0-0.001 BTC

0.001-0.01 BTC

0.01-0.1 BTC

0.1-1 BTC

>1 BTC

Addresses by Holdings

Total active

Zero balance

Daily Active Addresses

Price

Number of Transactions

Transactions

Total Volume

Volume

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.

On Tuesday, Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest offloaded a significant amount of Block Inc (NYSE:SQ) shares amidst a downturn in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) prices. The Block Inc Trade Ark Invest's decision to sell off Block shares came as a surprise to many, given the company's strong ties to the cryptocurrency market.

Cathie Wood's Ark Invest Isn't Done Selling Shares Of Jack Dorsey-Led Block Yet — Sheds $7.5M Worth of Stock As Bitcoin Price Drops

Dogecoin

Ethereum

Major cryptocurrencies declined on Tuesday evening as a broader market correction liquidated over $650 million worth crypto in the last 24 hours.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Plunge As $650M Worth Of Crypto Liquidated In A Single Day: Analyst Predicts King Crypto Poised For Explosive Rally 'As FOMO Greater Than Fear'

Goldman Sachs is seeing more institutions diving into crypto, the global investment bank's head of digital assets has revealed, noting that until now the bitcoin price action has been driven primarily by retail investors. “But it's the institutions that we've started to see come in,” he stressed, adding that the appetite has “transformed.

Goldman Sachs Sees More Institutions Diving Into Crypto — Says Bitcoin ETFs Prompt a ‘Psychological Shift'

Scott Melker, also known as the “Wolf of All Streets,” has shared some concerns regarding the bitcoin market. Pointing to his “top signals,” he cautioned that the market could “cool off massively for a few months before hopefully ramping up again in the fall.

‘Wolf of All Streets' Warns Bitcoin Market Could ‘Cool off Massively'

Reports from local Salvadoran press are raising questions about President Bukele's announcement last week, when he transferred 5,690 BTC to a cold wallet, stating that all of these belonged to the country.

Salvadoran Press Raises Doubts on Piggy Bank Funds' Ownership: 80% of BTC Came From Bitfinex

Bitcoin has had a phenomenal start to 2024, recording new all-time highs and exceeding the expectations of investors around the world. But the price run has slowed significantly, and Bitcoin is down over 10% in the past week, dipping below the $63,000 level.

Bitcoin Dropped Below $63K — Is BTC Going On Sale As Japan's Government Pension Fund Asks For Information On It For New Investments?

Investors are still cashing out of GBTC. Does this indicate diminished demand for spot Bitcoin ETFs?

Bitcoin ETFs Lose Ground for First Time in Weeks, Weighed Down by Grayscale

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) critic Peter Schiff indicated on Tuesday that CNBC's Squawk Box consistently highlights the positive gains of the crypto king but often overlooked its declines. What Happened: Schiff took to X to point out that Bitcoin's overnight gains always find a spot in Squawk Box's lead story and dominate the 7 a.m.

Peter Schiff Criticizes CNBC As 'Paid Bitcoin Promoter,' Predicts 'An Even Bigger Crash Ahead'

The CEO of Coinbase is revealing what he thinks the most important use cases for cryptocurrencies are.

This Is Arguably the Most Important Use Case for Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency, According to Brian Armstrong

Luxor Technology Corporation, a blockchain infrastructure service provider, has unveiled plans to introduce exchange-traded hashrate futures for institutional investors in the U.S. Through a collaboration with derivatives exchange Bitnomial, this new futures product is slated to be accessible on the trading platform by the end of this month.

Luxor and Bitnomial Roll out Hashrate Futures for US Market Ahead of Bitcoin Halving

This week, the popular American rapper and Wu-Tang Clan member, Ghostface Killah, declared his intention to release exclusive tracks on the Bitcoin blockchain. The influential hip-hop artist mentioned that this issuance will encompass a 10,000-piece collection, granting owners the rights to the music.

Wu-Tang's Ghostface Killah to Release Exclusive Music Collection on Bitcoin Blockchain

The biggest cryptocurrency is down, and the imminent Federal Reserve meeting is only part of the story.

