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.

The shift comes as stablecoins surge in popularity and competitors like Stripe and PayPal add stablecoin options, increasing market pressure.

Bitcoin purist Jack Dorsey says that his firm is reluctantly giving in to stablecoin craze

BlackRock's Rick Rieder, UBS's Ulrike Hoffmann-Burchardi and Third Point's Daniel Loeb see steady economic growth but a tougher market environment.

Top Wall Street minds see AI rotation ahead as bitcoin seeks role in new cycle

Bitcoin traded at $67,802 as of 10 a.m. EST on March 7, 2026, while derivatives markets flashed a mix of cautious positioning and long-term optimism. Futures open interest remains elevated and options traders continue clustering bets around major expirations, suggesting the next decisive move may hinge on upcoming settlement windows.

Derivatives Activity Boils as Bitcoin Options Traders Favor Calls Over Puts

The executive order to build President Donald Trump's Strategic Bitcoin Reserve has awaited congressional action, and sources say there's one idea left for 2026.

Those who cheered U.S. Bitcoin reserve have spent year watching Trump's order languish

Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) ended the week under pressure as bitcoin funds recorded a second consecutive day of heavy outflows. Ether, XRP, and solana ETFs also posted losses, marking another broad selloff across the sector.

Crypto ETFs Stay Red: Bitcoin Loses $349 Million in Friday Pullback

Bitcoin traded at $68,094 as of 8 a.m. EST on March 7, 2026, down 3.3% over the previous 24 hours, with a market cap of around $1.36 trillion and roughly $39.07 billion in daily trading volume.

Bitcoin Drifts in Tight Range With Downtrend Still Intact

A looming artificial intelligence jobs disaster is pushing the Federal Reserve toward interest rate cuts—predicted to sent the bitcoin price sharply higher

The Fed's Bitcoin Price Nightmare Is Suddenly Coming True

Most majors gave back Friday's gains, with solana down 4%, ether falling 4.4%, and 43% of bitcoin's supply now sitting at a loss according to Glassnode data.

Bitcoin slips below $68,000 heading into the weekend as dollar posts steepest weekly gain in a year

Bitcoin is now firmly in a deep bear market and could fall another 30% in 2026, firm said.

Bitcoin could crash by another 30% as four-year cycle gains strength, investment firm says

Institutional investors are holding firm through bitcoin's latest market dip, signaling deeper conviction as ETF inflows, new buyers, and geopolitical tensions reinforce the cryptocurrency's growing role as a potential safe-haven asset. Why Institutional Investors Aren't Dumping Bitcoin During the Latest Dip Growing institutional participation is shaping bitcoin's market behavior during periods of volatility.

Bitcoin May Be Quiet Now but Institutional Flows Suggest a Bigger Move Ahead

Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS), TD Bank and Citgroup (NYSE:C) have outlined plans to integrate Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) into traditional finance as regulatory clarity improves and institutional demand grows. At the "Bitcoin for Corporations" panel during Strategy World 2026 on Feb. 28, the banks discussed how digital assets could be integrated into traditional financial infrastructure.

How Morgan Stanley, TD Cowen, Citibank Are Embracing Bitcoin

Institutional interest continues to grow, but a stronger dollar and shifting interest rate expectations are keeping a lid on the latest rally.

Why Bitcoin suffered a $110 billion wipeout despite its best week of Wall Street news in months

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Cryptocurrencies fell about 4% on Friday as a weak jobs report and the US airstrike campaign weigh on risk assets.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Slide 4% In 'Classic Friday Selloff'

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) dropped below $70,000 on Friday morning after the U.S. economy unexpectedly shed 92,000 jobs in February, and macro analyst Benjamin Cowen warned the March rally was a textbook bull trap that may now be over. What Happened Nonfarm payrolls came in at negative 92,000, far below the 59,000 consensus and a sharp reversal from January's revised 126,000 gain.

Bitcoin Plunges 4% And Hitting $45,000 In 2026 Is A Coinflip's Chance, Polymarket Says

Bitcoin surrendered its $70,000 support level, triggering a broader crypto market retreat that wiped out $329 million in leveraged positions. This downturn was fueled by a perfect storm of geopolitical and macroeconomic pressures. Wiping out the ‘War Gains' Bitcoin's midweek resilience crumbled Friday, March 6, as the cryptocurrency surrendered the psychological $70,000 stronghold.

Bitcoin Slips to $68,000 as Middle East Conflict and US Jobs Data Trigger Sell-Off

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is down to $68,000, with the recent rally only a relief bounce within a broader bearish market structure, according to a prominent analyst. Competing Market Narratives Trader Mayne said on Thursday Bitcoin's rebound from the Iran conflict lows has created two opposing narratives in the market.

Bitcoin Plunges To $68,000 As Oil Surges Beyond $90: End Of The Relief Rally?

Tether (CRYPTO: USDT) co-led a $7.5 million seed round in Utexo to enable native USDT settlement on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Lightning Network as CEO Paolo Ardoino said “Bitcoin has always been central to Tether's long-term vision for USDT.” The $7.5M Utexo Investment Tether co-led the round with Big Brain Holdings and Portal Ventures.

Tether Brings USDT To Bitcoin With $7.5M Seed Round Investment

After three days of strong inflows, crypto ETFs cooled off on Thursday, with bitcoin funds posting a $228 million outflow. Ether, XRP, and solana ETFs also ended the day in the red, signaling a broad market pause.

Bitcoin ETF Rally Pauses as $228 Million Outflow Hits Market

Bitwise's Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan says crypto may be nearing a structural turning point as geopolitical shocks, institutional adoption and regulatory clarity reshape the market. Crypto's 24/7 Advantage In a Mar. 5 podcast with Paul Barron, Hougan pointed to when Presdent Trump announced military action against Iran while traditional financial markets were closed.

Watch This Signal For A Bitcoin Bottom, Bitwise's Matt Hougan Says

CleanSpark produced the most bitcoin among the three miners in February, while Cango and BitFuFu combined added more than 680 BTC.

CleanSpark, Cango and BitFuFu produce 1,250 BTC in February as AI infrastructure ambitions grow

Analyst Michaël van de Poppe says Bitcoin's bear phase has ended, pointing to a series of higher lows and strengthening technical structure across multiple timeframes. Van de Poppe argues that BTC is consistently printing higher lows, signaling sustained upside momentum for Bitcoin. “The upside on commodities is done.

‘Good Times Are Ahead' – Trader Michaël van de Poppe Says Bitcoin Bear Phase Is Over – Here Are His Targets

Kazakhstan's central bank will invest $350 million from reserves in crypto-related companies and funds.

Kazakhstan's Central Bank to Channel $350 Million of Reserves into Crypto and Bitcoin Investments

The sharp move higher triggered heavy profit-taking from short-term holders, data shows.

Bitcoin buyers are cashing out fast after short-lived jump to $74,000

Strike has secured a New York Bitlicense and a Money Transmitter License from the New York State Department of Financial Services, allowing the bitcoin payments platform to offer its services to residents and businesses across the state. The company, founded by Jack Mallers and operated under Chicago-based Zap Solutions Inc.

Bitcoin Firm Strike Lands NYDFS Bitlicense, Expands Bitcoin App to New York Users

Bitcoin has fallen 5% in the last day as the U.S. shed 92,000 jobs in February, rattling crypto markets amid growing economic uncertainty.

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