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.

Investors had backed away from Bitcoin since mid-May.

Bitcoin ETFs 'Turning a Corner' After Record Bleed Hits $8 Billion

A sudden escalation in U.S.-Iran tensions and military exchanges halted bitcoin's July rally, triggering a 3.5% drop below $62,000. Geopolitical Tensions Halt Bitcoin Uptrend Bitcoin's July uptrend came to a screeching halt Wednesday, tumbling below $62,000 as escalating Middle East tensions sparked fears that the shaky U.S.-Iran ceasefire had unraveled.

Crypto Bulls Lose $310M as Bitcoin Falls to $61,481 on Middle East Escalation

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) may be approaching one of its most appealing long-term buying windows, according to 21Shares. Four Reasons For BTC Accumulation Bitcoin's decline in 2026 has been driven primarily by macroeconomic headwinds rather than deterioration in the asset's fundamentals, the firm stated in a report released on July 8.

21Shares: Bitcoin Could Hit $100,000 by Year-End for These 4 Reasons

The filing marks the first major legal challenge to DAC8 in the EU. Bull Bitcoin warns that forced consolidation of user data undermines both privacy and the regulation's own tax-collection goals by driving users toward unregulated alternatives.

Bull Bitcoin Files Landmark Legal Challenge to Annul France's DAC8 Crypto Data Surveillance Rules

Strike CEO Jack Mallers rolled out a new bitcoin-backed loan product on July 7 that removes price-triggered liquidations from the loan term entirely. The product, called volatility-proof loans, lets borrowers keep their bitcoin in place no matter how far the price falls, as long as they keep making payments.

Jack Mallers' Strike Cuts Bitcoin Loan Terms to 6 Months to Kill Price Liquidations

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has fallen behind AI stocks in terms of sentiment, but the crypto king is nearing the low of its historical valuation range. Nothing Coming To Save BTC In an interview with Natalie Brunell on July 7, macro analyst Lyn Alden said Bitcoin has been pressured by a major capital rotation into artificial intelligence and semiconductor stocks, particularly memory-chip names that became the "fastest horse in the race.

Bitcoin Isn't the 'Fastest Horse' Anymore, Top Analyst Says: 'There's Nothing Coming to Save BTC'

Schwab strategist Jim Ferraioli said Strategy's recent preferred stock actions have eased near-term liquidity concerns despite Bitcoin's decline.

Schwab Strategist Backs Strategy's STRC Playbook Amid Bitcoin Weakness

SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic IPOs could pull capital from Bitcoin, but successful listings may also create new wealth that flows back into crypto.

Mega IPOs Test Bitcoin's Liquidity as AI Stocks Steal the Spotlight

In this week's Crypto Long & Short, FalconX's Gaspar Martin writes that BTC is reaching a market bottom and is poised for a turnaround.

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Cantor-backed SPAC CEPO and Adam Back's Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company scrapped the original terms of their planned merger and will negotiate a revised structure designed to better reflect current market conditions.

Cantor SPAC and Adam Back's Bitcoin Treasury Renegotiate Merger Terms, Vow New Structure

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) fell on Donald Trump's Iran ceasefire comments Wednesday, but analyst Benjamin Cowen argues the four-year cycle points to a counter-trend rally through July before a final drop later this year. Trump's Iran Comment Hit Bitcoin Mid-Recovery Bitcoin was up 6% month-to-date and had just broken an eight-week ETF outflow streak with three consecutive days of inflows totaling $487 million before Wednesday's headlines.

Bitcoin Dumps on Trump Iran Comments but History Says July Should Be Green Anyways

Strategy sold 3,588 BTC last week, with CF Benchmarks suggesting continued sales would become a concern if they stop being a choice.

Strategy's 3,588 BTC sale puts future bitcoin selling in focus: analysts

Bitcoin fell to $62,103 early Wednesday, down $1,208, or 1.91%, after sellers rejected a run at $64,169 during the prior 24 hours and after President Trump said the ceasefire with Iran is on shaky ground.

Bitcoin Falls to $62,000 as Trump's Iran Ceasefire Comments Rattle Markets

Onchain trackers found the newly public company shifted a tiny amount of bitcoin between its own addresses. Nothing reached an exchange.

