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.

In 2025, the roster of nation-states holding BTC quietly shifted, and what follows is a look at the top five countries sitting on large caches of the world's leading crypto asset.

From Seizures to Mining Rigs: How Governments Built Massive Bitcoin Holdings

Ethereum

Asset management firm Cantor describes 2025 as a pivotal year for crypto regulation, institutional adoption and innovation, even as the market enters its first meaningful downturn since 2022. What Happened: Cantor said in its 2026 outlook that despite stronger fundamentals and improving policy clarity, fears surrounding Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) four-year cycle and a tougher macroeconomic backdrop are weighing on prices.

Bitcoin, Ethereum On Track For First Down Year Since 2022, But Cantor Sees Long-Term Bull Case

Dogecoin

Bitcoin is up 1% on Wednesday, supported by improving technical signals and sentiment. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $88,759 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,990 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $126.13 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.88 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1232 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Edge Up But Set To End 2025 In The Red

Bitcoin remains locked in a familiar range as year-end liquidity fades, with options dynamics and thin trading conditions driving short-term moves. Despite brief rallies, markets lack strong conviction in either direction.

Holiday Markets Keep Bitcoin Range-Bound as Liquidity Thins

Analysts have warned the dollar's steepest annual drop since 2017 will be followed by further declines next year that could send the bitcoin price higher

Stark 2026 Fed Dollar Warning Primes Bitcoin And Crypto For A Price Boom

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is poised to end 2025 lower, reversing what was an optimistic start to the year. But as 2026 dawns on us, focus has shifted to new possibilities and narratives that will define its journey.

Bitcoin To Bottom Out At $55,000 Before $350,000 Surge? Analysts Have This To Say On BTC's 2026 Prospects

The October flash crash exposed how fragile bitcoin's rally had become. It also illustrated a fundamental change in how BTC is perceived.

Bitcoin got stuck after slumping 30% from its peak. Here's why.

A widely followed crypto analyst believes Bitcoin (BTC) is on the verge of breaking out against gold. Crypto trader Michaël van de Poppe tells his 816,800 followers on X that the BTCUSD/gold ratio, which is the value of Bitcoin relative to the price of gold, is showing bullish divergence on the daily chart.

Big Rotation Into Bitcoin Incoming As BTC-Gold Ratio Flashes Bullish Reversal Signal: Michaël van de Poppe

Bitcoin's 2026 price remains one of the most debated projections in finance as 2025 draws to a close.

Bitcoin 2026 Price Predictions: Will BTC See $250K or $10K Next Year?

The Federal Bureau of Investigation revealed that scammers have defrauded Americans of more than $300 million in 2025 through Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ATMs, according to a report published on Tuesday. Trend Is ‘Not Slowing Down' The FBI has observed a “clear and constant rise” in fraudulent transactions involving cryptocurrency kiosks, a trend that is “not slowing down,” reported ABC News, quoting a bureau spokesperson.

Bitcoin ATM Scams Skyrocket In 2025, Americans Defrauded Of Over $333 Million: Report

One analyst said the inflows during the year-end holiday period point to resilient demand from institutional investors.

Spot bitcoin ETFs record $355 million net inflows, ending 7-day negative streak

The BTC market has experienced a steady decline in implied volatility as institutions embraced derivatives to generate extra income.

Bitcoin's market got calmer in 2025 thanks to yield-hungry institutional investors

The market's focus is now on whether bitcoin can maintain its support levels into the new year, as the failed rally may signal a need for a deeper market reset.

Bitcoin, ether drop more than 22% in Q4 as December ‘Santa rally' fizzles

Layer-1 token Chiliz (CRYPTO: CHZ) rallied sharply on Tuesday, becoming one of the cryptocurrency market's biggest gainers. CHZ Leaves BTC And ETH Behind CHZ rose more than 10% to become the third most successful token in the last 24 hours.

Chiliz's Native Token Rallies 10%, Leaves Bitcoin, Ethereum In The Dust: What's Going On With CHZ?

Silver's industrial boom is real, but Binance CEO Richard Teng says bitcoin's expanding purchasing power and role as future financial infrastructure give it a decisive edge over metals as a long-term store of value.

Binance CEO: Silver Shines Short-Term While Bitcoin Rewrites the Monetary Endgame

Leading cryptocurrencies rose on Tuesday, while the stock market slipped as the Federal Reserve released minutes from its December meeting. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:35 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Gain As 2026 Looms: Analyst Expects 'Nice Little Surprise' On New Year's Day If BTC Does This

Bitcoin (BTC) has resumed its upward trend, breaking above the 21-day SMA.

Coinidol.com: Bitcoin Rallies and Breaks the $88,000 Barrier

In a move that has reignited "bullish hope" across a stagnant market, MicroStrategy (operating as "Strategy") officially ended its brief holiday pause on December 29, 2025.

MicroStrategy Defies Market Lull with $109M Bitcoin Buy

The fourth-largest bitcoin treasury company, Metaplanet, said it picked up 4,279 BTC, lifting its total holdings to a tidy 35,102 BTC. Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Holdings Again, Solidifies No. 4 Treasury Rank The publicly traded Japanese firm Metaplanet disclosed Tuesday that it scooped up 4,279 BTC during the fourth quarter.

Metaplanet Loads up on 4,279 BTC While Markets Test Conviction

Mike Novogratz predicts Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) will have a breakout 2026 after crypto sentiment hit near all-time lows in 2025, comparing the year to an Apollo 13 mission where the command module barely made it back intact. Why 2026 Could Be Crypto's Year In the latest “All Things Markets” podcast by Anthony Scaramucci, Novogratz said Bitcoin's 2025 underperformance against gold and silver created a setup for a major reversal, with retail sentiment dead and Google searches for Bitcoin near all-time lows.

Bitcoin's 'Apollo 13 Moment' Sets Up A 2026 Surge, Says Mike Novogratz

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Struggles at $88,000 as Thin Holiday Trading Stalls Year-End Rally The bitcoin price is stuck near $88,000 as thin holiday liquidity, fading ETF demand, and unwinding leverage continue to cap any year-end breakout above $90,000. Bitcoin Price Struggles at $88,000 as Thin Holiday Trading Stalls Year-End Rally Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Struggles at $88,000 as Thin Holiday Trading Stalls Year-End Rally

Bitcoin was changing hands at about $114,000 at the time of the announcement, but has since fallen to about $88,000.

David Beckham-backed supplements firm quits Bitcoin buying strategy after raising $48 million

Bitcoin and crypto ATMs faced heightened scrutiny in 2025, as authorities and lawmakers tried to confront a growing number of scams.

The Year in Bitcoin and Crypto ATMs 2025: Power Tools, Scams and Calls for Action

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) remains stuck below $90,000 even as gold and silver hit record highs, but a major shift in derivatives positioning could soon help reverse the trend. What Happened: In his latest podcast, Trader Mayne said on his latest podcast that Bitcoin is in a period of suppressed volatility that is likely to end as 2026 begins.

Bitcoin Stalls As Gold Soars: Will A $27 Billion Options Expiry Trigger A Breakout?

The health sciences company, co-founded by English football icon, announcement comes as the crypto's market capitalization continues to lose ground.

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