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 behaves more like an "ATM" during uncertain times, with investors quickly selling it to raise cash.

Here's why bitcoin's is failing its role as a 'safe haven' versus gold

Bitcoin is trading at $89,166 per coin at 12 p.m. EST on Jan. 24, 2026, with derivatives markets sending mixed but revealing signals beneath the surface. Futures leverage is easing, options traders remain selectively optimistic, and liquidation data suggests excess positioning is still being worked off.

Bitcoin Derivatives Flash Caution Signals as Open Interest Slips and Liquidations Rise

Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:UBER ) CEO Dara Khosrowshahi once stressed the importance of embracing cryptocurrencies for practical purposes rather than as a “store of value.” Stablecoins Over Bitcoin?

Uber CEO Once Called Bitcoin A 'Proven Commodity,' But Found These Cryptos More 'Practical' For This Reason

U.S. markets closed Friday with mixed signals across major indexes, while crypto-associated stocks—particularly bitcoin miners—largely pushed higher against a backdrop of global economic fragility and shifting geopolitical currents. Wall Street Wobbles While Publicly Traded Bitcoin Miners Outperform in a Jittery Global Market The four major U.S. stock indexes wrapped up Friday, Jan.

Crypto Stocks Split as Nasdaq Rises, Dow Slips and Bitcoin Miners Push Higher

It's about a lot more than "zooming out." Supply overhangs and investor "muscle memory" regarding gold help explain bitcoin's poor absolute and relative performance.

Here's what bitcoin bulls are saying as price remains stuck during global rally

An offer made 16 years ago to sell 500 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) for just $1 is trending online. The world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, celebrated Bitcoin's valuation surge by sharing a 2010 Bitcointalk post on X.

On This Date 16 Years Ago, Seller Offered 500 Bitcoin for $1 — Worth $45 Million Today

While blockchain data confirms the movement to Coinbase Prime, the transfer could also mean internal asset management or custody.

GameStop's $420 million bitcoin move sparks speculation of selling

Ethereum

Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) remained under pressure Thursday as Bitcoin and ether extended their outflow streaks, though the pace of exits slowed. XRP and Solana continued to quietly attract capital, offering small pockets of stability. ETF Bleeding Slows, but Bitcoin and Ether Stay Under Pressure The selling hasn't vanished, it has simply cooled.

Another Red Day for Crypto ETFs as Bitcoin, Ether See Fresh Exits

Bitcoin's recent price action has all the drama of a soap opera—with a rollercoaster drop from its high-flying $97,939 cameo down to a modest flirtation with $88,665 before landing comfortably around $89,396. Despite the theatrics, it appears the market is catching its breath in a narrow trading band, preparing for its next act.

Support Holding, But for How Long? Bitcoin's Showdown at $89K

Early bitcoin losses, custody failures, and a $4 buy price shaped Tim Draper's enduring bet that crypto's real power lies in financial inclusion, a conviction driving renewed price calls and long-term holding through volatility. Tim Draper Shares Personal History Behind Landmark Bitcoin Investments Venture capitalist Tim Draper shared on social media platform X on Jan.

Tim Draper Bought Bitcoin at $4, Held Through Crashes Ignoring Price Signals

Bitcoin markets are flashing coordinated warning signs as selling pressure spreads, long-term holders distribute supply, and demand weakens across on-chain and exchange indicators, undermining near-term price stability despite bitcoin's longer-term structural support.

Bitcoin Faces Elevated Downside Risk as 4 Indicators Stay Firmly Bearish

UBS is quietly opening the door to cryptocurrency trading for wealthy clients, signaling a cautious but meaningful shift as global wealth managers respond to rising demand for bitcoin exposure and the growing role of blockchain in traditional finance.

UBS Plans Bitcoin and Ether Trading for Private Clients as Institutional Demand Accelerates: Report

Some investors have revived concerns that quantum computing could threaten bitcoin, but analysts and developers say recent price weakness reflects market structure.

Bitcoin's weakness versus gold and equities puts quantum computing fears back in focus

Nasdaq has cleared the way for significantly expanded trading in bitcoin and ethereum-linked options after a fast-tracked SEC greenlight removed long-standing contract limits on major crypto ETFs. SEC Steps Aside as Nasdaq Expands Crypto ETF Options — A Bullish Setup for Traders The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published a notice on Jan.

Bullish Shift as SEC Allows Nasdaq Bitcoin ETF Options to Operate at Scale

Bitcoin is under pressure as crypto markets enter a volatile correction driven by geopolitical tensions, Federal Reserve leadership uncertainty, and delayed U.S. regulation, amplifying short-term risk without undermining long-term adoption trends.

Bitcoin Enters Correction as Geopolitical Tensions and Fed Succession Uncertainty Rise

The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

The Daily: Binance seeks MiCA license, what's next for US crypto legislation, bitcoin holders realizing net losses, and more

While bitcoin has been stuck pacing between $87,600 and $91,100 over the past few days, a sizable cluster of long-silent wallets dating back to the 2016–2017 vintage suddenly stirred, shifting 498 BTC valued at $44.6 million.

Dormant Bitcoin Wallets Show Continued Activity Despite Sub–Six-Figure Prices

Dogecoin

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) continues to trade around $90,000 as cryptocurrencies remain at key levels. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $89,740 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,948 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $127.76 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.93 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1245 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.058021 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 102,360 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $303.35 million.

Bitcoin Sticks To $90,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Hug Key Levels

While Bitcoin treads water below the death cross, Axie Infinity is exploding this week as GameFi catches fire and whales pile in.

Bitcoin Stuck in Neutral, But This Gaming Token Is Going Parabolic

"Shark Tank" investor Kevin O'Leary is pivoting his crypto strategy from tokens to energy infrastructure, declaring that power generation is now the real prize.

Kevin O'Leary says power is now more valuable than bitcoin

Since Dec. 23, bitcoin holders have realized cumulative losses totaling as much as the equivalent of 69,000 BTC, CryptoQuant said.

CryptoQuant says bitcoin holders are realizing net losses for the first time since October 2023

Bitcoin's $1.81 billion options expiry triggered sharp volatility, with prices swinging between $88,700 and $89,500 before rebounding above $90,000. The drop was fueled by four straight days of ETF outflows totaling $32 million and broader market fear linked to turbulence in the Japanese bond market. ETF Outflows and Global Macro Pressures The expiry of $1.

Bitcoin Reclaims $90,000 as ‘Hedging Shackles' Fall After $1.8B Options Expiry

Bitcoin Magazine Oklahoma Introduces Bill Allowing State Employees and Vendors to Be Paid in Bitcoin Oklahoma proposed a bill letting employees, vendors, and residents voluntarily receive bitcoin payments within existing legal frameworks. Oklahoma Introduces Bill Allowing State Employees and Vendors to Be Paid in Bitcoin Micah Zimmerman.

Oklahoma Introduces Bill Allowing State Employees and Vendors to Be Paid in Bitcoin

In an interview with CNBC, Binance's CZ spoke of bitcoin's four year cycles and the potential for a BTC all-time high this year due to a greater acceptance of crypto worldwide.

Binance's Changpeng Zhao says bitcoin will ‘break' the four-year cycle this year

Binance founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao thinks that 2026 will bring a supercycle for Bitcoin, ending the asset's previous four-year trend.

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