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.

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Bitcoin tapped $70,000 as markets looked beyond geopolitical tensions and broader sentiment improved on Monday. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $69,010 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,038 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $87.30 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.39 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.09534 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.055626 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 113,307 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $440.64 million.

Bitcoin At $69,000, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Rebound 2% Despite Iran Airstrike Campaign

Publicly traded Bitcoin treasury ProCap Financial boosted its BTC stash to $376 million as it continues buying back its own shares.

Bitcoin Treasury Firm ProCap Adds $31 Million in BTC as Stock Buybacks Grow

After dipping over the weekend as the U.S. began strikes against Iran, bitcoin BTC$68,868.71 shot higher on Monday, at one point nearing $70,000 before pulling back to the current $69,000.

Bitcoin's 5% spike higher Monday driven by short-covering, not fresh buying, says analyst.

On Monday, bitcoin jumped by 5%, demonstrating significant resilience as global markets buckled under the weight of escalating Middle Eastern conflict. Equities Tumble Amid Geopolitical Conflict On Monday, March 2, bitcoin ( BTC) briefly breached the $70,000 mark, signaling a potential return to its “digital gold” status.

Bitcoin Reclaims $70K as Global Equities Tumble Amid Middle East Conflict

ProCap Financial (NASDAQ:BRR) surged 7% after buying 450 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and repurchasing 782,408 shares, as Peter Schiff questioned CEO Anthony Pompliano why he's buying Bitcoin instead of just buying discounted shares. The Schiff Challenge Schiff posted on X: “Why buy any more Bitcoin while your shares trade at a discount to NAV?

Peter Schiff To Pompliano: 'Why Buy More Bitcoin?—Just Buy Your Discounted Shares'

Tom Lee, head of research at Fundstrat Global Advisors, says February's market action may have felt like a bear market, but the data tell a different story. ‘It Wasn't Really A Bear Market‘ In a Friday appearance on CNBC Squawk Box, Lee pointed out that the S&P 500 was down only about 1% in February, hardly a true bear-market decline.

Tom Lee: 'March Is Going To Be A Turnaround Month'—And Bitcoin Hits $69,000

Despite battlefield blowback fears, Bitcoin's network is likely to shrug off disruptions, experts told Decrypt.

Iran Conflict Not Major Concern For Bitcoin Mining Hashrate, Say Experts

Leveraged Bitcoin and crypto traders are getting wrecked to start the week, as investors weigh the impact of the US and Israel's strikes on Iran. Bitcoin surged from a 24-hour low of $65,280 to as high as $69,850, triggering a total of $432 million in liquidations, according to CoinGlass.

$432,000,000 in Bitcoin and Crypto Liquidated As BTC Price Jumps To $69,850

The price of Bitcoin immediately fell following bombings on Iran this weekend, but then surged Monday as markets began to recover.

Bitcoin Spikes to $70K as Trump Says 'Large-Scale Operations' Continue in Iran

A Bitcoin block signaling the BIP-110 proposal has appeared onchain while critics push back by inscribing a large image in protest.

Battle for Bitcoin's soul opens as first block supporting 'clean-up' proposal is mined

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is approaching the $70,000 mark, even as geopolitical tensions tied to U.S. airstrikes on Iran drive the price of oil higher. Short-Term Holders Show Resilience Despite a recent dip toward the $63,000–$64,000 range, Bitcoin's short-term holders (STHs) are not displaying signs of panic selling, CryptoQuant data shows.

Bitcoin Close To $70,000 As US Airstrikes On Iran Continue: What Is Going On?

Cake Wallet has announced the integration of Bitcoin's Lightning Network into its advanced privacy wallet. The move comes after a series of Bitcoin-specific updates that put Cake at the forefront of mobile wallets across the broader crypto industry.

