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.

Post-quantum cryptography specialist BTQ Technologies has introduced ‘Bitcoin Quantum,' a permissionless fork and testnet of the largest cryptocurrency.

Quantum computing threatens the $2 trillion Bitcoin network. BTQ Technologies says it has a defense.

Since its introduction in 2009, bitcoin fans have seen it as an anti-establishment asset and a shield against financial mismanagement and political turmoil.

Bitcoin fails haven test as Justice Dept. subpoenas Powell: Crypto Daybook Americas

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Bitcoin is trading around $90,000 as broader crypto sentiment remains neutral despite macro tailwinds; liquidations stand at $211.88 million over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $250 million in net outflows on Friday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $93.8 million in net outflows.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Trade Flat While XRP, Dogecoin Slide 2% After ETF Outflows

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Bitcoin briefly topped $92,000 on interest-rate uncertainty, while privacy coins hit fresh highs and memecoin activity lifted select altcoins.

Bitcoin pares Powell-fueled spike as privacy coins outperform: Crypto Markets Today

Venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya believes a new cryptographic paradigm will emerge to overcome the privacy limitations inherent to bitcoin and gold. He emphasized that this is needed to create assets that are “not easily disclosed.

Is Bitcoin Too Public to Become Central‑Bank Money?

The proposed deal would take Sweden-based H100 into Switzerland and deepen its institutional bitcoin treasury strategy.

Bitcoin treasury firms linked to Adam Back sign preliminary agreement to combine

Risk sentiment deteriorates as safe havens outperform and equities weaken.

Bitcoin's early gains fade fast as prices fall back below $91,000

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) Executive Chair Michael Saylor highlighted on Sunday that the company has surpassed Wall Street giants since adopting the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC)-focused approach, trailing only Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA). ‘Best-Performing Assets' Of The Decade Saylor posted a chart on X comparing annualized returns for various assets during the “Bitcoin Standard Era,” referring to the period since Aug. 10, 2020, when the company adopted Bitcoin as its primary treasury reserve asset.

Crypto Billionaire Michael Saylor Names Nvidia, Bitcoin Among 'Best Performing Assets' Of The Decade: Here's How They've Performed

The rally came shortly after Powell said that the DOJ had threatened him with criminal charges over his June 2025 congressional testimony.

Bitcoin, privacy coins rally as Trump-Powell conflict escalates

Bitcoin's price movement diverged from the Nasdaq futures, which fell nearly 0.8%.

Bitcoin rises 1%, Nasdaq futures and dollar drop as Trump-Powell feud escalates

Experts note Bitcoin's hedge narrative could strengthen if ​​Fed Chair Jerome Powell's criminal investigation is successful.

Bitcoin Shrugs Off Powell Probe as DOJ Targets Fed Chair

Leading cryptocurrencies spiked on Sunday, but stock futures plunged after the Justice Department served subpoenas to the Federal Reserve.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Gain, While XRP Slips: Analyst Says BTC Remains 'Structurally Weak' With No 'Credible' Signs Of Bottom

Bitcoin could rip higher in the short term before slipping into a dangerous late-cycle phase, as on-chain data shows momentum rising on weakening liquidity, raising bear-market risks heading into 2026, according to Willy Woo.

Willy Woo Flags Bitcoin Bear Risk as Liquidity Fades Behind Price

Strategy founder Michael Saylor offered yet another subtle signal on Sunday, suggesting that his firm has most likely added more bitcoin to its holdings. Saylor's Weekend Tease Sets the Stage for Strategy's Next Bitcoin Disclosure Another week, another Sunday hint—one that will likely foreshadow a Strategy announcement confirming yet another bitcoin ( BTC) purchase.

‘Big Orange' — Another Saylor Teaser Puts Markets on Watch for Strategy's Next BTC Buy

Last week Wells Fargo begun to amass Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) in substantial amounts. This development has elicited reactions from the cryptocurrency community, including a response from Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance.

Binance Founder CZ Encourages Crypto Holders While Wells Fargo Buys Bitcoin

The king of crypto seems to have hit the snooze button. As of Jan. 11, 2026, bitcoin is trading at $90,828, riding a 24-hour intraday range between $90,291 and $90,850. With a market cap of $1.81 trillion and daily trading volume clocking in at $14.

Momentum Wanes, Drama Builds: Bitcoin Stuck in the $90K Crossfire

Willy Woo rejects claims that Bitcoin's four‑year cycle has ended, arguing that price data still supports the traditional rhythm until at least 2026. He likens social media misinterpretations to assuming a heartbeat no longer exists when its pace varies.

Onchain Analyst Willy Woo Defends Bitcoin's Four-Year Cycle, Dismissing ‘Death of the Pattern' Narratives

Bitcoin is coiling inside a tightening range as volatility sinks to historic lows, raising the risk of a decisive repricing that could shape crypto markets in 2026, according to Bloomberg Intelligence strategist Mike McGlone.

Bitcoin's Calm Is a Trap: Strategist Sees Volatility Bull Market Ahead

Bitcoin's move into mainstream finance is accelerating far faster than gold's, as ETF inflows signal institutional adoption surging beyond historical precedents and cementing digital assets as core portfolio holdings, according to Bitwise. Bitwise Shows Bitcoin ETF Growth Dwarfs Gold's Early Inflation-Adjusted Inflows Asset management firm Bitwise shared on social media platform X on Jan.

Bitcoin ETFs Outpace Gold Adoption by 600% Two Years Into TradFi

An elderly couple was swindled out of their $1.3 million retirement fund by scammers pretending to be representatives from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The elaborate scam involved Bitcoin ATMs and gold bullion transactions.

Elderly Couple Duped Into 'Helping' Investigation in $1.3 Million Bitcoin ATM Scam

On Jan. 10, bitcoin entered a period of stagnant consolidation, hovering around the $90,500 mark as market momentum from earlier in the month faded. Market Stagnation and the ‘No-Trade Zone' Bitcoin ( BTC) maintained a steady posture Jan.

‘Running Bitcoin': BTC Holds $90K on 17th Anniversary of Hal Finney's Iconic Tweet

Following Nicolás Maduro's ouster, attention has turned to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado's potential return, and with her, the prospects for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) in the oil-rich nation. Machado Called Bitcoin ‘Lifeline' For Venezuelans Machado, who won the Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to advance democracy in Venezuela, is a known Bitcoin advocate.

Nobel Laureate Maria Machado Envisioned A Bitcoin National Reserve For 'New' Venezuela - But Bettors Doubt She'd Be Taking Over Caracas Anytime Soon

A high-stakes legislative battle is unfolding in Washington and Tallahassee this week as the United States moves closer to treating Bitcoin as a legitimate sovereign reserve asset.

The "Reserve" Race: U.S. Senate and Florida Move to Codify Bitcoin

Global asset manager VanEck has projected a potential surge in the price of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), which could reach as high as $53.4 million by 2050. VanEck's optimistic forecast predicts a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 29% for Bitcoin over the next quarter-century.

Bitcoin Could Hit $53.4 Million by 2050 as Adoption Grows, VanEck Says

The first full trading week of 2026 saw XRP and SOL ETFs log net inflows, while bitcoin and ether funds struggled in comparison.

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