SpaceX's first bitcoin wallet movements in six months likely don't signal sales

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is down more than 2% Wednesday after President Donald Trump declared the Iran ceasefire “over” and called negotiations a “waste of time,” threatening to reverse a three-day ETF inflow streak. Three Days of ETF Inflows Just Got Hit By A Geopolitical Shock U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $21.44 million in net inflows on July 7, following $265.69 million on July 6 and $221.72 million on July 2.

Bitcoin Drops to $62,000 After Trump Declares Iran Negotiations a 'Waste of Time'

Bitcoin has seen a significant downturn during Donald Trump's second term, with its price plummeting to around $60,000 from $126,000 last October. Fears of a fresh crash are mounting due to potential conflict with Iran and rising oil prices. Amidst this market volatility, former U.S. President Donald Trump has surprisingly declared himself "a big crypto guy," acknowledging bitcoin's powerful use "at levels that nobody understands." Trump explained his support is primarily driven by a strategic imperative to prevent China from dominating the crypto landscape, citing their mBridge digital currency program. He admitted his initial skepticism evolved as he observed substantial investment in bitcoin, recognizing its growing influence and power. This marks a notable shift in his stance.

Trump Confirms Bitcoin And Crypto Surprise As Price Crash Fears Suddenly Return

Market analysts tracking the macroeconomy will find bitcoin BTC$61,989.91 in a particularly intriguing spot right now, characterized by conflicting sets of inflation signals. Compounding the uncertainty is the latest flare-up in the conflict with Iran and its effect on oil prices.

Bitcoin's inflation quagmire gets stickier as renewed MidEast conflict sends oil price soaring

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) co-founder Michael Saylor said on Tuesday that Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) capital gains can theoretically cover dividends on its preferred stock “indefinitely” if the asset grows at over 3.3% annually. Saylor's Argument Saylor posted a chart on X showing 31 years of dividend coverage of Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock (NASDAQ:STRC) at a 0% annualized rate of return.

Michael Saylor Says Bitcoin Capital Gains Can Fund Dividend Obligations 'Indefinitely' if BTC Grows by This Much Annually—Peter Schiff Pushes Back

Polymarket, the world's largest prediction market, has enabled instant bitcoin deposits over the Lightning Network, with new rails powered by the Spark protocol crediting funds in under one second.

Polymarket Switches on Instant Bitcoin Lightning Deposits, Cutting 60-Minute Waits to Under a Second

Vaneck Head of Digital Assets Research Matthew Sigel says the roughly $135 million in bitcoin Strategy sold last week did not draw down the company's $1.25 billion BTC Monetization Program, leaving that capacity fully intact. On Strategy's Side, Somewhat Strategy Inc.'s (Nasdaq: MSTR) latest bitcoin sales did not count against the company's previously announced $1.

Vaneck: Saylor's Strategy Sold $135 Million in Bitcoin Without Tapping Its $1.25 Billion Monetization Program

Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) executive chairman Michael Saylor says bitcoin only needs to appreciate faster than 3.3% a year for the company's capital gains to fund its STRC dividends indefinitely, calling the metric behind that math one of the most misunderstood attached to the stock.

Saylor: Bitcoin Needs Just 3.3% Annual Growth for Strategy to Fund STRC Dividends ‘Indefinitely'

President Trump's plan for a Strategic Bitcoin (BTC) Reserve has encountered complications from competing government departments. Two agencies are vying to oversee the initiative, raising questions about legal authority, reports Bloomberg. The reserve was ordered last year to position the US as the crypto capital of the world.

President Trump's Bitcoin (BTC) Reserve Plan Encounters Interagency Hurdles

Hedge funds have turned the most bearish on the yen since 2007, boosting bets on further losses to nearly 138,000 contracts as of June 30.

Live markets: Japan's collapsing yen is pushing companies into bitcoin and XRP

Major cryptocurrencies are trading in the red as renewed U.S.-Iran airstrikes push oil higher.

Bitcoin under pressure as U.S.-Iran escalation lifts oil

American Bitcoin Corp. (NASDAQ:ABTC ) co-founder Eric Trump celebrated on Tuesday after the company surpassed 8,000 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) in its corporate treasury holdings. ‘Onwards We Go' Trump shared this in an X post, adding that the firm achieved a 52% mining profit margin in the first quarter and maintained “one of the lowest” Selling, General, and Administrative ratios—a measure of a company's overhead costs relative to its total revenue—in the industry.

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