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 crypto merchant bank's head of research said bitcoin's price in 2020 dollar terms peaked out this year at $99,848.

Bitcoin still hasn't hit $100,000 when adjusted for inflation: Galaxy's Alex Thorn

Bitcoin Magazine Arizona Introduces Bill To Exempt Bitcoin and Crypto From Property Taxes Arizona state Senator Wendy Rogers has introduced legislation and a constitutional amendment to exempt virtual currency from property taxes and protect blockchain node operators from local taxation, positioning the state as more crypto-friendly. Arizona Introduces Bill To Exempt Bitcoin and Crypto From Property Taxes Micah Zimmerman.

Arizona Introduces Bill To Exempt Bitcoin and Crypto From Property Taxes

Ethereum

The $31 billion in combined flows to Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs during 2025 demonstrates substantial institutional demand.

ETF data shows Bitcoin dominance held firm in 2025 as Ethereum gradually gained share

Strategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTR) CEO Phong Le says the biggest banks in the U.S. are in a race to catch up on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) adoption and will offer full-stack crypto services within two to three years. What Happened: Speaking with podcaster Natalie Brunell, Le pointed out that major financial institutions are moving past skepticism and are now focused on retention.

Strategy CEO Says Big Banks Are Scrambling To Build Bitcoin Services

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) saw $1.4 billion in liquidations over the past week as retail capitulates on altcoins and rotates back into majors. What Happened: Bitcoin slipped below $85,000 mid-week before grinding back to $90,000 by the end of last week, though it has failed to follow through this week.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Down 2% Despite Retail Rotation: What's Going On?

As 2025 winds down, plenty of chatter is swirling around the idea that bitcoin and other crypto assets have gone their own way, drifting apart from precious metals (PMs) like gold and silver — and even U.S.

Crypto Traders Cry Foul as Bitcoin Lags Behind a Red-Hot Gold, Silver and Stock Market

The Galaxy head of firmwide research says that Bitcoin (BTC) could face near-term turbulence but still has a path to $250,000 over the next few years. In a new post to X, blockchain researcher Alex Thorn says that growing uncertainty and shifting investor behavior points to volatile price expectations through 2026 for BTC.

Galaxy Digital Exec Predicts $250,000 Bitcoin Price After ‘Chaotic' Period – Here's the Timeline

Metals and other hard assets continue their surge to new records as the greenback stumbles, but crypto has not responded.

Bitcoin bulls eye possible tailwind as U.S. dollar index continues to leg lower

Real Vision CEO Raoul Pal says the crypto market has likely hit its “final low” and urges investors to “do nothing” but hold as a massive wave of global liquidity prepares to hit markets in 2026. What Happened: In a recent interview on the When Shift Happens podcast, Pal reinforced his “Everything Code” thesis, arguing that the recent correction was a necessary clearing event before the next leg up.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Have Hit 'Final Low', Raoul Pal Says: 'Do Nothing' To 'Make It' In Bullish 2026

Bitcoin Magazine Russia Opens the Door to Bitcoin and Crypto for Retail Investors Russia's central bank has proposed new rules that would allow retail investors limited access to cryptocurrencies while granting professional investors broader rights. Russia Opens the Door to Bitcoin and Crypto for Retail Investors Micah Zimmerman.

Russia Opens the Door to Bitcoin and Crypto for Retail Investors

It's been pretty boring on the bitcoin front, and the king of crypto seems stuck in a range tighter than a miser's wallet. After teasing bulls and bears alike with a high near $90,353, bitcoin has retreated into a well-worn channel, leaving analysts decoding tea leaves and trendlines for a clearer direction.

Bitcoin's Price Is Boring — But the Next Move Won't Be

Treasury secretary Scott Bessent has outlined the Trump administration's plan for the “merger” of Main Street and Wall Street—just as Wall Street begins to embrace bitcoin and crypto

‘The Biggest Merger In History'—U.S. Treasury Secretary Reveals Price Game-Changer As Wall Street Leans Into Bitcoin And Crypto

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Expected Revenue, Risk, And The Grid Impact Of Bitcoin Mining

Companies controlled by senior executives at Tether were reportedly among the buyers of Peak Mining, the bitcoin mining arm sold by Northern Data, which is majority owned by the stablecoin giant.

Tether-Linked Entities Reportedly Bought Northern Data's Bitcoin Mining Unit

The crypto market mood remains somber ahead of the U.S. GDP data report due later today, which is expected to show the world's largest economy held firm in the third quarter.

Risk aversion boosts gold, hurts bitcoin: Crypto Daybook Americas

Trendline from record highs capped BTC's recovery attempt Monday.

Bitcoin's growing roadblock: The trendline from $126,000 limits gains

Analysts warn that a record year-end options expiry is now the dominant volatility driver, as bitcoin traded under $90,000 while gold surged.

Bitcoin slips as record $28B Boxing Day options expiry becomes key volatility driver: analysts

A macro analyst is detailing what he says is a strong argument for a Bitcoin bear market. In a new YouTube update, Luke Gromen says he does not think “nuclear printing”, or extreme money creation by governments and central banks, will happen next year.

Macro Guru Luke Gromen Says ‘Nuclear Printing' Not Coming Yet, Lays Out Bear Case for Bitcoin (BTC)

VanEck data shows declining bitcoin mining activity has historically preceded strong returns in bitcoin.

Miner capitulation is a contrarian signal, indicates renewed bitcoin momentum, VanEck says

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) advocate Samson Mow took a jab at Tom Lee's Fundstrat amid controversy around mixed signals being sent by the research firm's analysts Who Has Mow ‘Fired?' In a sarcastic X post on Sunday, Mow said he fired an analyst for predicting Bitcoin at $60,000 in early 2026.

Tom Lee's Fundstrat Draws Mockery From This Bitcoin Advocate Over $60,000 BTC Prediction: 'Fired The Analyst

Cryptocurrency bettors are placing nearly even odds that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) will touch $1 million before the hugely awaited Grand Theft Auto VI officially launches, which is expected in less than a year. Why Odds Are At 49% The odds that the apex cryptocurrency hits the magical figure stood at 49% on Polymarket, broadly unchanged over the last month.

Bitcoin To Hit $1 Million Before 'GTA 6' Release? Here's Why Polymarket Bettors Are Placing 49% Odds On This Outcome

Solana

Institutional investors just sold an overall total of $952 billion in Bitcoin and crypto assets in only one week, according to a new update from Coinshares. This marks the first outflows in four weeks for digital asset investment products.

Institutional Investors Dump Bitcoin and Ethereum, Buy Solana and XRP, Trigger $952,000,000 of Weekly Outflows: CoinShares

Gold and copper have outperformed other major assets this year, with gold rallying more than copper.

Bitcoin trails polar opposites, Gold and Copper, as the 'fear and AI' trade lifts tangible assets

VanEck analysts said bitcoin has historically been more likely to post positive returns following periods of declining mining activity.

Declining mining activity flashes ‘bullish signal' for bitcoin price, VanEck says

Data from CoinGlass shows bitcoin is down more than 22% so far in the fourth quarter, making 2025 one of the weakest year-end periods outside of major bear markets.

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