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

Bitcoin briefly plunged to $113,547 on Thursday before recovering slightly, leaving traders reeling and liquidations piling up across the crypto market. Bitcoin tumbled 3.2% today to a daily low of $113,547, before bouncing back to $113,820 by afternoon trading. The drop dragged its market capitalization down to $2.

Bloodbath: Bitcoin Shudders Below $114K, BTC and ETH Longs Lead $863M Liquidation Wave

Dogecoin

The overall crypto market had a rough week. Bitcoin is holding onto key price support—but barely.

Crypto Rally Stalls as Dogecoin Tanks and Bitcoin Tests Key Support: Analysis

Based on the latest metrics, July proved to be a milestone month for dormant bitcoin activity, with a staggering $9.69 billion in aged coins springing to life. Kicking off August with more action, an address untouched for over 12 years suddenly stirred—moving $35.36 million worth of bitcoin for the very first time.

$9.69B in Dormant Bitcoin Moved in July—Then a 2013 Wallet Dropped $35M to Kick off August

Cryptocurrency markets are trading lower on Friday in tandem with sliding equity markets. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $113,782.50 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,547.80 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $166.20 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.99 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2049 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001209 Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows Bitcoin and Ethereum large transaction decreased by 8.6% and increased 6.5%, respectively.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Tumble As Traders Brace For Volatility

Cardano

Filecoin

Chainlink

Pepe

A closely followed crypto analyst says that one metric suggests Bitcoin (BTC) may decline to under $110,000 after losing a key support level.

Trader Says All Eyes on One Bitcoin Level After BTC Loses Critical Support Line, Updates Outlook on Cardano and Three Other Altcoins

Bitcoin's on-chain velocity—how often coins move—is at decade lows. To some, that's a red flag: has Bitcoin lost momentum?

What Bitcoin's Velocity Says About Its Future

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

The Daily: Bitcoin records highest monthly close, Coinbase re-enters top 10 public treasury companies with 2,509 BTC buy, and more

Solana

DevvStream raised $300 million via senior secured convertible notes to purchase crypto and is looking to expand its line of credit.

Nadaq-listed DevvStream Corp. buys $10 million worth of Bitcoin and Solana as it looks to tokenize carbon credits

Investors were left jaded as new U.S. employment data came in weaker than anticipated, with significant downward revisions to boot.

Bitcoin and Stocks Tumble on Weak Jobs Data

Bitcoin treasury giant Strategy already holds $72 billion worth of BTC, but Michael Saylor has even larger ambitions.

Strategy Could Buy as Much as 7% of Bitcoin Supply, Says Michael Saylor

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has broken below $115,000, prompting traders to look out for buying opportunities. What Happened: Crypto trader Astronomer noted Bitcoin's move was expected, aligning with the surge in Bitcoin Dominance (BTC.D), which now sits at 62% and could climb further.

Bitcoin Breaks Below $115,000 But Traders Say The Dip Is 'No Big Deal'

The stash was purchased for around $23,000 in 2013; if the owner sells, they'll net a return of nearly 1,500x.

Early Bitcoin adopter moves 306 BTC worth $35 million after 12 years of dormancy

The odds of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September surged following a surprisingly weak U.S. jobs report, reigniting bullish sentiment across crypto markets heading into a traditionally volatile trading season. What Happened: According to Polymarket data as of August 1, there is now a 70% chance the Fed will cut rates by 25 basis points at its September 17 meeting, a significant jump from just days prior.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Struggle After Underwhelming Jobs Report: Will A September Rate Cut Save The Bull Run?

Strategy executives fielded analyst questions on July 31, covering credit resilience, market positioning, and bitcoin accumulation during the firm's Q2 2025 earnings call.

Strategy's In-House Credit Products Key to Weathering Bitcoin Market Swings

The Bitcoin treasury company released Q2 earnings results on Thursday, showing record net income of $10 billion.

Analysts cheer Strategy's record-setting quarter as Bitcoin treasury pioneer celebrates its ‘iPhone moment'

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) executive chairman Michael Saylor has doubled down on the company's Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) Bitcoin acquisition strategy. What Happened: Speaking on CNBC's Squawk Box on Friday, Saylor emphasized that Bitcoin is "digital capital" and highlighted that Strategy's business model revolves around acquiring BTC and issuing structured credit products — including preferred stock, backed by it.

Michael Saylor Says Owning Up To 7% of Bitcoin Isn't 'Too Much' Since 'The Future Is Orange'

Strategy gets $705 target as analyst sees Bitcoin hitting $225K by 2026 amid its push to become the world's largest corporate treasury.

Strategy Stock Price Could Nearly Double as Bitcoin Treasury Aims to Dominate Market: Benchmark

Traders grew more confident that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next month after a weaker-than-expected jobs report.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Sink as Tariff Gloom Tops Rate Cut Optimism

Tokyo-listed Metaplanet Inc. announced Friday it has filed a shelf registration statement to potentially issue up to ¥555 billion ($3.7 billion) worth of perpetual preferred shares, aiming to fund its strategy of acquiring more bitcoin. The move is part of the company's ambitious “Bitcoin Plan,” targeting the accumulation of 210,000 bitcoin between 2025 and 2027.

Metaplanet Files $3.7B Shelf Registration to Fund More Bitcoin Buys

Bitcoin (BTC) miners enjoyed another strong month in July, with profitability reaching the highest level since the last halving event, Wall Street bank JPMorgan (JPM) said in a research report Friday.

Bitcoin Mining Profitability Last Month Hit Highest Level Since the Halving: JPMorgan

CoinDesk Indices presents its daily market update, highlighting the performance of leaders and laggards in the CoinDesk 20 Index.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Bitcoin (BTC) Price Drops 1.3% as All Assets Decline

The stock offering would establish new perpetual preferred shares with up to 6% dividends, all proceeds earmarked for BTC acquisitions.

Metaplanet Plans $3.7B Stock Raise to Fuel Massive Bitcoin Buying Spree

Cryptocurrency markets are trading lower on Friday as tariff fears grip the market again. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $115,141.01 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,630.21 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $168.52 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.95 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2063 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001217 Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows Bitcoin and Ethereum large transaction increased by 8.6% and dropped 6.5%, respectively.

Bitcoin Plummets To $115,000, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Follow Lower

Bitcoin's price held around $114,656 to $115,078 over the last hour as of August 1, 2025, with a total market capitalization of $2.28 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume reaching $57.10 billion. The intraday price fluctuated within a narrow range of $114,326 to $118,696, signaling consolidation after recent volatility.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Is a Major Reversal Brewing at $114K?

Ethena's synthetic stablecoin, USDe, has crossed $8.4 billion in supply, adding more than $3.14 billion over 20 days in a surge that outpaced flows into BlackRock's (BLK) flagship bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds.

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