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

This week was a rollercoaster ride in the world of cryptocurrency. Bitcoin is showing signs of a potential rally in 2026, while Ethereum has surged above $3,100.

Weekend Round-Up: Bitcoin's Potential Rally, Ethereum's Surge And Trump's Stance On Crypto Fraud

After a lengthy disappearing act—last spotted in November 2024—the elusive 2010-era mega whale has resurfaced yet again, finally rousing 2,000 long-slumbering bitcoins mined in bitcoin's earliest chapter. The hoard, now valued at $181 million, traveled in a single, clean sweep and was processed in full at block height 931668.

2010 Bitcoin Mega Whale Wakes up, Moves $181M in Dormant BTC After Yearlong Silence

The stablecoin sector is expected to grow to $500 billion, while altcoin ETFs are projected to reach $10 billion, driven by regulatory clarity and adoption.

Brazilian exchange Mercado Bitcoin outlines 6 crypto trends shaping markets in 2026

With a 24-hour trading range between $89,596 and $91,924 and a current price of $90,617, bitcoin's Saturday session delivered more of a yawn than a roar. Its $1.8 trillion market cap and $32.66 billion in trading volume suggest there's still plenty of interest—but interest isn't momentum, and momentum is exactly what's missing.

Bitcoin Hits the Brakes at $90K—Is the Rally Running out of Gas?

The market is embracing a new mantra that could trigger the next bitcoin price boom: “Run it hot."

‘Run It Hot'—Bitcoin And Crypto Traders Are Suddenly Betting On A Surprise 2026 Fed Price Game-Changer

The asset manager's base case assumes bitcoin gains traction as a settlement tool and reserve asset over the next 25 years.

Asset manager VanEck explains how one bitcoin could be worth $2.9 million by 2050

South Korea's top court has drawn a hard legal line on digital assets, ruling that bitcoin held on exchanges can be seized during criminal probes, cementing virtual assets as enforceable property under criminal procedure. Supreme Court Confirms Exchange-Held Bitcoin Can Be Seized A landmark judicial decision has addressed how digital assets interact with criminal procedure.

South Korea Supreme Court Ruling Treats Exchange-Held Bitcoin as Seizable Property

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Whales Keep Buying as 100+ BTC Addresses Set New Record Bitcoin whale accumulation hit a record high as 100+ BTC addresses surged, even as bitcoin consolidates near $90,000 amid easing macro uncertainty. Bitcoin Whales Keep Buying as 100+ BTC Addresses Set New Record Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Whales Keep Buying as 100+ BTC Addresses Set New Record

Could Bitcoin be worth more than $50 million per coin in 24 years? VanEck just put out its most bullish price prediction yet.

Bitcoin Price Could Surge to $53 Million by 2050, Says VanEck—Here's Why

U.S. employment data for December was mixed, while inflation expectations edged higher, and the U.S. Supreme Court did not deliver a ruling on the Trump Administration's tariffs.

Bitcoin pulls back to $90,000 as early Friday rally attempt fails

Dogecoin

Bitcoin is holding above $90,000 amid a solid U.S. jobs data release on Friday. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $90,526.47 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,084.76 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $136.55 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.09 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1402 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.058633 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 80,473 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $202.65 million.

Bitcoin Holds $90,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Slide Over 1%

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) may play an underrated role in the recent protests in Iran, with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard reportedly moving $1 billion through crypto exchanges to evade sanctions. Currency Collapse Drives Mass Bitcoin Adoption The Iranian rial crashed to a record 1.42 million per U.S. dollar in late December, having lost over 40% of its value since June 2025.

Bitcoin's Overlooked Role In The Protests In Iran

Bitcoin briefly surged toward $92,000 on Jan. 9 after the U.S. Supreme Court delayed a ruling on the Trump administration's reciprocal tariffs. The price quickly retraced, however, triggering $20 million in liquidations and returning the asset to its $90,000 to $92,000 consolidation zone.

