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.

The price of Bitcoin briefly traded below Microstrategy's cost basis for the first time since October of 2023 as top cryptocurrencies dropped on Saturday.

BTC drops below $80,000 following $1.6 billion in monthly ETF outflows, third-worst month on record

Ethereum

Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) extended their losing streak as bitcoin, ether, and solana bled heavily once again, while XRP stood out as the lone bright spot. The divergence highlighted selective positioning amid a deeply risk-off market.

ETF Red Tide: Bitcoin, Ether Sink Deeper as XRP Defies the Trend

Glassnode data shows large bitcoin holders accumulating, while retail remains in distribution.

Retail traders are running for the exit amid bitcoin's selloff, while 'mega-whales' are quietly buying the dip

In the wake of a significant drop in gold and silver prices, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has offered his insights on the future of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). On Friday, gold and silver saw a drastic decrease in their prices, with gold plummeting by approximately 15% and silver by nearly 38%.

Binance's CZ: Metals Drop Proves Any Asset Vulnerable To Swings, Bitcoin Is 'Still Early'

Ether also declined significantly, dropping to 56th place with a market cap just above $300 billion and losing 14.5% of its value.

Bitcoin falls out of global top 10 assets by market capitalization after price dumps below $80,000

Bitcoin, the world's ​largest cryptocurrency ‌by market value, was ‌down by 6.53% at $78,719.63 ​at 1748 GMT ‍on Saturday.

Bitcoin falls below $80,000, continuing decline

Bitcoin slid toward $78,000 as heavy selling, institutional outflows and a risk-off macro backdrop intensified a sharp intraday breakdown, leaving the market firmly under bearish control and searching for a near-term floor. Bitcoin Extends Sharp Intraday Drop as Bears Maintain Control At 12:15 p.m. on Jan.

Bitcoin Slides to $78K as Macro Stress and ETF Outflows Hit at the Same Time

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced a substantial one-day reversal last week. Investors pulled out nearly $818 million as Bitcoin's price plummeted to a nine-month low.

Investors Pull Nearly $818 Million From Bitcoin ETFs as Cryptocurrency Tanks

Long-term bitcoin holders are selling at the fastest pace since August, while some industry observers suggest the market may be approaching a bear-market bottom.

Bitcoin breaks key support level as Glassnode warns of further price breakdown

Social chatter around bitcoin has turned sharply negative after the token slid to its lowest level since Nov. 21, a setup Santiment says often appears near capitulation, even if near term trading stays messy.

Bitcoin 'fear' sentiment hits a 2026 high as price lingers under $83,000

Bitcoin mining took a direct hit from January's U.S. winter storm, with Cryptoquant data showing sharp declines in hashrate, production, and miner revenue across the network. Bitcoin Mining Production Falls to Post-Halving Lows According to Cryptoquant researchers, several large U.S.

US Winter Storm Weighs on Bitcoin Mining Network, Cryptoquant Finds

Bitcoin slid toward $81,000 on Saturday as thin weekend liquidity magnified selling pressure, with traders pointing to Middle East tensions, U.S. political risk and lingering crypto-specific uncertainty.

Bitcoin plunges under $81,000 amid reports of Iran explosions and Binance spat

Bitcoin slid under $80,000 on Saturday as thin weekend liquidity magnified selling pressure, with traders pointing to Middle East tensions, U.S. political risk and lingering crypto-specific uncertainty.

Bitcoin plunges under $80,000 as U.S-Iran attacks deepen

Bitcoin entered Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, with a bruised ego and a market trying to find its footing. Priced at $82,699 with a market capitalization of $1.65 trillion, bitcoin floated within a 24-hour trading band of $81,953 to $84,367. Its daily volume printed a notable $53.

$1.65 Trillion on Ice—Bitcoin Struggles to Shake off the Bears

JPMorgan has called the silver price top, alongside a huge gold and bitcoin price prediction

JPMorgan Just Called The Silver Price Top—And Issued A Massive Gold And Bitcoin Prediction

Months after Oct. 10's flash crash and liquidation cascade, a fresh spat has opened between exchange executives and market watchers over whether a leveraged yield loop, thin liquidity, or busted market plumbing did the real damage.

Founder of OKX, one of the biggest crypto exchanges, blames bitcoin's October crash on Binance

Gold surged to a record $5,594 per ounce before plunging 10% in a sudden flash crash, erasing trillions in value and sparking bubble concerns. Analysts note that gold is benefiting from safe‑haven demand and central bank buying, while bitcoin has behaved more like a risk asset tied to political and equity market dynamics.

The Great Decoupling: Why Bitcoin Is Stagnating While Gold and Stocks Run

Tokenized silver futures recorded the largest liquidations across crypto markets over the past 24 hours, overtaking bitcoin and ether as a sharp pullback in metals collided with leverage-heavy trading on crypto venues.

Silver's 35% plunge ends up beating bitcoin in a rare crypto liquidation shock

Bitcoin fell toward $83,000 as the U.S. entered a partial shutdown, with traders leaning defensive ahead of a House vote expected Monday.

Bitcoin, ether fall as shutdown clock hits and markets brace for a messy Monday

Binance is reinforcing crypto's safety net by shifting its $1 billion SAFU fund into bitcoin, framing BTC as the long-term anchor for user protection, transparency, and balance-sheet resilience amid market stress. Binance Converts $1B SAFU Fund to Bitcoin as BTC Anchors Industry Stability Periods of market stress often test major platforms.

Binance Doubles Down on Bitcoin: Buying $1B BTC Within 30 Days

Any deal involving SpaceX and Tesla would quietly consolidate one of the world's largest corporate bitcoin holdings under a single roof.

SpaceX-Tesla merger talks puts nearly 20,000 bitcoin in focus

Bitcoin miners are "extremely underpaid" given the price of Bitcoin and current BTC mining conditions, according to a CryptoQuant report.

Bitcoin Mining Profits Hit 14-Month Low After Winter Storm Rocks Miners: CryptoQuant

Bitcoin Magazine Plan B Network Launches CypherTank, a Bitcoin Pitch Series Showcasing Builders and Ideas Plan B Network has launched CypherTank, a global Bitcoin-focused pitch series that spotlights builders, ideas, and community discussion across multiple platforms. Plan B Network Launches CypherTank, a Bitcoin Pitch Series Showcasing Builders and Ideas Micah Zimmerman.

Plan B Network Launches CypherTank, a Bitcoin Pitch Series Showcasing Builders and Ideas

Bitcoin Magazine Tennessee Lawmakers To Weigh Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill Tennessee lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow the state to invest up to 10% of certain public funds in bitcoin. Tennessee Lawmakers To Weigh Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill Micah Zimmerman.

Tennessee Lawmakers To Weigh Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill

A wave of heavy redemptions swept through crypto ETFs, led by an $818 million bitcoin exit that dragged every major asset class into outflows. Ether, XRP, and solana all followed bitcoin lower as risk appetite vanished in unison.

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