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 (CRYPTO: BTC) 2026 price forecasts skew bullish but span an unusually wide range, reflecting diminished confidence in precise targets after widespread forecast misses in 2025. What Happened: Major institutions and industry leaders, including Tom Lee, JPMorgan, Standard Chartered, Bernstein, Citi, Grayscale, Bitwise, and executives from Ripple and Solana largely expect Bitcoin to set new highs in 2026.

Bitcoin 2026 Price Predictions: Who's Bullish, Who's Bearish, And Why?

Institutional investors are selling Bitcoin and crypto assets as the year comes to a close. According to a new update from CoinShares, digital asset investment products recorded $446 million in outflows last week That brings the total outflows since the October 10th market crash to $3.2 billion.

Institutional Investors Sell $446,000,000 in Bitcoin and Crypto Assets in One Week: CoinShares

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) navigated historic inflows, brutal drawdowns, and sharp rotations in 2025. The year revealed both the maturity of the market and the growing sophistication of ETF investors heading into 2026.

Bitcoin ETFs in 2025: A Year of Extremes, Rotation, and Resilience

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) has acquired another 1,229 BTC for $108.8 million at an average price of $88,568 per Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as Peter Schiff slammed the company's five-year buying spree as a 3% annual return disaster. Strategy Resumes Buying After $2.2 Billion Cash Raise The largest publicly traded Bitcoin holder purchased the coins last week through the sale of $108.8 million in Class A common stock, according to an SEC filing on Monday Total holdings increased to 672,497 BTC, acquired for $50.44 billion, representing an average purchase price of $74,997 per Bitcoin.

Strategy Buys 1,229 BTC At $88,000, But Peter Schiff Isn't Impressed

Veteran economist Peter Schiff on Monday urged investors to sell Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) on Monday as BTC briefly spiked above $90,000, while silver crashed 13% from an all-time high of $84 to $73 per ounce. Schiff Doubles Down On Bitcoin Bear Case “Bitcoin is back above $90K.

Peter Schiff Says 'Sell' And Bitcoin Duly Crashes—But Not As Hard As Silver

Bitcoin Magazine Sberbank Issues Russia's First Crypto-Backed Loan in Pilot Deal With Major Bitcoin Miner Sberbank has issued Russia's first crypto-backed loan in a pilot deal with bitcoin miner Intelion Data. Sberbank Issues Russia's First Crypto-Backed Loan in Pilot Deal With Major Bitcoin Miner Micah Zimmerman.

Sberbank Issues Russia's First Crypto-Backed Loan in Pilot Deal With Major Bitcoin Miner

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) briefly spiked above $90,000 on Monday morning, only to pull back to around $87,000, raising questions about whether a short-term rebound is realistic. What Happened: Crypto chart analyst Ali Martinez said Bitcoin could see a short-term bounce driven by extreme fear and oversold conditions, likening the setup to a classic "dead cat bounce" after a prolonged decline.

Bitcoin Stuck Below $90,000: Is Even A Dead Cat Bounce Too Much To Ask?

Bitcoin has spent the last day drifting inside a tight intraday band between $87,418 and $90,307, a price range that looks calm on the surface but masks increasingly complex positioning across futures and options markets. Beneath that consolidation, derivatives data show traders actively shaping expectations for the opening weeks of 2026.

Bitcoin Isn't Breaking out—But Derivatives Traders Are Positioning Like It Will

The purchase brings Strategy's total bitcoin holdings to 672,497 BTC, acquired at an average price of about $74,997 per bitcoin.

‘Back to Orange': Strategy buys another 1,229 bitcoin for about $109 million after brief pause

Bitcoin Magazine Strategy Reloads on Bitcoin, Buys 1,229 BTC for $109 Million Strategy resumed its bitcoin accumulation in late December, acquiring 1,229 BTC for about $109 million at an average price of $88,568 per coin. Strategy Reloads on Bitcoin, Buys 1,229 BTC for $109 Million Micah Zimmerman.

Strategy Reloads on Bitcoin, Buys 1,229 BTC for $109 Million

Strategy, the largest bitcoin digital asset treasury (DAT), has announced a new purchase of BTC just before the end of the year. Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of Strategy, disclosed the acquisition of 1,229 BTC for $108.8 million, as bitcoin heads into a negative year.

