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 cryptocurrency almost crossed into $94K territory after a lackluster jobs report nudged up the odds of an interest rate cut by the Fed. Bitcoin Climbs on Weak Labor Data Private employers cut 32,000 jobs in November, according to human resources firm ADP in its latest jobs report, published Wednesday.

Jobs Down, Bitcoin Up

Strategy has adopted a new dual-reserve treasury framework, according to a comprehensive analysis from cryptoquant.com, marking a notable shift in how the firm manages bitcoin exposure heading into what analysts describe as a potential extended downturn.

Cryptoquant Analysts Cite Structural Shift in Strategy's Bitcoin Accumulation Plans

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Dances with $94,000 as Institutional Demand Fuels a Bullish Setup The Bitcoin price is flirting with the $94,000 mark. Currently, it's trading around $93,117, with $81 billion in 24-hour trading volume. Bitcoin Price Dances with $94,000 as Institutional Demand Fuels a Bullish Setup Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Dances with $94,000 as Institutional Demand Fuels a Bullish Setup

Difficulty and network valuation models point to BTC hovering around fair value near $90,000.

Bitcoin Hovers Near Production Cost as Bull/Bear Line Tightens

Bitcoin treasury company Strategy is not too big to fail, say some company observers, but others disagree.

Is Bitcoin Treasury Giant Strategy ‘Too Big To Fail'?

Dogecoin

Ethereum

Bitcoin is holding above $92,000 as renewed institutional support lifts market sentiment. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $92,766.89 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,122.86 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $141.41 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.17 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1508 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.059039 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 106,270 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $338.43 million.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Hold Gains As Fed Rate Cut Odds Surge

CQ's Julio Moreno told The Block that if the bear market continues, bitcoin could trade between $70,000 and $55,000 next year.

CryptoQuant says Strategy prepares for a bitcoin bear market as it sets up US dollar reserve

Bitcoin surged on Tuesday but lost momentum. Analysts debate whether the rally will last as markets brace for the Federal Reserve's rate decision next week.

Was the Bitcoin Jump a 'Fake Breakout'?

The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

The Daily: UK passes crypto property law, Firelight launches XRP staking protocol on Flare, Trump brothers' American Bitcoin plunges, plus more

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) next move may depend on whether bullish forces can prevail or if buyers have exhausted their potential. What Happened: According to a prominent market commentator, the five bullish drivers keeping Bitcoin's uptrend alive are: Institutional Expansion: Vanguard, BlackRock and others continue widening access to crypto-linked products, deepening liquidity and credibility.

Is Bitcoin's Rally Real? 5 Reasons Why It Is — And 5 Reasons Why It's Not

Solana

Bitcoin ETFs resumed their upward momentum with fresh inflows, while ether ETFs fell back into outflows. Solana funds, meanwhile, delivered another strong day, driven by broad-based inflows across all major issuers. Ether Slips, Solana Surges, and Bitcoin Extends Inflow Streak The crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) market closed Tuesday, Dec.

Bitcoin ETFs Reclaim Momentum as Solana ETFs Outshine Ether

Bitcoin Magazine BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Says He Was Wrong About Bitcoin, Reveals a ‘Big Shift' in His View BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, once a Bitcoin critic, now sees it as a hedge and potential portfolio asset, while BlackRock expands into crypto and asset tokenization. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Says He Was Wrong About Bitcoin, Reveals a ‘Big Shift' in His View Micah Zimmerman.

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Says He Was Wrong About Bitcoin, Reveals a ‘Big Shift' in His View

Bitcoin Magazine Neopool Reports Record $15+ Million in Bitcoin Payouts to Miners in November 2025 Dubai, UAE – December 1, 2025 — Mining pool Neopool reported a record 169 BTC (approximately $15 million USD) in payouts to its global miner network for November 2025. This volume reflects Neopool's expanding market presence and operational performance since its inception earlier this year. Independent data from miningpoolstats.

