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.

Cited in the 2008 Bitcoin white paper, Back argued volatility is typical even as regulatory clarity and institutional access expands.

What early Bitcoin architect Adam Back thinks of this cycle

Top crypto equities like Bitcoin treasury firm Strategy and crypto exchange Coinbase are among the most shorted stocks, says Goldman Sachs.

Bitcoin Giant Strategy, Coinbase Among Most-Shorted Stocks: Goldman Sachs

GD's market cap-to-net asset value ratio (mNAV) sits around 0.5, one of the worst among corporate bitcoin holders.

GD Culture to liquidate 7,5000 bitcoin hoard for share repurchase as mNAV discount widens

In this week's Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Gregory Mall of Lionsoul Global on how ETFs have shifted a growing share of bitcoin volatility into U.S. equity options markets.

Crypto Long & Short: When ETF options start driving bitcoin

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) rebounded with a $258 million inflow on Tuesday, while ether, XRP, and solana funds also posted gains. The session marked a rare all-green day across major U.S. crypto ETFs.

Crypto ETFs Rally as Bitcoin Leads With $258 Million Inflow

Ether, solana and dogecoin are among the altcoins posting 10% or more advances.

Bitcoin climbs to $67,500, Circle leads crypto stocks higher, as bounce strengthens

The company's stock has lost about two-thirds of its value since peaking last year, nearly in step with bitcoin's record price above $126,000.

Bitcoin treasury firm GD Culture set to sell BTC holdings to fund share buybacks

About 94,636 BTC tied to the 2016 Bitfinex hack, roughly 30% of the U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, remain frozen pending legal proceedings.

LEO premium may hint at movement on hacked Bitfinex BTC tied to 30% of US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, analyst says

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is back above $66,000 on renewed ETF inflows, with on-chain data suggesting the asset may have meaningful upside if correlations normalize. BTC Has Room To Grow Bitcoin has historically traded in close alignment with the S&P 500, typically rising during periods of low interest rates and economic strength, such as 2021 and 2024, and falling during risk-off environments like 2018 and 2022.

Bitcoin Jumps 5% To $66,000: What Is Going On?

Bitcoin is trading at $65,419, wedged between fading macro momentum and a short-term squeeze attempt that refuses to quit. The charts are aligned in classic relief-rally fashion — and the technicals are serving tension with a side of volatility. Bitcoin Chart Outlook Bitcoin's daily chart paints the broader structure in unmistakable strokes.

Relief Rally or Lower High? Bitcoin Tests Critical Resistance at $64K–$67K

South Korean police have arrested two individuals over the alleged theft of 22 BTC seized during a 2021 hacking investigation.

South Korean police arrest two over alleged theft of seized bitcoin from evidence: report

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Bitcoin is holding around $65,000, as Bitcoin ETFs saw $257.7 million in net inflows on Tuesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $9.2 million in net inflows. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $65,360.41 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,920.21 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $82.84 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.37 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.09402 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.056007 The meme coin sector rose 1.7% to $33.7 billion, mirroring broader strength across risk assets.

Bitcoin Holds $65,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Bounce Over 3%

Numo has released a hardware-free Android application that allows merchants to accept Bitcoin payments using a contactless “tap-to-pay” experience powered by the Cashu protocol. Launched on February 24, 2026, the Numo point-of-sale (POS) app transforms any NFC-enabled Android device into a payment terminal.

Numo Launches Free Open-Source ‘Tap-to-Pay' App for Bitcoin Merchants

Hash Ribbon recovery and sub production pricing suggest the worst of the bitcoin drawdown may have passed.

One of longest mining capitulations nears end, signaling potential BTC price bottom

Legendary crypto trader Arthur Hayes has predicted a financial crisis worse than 2008 will catapult the bitcoin price to a record high

‘My Anxiety Is High'—JPMorgan CEO Issues Financial Crisis Warning As Bitcoin Bulls Predict A Price Boom

Trump family-backed American Bitcoin Corp. (NASDAQ:ABTC) is set to announce its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings before the market opens on Thursday. A quick overview of what's going on with the company and its stock.

Eric Trump-Backed American Bitcoin Readies For Q4 Earnings Amid 87% Decline In ABTC Stock Since Market Debut

A draft legislation proposing the creation of a bitcoin strategic reserve fund has been referred to the House Commerce Committee following the failure of a similar 2025 initiative.

Missouri Advances Bill to Establish State Bitcoin Strategic Reserve

Anchorage Digital, the first federally chartered U.S. crypto bank, has added perpetual preferred stock in bitcoin treasury firm Strategy to its balance sheet.

Crypto firm with U.S. bank charter holds bitcoin holder Strategy's preferred stock

Cryptocurrency analyst Willy Woo countered former White House official David Stockman‘s critique of Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) “store of value” narrative on Tuesday, noting that top Wall Street stocks endured similar volatility in the past. Stockman Mocks Bitcoiners In an X post, Stockman questioned Bitcoin's recent performance, highlighting its 48% drop from record highs to $65,000 in just four months.

Bitcoin Critic David Stockman Gets Reality Check After Popular Analyst Likens BTC Slump To Drawdowns In 'Trillion Dollar Stocks' Like Nvidia, Amazon

A broad uptick across tokens arrived alongside a softer greenback and a rally in Asian equities, though analysts remain split on whether the Feb. 5 lows will hold.

Bitcoin bounces above $65,000 as dollar weakens and double-bottom hopes build

Bitcoin remains sensitive to broader risk sentiment, with traders positioning ahead of Nvidia's earnings and a rebound in global stocks.

Bitcoin Ticks Higher as Markets Weigh Trump Address, Broader Risk Sentiment

Wall Street analyst Tom Lee interpreted the surge in short interest for Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) as a contrarian bullish signal on Tuesday. BTC Bottom Is Here?

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