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.

Analysts warn structural support is weakening as ETF outflows accelerate, pushing bitcoin to $82,000 and the total crypto market cap below $2.9 trillion.

Crypto liquidations near $2 billion as bitcoin rout deepens

A leverage-driven crash liquidated nearly $1B in an hour as Bitcoin continued its slide, pushing the total crypto market cap under $3T.

Nearly $1B Liquidated In an Hour as Bitcoin Plunges Below $82K

Bitcoin BTC$83,042.21, the leading cryptocurrency by market value, experienced a brief flash crash at 7:34 UTC on Hyperliquid, plunging from $83,307 to $80,255 within a minute only to bounce back equally fast to $83,000.

Bitcoin Suffers Flash Crash to $80K on Hyperliquid Amid Market Volatility

An early Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) investor sold off their entire position on Thursday, amid what has been one of the steepest declines of the apex crypto in recent memory. Bitcoin ‘OG' Exits Owen Gunden, who has been HODLing since 2011, transferred $230 million worth of Bitcoin to cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, according to Blockchain analytics firm Arkham.

Bitcoin Whale From Satoshi Era Dumps Entire Stake For $1.3 Billion As BTC Drowns Below $83,000

Bitcoin prices lost another key level, moving under $84K as Japan approved a stimulus package that aims to put nearly $273 billion behind its worsening economy. Analysts assess that the uncertainty caused by this development might creep into stock markets and affect bitcoin, which is correlated with risk assets.

Bitcoin Plunges to $83K as Markets Cower Before Japan's Massive Stimulus Package

Bitcoin extended its November collapse on Friday, sliding below $85,000 for the first time since April as a cascade of leveraged liquidations and collapsing sentiment deepened what is shaping up to be the worst monthly drawdown since the 2022 crypto winter.

Crypto Bulls See $1.7B Liquidations as Bitcoin Swiftly Nears $80K

Spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds in the U.S. posted their second-largest daily outflow since their inception.

Spot bitcoin ETFs see near-record outflows of $903 million

The 11 spot bitcoin BTC$85,533.71 exchange-traded funds (ETFs) listed in the U.S. have collectively registered outflows totaling $3.79 billion, marking the largest on record and surpassing the previous peak outflow of $3.56 billion in February.

Bitcoin ETFs Have Bled a Record $3.79B in November

Binance Chief Executive Richard Teng said on Friday bitcoin's sharp drop in the past month was the result of investors deleveraging cryptocurrency holdings and risk aversion in line with that seen in most major asset classes.

Binance CEO Teng says bitcoin volatility in line with most asset classes

The Japanese yen (JPY) is also down 157.20 per U.S. dollar, a big move for a major fiat currency, prompting FX traders to await intervention from the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to stem the decline.

Yen Slump is Bullish for BTC and Risk Assets. Or Is It?

Trump backed $ABTC just dropped its first earnings as a public company. This “not just a miner, not just a treasury” company is now targeting 50 EH/s to power its BTC-focused growth strategy. The following guest post comes from BitcoinMiningStock.

American Bitcoin Targets 50 EH/s Bitcoin Mining Capacity

Bitcoin fell below $86,000 after the delayed US jobs data pointed to persistent inflation, chipping away hopes for a December rate cut.

Bitcoin plunges below $86,000 as US jobs data dampens rate cut hopes

Billionaire investor Ray Dalio reaffirmed his skepticism toward Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) potential as a reserve currency on Thursday, while revealing that only a small portion of his portfolio is allocated to the digital asset. Dalio Highlights Quantum Threat For BTC During an interview with CNBC, Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, revealed that he has “forever” kept roughly 1% of his portfolio in Bitcoin.

Ray Dalio Reveals He Has 'Forever' Had 1% Of His Portfolio Tied Up In Bitcoin, But Still Has These Fears About The Future of BTC

Anchorage Digital announced support for Mezo through its institutional self‑custody wallet Porto, enabling clients to borrow against BTC at fixed rates starting at 1% and, soon, lock BTC to collect rewards via Anchorage's custody solutions.

Anchorage Digital Adds Mezo Support to Let Institutions Borrow and Earn on BTC

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's cabinet approved a multi-billion dollar stimulus package on Friday, delivering on the new leader's promise to pursue an expansionary fiscal policy.

Japan Approves $135B Stimulus Package; BTC Dip Keeps Giving

Bitcoin extended its slide Friday morning Hong Kong time, dropping below $85,500, CoinDesk data shows, as the market absorbed a fresh wave of selling pressure and another shift in global rate expectations.

BTC Falls Toward Mid-$80Ks as Market Structure Weakens Into Year-End

Economist Peter Schiff slammed Strategy Inc.'s (NASDAQ:MSTR) Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) investment approach on Thursday, arguing that the company would have been better placed had it chosen any other asset. Schiff Sees Problems For Strategy In an X post, Schiff pointed out that despite spending over $48 billion on Bitcoin in the past five years, the company's total paper profits are less than 17%.

Peter Schiff Says Michael Saylor-Led Strategy 'Would Have Been Better Off' Buying Anything Other Than Bitcoin'

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Leading cryptocurrencies fell further alongside stocks on Thursday, as stronger jobs data cast doubt on whether the Federal Reserve will deliver another rate cut in December. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:25 p.m.

Bitcoin Trades Below $90,000 As Fed Rate Cut Hopes Fade; Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Struggle: Analyst Forecasts 'Healthy Recalibration' Next

Bitcoin prices pushed lower on Thursday, November 20, extending recent losses as macro variables fueled weakness in the markets.

Bitcoin Falls To Fresh Multimonth Low As Macro Factors Fuel Continued Declines

A nationwide boost for taxpayers takes shape as a new plan would let Americans use bitcoin for federal payments while building a long-term reserve designed to protect purchasing power, expand choice, and strengthen the country's financial footing.

Bitcoin for America Act: US Lawmaker Seeks BTC Tax Option With 20-Year Treasury Rules

Analysts from the investment banking giant wrote in a note Thursday that removal from MSCI indices could lead to $2.8 billion in outflows.

Bitcoin Giant Strategy Could Shed Billions If Removed From Stock Indices: JPMorgan

Bitcoin faces mounting volatility as tightening liquidity and fading institutional flows raise the prospect of a slide toward $80K, amplifying market fragility even as equities hover near highs, according to signals highlighted by Arthur Hayes. Arthur Hayes Projects Bitcoin Volatility With Institutional Flows Pulling Back Crypto markets face renewed stress as liquidity gauges weaken.

Arthur Hayes Warns Bitcoin Could Drop to $80K With Liquidity Weakness and Market Stress

Retail investors have sold about $4 billion of spot BTC and ETH ETFs in November — the main driver of the latest crypto market correction.

JPMorgan says crypto market correction appears driven by retail selling of bitcoin and ether ETFs

Bitcoin's latest sell-off is being driven by mid-cycle holders rather than long-term whales, according to VanEck's "Mid-November 2025 Bitcoin ChainCheck" report.

Bitcoin Sell-Off Led by Mid-Cycle Wallets While Long-Term Whales Hold Firm: VanEck

Bitcoin's latest wipeout has all the hallmarks of a classic capitulation event—exactly the kind of deep washout that often precedes explosive, face-ripping upside.

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