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.

CryptoQuant reported Bitcoin exchange inflows surged to 49,000 BTC on June 30 — a rare spike historically linked to heightened volatility and often downside risk — even as Bitcoin rebounded above the key $60,000 support level.

Bitcoin Exchange Inflows Spike to 49,000 BTC in a Day, Signaling More Volatility is Coming: Report

Wavespace, the Bitcoin-only neobank, has achieved MiCA compliance and launched its self-custodial wavecard® that uses Nostr Wallet Connect to automatically top up from users' Lightning nodes, eliminating custodial preloading risks.

Wavespace Launches MiCA-Compliant Self-Custodial Bitcoin Debit Card Powered by Lightning and NWC

Strategy introduced "avoidable two-way risk" into crypto markets with its recent bitcoin sale policy, according to JPMorgan analysts.

JPMorgan says Strategy's bitcoin sale policy introduced ‘avoidable' risk into crypto markets

Bitcoin rebounded to a daily high of $62,137, marking a 3% 24-hour gain and establishing a bright start to July after bouncing off a recent low of $57,735.

Bitcoin Pushes Above $62,000 After Whales Add 270,000 BTC, Forcing $130M in Short Losses

SBI Crypto, the subsidiary of the Japanese financial giant, is the latest firm to shutter its Bitcoin mining endeavor.

Japanese Financial Giant SBI to Shut Down Bitcoin Mining Pool

Bitcoin core developer Jon Atack is telling users to hold off on transactions during the second week of August 2026, pointing to reorg risk tied to BIP-110's activation window. Atack posted the warning on X on June 29, 2026.

Bitcoin Core Developer Warns Users to Pause BTC Transfers When BIP-110 Deadline Nears

Onchain data from Arkham Intelligence now shows wallets tagged "Clifton Collins" holding roughly 4,500 BTC.

Irish authorities recover another 500 bitcoins from lost Clifton Collins drug stash

Ethereum

Bitcoin continued rising after hitting a 21-month-low earlier this week, topping $62,000 and leading a broader crypto market rebound.

Crypto Shorts Get Rekt as Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Rise to Weekly High Prices

FBI Director Kash Patel failed to disclose a significant purchase of stock in Bitcoin treasury firm Strategy from last November.

FBI Director Kash Patel's Undisclosed Stock Buy in Bitcoin Giant Strategy Is Down 44%

Miners must redirect their hashrate before the July 31 cutoff, as the pool will stop accepting contributions after that date.

SBI Crypto to shut down mining pool that holds roughly 2% of Bitcoin's hashrate

The bank said Strategy's bitcoin sales policy adds avoidable market uncertainty and should be replaced with equity issuance to build cash reserves.

JPMorgan says Strategy's bitcoin sales policy adds 'two-way risk' to crypto markets

The Japanese firm's 43,000-BTC stack now sits well below its cost basis, and it has leaned on debt over equity to keep buying.

Metaplanet Adds 2,823 Bitcoin in Q2 as Buying Pace Cools

Bitcoin has bounced back from its recent lows this week, climbing to over $60,000 per bitcoin after falling to levels not seen since U.S. president Donald Trump retook the White House as a bitcoin "Ponzi scheme" teeters on the verge of collapse.

‘Exactly What Warsh Is Afraid Of'—Bitcoin's Fed Nightmare Is Suddenly Coming True

An analyst known for making timely crypto calls believes that Bitcoin (BTC) is flashing bullish signals. The pseudonymous analyst Bluntz tells his 336,300 followers on X that Bitcoin is showing bullish divergence on the four hour chart.

Crypto Strategist Who Nailed 2025 Bitcoin Peak Says BTC Close to ‘Turning North' – Here's Why

Bitcoin reclaims $61,000 as Glassnode and Bitfinex flag long-term holder accumulation beneath persistent ETF selling.

‘Accumulation beneath the surface': Bitcoin rebounds above $61,000 as long-term holders accumulate amid steady ETF outflows

Bitcoin climbed to $61,211 early Thursday, a rebound of more than 5% off its 24-hour low. The move puts price back near the top of its daily range as short-term momentum indicators turn bullish while longer-term averages keep sellers in control.

Bitcoin Traders Brace for $62K Test After Rebound From $57,735 Low

Metaplanet added 2,823 BTC in the second quarter to reach 43,000 Bitcoin, becoming the world's third-largest corporate Bitcoin treasury behind Strategy and Twenty One Capital.

Metaplanet Adds 2,823 Bitcoin, Reaches 43,000 BTC and Becomes World's Third-Largest Corporate Treasury

The Nasdaq-listed Korean media company once lined up $1 billion in financing to buy 10,000 bitcoin. A recent filing confirms its balance is now zero as it pivots to AI infrastructure and fights to stay listed.

A struggling Nasdaq-listed company that tried to copy Saylor's Bitcoin playbook is completely dumping crypto for AI

The debasement trade, where investors move money out of fiat currencies like the dollar and into “hard assets” with limited supply, such as bitcoin BTC$61,205.59 and gold, could be back in vogue if Thursday's U.S. nonfarm payrolls data backs up Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's latest take on inflation.

Warsh's comments set the stage for U.S. jobs data to ignite bitcoin, gold rally

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan says Strategy's STRC selloff reflects the kind of "end-of-cycle" deleveraging that precedes a bitcoin market bottom.

‘I think we're nearing the bottom': Bitwise CIO says Strategy's STRC selloff is part of bitcoin's end-of-cycle dynamics

Solana

Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies rebounded on dovish Federal Reserve signals, with speculative tokens like Memecore's M and Audiera's BEAT leading gains.

Smaller tokens lead as bitcoin, sol rally in 'first real bounce of the selloff'

Bitcoin rose more than 4% to trade above $61,000, its strongest level in over a week, after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh said inflation risks had eased. A 7.9% drop in South Korea's Kospi on renewed AI chip worries did little to dent the bid.

Bitcoin zooms above $61,000 as inflation fears soften

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Live markets: Bitcoin holds above $60,000 as yen jumps on intervention fears

Metaplanet spent $222 million on the bitcoin purchase during the second quarter, translating to $78,608 per bitcoin.

Metaplanet adds 2,823 bitcoin to holdings in Q2, bringing total to 43,000 BTC

The Japanese firm, now the world's third largest publicly traded bitcoin holder, reported stronger Bitcoin Income Generation revenue.

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