Cake Wallet Launches Bitcoin Lightning Network Support With Full Self-Custody and Privacy Defaults

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Pumps 7% in Early Trading to Over $70,000 The bitcoin price pumped sharply from the mid‑$65,000 range to above $70,000 earlier today. Bitcoin Price Pumps 7% in Early Trading to Over $70,000 Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Pumps 7% in Early Trading to Over $70,000

Bitcoin ETFs rebounded as crypto funds saw $1 billion in fresh inflows last week—but is the worst really over?

Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs Snap Five-Week Losing Streak as Crypto Funds Add $1 Billion

Publicly-traded bitcoin treasuries have generally seen their share value deteriorate dramatically amid BTC's massive price drop.

Anthony Pompliano's Bitcoin treasury company adds 450 BTC, expands share buybacks

At their worst levels, U.S. stock index futures had been down more than 2%, but equity markets are barely lower one hour into Monday's trading session.

Bitcoin surges above $68,000 amid muted stock market reaction to Iran war

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) announced it purchased 3,015 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) for $204 million at $67,700 per coin. The 101st Bitcoin Purchase Strategy funded the acquisition through $229.9 million in common stock sales and $7.1 million in STRC preferred stock proceeds.

Strategy Buys 3,015 Bitcoin As BTC Rebounds Above $68,000

Strategy disclosed its third-largest Bitcoin purchase of the year, scooping up the asset using proceeds that partially came from STRC.

Strategy Spends $200 Million on Bitcoin, Raises STRC Dividend Yet Again

Bitcoin Magazine Citrea Launches Foundation to Advance Bitcoin's Programmable Future Citrea announced the creation of the Citrea Foundation today. Citrea Launches Foundation to Advance Bitcoin's Programmable Future Micah Zimmerman.

Citrea Launches Foundation to Advance Bitcoin's Programmable Future

Bitcoin Magazine ProCap Financial (BRR) Buys 450 Bitcoin and Doubles Down on NAV-Accretive Strategy ProCap Financial, Inc. continued its twin strategic thrusts this week with the acquisition of 450 Bitcoin, bringing its total holdings to 5,457 BTC and lowering its average cost basis per coin, the company announced.

ProCap Financial (BRR) Buys 450 Bitcoin and Doubles Down on NAV-Accretive Strategy

Bitcoin Magazine Strategy ($MSTR) Buys $204 Million in Bitcoin, Holdings Climb to 720,737 BTC Strategy purchased over $200 million in bitcoin last week, lifting its total holdings to 720,737. Strategy ($MSTR) Buys $204 Million in Bitcoin, Holdings Climb to 720,737 BTC Micah Zimmerman.

Strategy ($MSTR) Buys $204 Million in Bitcoin, Holdings Climb to 720,737 BTC

Strategy Inc. expanded its bitcoin treasury with a fresh $204 million purchase, lifting total holdings to 720,737 BTC and reinforcing its position as the largest corporate bitcoin holder as accumulation continues despite market volatility. Strategy Buys 3,015 BTC for $204M, Lifting Holdings to 720,737 Bitcoin Strategy Inc.

Strategy Extends Corporate Bitcoin Dominance, Pushing Holdings to 720,737 BTC

A group of former NYDIG and TradFi executives are building Five Bells Settlement to tackle counterparty risk in digital assets trades using Bitcoin-native technology.

Five Bells Is Decentralizing Digital Assets Settlement Using Bitcoin

On-chain analyst Joao Wedson wrote, "set your bot to buy every dump," after Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) 180-day Sharpe Ratio flashed what he called a historical accumulation signal. The 180-Day Signal Is In—But The 1-Year Is Not Wedson said the 180-day Sharpe Ratio has flipped into a buying zone, while the one-year Sharpe Ratio has not confirmed the move.

'Set Your Bot To Buy Every Dump'—Watch This Bitcoin Ratio For Accumulation, Analyst Says

The latest purchase, funded through common and preferred stock sales, lifted total holdings to 720,737 coins valued at more than $47 billion.

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