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.

Several technical indicators for Bitcoin have reached levels not seen since the market chaos of 2022

'The Worst Is Behind Us': Bitcoin Market Conditions Mirror FTX Bottom, Analysts Say

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded a second consecutive day of inflows with $225 million added, while ether funds slipped into outflows. XRP and solana ETFs maintained positive momentum, keeping broader crypto ETF sentiment mixed but resilient.

Bitcoin ETFs Extend Gains With $225 Million Inflow

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Bitcoin climbed to $73,000 on Wednesday as strong ETF inflows and improving traditional market sentiment boosted broader crypto momentum.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Surge 7% As Crypto Investor Demand Explodes

Bitcoin Magazine Bitwise to Donate $233,000 to Bitcoin Open-Source Developers Bitwise said it will be contributing $233,000 to support the programmers who maintain and secure the Bitcoin network. Bitwise to Donate $233,000 to Bitcoin Open-Source Developers Micah Zimmerman.

Bitwise to Donate $233,000 to Bitcoin Open-Source Developers

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) surged 7% in a single day move to $73,000, as heavy ETF inflows and improving technical structure combine to support price despite lingering macro uncertainty. Is It A Relief Rally Setup?

Bitcoin Jumps 7% To $73,000: What Is Going On?

Bitcoin defied broader market volatility by surging to a high of $73,792, rekindling the debate about its “digital gold” status. The cryptocurrency has climbed 10% since Monday, pushing its market cap to $1.46 trillion.

Capitulation Over? Analysts See ‘Extreme Resilience' in Bitcoin's Rise to $73K

Morgan Stanley reveals its Bitcoin ETF custodians as the Wall Street giant moves closer to a full crypto embrace.

Morgan Stanley Picks Coinbase, BNY Mellon as Custodians for Planned Bitcoin ETF

Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) is expanding its crypto footprint, filing an S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to launch the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust, a spot ETF that would directly hold Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). The proposed fund plans to use Coinbase and Bank of New York Mellon (BNY) as Bitcoin custodians, with most assets stored in offline cold storage.

Morgan Stanley Files Bitcoin ETF, Coinbase, BNY Named As Custodians

Bitcoin Magazine Strategy (MSTR), Coinbase (COIN) Surge as Bitcoin Pumps Near $73,000 Shares of Strategy, Inc. (MSTR) and Coinbase (COIN) jumped on Wednesday, marking a sharp rebound for the Bitcoin proxies after months of losses. Strategy (MSTR), Coinbase (COIN) Surge as Bitcoin Pumps Near $73,000 Micah Zimmerman.

Strategy (MSTR), Coinbase (COIN) Surge as Bitcoin Pumps Near $73,000

Kevin de Patoul argues that 2026 won't be a washout for digital assets, but instead a structural reset as traditional finance quietly moves onchain.

CEO of crypto investment firm Keyrock says bitcoin is undervalued, entering ‘transition year'

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) chairman Michael Saylor doubled down on his conviction, publicly reinforcing the "buy the dip / stay long" narrative as the company's preferred equity vehicle points to another major Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) purchase. Saylor: Are You Buying Bitcoin Like I Am?

Michael Saylor Is 'Buying Bitcoin Right Now' As BTC Tops $73,000

Fresh allocations to spot bitcoin ETFs suggest investors are growing more comfortable despite the asset still being down 16% this year.

Institutional investors may be buying the dip as traders pour $1.7 billion into spot bitcoin ETFs

In this week's Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Martin Gaspar on how bitcoin looks to overcome quantum fears, echoing past climate backlash.

Crypto Long & Short: Why bitcoin's quantum fears will pass just like the climate panic

Bitcoin has broken above $73,000 after weeks of consolidation, but traders remain divided over whether the move marks a genuine breakout or another trap for late buyers.

Bitcoin just cleared $73,000, but skeptical traders are already bracing for a bull trap

Musk has said X Money “will be big,” sharing details that include “crypto integration,” and calling it a financial “game-changer”

‘This Will Be Big'—Elon Musk Reveals ‘Once-In-A-Generation Opportunity' Amid Bitcoin Price Surge

Morgan Stanley's updated S-1 filing named Coinbase and BNY as custodians for its proposed bitcoin exchange-traded product.

Morgan Stanley names Coinbase and BNY as custodians in proposed bitcoin ETF filing update

Bitcoin's price is surging despite uncertainty about the US and Israel's attack on Iran. BTC has jumped from a 24-hour low of $67,515 to as high as $73,394, representing an 8.7% increase.

Bitcoin Price Surges As Crypto Exchange Kraken Gains Access to Federal Reserve's Key Payments System

Crypto-related equities saw large gains at the Wednesday open, rebounding from Tuesday's selloff.

Coinbase, Strategy lead crypto stocks higher as bitcoin spikes above $72,000

Data shows an extraordinarily thin supply between $72,000 and $80,000, suggesting there's little resistance in that range.

Bitcoin 'air pocket' above $72,000 could mean quick run to $80,000

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Soars to $72,000 as ETFs Help Stabilize Markets Amid Middle East Tensions Bitcoin price rebounds from months of losses as institutional demand, defensive trading, and moderation in long-term outflows support the market. Bitcoin Price Soars to $72,000 as ETFs Help Stabilize Markets Amid Middle East Tensions Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Soars to $72,000 as ETFs Help Stabilize Markets Amid Middle East Tensions

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Soars to $73,000 as ETFs Help Stabilize Markets Amid Middle East Tensions Bitcoin price rebounds from months of losses as institutional demand, defensive trading, and moderation in long-term outflows support the market. Bitcoin Price Soars to $73,000 as ETFs Help Stabilize Markets Amid Middle East Tensions Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Soars to $73,000 as ETFs Help Stabilize Markets Amid Middle East Tensions

Bitcoin Magazine Morgan Stanley Will Use Coinbase and BNY to Power Its New Bitcoin ETF Morgan Stanley moves closer to launching a regulated Bitcoin ETF with Coinbase and BNY handling custody and administration. Morgan Stanley Will Use Coinbase and BNY to Power Its New Bitcoin ETF Micah Zimmerman.

Morgan Stanley Will Use Coinbase and BNY to Power Its New Bitcoin ETF

Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) CEO David Solomon says he's surprised at the “benign” market reaction to the Iran conflict, warning it may take “a couple of weeks” for investors to digest impacts even as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) surged 5%. The ‘Benign' Market Reaction Solomon spoke at a business summit in Sydney, expressing surprise at muted market reactions given the magnitude of the conflict, according to Reuters.

Bitcoin Surges 5%, Wrongfoots Goldman CEO: 'I'm Surprised Markets Are This Benign'

Bitcoin traded at $71,559 on March 4, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. EST, with a market capitalization of $1.43 trillion and 24-hour trading volume of $59.53 billion. The asset moved within a $66,336 to $71,805 intraday range as the price pressed into a key resistance zone near $72,000 following a recovery from the $60,000 support region.

Bitcoin Presses Range Ceiling as Momentum Firms Near $72K Resistance

Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio pointed out why gold climbed 80% to $5,200 per ounce while Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) fell 25%, argued central banks won't buy Bitcoin due to privacy and controllability issues. The Central Bank Gold Rush Gold is the second largest reserve country currency that central banks hold, not a speculative precious metal.

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