Neopool Reports Record $15+ Million in Bitcoin Payouts to Miners in November 2025

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin And Crypto Prediction Platform Polymarket Rolls Out US App Today After CFTC Approval Polymarket officially launched a U.S.-focused app today following approval from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Bitcoin And Crypto Prediction Platform Polymarket Rolls Out US App Today After CFTC Approval Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin And Crypto Prediction Platform Polymarket Rolls Out US App Today After CFTC Approval

So-called "backwardation" — a futures price curve moving lower in value as time gets further out — can be read as a measure of stress in the market.

Bitcoin Futures Return to Deepest Backwardation Since FTX Collapse

The stock was volatile after insiders took profits.

Eric Trump's American Bitcoin Steadies After ‘First Major Unlock' of Shares

At 11 a.m. EST, bitcoin traded at $91,892 on Wednesday after briefly touching $93,928 earlier in the morning, and derivatives markets are beginning to show early signs of rebuilding after the heavy unwinds that defined late November. Bitcoin Derivatives Rebuild After November Washout According to coinglass.com stats, bitcoin's futures market stands at 646.

Bitcoin Options Traders Target Six Figures as Max Pain Holds Near $90K

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) CEO Fong Lee is doubling down on the company's long-term Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) vision, clarifying its treasury tactics and why selling BTC remains the last resort. What Happened: Months after hinting on a podcast that Strategy might unload Bitcoin to fund dividends if its market net asset value ever dropped to parity, the company did the opposite: it built a massive $1.

'We Are Not Bitcoin Traders, We're Bitcoin Investors,' Says Strategy CEO Fong Lee

Upcoming U.S. policy changes, 401(k) access, and pro-crypto regulatory momentum create a stronger medium-term backdrop for bitcoin, K33 said.

Bitcoin market fears are overblown as policy shifts open medium-term upside, K33 says

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) gained fresh attention on Wednesday after Strategy executive chairman (NASDAQ: MSTR) Michael Saylor said the asset now consumes more power than the U.S. Navy and the combined infrastructure of Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL). Washington's Leadership Shift Sets A New Tone Speaking at Binance Blockchain Week, Saylor said Bitcoin's rise from speculative instrument to "digital capital" accelerated once President Donald Trump positioned himself as the "Bitcoin president" and appointed crypto-friendly officials across the federal government.

Michael Saylor Claims Bitcoin Is Bigger Than Google And The US Navy Combined

Bitcoin has stabilized in the mid-$90K range following a sharp rebound from recent lows, but sentiment remains tense as markets await next week's low-visibility FOMC meeting. With major Fed leadership changes looming, crypto traders are watching policy signals more closely than data.

Bitcoin Steadies as Markets Brace for Fed Shake-Up

Employees of the tech giant told The Information that some divisions failed to deliver on their targets in 2025, leading to lower expectations for the year ahead.

Crypto Rally Stumbles, Bitcoin Slips Back to $92K, as Microsoft Lowers AI Sales Goals

Bitcoin Magazine Horeb Energy and Veolia Are Mining Bitcoin At 2.5¢/kWh With Colombian Landfil Biogas Horeb Energy, in partnership with Veolia, has achieved 2.5 cents per kWh — half the North American average — by converting landfill biogas into electricity for Bitcoin mining in Norte de Santander, Colombia. Horeb Energy and Veolia Are Mining Bitcoin At 2.5¢/kWh With Colombian Landfil Biogas Juan Galt.

Horeb Energy and Veolia Are Mining Bitcoin At 2.5¢/kWh With Colombian Landfil Biogas

Shares of American Bitcoin , a bitcoin miner backed by two of U.S. President Donald Trump's sons, steadied in premarket trading on Wednesday, a day after slumping nearly 40% following the expiry of a share lock-up.

American Bitcoin steadies after share lock-up expiry sparks near 40% plunge

Bitcoin is showing signs of tactical muscle this week, trading at $92,830 to $93,115 with a market capitalization of $1.852 trillion and a robust 24-hour trading volume of $90.48 billion.

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