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 Magazine The 15 Types of Bitcoiners You'll Definitely See at Bitcoin 2026 As Bitcoin rolls into 2026, the ecosystem keeps growing - and so does the cast of characters. Here are the 15 personas you'll absolutely encounter at Bitcoin 2026, whether you're there to build, stack, meme, or argue about corporate balance sheets. The 15 Types of Bitcoiners You'll Definitely See at Bitcoin 2026 Josh Plischke.

The 15 Types of Bitcoiners You'll Definitely See at Bitcoin 2026

The ETF would actively manage a covered call bitcoin exposure through BlackRock's existing iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), to generate income for investors.

BlackRock doubles down on bitcoin fund offerings with income-focused filing

Bitcoin is currently priced at $87,906, sporting a market capitalization of $1.75 trillion. In the past 24 hours, the digital asset has witnessed a trading volume of $54.01 billion, fluctuating within a narrow intraday range of $86,126 to $88,800.

Charts Don't Lie: Bitcoin's Bull Hopes Hinge on Breaking $91K

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) has bought 2,932 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) for $264.1 million, but MSTR is down to $161 on Monday morning. The Bitcoin Purchase Details Strategy paid an average of $90,061 per Bitcoin for the latest purchase, well above the company's overall cost basis of $76,037 per Bitcoin across all 712,647 BTC holdings.

Strategy Buys 2,932 Bitcoin For $264M, But MSTR Stock Tests Critical $160 Support

Extreme cold led miners to curb their electricity use, briefly cutting hashrate as grid stress spread across several regions.

US Bitcoin Miners Slow as Winter Storm Hits Power Grids

Bitcoin Magazine Strategy ($MSTR) Sells $257 Million in Stock to Buy 2,932 Bitcoin Strategy announced Monday that it acquired an additional 2,932 bitcoin for approximately $264 million. Strategy ($MSTR) Sells $257 Million in Stock to Buy 2,932 Bitcoin Micah Zimmerman.

Strategy ($MSTR) Sells $257 Million in Stock to Buy 2,932 Bitcoin

On Monday, building on the Strategy founder's tease from the day before—when he declared “Unstoppable Orange”—Michael Saylor disclosed that the firm had picked up 2,932 bitcoin. Already the largest bitcoin treasury company by BTC carried on its balance sheet, Strategy has again expanded its bitcoin holdings. Saylor shared the update Monday morning at 8 a.m.

‘Unstoppable Orange' Delivers: Strategy Expands Bitcoin Hoard by 2,932 BTC

The company's stack now stands at 712,647 BTC, worth about $62 billion at the current price of $87,500.

Strategy purchased $264 million in bitcoin last week, a slowdown from recent acquisition pace

Another U.S. government shutdown could be about to pile on even more pressure as gold tops $5,000 per ounce and silver breaks $100—leaving some asking, “Where is bitcoin?”

‘The Apocalypse Is Now'—Dollar Crisis Declared As Gold And Silver Price Boom Primes Bitcoin For Major Shock

Strategy's holdings account for more than 3.4% of the total 21 million bitcoin supply — worth around $62.5 billion.

Michael Saylor's Strategy buys another 2,932 bitcoin for $264 million as total holdings reach 712,647 BTC

Long positions bore the brunt of a $750 million crypto liquidation spike, as prices slid toward $88K amid Japan's financial turmoil.

Bitcoin Liquidations Spike to $750M Amid Weekend Slide

Crypto Liquidations Spike to $750M Amid Bitcoin's Weekend Slide

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao predicts a Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) super cycle in 2026, saying the four-year cycle “will probably break” as the U.S. goes pro-crypto. CZ Calls Bitcoin Super Cycle For 2026 During an exclusive interview with CNBC at Davos last Thursday, Zhao said he has “very strong feelings” that 2026 will be a super cycle for Bitcoin—breaking the traditional four-year boom-and-bust pattern.

Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Maintains Bullish 2026 Call: Bitcoin Cycle 'Will Probably Break'

A U.S. winter storm has seen many bitcoin miners curtail operations, slashing Foundry USA pool's hashrate and slowing block production.

Bitcoin block time slows as sweeping US winter storm strains power grid, prompting miner curtailments

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Bitcoin starts the week around $88,000 mark as fearful market sentiment caused liquidations of $744.06 million over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $103.6 million in net outflows on Friday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $41.7 million in net outflows.

Bitcoin Below $88,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Hold Final Support Lines

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Bitcoin trails gold as yen intervention concerns weigh on risk assets

The temporary loss of mining power underscores academic concerns that geographic and pool concentration can magnify infrastructure failures, though markets showed little immediate reaction.

Bitcoin hash rate slides during U.S. winter storm while markets shrug off mining disruption

A rare streak of four consecutive declines collides with January options expiry that could influence short term price action.

Bitcoin risks fourth straight monthly loss, a streak not seen since 2018

Bitcoin bounced off $86,000 alongside the CME futures open, but broader price action still points to a grinding downtrend as risk-off sentiment lifts precious metals.

Bitcoin rebounds from one-month low while derivatives flash near-term stress: Crypto Markets Today

The company forecasts revenue of over $100 million for FY2026, with 97.5% of projected sales coming from its Bitcoin Income Generation business.

Bitcoin income windfall drives Metaplanet to revise full-year revenue forecast upward

Despite the losses, Metaplanet raised its 2025 earnings projection on the back of its bitcoin income generation business.

Metaplanet sees $680 million in unrealized losses on bitcoin holdings in 2025

As bitcoin remains in a downtrend, several technical and onchain levels stand out as critical areas of support.

Key bitcoin price levels to watch as downward pressure builds

The purchases of Coinbase, Circle Internet and Bullish were Ark's first buys of the three stocks since mid-December.

Ark Invest bought $21.5 million of crypto company shares as bitcoin fell under $90,000

Bitcoin fell on Sunday evening as a broad risk-off mood weighed on the crypto market amid rising uncertainty in the US.

Bitcoin slides near $87,000 as US government shutdown fears weigh on crypto

A new deep-dive from A16z research partner and Georgetown computer science professor Justin Thaler pours cold water on breathless quantum panic, arguing that while quantum threats are real, the crypto industry is badly mismatching urgency to reality. Quantum Fear vs.

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