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.

Bitcoin is trading like a high-beta risk asset instead of a dollar hedge, analysts say, as gold soars and the DXY hits yearly lows.

Bitcoin Flat at $88K Despite Dollar's 12-Month Slump, Gold's New High

Bullion ripped past $5,500 and sentiment gauges hit “extreme greed,” while bitcoin stayed pinned below $90K — a split that's getting harder to ignore.

Gold in “extreme greed” sentiment as it adds the entire bitcoin market cap in one day

Ethereum

Midweek trading delivered a split verdict for crypto ETFs, with bitcoin extending its outflow streak while Ether regained momentum. XRP and solana quietly added to their recent run of inflows, reinforcing selective risk appetite.

Ether ETFs Flip Green With $28 Million Inflow as Bitcoin Keeps Bleeding

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Bitcoin's no gold, and it's falling short for payments, too

The fund delivered an 8.9% annualized net return in its first quarter, targeting 8-10% annual returns through systematic arbitrage strategies.

Sygnum's new bitcoin fund pulls in $65 million from investors looking for steady yield

Dogecoin

Bitcoin is back below $88,000 level while gold surged to fresh all-time highs; liquidations stand at $342.45 million over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $19.6 million in net outflows on Wednesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $28.1 million in net inflows Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $87,639 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,9273 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $122.81 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.86 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1208 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.057546 Trader Commentary: George Trader

Bitcoin Below $88,000, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Can't Catch A Break Either

The Tokyo-based bitcoin treasury company secures fresh capital through a share and warrant issuance.

Metaplanet is raising $137 million to pay down debt and buy even more bitcoin

Swiss digital asset banking group Sygnum and Starboard Digital secure 750+ BTC from professional investors for the market‑neutral BTC Alpha Fund. Sygnum and Starboard Digital Strategies announce seed‑phase completion of the Starboard Sygnum BTC Alpha Fund on Jan.

Sygnum and Starboard Raise Over 750 BTC for BTC Alpha Fund

Most invested bitcoin supply sits above current prices, increasing price vulnerability if key support levels fail.

More than half of bitcoin's invested supply has a cost basis above $88,000

Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN), said on Wednesday that the company has signed up for the TrumpAccounts initiative, pledging to match the $1,000 contribution for eligible children of employees. Coinbase Supports Trump-Branded Program In an X post, Armstrong lauded the federal government initiative, emphasizing the importance of early investments in financial security and literacy for kids.

Coinbase's Brian Armstrong Vows To Support TrumpAccounts Program By Matching $1,000 Contribution For Employees' Kids—He Wants To Do This In Bitcoin

Gold and other hard assets are rallying on dollar weakness, but bitcoin is lagging as markets continue to treat it as a liquidity-sensitive risk asset.

Weaker dollar fails to spur bitcoin gains, but there's a reason for that, JPMorgan says

Fundstrat Global Advisors managing partner Tom Lee says Bitcoin and crypto asset prices are failing to reflect improving industry fundamentals.

Tom Lee Says Bitcoin Price Not Keeping Up With Fundamentals As Precious Metals ‘Suck the Oxygen' Out of the Room

Crypto prices stabilized after an early-week dip, but bitcoin continued to trail gold and silver as macro trades dominated after the Fed's policy hold.

Bitcoin trader warns of downside as gold rally continues to pull focus from BTC

Higher oil prices could add to inflation, making it harder for the Fed to cut rates rapidly.

First gold and silver, now oil's starting to rally and that's bad news for bitcoin

A new institutional report finds crypto markets entering 2026 with reduced leverage, stronger structure, and a shift toward defensive positioning, as bitcoin maintains leadership and institutions favor large-cap exposure. Institutions Turn Defensive as Crypto Risk Gets Repriced Digital asset markets began 2026 on steadier footing after last year's broad deleveraging reset risk across the sector.

Bitcoin Dominance Holds as Crypto Enters 2026 With Stronger Structure

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) retained its Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC)through the fourth quarter, but reported paper losses on the holdings on Wednesday Tesla Reports Unrealized Loss On Bitcoin Tesla held $1.008 billion in digital assets as of Dec. 31, down 23% from the previous quarter, according to the company's earnings report posted after the market close. The Elon Musk-led mobility giant reported paper losses of $307 million on its cryptocurrency holdings, reversing two consecutive quarters of paper profits.

Tesla Didn't Sell Any Bitcoin In Q4, But The Elon Musk-Led Company's Paper Losses Amounted To Millions

Bitcoin's next major move hinges on central bank balance sheets, with Arthur Hayes arguing that liquidity expansion, currency stress and bond market distortions could mechanically lift crypto prices regardless of short-term sentiment.

Arthur Hayes Outlines Conditional Bitcoin Bull Case Tied to Fed Balance Sheet

Leading cryptocurrencies and stocks traded flat on Wednesday, while gold extended its record-breaking rally as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said that rate cuts are not “anybody's base case” currently. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:25 p.m.

Gold Hits New Highs, While Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Move Sideways After Fed Keeps Rates Steady: Analyst Sees BTC's Move To $95,000 If This Happens

Robert Kiyosaki expressed regret over selling bitcoin, calling it a mistake as he reaffirmed plans to accumulate more BTC and hard assets amid currency debasement concerns and long-term distrust of fiat money.

Robert Kiyosaki Regrets Selling Bitcoin, Says Window Open to Buy More BTC

In its fourth quarter earnings report, Meta said capital spending plans for 2026 should be in the range of $115-$135 billion, well ahead of consensus forecasts.

Meta and Microsoft continue going big on AI Spending. Here's how bitcoin miners could benefit

Some members of the crypto industry are publicly distancing themselves from President Trump after the killing of Alex Pretti—and the White House's comments around it.

Bitcoin Backers, Cypherpunks Sour on Trump Following Fatal Minneapolis Shooting

Gold fans rushed in to buy as the Fed chair said he took no macro signal from the raging bull market in precious metals.

Bitcoin remains subdued as gold races to new record above $5,400 following Jerome Powell remarks

The company's bitcoin stack remained at 11,509 coins, worth about $1 billion at BTC's current price near $89,000.

Tesla made no changes to bitcoin holdings in Q4 as it booked $239 million digital asset loss

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Steadies Near $90,000 as Fed Pauses Rate Cuts, Powell Signals Neutral Stance The bitcoin price hovered near $90,000 as the Fed held rates steady and Powell signaled a neutral stance — neither tightening nor rushing new cuts. Bitcoin Price Steadies Near $90,000 as Fed Pauses Rate Cuts, Powell Signals Neutral Stance Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Steadies Near $90,000 as Fed Pauses Rate Cuts, Powell Signals Neutral Stance

Bitcoin continues to trade below $90,000 as the Federal Reserve delivered the expected interest rate hold.

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