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.

Some experts have argued the greater risks posed by quantum computing revolve around a failure to implement new technology.

BitGo introduces quantum protection for institutional Bitcoin wallets

BitGo CEO Mike Belshe said single-digit bitcoin ownership levels make sense for large holders like Strategy after its $216 million sale.

BitGo CEO says single-digit percentages of bitcoin's supply are ‘probably right' for large holders amid Strategy's sale

Ethereum

Solana

These options settle into underlying futures contracts rather than spot cryptoassets, involving no custody, transfer, or administration of tokens.

Latin America's biggest stock exchange now offers options on bitcoin, ether and solana futures

Crypto ETF flows split sharply on Wed., July 8, as bitcoin ETFs returned to outflows with an $84.9 million exit. Ether ETFs remained the clear bright spot, drawing $70.5 million for a fifth straight day of inflows, while HYPE stayed positive and both solana and XRP funds moved lower. Grayscale's GBTC Leads $84.

Fidelity's FETH Drives $70.5 Million Ether ETF Inflow as Bitcoin Turns Negative

Santiment reported that bitcoin supply is at its lowest since 2017 and ether since 2015, adding that it doesn't guarantee prices will move higher but helps set up crypto's next bull cycle.

Bitcoin's dwindling exchange reserves don't pack the same bullish punch anymore

$MSTR just sold 3,588 BTC and many are calling it the top. But this only represents 0.42% of their total Bitcoin holdings, while the remaining stack is still worth about 179% of the company's market cap. Panic selling or smart capital management? The following guest post comes from Ziven.

Michael Saylor's Strategy Sold 3,588 Bitcoin in Largest Sale Ever. Is it a Bearish Signal?

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR ) founder Michael Saylor touted on Wednesday Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) ability to enable fast and affordable global transfers despite long-standing concerns around blockspace. Saylor Touts Benefits Of ‘Free Market' Saylor highlighted Bitcoin's fee estimator on X, with a fee rate of 1 satoshi per virtual byte for instant settlements during periods of low congestion, and an average transaction fee of $0.30.

Bitcoin Still Faces No Spam Issues, Argues Michael Saylor, Highlighting Low Transaction Fees — Critics Say 'Nobody is Using the Chain'

U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs lost a net $84 million on Wednesday, ending a three-day inflow run that had pulled in roughly $509 million

Live markets: Bitcoin ETFs slip back to outflows while ether funds extend their streak

Oil climbed for a third day and gold fell for a fourth while bitcoin is up 1.6% on the week.

Bitcoin, ether steady, gold slides as US-Iran tensions escalate again

Dogecoin

Leading cryptocurrencies fell alongside stocks on Wednesday as the U.S. strikes against Iran threaten peace negotiations. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:20 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Slide as Trump Warns Iran Strikes Could Get 'Much Worse': Analyst Flags Major 'Wall' BTC Bulls Must Break

Bitcoin slipped to around $62,000 after rebounding from last week's $57,700 low, while CryptoQuant says improving demand, seasonality and valuation support further gains, though its bearish Bull Score Index suggests the move remains a bear-market recovery rather than a full trend reversal.

Bitcoin Slips to $62,000, Paring Rebound as CryptoQuant Sees Room Higher

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has proven to be one of the most “anti-fragile” assets despite repeated market shocks and government crackdowns, according to CFTC Chairman Michael Selig. In an interview with Glenn Beck on July 8, Selig highlighted that Bitcoin has repeatedly survived major crises, including the collapse of Mt.

Bitcoin Is 'Anti-Fragile,' Says CFTC Chairman, Urges To Pass CLARITY Act

Bitcoin's (BTC) price has moved back above the key $60,000 support level.

Coinidol.com: Bitcoin Resumes Its Range Above $60,000

Bitcoin is looking slightly more optimistic but failed the breakout everyone was watching. Meanwhile, ETH just printed a weekly death cross for the first time in years.

Bitcoin Stalls as Ethereum Flashes Worst Weekly Signal in Years: Analysis

Crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) flows stayed positive on Tuesday, July 7, as bitcoin ETFs recorded a third straight day of inflows and ether ETFs stretched their winning run to four sessions. Ether ETFs Extend 4-Day Inflow Run as Blackrock's ETHA Adds $26.9 Million The rebound did not roar. It held.

Blackrock's IBIT Lifts Bitcoin ETFs With $54.8 Million as Inflows Reach Day 3

Bitcoin gave up its gains from the previous two sessions as escalating geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran sparked a broader risk-off move across cryptocurrency markets.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Retreat up to 6% on Escalating US-Iran Tensions

Investors had backed away from Bitcoin since mid-May.

Bitcoin ETFs 'Turning a Corner' After Record Bleed Hits $8 Billion

A sudden escalation in U.S.-Iran tensions and military exchanges halted bitcoin's July rally, triggering a 3.5% drop below $62,000. Geopolitical Tensions Halt Bitcoin Uptrend Bitcoin's July uptrend came to a screeching halt Wednesday, tumbling below $62,000 as escalating Middle East tensions sparked fears that the shaky U.S.-Iran ceasefire had unraveled.

Crypto Bulls Lose $310M as Bitcoin Falls to $61,481 on Middle East Escalation

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) may be approaching one of its most appealing long-term buying windows, according to 21Shares. Four Reasons For BTC Accumulation Bitcoin's decline in 2026 has been driven primarily by macroeconomic headwinds rather than deterioration in the asset's fundamentals, the firm stated in a report released on July 8.

21Shares: Bitcoin Could Hit $100,000 by Year-End for These 4 Reasons

The filing marks the first major legal challenge to DAC8 in the EU. Bull Bitcoin warns that forced consolidation of user data undermines both privacy and the regulation's own tax-collection goals by driving users toward unregulated alternatives.

Bull Bitcoin Files Landmark Legal Challenge to Annul France's DAC8 Crypto Data Surveillance Rules

Strike CEO Jack Mallers rolled out a new bitcoin-backed loan product on July 7 that removes price-triggered liquidations from the loan term entirely. The product, called volatility-proof loans, lets borrowers keep their bitcoin in place no matter how far the price falls, as long as they keep making payments.

Jack Mallers' Strike Cuts Bitcoin Loan Terms to 6 Months to Kill Price Liquidations

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has fallen behind AI stocks in terms of sentiment, but the crypto king is nearing the low of its historical valuation range. Nothing Coming To Save BTC In an interview with Natalie Brunell on July 7, macro analyst Lyn Alden said Bitcoin has been pressured by a major capital rotation into artificial intelligence and semiconductor stocks, particularly memory-chip names that became the "fastest horse in the race.

Bitcoin Isn't the 'Fastest Horse' Anymore, Top Analyst Says: 'There's Nothing Coming to Save BTC'

Schwab strategist Jim Ferraioli said Strategy's recent preferred stock actions have eased near-term liquidity concerns despite Bitcoin's decline.

Schwab Strategist Backs Strategy's STRC Playbook Amid Bitcoin Weakness

SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic IPOs could pull capital from Bitcoin, but successful listings may also create new wealth that flows back into crypto.

Mega IPOs Test Bitcoin's Liquidity as AI Stocks Steal the Spotlight

In this week's Crypto Long & Short, FalconX's Gaspar Martin writes that BTC is reaching a market bottom and is poised for a turnaround.

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