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 briefly surged past $90,000 on Jan. 28 before retreating to trade between $89,300 and $89,600, with market cap peaking at $1.78 trillion. Contradicting ETF Trends Bitcoin briefly surged past the $90,000 milestone Jan. 28, fueled by reports that bitcoin transfers to Binance—the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange—have plummeted to a monthly average of 5,700 BTC.

Supply Squeeze: Bitcoin Reclaims $90,000 as Binance Inflows Hit 4-Year Low

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is oscillating around $90,000 as spot Bitcoin ETFs face heavy outflows, prompting speculation about a possible downward spiral. BTC Holds Firm Despite ETF Stress CryptoQuant noted that $87,000 is close to the average cost basis for ETF investors at $86,600 and has become a critical psychological pivot.

Bitcoin Stuck Below $90,000 And ETF Buyers Are Staring At This Line In The Sand

Ethereum

The move was widely expected, but FOMC members were divided.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Steady as Fed Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged

The January Fed rate decision capped a sharp reversal in easing expectations, likely among the reasons for crypto's poor price performance.

Federal Reserve holds policy steady as early rate cut bets vanish and bitcoin stalls

Bitcoin Magazine Coinbase to Join Trump Accounts Push, Eyes Bitcoin Payments for Children Coinbase plans to join President Trump's new Trump Accounts program by matching the government's $1,000 child investment grant for employees' children — potentially in Bitcoin. Coinbase to Join Trump Accounts Push, Eyes Bitcoin Payments for Children Micah Zimmerman.

Coinbase to Join Trump Accounts Push, Eyes Bitcoin Payments for Children

Financial services firm Strive Asset Management is now among the top 10 publicly traded holders of Bitcoin.

Strive Enters Top 10 Publicly Traded Bitcoin Holders, Pays Off Debt After Semler Acquisition

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) are entering Q1 on cautious sentiment after months of range-bound trading. Bitcoin Sentiment Shifts In its Charting Crypto Q1 report, Glassnode in collaboration with Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) Institutional, stated that Bitcoin continues to trade in a low-conviction sentiment regime.

Why Bitcoin, Ethereum Sentiment Is So Cautious Even As Gold, Silver Surge

As an Arctic storm front batters multiple U.S. states, bitcoin mining activity across the country has pulled back sharply, with American-based operators scaling down operations to ease pressure on the power grid during a difficult stretch.

Massive Bitcoin Difficulty Cut Looms After Hashrate Loses Nearly 250 EH/s

South Dakota Republican Representative Logan Manhart introduced House Bill 1155 Tuesday to allow the state to invest up to 10% of public funds in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC)—one year after the legislature killed the identical bill over “volatility concerns.” What's In The Bill The bill allows South Dakota's State Investment Council to invest up to 10% of eligible state funds in Bitcoin.

Bitcoin Reserve Bill Returns To South Dakota After 'Volatility' Killed It Last Year

Bitcoin Magazine Strive ($ASST) Uses SATA Shares to Pay Off Bulk of Semler Debt, Adds Bitcoin to Balance Sheet Strive raised $225 million in an oversubscribed preferred stock offering to pay down Semler-related debt and buy more bitcoin. Strive ($ASST) Uses SATA Shares to Pay Off Bulk of Semler Debt, Adds Bitcoin to Balance Sheet Micah Zimmerman.

Strive ($ASST) Uses SATA Shares to Pay Off Bulk of Semler Debt, Adds Bitcoin to Balance Sheet

The offering of SATA shares was oversubscribed and upsized from the initial $150 million target.

Strive clears Semler debt off books, buys more bitcoin after $225 million preferred stock sale

The bill by State Representative Logan Manhart seeks to allocate as much as 10% of the state's investment funds to the cryptocurrency.

South Dakota Lawmaker Takes Second Stab at Launching State Bitcoin Reserve

Founders Fund and Galaxy-backed Citrea is aiming to unlock Bitcoin-denominated credit markets with a new mainnet and a Treasury-backed stablecoin designed for USD settlement.

Peter Thiel and Galaxy-backed Citrea wants to turn idle bitcoin into a high-speed bank account

Bitcoin has rebounded above $88,000, but options markets and a crowded U.S. macro calendar suggest downside risks remain elevated as traders hedge against policy and fiscal uncertainty.

Bitcoin Recovers Above $88K as Fed and Fiscal Risks Loom

ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood reiterated her bullish outlook on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), while outlining the key innovation themes shaping her investment strategy. Bitcoin: The Liquid Asset Redefining Markets In a recent Fox Business interview, Wood said markets are entering a "Great Acceleration," driven by how early the AI cycle still is.

Cathie Wood Expects More Bitcoin Consolidation, But Not For Much Longer

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Jumps Above $90,000 Ahead of Fed Meeting, Senate Crypto Vote The bitcoin price rebounded above $90,000 as traders weigh the looming Fed rate decision. Bitcoin Price Jumps Above $90,000 Ahead of Fed Meeting, Senate Crypto Vote Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Jumps Above $90,000 Ahead of Fed Meeting, Senate Crypto Vote

Over the last hour, the digital heavyweight stands at $89,884 to $90,136 per coin with a market cap of $1.79 trillion. In the past 24 hours, its trading volume soared to $47.40 billion, squeezing between an intraday low of $87,315 and a high of $89,963.

Is This a Comeback or a Head Fake? Bitcoin Tests Traders' Convictions

Bitcoin and ether options worth billions of dollars are set to expire this Friday.

Bullish bitcoin traders grab crash protection as Friday's $8.9B expiry nears

Long-term bitcoin holders are selling at the fastest pace since August as the cryptocurrency's price lags behind broader financial markets.

Long-term bitcoin holders resume selling as price lags behind traditional markets

Dogecoin

Bitcoin is pushing toward the $90,000 level on growing hopes of macro liquidity support. Bitcoin ETFs saw $147.4 million in net outflows on Tuesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $63.5 million in net outflows.

Bitcoin Chases $90,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Rise Ahead Of FOMC Meeting

Bitcoin and Ethereum rise as traders brace for Fed's first 2025 rate decision—will Powell's labor concerns hint at March cuts or delay easing?

Bitcoin and Ethereum Traders Should Watch 'Narrative Whipsaw' Heading into Fed Decision

Crypto ETF flows turned mixed once again as bitcoin and ether slipped back into outflows, while XRP and solana quietly extended their winning streaks. The session reflected cautious positioning rather than broad capitulation.

Crypto ETFs Falter as Bitcoin, Ether See Combined Exit of $211 Million

It's ‘Breaking'—Sudden U.S. Dollar ‘Crisis' Warning Predicted To Spark Huge Bitcoin Price Boom To Rival Gold

The Dollar Index hit a four-year low, while altcoins surged led by HYPE, JTO and Solana memecoin PIPPIN.

Altcoins jump as dollar slides, bitcoin holds steady: Crypto Markets Today

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As Bitcoin inches towards $90K, capital has rotated into altcoins, resulting in weekly gains between 30% and 56%.

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