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.

Bakkt, Figure and Hut 8 were among numerous crypto-related stocks posting double-digit percentage gains.

XRP's 9% surge leads crypto as bitcoin climbs to 6-week high near $95,000

The White House defended the release of Ilya Lichtenstein, who stole over 119,000 Bitcoin in 2016, from prison to home confinement—but didn't take credit for the action.

Bitfinex Hacker Behind $11 Billion Bitcoin Heist Credits Trump for Early Prison Release

Crypto traders using leverage to bet on a further Bitcoin price drop are getting hammered as a new week begins. In the last 24 hours, $426.3 million in leveraged crypto bets have been liquidated, according to the market data tracker CoinGlass.

$426,300,000 in Bitcoin and Crypto Liquidated As BTC Price Breaks Above $94,000

Bitcoin Magazine Did DOJ Prosecutors Violate Trump's Executive Order by Selling the Forfeited Samourai Wallet Bitcoin? On November 3, 2025, it seems that the U.S. Marshall Service, at the direction of the Department of Justice, used Coinbase Prime to liquidate the bitcoin that the Samourai developers forfeited as part of their plea deal, likely violating President Trump's mandate to keep such bitcoin in the United States Strategy Bitcoin Reserve. Did DOJ Prosecutors Violate Trump's Executive Order by Selling the Forfeited Samourai Wallet Bitcoin? Frank Corva.

Did DOJ Prosecutors Violate Trump's Executive Order by Selling the Forfeited Samourai Wallet Bitcoin?

A closely watched Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) technical pattern has delivered a strong track record over the past four years —but prominent analyst Trader Mayne urges caution. What Happened: In his latest podcast, Mayne highlighted the weekly Swing Failure Pattern (SFP) as one of Bitcoin's most reliable signals since 2021, posting a reported 91% success rate.

This Bitcoin Chart Signal Has 91% Accuracy, But Here's Why It Could Be Different This Time

For the first time since October, the price of Bitcoin is trading above its 200-day moving average. Can bulls hold the line?

Bitcoin Close to Breaking Out of Death Cross: Here's What That Means

Famed Big Short investor Michael Burry has warned “markets are not pricing in all that may come of this weekend's events”

$2 Trillion Bitcoin Suddenly Back In Play As Surprise Market ‘Paradigm Shift' Lifts Price Toward $100,000

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Weekly Analysis: Momentum Builds Toward $98,000 Amid Neutral Mood Bitcoin price analysis reveals bulls defending $87,000 support while aiming for $94,000 breakthrough, maintaining a neutral market mood into 2026. Bitcoin Weekly Analysis: Momentum Builds Toward $98,000 Amid Neutral Mood Ethan Greene - Feral Analysis and Juan Galt.

Bitcoin Weekly Analysis: Momentum Builds Toward $98,000 Amid Neutral Mood

Strategy affirmed that buying Bitcoin isn't its only priority in 2026, despite dropping $116 million on the asset to welcome in the new year.

Strategy Pads Cash Reserve, Drops Another $116 Million on Bitcoin

The Fundstrat co-founder and Bitmine chair said bitcoin has yet to peak in January and reiterated his belief that ether is ‘dramatically' undervalued.

Tom Lee calls for a new bitcoin ATH in January, while warning of a volatile 2026

Macro investor Raoul Pal says Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) can reignite its bull run thanks to up to $8 trillion in liquidity hitting the financial markets in the next 12 months. Why 2025 Failed Despite Perfect Setup Pal said in an interview with Scott Melker that 2025 was supposed to be a bullish year as institutions showed up and adoption exploded.

Raoul Pal: Bitcoin To Benefit From Up To $8 Trillion In Liquidity Added In 2026

Ethereum

The final week of 2025 and the first trading days of 2026 delivered a clear shift in exchange-traded fund (ETF) positioning, led by a strong bitcoin rebound. Ether posted decent inflows, while XRP and Solana continued to quietly sustain momentum.

ETF Weekly Recap: Bitcoin and Ether Rebound to Start 2026 Strong

Bitcoin and altcoin prices have pushed higher, but Glassnode data shows spot trading activity has dropped to its weakest levels since late 2023.

Bitcoin rally masks fragile liquidity as spot volumes hit year-long lows

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has tapped $94,000 on Monday despite geopolitical turmoil in Venezuela, with no signs of panic-driven selling, according to on-chain data. What Happened: CryptoQuant data shows no meaningful spike in Bitcoin exchange netflows, a key indicator of whether investors are moving BTC onto exchanges to sell or off exchanges to hold.

Bitcoin Ignores Venezuela Turmoil, Rallies 2.5% To $94,000

Digital asset treasury companies — 2025's worst performers — were leading crypto-related stock gains.

Bitcoin eyes $94,000 as crypto prices manage early U.S. gains for second straight session

Mining profitability also declined last month, with daily block reward revenue down 7%, and 32% year-on-year.

Bitcoin network hashrate fell for second consecutive month in December: JPMorgan

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) bought 1,287 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) between Dec. 29 and Jan. 4, pushing total holdings to 673,783 BTC. ATM Program Funds Latest Bitcoin Buy Strategy sold just under 2 million shares of common stock through its at-the-market program, generating $312 million in net proceeds to fund the Bitcoin purchases.

Strategy Adds 1,287 Bitcoin To Up Holdings To 673,000 BTC As MSTR Jumps 4%

Venezuela's return to the geopolitical spotlight is rattling crypto traders, but on-chain data shows limited stress, muted bitcoin selling, and a market increasingly resilient to headline-driven shocks rather than systemic financial threats.

Venezuela Crisis Watch: Bitcoin Exchange Netflows Signal Caution, Not Crypto Fear

Experts are maintaining a cautious tone even as Bitcoin breaks above $92K, coupled with a 34x increase in whale deposits to Binance.

Bitcoin's $92K Breakout Spurs Whale Activity, But Analysts Temper 2026 Expectations

Markets are signaling a risk-on start to 2026 following the U.S. military raid on Venezuela—but will it last?

Morning Minute: Bitcoin Grinds Up Amidst Venezuela Conflict

On Monday, Strategy founder Michael Saylor revealed his firm had snapped up more bitcoin for the vault. The latest haul totaled 1,287 BTC, lifting the company's stockpile to a tidy 673,783 BTC. After teasing X followers on Sunday with a chart and the question “Orange or Green?”, Saylor confirmed the bitcoin purchase on Monday.

Saylor Strengthens BTC and Cash Stashes as Strategy Adds 1,287 Bitcoin

The Michael Saylor-led company added 1,287 BTC and $62 million in cash through via the sale of common stock.

Strategy boosted bitcoin holdings and cash reserve last week

Strategy's holdings account for more than 3% of the total 21 million bitcoin supply — worth around $63 billion.

Michael Saylor's Strategy kicks off 2026 with a $116 million bitcoin buy as its total treasury holdings hit 673,783 BTC

Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:BAC) will allow more than 15,000 Merrill and Private Bank advisers to proactively recommend four spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETFs starting Jan. 5, formally opening Bitcoin access across its wealth platform. Big Four Banks Now All Offer Bitcoin Access Bank of America joins JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM), Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:C), and Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) in opening institutional Bitcoin access to wealth clients, marking the final holdout among the Big Four U.S. banks.

Bank of America Joins JPMorgan, Citi, Morgan Stanley By Recommending Bitcoin Portfolio Allocation

On Jan. 5, 2025, bitcoin is trading at $93,055 per unit, commanding a market cap of $1.85 trillion, with 24-hour trading volume totaling $38.07 billion and an intraday price band stretching from $90,925 to $93,169.

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