Bitcoin Retreats Below $65,000 Ahead of Big Fed Day—What Gives?

A selloff in bitcoin that continued on Tuesday has been accompanied by record outflows from Grayscale's Bitcoin Trust, accelerating the asset losses the fund has experienced since it converted into an exchange traded fund earlier this year.

Grayscale bitcoin ETF saw record daily outflows as bitcoin tumbled

There's been a flood of inflows from people buying Bitcoin (BTC) using ETF funds. Along with this inflow has come a bull market as prices surge upwards and the supply of Bitcoin for purchase becomes less and less available.

The Most Useful Things New Bitcoin ETF Buyers Should Know

Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX and Chief Investment Officer at Maelstrom Fund, discussed the current macroeconomic environment and its impact on Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) integration into the legacy financial system, forecasting its potential rise to a $1 million valuation. What Happened: In an interview with Anthony Pompliano, Hayes delved into the macroeconomic conditions, saying "the macro environment is insane.

Bitcoin To $1M? 'Insane Macro' Will Make It Happen, Says Arthur Hayes: 'It's Time To Even Add More'

A widely followed on-chain analyst thinks that Bitcoin (BTC) is just taking a breather before rallying to fresh all-time highs.

Bitcoin Gearing Up for Explosive Rallies As FOMO Greater Than Fear, According to On-Chain Analyst Willy Woo

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) recent $10,000 retreat from all-time highs of more than $73,000 to around $63,000 represents a temporary "dip buying opportunity" ahead of the halving event in April, according to analysts at research

Bernstein Analysts See Bitcoin 'Dip Buying Opportunity' Ahead of the Halving

A top Galaxy Digital executive thinks Bitcoin (BTC) will eventually reach $100,000 and beyond this market cycle. In a new interview with CNBC, Galaxy Digital's Global Head of Trading Jason Urban says $100,000 for BTC is within the realm of possibility.

Galaxy Digital Executive Predicts ‘Steady Build' Before Bitcoin Drives Higher to Six-Figure Price Target

Four ways this April's big event will be unprecedented.

The Bitcoin Halving Really Is Different This Time

Disappointing flows into bitcoin ETFs over the past days partly resulted from investors trimming risks ahead of Wednesday's FOMC meeting, one market observer said.

Bitcoin Rebounds to $65K as Investors Weigh Looming Fed Decision Risk

Leverage traders are staring at over $654,000,000 in losses after Bitcoin (BTC) suddenly dipped to $62,000, a more than 8% decline from the day's high. According to crypto data aggregator Coinglass, more than 232,029 traders suffered $654.34 million in liquidations during the last 24 hours – mostly from leveraged longs.

$654,000,000 in Liquidations Wrecks Traders As Bitcoin (BTC) Suddenly Drops to $62,000

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is down 6.1% on the day, trading at $62,620, and according to a recent report by 10x Research, the crypto king's sell-off may not be over yet. What Happened: According to 10x Research, Bitcoin's price action this week will be closely tied to the ETF flow data from Monday and Tuesday, as well as how the Federal Reserve shapes its narrative around the macro perspective, particularly regarding interest rates.

Bitcoin's 6.1% Daily Decline May Just Be The Beginning, Warns 10x Research

According to the latest statistics, Grayscale's Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) experienced its most significant outflow on March 18, 2024, totaling $643 million. Onchain experts have closely observed GBTC's activities as a considerable number of bitcoin have been moved out of the trust's reserves.

GBTC Experiences Its Largest Daily Drain Yet, Nearly 239,000 BTC Gone in Under 70 Days

The founder of Bitcoin Dada, a virtual education program and sisterhood started in Kenya, on how she's getting African women involved in the Bitcoin space.

Lorraine Marcel: Bringing Bitcoin to African Women

After days of gains, buzzy Solana meme coins like BOME and SLERF shed substantial value following a Bitcoin flash crash.

News for Bitcoin Crypto (BTC)