control of $400M in Bitcoin, Assets Tied to Helix Mixer

Bitcoin miner profitability has been on a multi-year decline as network hashpower continues to push to new highs, The Block data shows.

Bitcoin's price slide pushes most miner rigs into the red

Bitcoin investors liquidated $2.56 billion in recent days, according to data provider CoinGlass, as cryptocurrencies slumped following a sell-off in other risk assets, including equities and precious metals.

Crypto market volatility triggers $2.5 billion in bitcoin liquidations

Bitcoin is trading sideways after the U.S. ISM PMI climbed to its highest level since 2022, easing recession fears. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $78,262 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,328 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $104.36 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.63 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1083 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.056923 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 184,994 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $765.88 million.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Trade Sideways After Weekend Crash

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), and XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) continue bleeding lower, but Hyperliquid (CRYPTO: HYPE) surged 10% after the decentralized exchange unveiled plans to add prediction markets through its HIP-4 proposal. The Prediction Markets Play Hyperliquid announced that HyperCore will support outcome-based trading, introducing fully collateralized contracts that settle within a fixed price range.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Bleed, But Why Is HYPE Up Another 10%?

Myriad users give Bitcoin a 68% chance of dropping to $69K after the asset fell to its lowest price since 2024 this weekend.

Bitcoin Traders Swing Bearish as BTC Price Languishes Below $80K

GameStop's shares have surged as Cohen teased a "transformational" consumer-related deal he said is "way more compelling than bitcoin."

GameStop's Ryan Cohen appears to be moving on from bitcoin, eyes 'consumer megadeal'

Bitcoin Magazine U.S. Manufacturing Data Turns Positive as Bitcoin Searches for a Bottom U.S. manufacturing surprised to the upside last month, signaling economic growth as bitcoin struggles to stabilize after a sharp sell-off. U.S. Manufacturing Data Turns Positive as Bitcoin Searches for a Bottom Micah Zimmerman.

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