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 BTC miner revenues have slid to their lowest levels in two months, but there's still no sign of forced selling, even as profitability falls.

Bitcoin Miner Revenue Drops to 2-Month Low, but Selling Pressure Remains Absent: CryptoQuant

One of the biggest bitcoin options expiries of the year has come and gone, and the largest cryptocurrency has declined just 0.6% in the past 24 hours to a little under $107,000.

Crypto Daybook Americas: Bitcoin Calm Masks Tension Over Fed, Geopolitics

Bitcoin BTC is on track to record its weakest monthly performance in a year amid a puzzling mix of consistent spot ETF inflows and signs of on-chain selling by whales and small wallets.

Bitcoin Faces Weakest Monthly Growth Since July as Whales Counteract ETF Inflows

Bitcoin steadied at $106,000 as Deribit hit a record $40 billion in BTC open interest and alts dipped after 939,000 ETH contracts expired on Friday

Deribit tops $40B in bitcoin options open interest amid $15B quarterly expiry

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes believes Bitcoin (BTC) is primed for a new all-time high amid the emergence of various catalysts for a bull market.

BitMEX Founder Arthur Hayes Outlines Catalysts for a Bitcoin Bull Market, Says New All-Time Highs Are Coming

Shares of Bakkt Holdings Inc. (NYSE:BKKT) rose in Thursday's trading after the cryptocurrency custody company announced plans to raise as much as $1 billion, with proceeds potentially getting allocated to buy Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). What Happened: The possible shelf offering might include sales of Bakkt's Class A common stock, preferred stock, warrants, and debt securities, according to an SEC filing.

This Under-The-Radar Crypto Stock Lifted 3% On $1 Billion Fundraising That Could Go Into Buying Bitcoin

Bitcoin Treasury Corp. (BTCT), a provider of institutional lending and liquidity services, said it bought 292.80 bitcoin BTC for C$43 million ($31.6 million), launching an accumulation strategy aimed at building a robust digital asset treasury.

Bitcoin Treasury Corporation Acquires 292 BTC, Prepares for Toronto Trading Debut

Most Bitcoin ETF inflows are driven by long-only fundamental investors, not short-term traders, analyst Peter Chung told Decrypt.

Bitcoin ETFs Notch 13 Consecutive Days of Inflow—Why It Matters

The Euro-U.S. dollar exchange (EUR/USD), the world's most liquid foreign exchange pair, has surged 12.88% in the first half, outperforming Nasdaq and S&P 500 and nearly rivaling bitcoin BTC 14.8% rise, according to data source TradingView.

Market Cap of Euro Stablecoins Surges to Nearly $500M as EUR/USD Rivals Bitcoin's H1 Gains

Trevor Wells, growth marketing manager at cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, highlighted on Thursday various rewards the firm's Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) credit card offers, which co-founder Cameron Winklevoss described as “insane.” What Happened: Wells shared his calculations on X, breaking down the potential returns from a Bitcoin credit card offer.

Cameron Winklevoss Is Touting 'Insane In The Membrane' Gemini Card Offers, But The Bitcoin Rewards Game Is Still In Its Infancy

The platform is seeking new capital following a policy update earlier this month, allowing it to hold Bitcoin on its balance sheet.

Bakkt Files to Sell Up to $1 Billion in Securities For Potential Bitcoin Play

Bitcoin's BTC double top prospects above $100,000 warrant caution, but a full-blown 2022-style crash looks unlikely unless an unexpected black swan hits, according to digital asset banking group Sygnum's Head of Investment Research Katalin Tischhauser.

Caution on Bitcoin Double Top, But a Full-Blown Price Crash Seems Unlikely, Sygnum Bank's Tischhauser Says

Others stated that the current 'greedy' investor sentiment leaves bitcoin susceptible to a downturn should any negative macro news emerge.

Bitcoin in ‘ripe conditions' for new all-time high as it holds above $107,000: analysts

Binance's founder declares 0.1 BTC the new American Dream as U.S. housing leaders move to recognize bitcoin as valid reserve capital in mortgage applications. Crypto Over Property? Binance's Founder Sees 0.1 BTC as the Future of Wealth Bitcoin's potential recognition in U.S.

Binance Founder Declares 0.1 Bitcoin the Future American Dream

Bakkt Holdings, Inc. filed a $1 billion mixed securities shelf offering with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), potentially funding bitcoin acquisitions under its updated investment strategy.

Bakkt Files for $1 Billion Shelf Offering, May Allocate to Bitcoin

The move would represent Bakkt's latest strategic shift, after launching Bitcoin futures trading, a tokenized rewards program, and custody services.

Bakkt looks to raise $1 billion to fund Bitcoin and digital asset treasury play

Japan's biggest publicly traded Bitcoin treasury company now holds 12,345 BTC, following its latest purchase of 1,234 BTC.

Metaplanet Boosts Bitcoin Stash Above $1.3 Billion With 1,234 BTC Buy

Dogecoin

Ethereum

Major cryptocurrencies are trading slightly lower amid ongoing ETF inflows and rising institutional participation. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $107,569.58 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,429.78 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $142.19 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.12 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1604 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001124 Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 5.2% and daily active addresses falling by 2.4%.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Dip Slightly Ahead Of Crucial Inflation Data Release

Bitcoin faces one of its largest options expiries with $15 billion in contracts set to expire Friday as volatility hits multi-year lows.

Bitcoin Headed for One of the Largest Options Expiries of the Year

"The arrest of IntelBroker shows just how far law enforcement has come in the crypto space," TRM Lab's Ari Redbord told The Block.

FBI's undercover $250 Bitcoin payment helps take down alleged serial corporate hacker

A widely followed analyst and trader who accurately predicted the Bitcoin (BTC) bottom in 2018 is highlighting one crypto asset that could go up by triple-digit percentage points.

Trader Who Accurately Predicted 2018 Bitcoin Bottom Says One Solana-Based Altcoin Has ‘Very Real Chance' of Exploding 450%+

A widely followed crypto analyst says that Bitcoin (BTC) surging to a new all-time high (ATH) is still a very real scenario.

New Bitcoin All-Time High In the Cards, According to Analyst Michaël van de Poppe – Here's His Timeline

Bitcoin BTC traded in a tight range just during U.S. hours Thursday ahead of a big options quarter expiry on Friday.

Bitcoin Holds Above $107K Ahead of Friday's Big Options Expiry With $102K Max Pain Price

Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency firm Bit Digital, Inc. (BTBT) announced Wednesday it will fully transition from bitcoin mining to become a dedicated ethereum staking and treasury company. Bit Digital Transitions to Pure-Play Ethereum Staking Company The strategic shift, disclosed on June 25, 2025, follows the company's accumulation of ethereum ( ETH) and staking infrastructure since 2022.

Public Miner Bit Digital Sunsets BTC Mining Operations for ETH Staking

Solana

Former Tether and Blackstone execs plan to build a publicly traded crypto treasury spanning Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and more.

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