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.

A string of incidents involving Coldcard, Lightning and Liquid highlights how AI is changing the economics of finding bugs in bitcoin infrastructure.

Bitcoin's complexity paradox: How layer-2 scalers became AI's main target

More than 71% of bitcoin supply is now in profit, approaching a level that has typically marked bear-to-bull transitions, Bitfinex said.

Bitcoin volatility remains subdued as supply in profit nears historical bear-to-bull transition level: analysts

While investor demand for U.S.-listed spot bitcoin BTC$78,459.12 exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has rebounded in recent weeks, net flows for the year remain firmly in the red.

Bitcoin ETFs are still $1 billion shy of breaking even in 2026

Bitcoin fell 0.42% since midnight UTC to $78,874, but the CoinDesk 20 rose 0.2% and the memecoin index gained 0.41% as BNB Chain tokens rallied.

Bitcoin slips to $78,800 as BNB and DeFi tokens buck the selloff

Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) co-founder Vitalik Buterin expressed optimism on Sunday about the future of cryptocurrency security, contradicting predictions of a Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) crash due to AI threats. Buterin Bets on Bitcoin's Stability Buterin responded to an X post by Silicon Valley entrepreneur Liron Shapira, pushing back against a prediction that AI could undermine Bitcoin's security and trigger a more than 50% price crash within two years.

Bitcoin Crashing 50% in Two Years Due to AI Threats? Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin Disagrees and Here's Why

Bitcoin, gold and technology stocks fall as the yen rallies, while oil prices and government bond yields climb globally.

Live updates: Yen rally and rising bond yields pressure bitcoin and risk assets

Bitcoin traded near $79,100 on Tuesday, unable to hold $80,000, with jobless claims, inflation data and a Federal Reserve decision all landing inside eight days. The Calendar Doing the Work Three dates now stand between bitcoin's price and a resolution of the range it has been stuck in. The first is Sept. 10, when U.S.

Bitcoin's Price Action Has Three Dates Left to Escape the $80,000 Ceiling

Veteran investor Cathie Wood described Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as both a risk-off and risk-on asset on Friday, while remaining bullish on its long-term prospects. Bitcoin-Gold Ratio to Increase?

Cathie Wood Says Bitcoin's 'Break Out' From Gold Is 'Very Reassuring': Ark CEO Says BTC Has 'Miles to Go' for This Reason

A golden cross has triggered on bitcoin's daily price chart, indicating a potential long-term bullish trend ahead.

Bitcoin's golden cross is here

Supposed white-hat hackers behind Sunday's Liquid Network breach have returned 3,400 of the 4,000 BTC they took, but nearly $47 million in bitcoin is still outstanding.

Liquid Network gets back 3,400 bitcoin from white-hat hackers; talks underway for the rest

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Every major token fell on Tuesday, though most keep weekly gains, with traders pricing a 60% chance of a Fed hike next week.

Bitcoin slips under $79,000, Zcash leads losses as Fed hike odds hold near 60%

Chris, the pseudonym the British man gave to the media, managed to reclaim his bitcoin stash after a legal fight with Intersango, formerly known as Britcoin, an exchange that shut down operations in 2014. While it was under Intersango's custody, his investment grew to 3.3 million pounds ($4.4 million).

Man Reclaims $4.4M in Bitcoin 12 Years After Exchange Collapse

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Leading cryptocurrencies fell on Monday as geopolitics and elevated oil prices trimmed risk-on appetite. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:26 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Slide, but Dogecoin Gains: Analyst Says 'We're Not in a Bull Market' if BTC Doesn't Quickly Bounce From This Level

While bitcoin's price has risen a great deal over the last month, and Wall Street, die-hard crypto proponents, and even AI chatbots are bullish, prediction market bettors are expecting BTC prices to stay volatile and rather boring throughout the rest of the year.

Year-End Bitcoin Price Predictions Grow Cautious as Bettors Eye $81K

A bullish bitcoin setup is emerging as BTC separates from the S&P 500, according to Willy Woo, who compares the divergence with 2015. Another analyst disputes whether the chart shows a meaningful decoupling. Bitcoin-Stock Split Revives the 2015 Comparison Bitcoin market analyst Willy Woo argued Sept.

Bitcoin Bull Market Setup Mirrors 2015, Willy Woo Says as Debate Grows

France-listed Capital B has acquired another 376 bitcoin after raising fresh capital from investors including Adam Back and TOBAM. The purchase lifts its bitcoin treasury to 3,521 BTC, even as the market value of those holdings remains below their accumulated cost. Capital B Adds Bitcoin After $33.

Capital B Buys 376 Bitcoin for $29.4M as Treasury Grows to 3,521 BTC

Bitcoin (BTC) is once again trading like gold as investors hedge against potential inflation, according to new analysis from the digital asset management firm CoinShares.

Two Factors Could Break Bitcoin (BTC) out of Range Trading As Chances of Fed Rate Hike Next Week Hover Around 60%: CoinShares

Bitcoin's relationship with gold is strengthening even as the cryptocurrency becomes less sensitive to rising Treasury yields. Cathie Wood says the shift is reassuring, adding to the case that bitcoin may be maturing into an independent monetary asset rather than trading like a high-beta tech stock.

Cathie Wood Sees Bitcoin Price Breakthrough as Gold Link Strengthens

A self-described white-hat party returned 3,400 BTC to Liquid Network's federation wallet on Monday after Blockstream said bridge nodes were patched. About 598.5 BTC, near $47 million, remains at the holder address.

Liquid Gets 3,400 BTC Back After On-Chain Talks; White Hats Keep 598.5 BTC

Bitcoin's short-term whale cohort amassed a record $9.07 billion in unrealized profit before the figure eased as BTC slipped. A new analysis suggests the paper gains could increase selling pressure and test the rally's underlying price floor. Bitcoin Whale Paper Gains Reach a Record Short-term holder whale unrealized profit and loss reached $9.

Bitcoin's $9.07B Whale Profit Record Puts Rally Floor to Test

Nearly 600 BTC remains outstanding after Blockstream told the actors in an on-chain message that Liquid's bridge nodes had been patched.

Liquid Hackers Return $270M in Bitcoin After Swiping $320 Million

U.S. crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) attracted about $1.24 billion in net inflows during the week of Aug. 31 to Sept. 4, led overwhelmingly by bitcoin funds. Bitcoin ETFs alone drew $986.85 million, while ether, XRP, solana and HYPE products also finished the week in positive territory.

Bitcoin Takes 79% of Crypto ETF Weekly Inflows as Funds Add $1.24B

A plea agreement hearing in Lam's case is set for Tuesday in Washington, nearly two years after his arrest in Miami.

Malone Lam Faces Plea Hearing Over $245M Bitcoin Theft

Bitcoin price fell back below $79,000 on Monday after a brief spike to $80,537, down 1% over 24 hours to trade near $78,785. Long Liquidations Outpace Shorts Bitcoin price slipped under $79,000 on Monday, just hours after briefly reclaiming the $80,000 level for the first time since Friday's sharp sell-off.

Bitcoin Price Drops Below $79K Line as Longs Get Torched in $208M Rout

Self-described white-hat hackers who drained nearly all of Liquid Network's bitcoin reserves have returned 3,400 BTC worth about $268 million, while keeping roughly 598.5 BTC valued at $47 million. The return marks a significant turn in an incident that began Sunday, Sept.

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