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.

The renowned hedge fund, Renaissance Technologies, disclosed a sizable stake in Strategy (MSTR), signaling fresh quantitative interest in the bitcoin-heavy firm's equity.

Quant Giant Renaissance Technologies Bets on Strategy's Bitcoin-Driven Shares

Bitcoin sits roughly 5% below its 2025 open, and analysts say market positioning points to further downside.

Bitcoin extends losses below $89,000 as Fed minutes outline two-sided risks, no preset path for rate cuts

Bitcoin Magazine VanEck: Mid-Cycle Traders Driving Bitcoin Selloff While Long-Term Whales Keep Holding VanEck analysts report that Bitcoin's recent selloff is driven by mid-cycle holders, while long-term whales continue to accumulate. VanEck: Mid-Cycle Traders Driving Bitcoin Selloff While Long-Term Whales Keep Holding Micah Zimmerman.

VanEck: Mid-Cycle Traders Driving Bitcoin Selloff While Long-Term Whales Keep Holding

Dogecoin

Ethereum

Bitcoin has plummeted below $90,000 as heavy uncertainty continues to dominate sentiment. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $89,033.04 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,882.79 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $131.32 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.03 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1475 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.058257 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 163,838 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $538.08 million.

Bitcoin Loses $90,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Crash 9% On Bear Market Fears

The cryptocurrency plunged below the $90K threshold once again on Wednesday, as a multi-day sell-off persisted. Bitcoin Dips Below $90K and Paper Hands Start Panic Selling, Glassnode Says Bitcoin retreated below the $90K threshold once again, and skittish investors with so-called “paper hands” are getting the heck out of dodge in droves.

Paper Hands Fold: Glassnode Reveals Panic Selling as Bitcoin Drops Below $90K

On Wednesday, the crypto market coughed up a hefty chunk of value as bitcoin slipped under the $89,000 mark and ethereum dipped below $2,900. While the heavyweights took their hits, plenty of alternative assets face-planted hard enough to make even seasoned holders feel queasy.

Bitcoin Buckles Below $89K, Ethereum Sinks, and the Rest of the Market Gets Obliterated

New Hampshire moved this week to foster the state's first effort toward establishing a $100 million bitcoin BTC$88,880.19 bond, which would be directed by a state entity but backed by a private-sector firm, according to those involved with the effort.

New Hampshire Awaits Bitcoin Bond Buyer to Get First State Effort Rolling

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) are accelerating their decline, but one analyst says panic selling here would be "the worst call of the cycle." Analyst Flags Oversold Signals Across Key Timeframes Bitcoin's decline has pushed the daily RSI into oversold conditions, with the analyst noting that similar readings marked primary lows at $83,000 and again during the July and October resets.

BTC Below $90,000 As ETH, XRP Crater 8%: Is It Time To Panic Sell?

Mike McGlone is dusting off one of his old calls — the kind that made headlines in 2018 — and applying it to today's overheated crypto market.

Mike McGlone Says Bitcoin's 200-Day Trend Has Cracked — and More Pain May Follow

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has slipped below the $89,000 mark, fueling widespread concern and raising the question: has the bull run ended, or is the market simply transitioning into a new phase? What Happened: Longtime Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff resurfaced with fresh warnings, arguing that Bitcoin's reputation as the best-performing asset "no longer holds true" in 2025.

Peter Schiff Warns 'The Race To Get Out Of Bitcoin Is On' As BTC Drops 4%

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

The Daily: BlackRock's bitcoin ETF posts record outflows, derivatives market forming ‘dangerous' setup, and more

The bond requires overcollateralization by 160%, and will result in liquidation if the value of Bitcoin collateral falls below 130% of the bond's value.

New Hampshire Unveils $100 Million Bitcoin Collateralized Municipal Bond

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Slumps to $88,000 Near Seven-Month Low As Crypto Stocks Crash Crypto markets extended their retreat today as the Bitcoin price hovered near a seven-month low at $88,890 — down 4% on the day and trading near the bottom of its weekly range. Bitcoin Price Slumps to $88,000 Near Seven-Month Low As Crypto Stocks Crash Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Slumps to $88,000 Near Seven-Month Low As Crypto Stocks Crash

Solana

Bitcoin and Ether ETFs suffered yet another day of outflows, extending their multi-day losing streaks. Solana ETFs once again stood out, pulling in strong inflows despite broader market weakness. Solana Extends Rally as Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Stay Red Tuesday, Nov.

Bitcoin and Ether Outflows Deepen as Solana ETFs See $30 Million Inflow

BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) shed a daily record $523 million in investments on Tuesday, extending a five-day streak of outflows.

BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Posts Record $523 Million Daily Loss as BTC Price Slump Worsens

BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Posts Record $532 Million Daily Loss as BTC Price Slump Worsens

Bitcoin Magazine Brink Funds First Third Party Security Audit of Bitcoin Core By Quarkslab First ever external security audit of Bitcoin Core by Quarkslab, funded by Brink, shows no critical or severe security issues. Brink Funds First Third Party Security Audit of Bitcoin Core By Quarkslab Shinobi.

Brink Funds First Third Party Security Audit of Bitcoin Core By Quarkslab

Bitcoin fell below $90,000, losing 4.2% during early U.S. trading hours on Wednesday, while ether dropped 6% to under $3,000.

Bitcoin Slips Back Below $90K — Crypto Correction Now Ranks Among Worst Since 2017, K33 Says

Analysts warn that pressures around power, software, and hosting could change the economics of Bitcoin mining.

The Biggest Challenges Facing Bitcoin Miners Going Into 2026

Bitcoin's price has taken a hefty knock this week, dragging mining revenue down with it as the price per petahash sinks even deeper than April's slump. Miners are feeling the squeeze from the tight pricing environment and the thin onchain fees tied to newly found block rewards.

Bitcoin Hashprice Hits Record Low as Miners Grapple With Shrinking Margins

Transaction fees currently contribute approximately $300,000 per day to miner revenue, comprising less than 1% of total miner income.

Bitcoin miner fees fall to 12-month low, underscoring long-term reliance on block subsidies

Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan argues that Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) value stems from the service it provides, secure, decentralized digital wealth storage, rather than profits or physical utility. What Happened: in his latest CIO memo, Hougan explained that Bitcoin lets users store wealth digitally without depending on governments, banks, or intermediaries.

BTC Is Worth $2 Trillion Because 'Bitcoin Is A Service,' Says Bitwise's Matt Hougan

Analysts see a potential short-term rebound, as retail panic selling of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP signals a historical buying opportunity.

Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Set for Rebound? Here's What Analysts Think

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has slid to $91,000, but on-chain data suggests the decline remains orderly as price moves into a historically strong demand zone. What Happened: Glassnode's latest Bitcoin Market Pulse shows momentum is now deeply oversold, with the 14-day RSI at extreme lows.

Bitcoin Smacked Down To $91,000: Where Do We Go From Here?

Bitcoin Magazine New Hampshire Approves First-Ever $100 Million Bitcoin-Backed Municipal Bond New Hampshire has become the world's first government to approve a $100 million Bitcoin-backed municipal conduit bond, a move greenlit by the state's Business Finance Authority that could usher digital assets into the $140 trillion global debt market. New Hampshire Approves First-Ever $100 Million Bitcoin-Backed Municipal Bond Micah Zimmerman.

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