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.

There was little sign over the weekend of any de-escalation in the war against Iran.

Bitcoin tumbles below $66,000 as oil prices explode nearly 20% higher

Strategy's massive bitcoin accumulation is back in focus after Michael Saylor shared a chart highlighting continued corporate buying, reinforcing the firm's position as the largest public-company holder and sparking speculation that another acquisition cycle may be underway.

‘The Second Century Begins': Saylor's Declaration Ignites Huge Bitcoin Buying Anticipation

A Washington startup says the next frontier for computing—and possibly bitcoin mining—may orbit hundreds of miles above Earth.

Startup Starcloud Plans First Bitcoin Mining Satellite in Low-Earth Orbit

The central debate has shifted from whether bitcoin can survive to if it can function as a sovereign reserve asset, as critics assess it by institutional standards.

Bitcoin is still a great way to diversify portfolio even if it trades like a tech stock, analyst says

Bitcoin traded around $66,922 to $67,259 per unit on March 8, 2026, holding inside a $66,636 to $68,109 intraday range as traders assess whether the recent decline from the $73,000–$74,000 region has stabilized. With a market cap around $1.34 trillion and roughly $29.

Bitcoin Charts Signal Stalemate as $68K Caps Upside

Murban crude, a key benchmark for barrels that can bypass the Strait of Hormuz, now trades art $103 per barrel.

Some Middle East oil is now over $100 a barrel. Here's how it could affect bitcoin

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this edition, Paraguay seeks to implement seized hardware to mine bitcoin, Colombia prepares to regulate the crypto industry, and Uala raises $195 million to expand throughout Latin America.

Latam Insights: Paraguay to Mine Bitcoin With Seized Hardware, Colombia Prepares Crypto Regulation

The divergence between large and small holders has historically preceded further downside, with the Crypto Fear and Greed Index dropping to 12

Bitcoin dip may not be over as whales sell into retail buying — a bearish signal

While bitcoin has drifted sideways this week, we turned to some of today's leading artificial intelligence (AI) models to weigh in on where the asset may head next. Will the crypto asset fall below its 2026 low? Or will it reclaim the $100,000 mark in the near term? Nine AI models lay out their expectations.

Grok, Claude, Qwen, ChatGPT, and More: 9 AI Models Predict Bitcoin's Next Price Path

Massive institutional exposure to Strategy stock underscores Wall Street's deepening link to bitcoin as trillion-dollar asset managers quietly accumulate shares tied to the largest corporate bitcoin treasury.

The World's Largest Asset Managers Hold MSTR: Strategy Highlights Massive Institutional Bitcoin Exposure

Vancouver city staff have recommended that council halt work on a motion exploring a municipal bitcoin reserve, concluding the cryptocurrency is not an allowable investment under the Vancouver Charter.

Vancouver City Staff Rejects Bitcoin Treasury Idea Ahead of March 10 Council Vote

The shift comes as stablecoins surge in popularity and competitors like Stripe and PayPal add stablecoin options, increasing market pressure.

Bitcoin purist Jack Dorsey says that his firm is reluctantly giving in to stablecoin craze

BlackRock's Rick Rieder, UBS's Ulrike Hoffmann-Burchardi and Third Point's Daniel Loeb see steady economic growth but a tougher market environment.

Top Wall Street minds see AI rotation ahead as bitcoin seeks role in new cycle

Bitcoin traded at $67,802 as of 10 a.m. EST on March 7, 2026, while derivatives markets flashed a mix of cautious positioning and long-term optimism. Futures open interest remains elevated and options traders continue clustering bets around major expirations, suggesting the next decisive move may hinge on upcoming settlement windows.

Derivatives Activity Boils as Bitcoin Options Traders Favor Calls Over Puts

The executive order to build President Donald Trump's Strategic Bitcoin Reserve has awaited congressional action, and sources say there's one idea left for 2026.

Those who cheered U.S. Bitcoin reserve have spent year watching Trump's order languish

Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) ended the week under pressure as bitcoin funds recorded a second consecutive day of heavy outflows. Ether, XRP, and solana ETFs also posted losses, marking another broad selloff across the sector.

Crypto ETFs Stay Red: Bitcoin Loses $349 Million in Friday Pullback

Bitcoin traded at $68,094 as of 8 a.m. EST on March 7, 2026, down 3.3% over the previous 24 hours, with a market cap of around $1.36 trillion and roughly $39.07 billion in daily trading volume.

Bitcoin Drifts in Tight Range With Downtrend Still Intact

A looming artificial intelligence jobs disaster is pushing the Federal Reserve toward interest rate cuts—predicted to sent the bitcoin price sharply higher

The Fed's Bitcoin Price Nightmare Is Suddenly Coming True

Most majors gave back Friday's gains, with solana down 4%, ether falling 4.4%, and 43% of bitcoin's supply now sitting at a loss according to Glassnode data.

Bitcoin slips below $68,000 heading into the weekend as dollar posts steepest weekly gain in a year

Bitcoin is now firmly in a deep bear market and could fall another 30% in 2026, firm said.

Bitcoin could crash by another 30% as four-year cycle gains strength, investment firm says

Institutional investors are holding firm through bitcoin's latest market dip, signaling deeper conviction as ETF inflows, new buyers, and geopolitical tensions reinforce the cryptocurrency's growing role as a potential safe-haven asset. Why Institutional Investors Aren't Dumping Bitcoin During the Latest Dip Growing institutional participation is shaping bitcoin's market behavior during periods of volatility.

Bitcoin May Be Quiet Now but Institutional Flows Suggest a Bigger Move Ahead

Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS), TD Bank and Citgroup (NYSE:C) have outlined plans to integrate Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) into traditional finance as regulatory clarity improves and institutional demand grows. At the "Bitcoin for Corporations" panel during Strategy World 2026 on Feb. 28, the banks discussed how digital assets could be integrated into traditional financial infrastructure.

How Morgan Stanley, TD Cowen, Citibank Are Embracing Bitcoin

Institutional interest continues to grow, but a stronger dollar and shifting interest rate expectations are keeping a lid on the latest rally.

Why Bitcoin suffered a $110 billion wipeout despite its best week of Wall Street news in months

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Cryptocurrencies fell about 4% on Friday as a weak jobs report and the US airstrike campaign weigh on risk assets.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Slide 4% In 'Classic Friday Selloff'

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) dropped below $70,000 on Friday morning after the U.S. economy unexpectedly shed 92,000 jobs in February, and macro analyst Benjamin Cowen warned the March rally was a textbook bull trap that may now be over. What Happened Nonfarm payrolls came in at negative 92,000, far below the 59,000 consensus and a sharp reversal from January's revised 126,000 gain.

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