Bitcoin Surges Toward $92K After Supreme Court Defers Tariff Ruling

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Holds $90,000 as Tariff Ruling Delay Eases Some Macro Jitters The bitcoin price hovered near $90,000 as the Supreme Court's tariff ruling delay reduced macro uncertainty and kept crypto markets relatively stable. Bitcoin Price Holds $90,000 as Tariff Ruling Delay Eases Some Macro Jitters Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Holds $90,000 as Tariff Ruling Delay Eases Some Macro Jitters

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

The Daily: Cathie Wood says US government may soon start buying bitcoin, Ripple secures FCA authorization, and more

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is setting up well for a rally in 2026, backed by several bullish technical indicators and receding sell pressure. What Happened: Glassnode data shows that profit-taking pressure has largely subsided, allowing Bitcoin to rebound from around $87,000 into the mid-$90,000 range.

Bitcoin Is Set For A Rally In 2026 If These Levels Break: Report

Bitcoin's march toward $100,000 is gaining momentum as cooling U.S. labor data, shifting Fed policy expectations, and geopolitical tensions converge, setting the stage for renewed price discovery and a possible breakout beyond prior all-time highs.

Fed ‘Sweet Spot' Sends Signal for Bitcoin as Jobs Data Quietly Sets Stage for $100K BTC

Crypto markets have opened 2026 on a much stronger footing after months of weakness, with altcoins and meme coins rebounding and overall sentiment improving. What Happened: According to Santiment data, improving retail sentiment across major crypto assets is being driven less by hype cycles and more by macro forces, ETF flows, and positioning dynamics.

3 Reasons Why Bitcoin, ETH, XRP Sentiment Is Turning Bullish In 2026

Bitcoin Magazine This Investor Thinks the United States Could Start Buying Bitcoin in 2026 Cathie Wood thinks that with crypto now a durable political issue, President Trump may move the U.S. beyond holding seized bitcoin and toward actively buying BTC for a national strategic reserve. This Investor Thinks the United States Could Start Buying Bitcoin in 2026 Micah Zimmerman.

This Investor Thinks the United States Could Start Buying Bitcoin in 2026

Selling pressure persisted across bitcoin and ether ETFs, while XRP quickly rebounded from its first outflow day. Solana continued to attract fresh capital, reinforcing its growing appeal among investors. Bitcoin, Ether Slide Again as XRP and Solana Rebound Momentum remained fragile across U.S. spot crypto ETFs as Thursday, Jan. 8, delivered another uneven session.

Bitcoin ETFs Extend Losing Streak With $399 Million Exit

Bitcoin Magazine South Korea Preparing to Approve Spot Bitcoin ETFs in Crypto Policy Pivot South Korea is moving to approve spot bitcoin ETFs this year as part of a broader crypto policy shift that pairs regulated market access with stricter stablecoin rules and expanded use of blockchain in public finance. South Korea Preparing to Approve Spot Bitcoin ETFs in Crypto Policy Pivot Micah Zimmerman.

South Korea Preparing to Approve Spot Bitcoin ETFs in Crypto Policy Pivot

Bitcoin Magazine Vexl: Empowering Peer-to-Peer Bitcoin Exchange Through Social Networks CEO Viliam Klamarcik explains how Vexl's web-of-trust model and end-to-end encryption prioritize privacy in peer-to-peer Bitcoin trading. Vexl: Empowering Peer-to-Peer Bitcoin Exchange Through Social Networks Juan Galt.

Vexl: Empowering Peer-to-Peer Bitcoin Exchange Through Social Networks

Ark Invest's CEO Cathie Wood predicts President Donald Trump will start buying Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) for the strategic reserve before the 2026 midterms to maintain political momentum and crypto voter support. Trump Doesn't Want To Be A Lame Duck In an interview published on Thursday, Wood identified three key motivations driving Trump toward strategic reserve purchases.

Trump 'Has All Kinds Of Reasons' To Buy Bitcoin Before Midterms, Cathie Wood Says

The bitcoin price dropped sharply over the last couple of months, with a potential 2026 bitcoin price catalyst suddenly emerging

Goldman Sachs Just Issued A Huge 2026 Crypto Forecast As $200,000 Bitcoin Price Predicted

The current tight consolidation closely mirrors the April 2025 range that set the stage for the record run above $126,000.

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