Amidst Criticism, Strategy Announces Weekly Bitcoin Haul

Ethereum

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) prices remained largely stagnant in December, even as derivatives activity and leverage quietly increased. What Happened: Data from on-chain data provider CryptoQuant shows that instead of capitulating amid falling volumes and elevated fear, traders added leverage.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Go Sideways All December: Why Is The Market So Slow?

Bitcoin briefly surged past $90K on Dec. 29, briefly lifting its market cap above $1.8 trillion before retreating, exposing weak liquidity and reinforcing a bearish structure. While selling pressure has cooled, buyers remain hesitant, though rising funding rates and $1 billion in open interest show retail traders are betting on a January recovery.

BTC Tops $90K, Retreats Fast — Futures Traders Stay Bold

MSTR the largest public BTC holder resumes buying, lifting holdings to 672,497 coins

Strategy reloads on bitcoin, acquires a further 1,229 BTC for $109 million

The bitcoin price and crypto market is braced for a "crazy week" after the silver price dropped 10% in just over an hour

‘Buckle Up'—Bitcoin And Crypto Brace For ‘Crazy' Week As Gold, Silver And Copper Prices Swing

Dogecoin

Bitcoin on Monday briefly surged to $90,000 before sliding back to around $87,000 as markets remain jittery. Bitcoin ETFs saw $275.9 million in net outflows on Friday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $38.7 million in net outflows.

Bitcoin Rejected At $90,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Tread Water

Sberbank used its in-house crypto custody tool to back a loan for mining firm Intelion Data, signaling broader interest in crypto lending.

Sberbank issues Russia's first crypto-backed loan to bitcoin miner Intelion Data

Bitcoin reversed Asian session gains, dropping below $88,000 and affecting major altcoins.

Bitcoin reverses early gains, drops below $88,000 as Nasdaq futures wilt

While large bitcoin holders accumulate, smaller investors are selling.

Bitcoin whales have been the main accumulators in the $80,000 range

Popular cryptocurrency analyst Ali Martinez argued that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is shifting from a peer-to-peer currency to a store of value, citing a sharp dip in network activity. Analyst Spotlights Drop In BTC Active Addresses Martinez took to X, highlighting a 42.6% decline in Bitcoin's active addresses since 2021, citing data from on-chain analytics firm Glassnode “This illustrates the shift from peer-to-peer cash toward a store of value,” he stated.

Bitcoin's On-Chain Activity Slump Leads Analyst To Claim Apex Crypto's Shift From P2P Cash To Store Of Value

Bitcoin climbed to $90,200 at one stage late Sunday, a move analysts attributed mainly to technical factors rather than fresh catalysts.

Bitcoin tops $90,000 amid thin liquidity but remains range-bound, analysts say

Crypto exchange giant Coinbase is mapping out key themes for Bitcoin and crypto in 2026. The firm just released a new market outlook report examining regulatory progress, technology trends and where markets may be heading next year.

Coinbase Details Bitcoin and Crypto Market Outlook for 2026

While the cryptocurrency sector has flourished under newfound U.S. government legitimacy, this “golden age” has been shadowed by a brutal emerging trend: the surge of “wrench attacks.” Mainstreaming the Target The start of 2025 proved favorable for the cryptocurrency industry as President Donald Trump pledged to dismantle the previous administration's restrictive stance toward digital assets.

From Mainstream Success to Physical Threat: How Bitcoin's Surge Created a New Criminal Class

Russia and Ukraine conducted attacks on key energy infrastructure, affecting peace deal prospects despite ongoing diplomatic efforts.

Bitcoin tops $90,000, Oil rises as Russia-Ukraine peace hopes falter

Amid a year of big losses for major large-cap cryptocurrencies, two under-the-radar tokens captured the market's attention by delivering eye-popping returns. The Unprecedented Surge Solana (CRYPTO: SOL)-based memecoin pippin (PIPPIN) skyrocketed 5384% in 2025 to become the cryptocurrency market's biggest gainer of the year.

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