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.

Speaking at Davos 2026, Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong reiterated his view that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could reach $1 million by 2030, while warning that crypto regulation should promote competition rather than protect incumbent banks. Armstrong Demands A "Level Playing Field For Banks" Armstrong on Tuesday said Coinbase withdrew support for a draft U.S. market structure bill due to provisions that would restrict stablecoin rewards, describing them as protectionist.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Maintains $1 Million Per Bitcoin By 2030 Prediction

Bitcoin Magazine Fast-Food Chain Steak ‘n Shake to Pay Hourly Workers a Bitcoin Bonus Steak ‘n Shake is launching a bitcoin bonus program for hourly workers, giving $0.21 per hour worked that vests after two years, following its $10 million corporate bitcoin purchase. Fast-Food Chain Steak ‘n Shake to Pay Hourly Workers a Bitcoin Bonus Micah Zimmerman.

Fast-Food Chain Steak ‘n Shake to Pay Hourly Workers a Bitcoin Bonus

There was a modest bounce after the president said the U.S. had no intention of taking Greenland by force, but prices quickly resumed their decline.

Bitcoin turns negative for 2026 as Trump's calming Greenland remarks fail to reverse slide

With bitcoin dipping below the $90,000 band this week, South Korea's premium is creeping back into view, as prices indicate that the top crypto asset has stayed north of that threshold on local exchanges such as Bithumb and Upbit.

Seoul Stands Apart: Bitcoin Priced in Won Commands a Premium Despite Global Weakness

Bitcoin Magazine Trump Vows to Sign Major Bitcoin Bill ‘Very Soon,' Says U.S. Must Remain Crypto Capital President Trump said at the World Economic Forum in Davos that he wants to sign sweeping U.S. cryptocurrency market structure legislation very soon, framing digital assets as a strategic priority for American innovation. Trump Vows to Sign Major Bitcoin Bill ‘Very Soon,' Says U.S. Must Remain Crypto Capital Micah Zimmerman.

Trump Vows to Sign Major Bitcoin Bill ‘Very Soon,' Says U.S. Must Remain Crypto Capital

This follows news from a few days ago that the company added $10 million worth of bitcoin to its corporate treasury.

Fast-food chain Steak n Shake to pay hourly workers a bitcoin bonus

Rising Japanese bond yields and escalating U.S.–Europe trade tensions have driven markets into a risk-off stance. Bitcoin has retreated below $90,000, as macro uncertainty grows.

Global Risk-Off Sentiment Weighs on Bitcoin Below $90,000

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) tapped $88,000 on Wednesday amid heightened geopolitical tensions, though some analysts argue the weakness is temporary rather than structural. Analyst Says Bitcoin–Gold Divergence Is Cyclical, Not Structural Crypto trader Ansem said Bitcoin's recent lag relative to gold is driven by cyclical and structural factors, not a breakdown of the long-term thesis.

Bitcoin Will Catch Up To Gold Eventually, But Michael Saylor's A Risk, Analysts Say

Bitcoin Magazine ‘Bitcoin Has No Issuer': Coinbase CEO Clashes With French Central Banker at Davos Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong sparred with France's central bank governor at the World Economic Forum, arguing that Bitcoin's decentralized, fixed-supply design makes it more independent than central banks. ‘Bitcoin Has No Issuer': Coinbase CEO Clashes With French Central Banker at Davos Micah Zimmerman.

‘Bitcoin Has No Issuer': Coinbase CEO Clashes With French Central Banker at Davos

By using preferred equity, MSTR acquired 22,305 BTC in eight days without diluting shareholders — and TD Cowen analyst Lance Vitanza says it's just getting started.

Strategy's $2.1B bitcoin bet shows why it doesn't need a premium to win

Trump said U.S. prepares to negotiate to acquire Greenland that will not pose threat to NATO.

Bitcoin bounces to $89,500 as Trump strikes calmer tone in Greenland acquisition in Davos

The Butterfly app goes live in partnership with Crypto.com, Moonpay and Blockdaemon.

Bitcoin utility blockchain VerifiedX debuts ‘Venmo-for crypto' payment app Butterfly

Traders are braced for this week's inflation reading to be higher than previously expected—triggering warnings of "unprecedented stagflation"

‘It's Now Happening'—Urgent $38 Trillion U.S. Dollar ‘Collapse' Warning Issued As Markets Brace For Gold And Bitcoin Price Shocks

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is down 11% since Donald Trump took office in January 2025, while the Trump family added $1.4 billion to their fortune through crypto ventures—exposing the gap between political promises and market performance. The Performance Gap Nobody Expected Bitcoin traded at $101,000 when Trump took office one year ago.

Bitcoin Down 11% After Trump's First Year—Why Did BTC Perform Better Under Biden?

Strategy's approach is pushing the firm closer to a Bitcoin-backed financial platform rather than a single corporate treasury strategy.

Morning Minute: Saylor Buys $2.13B in Bitcoin, 9-Month High

Crypto trader and analyst Michaël van de Poppe says Bitcoin (BTC) is significantly undervalued when compared to gold, pointing to historical data that has previously marked major market bottoms.

Crypto Analyst Michaël Van De Poppe Says Bitcoin Flashing Rare Signal, Appears ‘Extremely Undervalued' Compared to Gold

Bitcoin, the digital darling of financial disruption, clocked in at a price of $88,199 on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. The crypto asset's market cap stood at a formidable $1.77 trillion, backed by a 24-hour trading volume of $58.07 billion.

Bitcoin Teeters at $88K as Bulls and Bears Lock Horns in a Volatile Showdown

Galaxy's new vehicle will balance crypto exposure with equities as trade tensions and defensive positioning dominate markets.

Mike Novogratz's Galaxy to Launch $100M Crypto Hedge Fund as Bitcoin Tumbles

Ethereum

Crypto ETFs reopened after the holiday to aggressive selling pressure, with bitcoin and ether leading a broad market retreat. Only solana managed to stay afloat, narrowly avoiding the red as risk appetite evaporated elsewhere.

ETF Carnage Returns as Bitcoin, Ether, XRP Suffer Heavy Post-Holiday Exits

Bitcoin recovered from overnight lows, though it remains below $90,000, weighed down by geopolitical tensions that keep it behaving more like a volatile tech stock than a haven asset.

Trump's Davos speech likely to set the tone as bitcoin holds under $90,000: Crypto Daybook Americas

Dogecoin

Bitcoin is trading around $89,000 as markets reel from renewed tariff threats by President Trump; liquidations stand at $867.95 million over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $483.4 million in net outflows on Tuesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $229 million in net outflows.

Bitcoin Slips To $89,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Extend Losses

Bitcoin consolidated after a sharp Tuesday selloff alongside a broader risk-off move in equities, while altcoins suffered deeper losses in light of elevated volatility.

Bitcoin steadies near $89,000 as broad risk-off sentiment persists: Crypto Markets Today:

Delaware Life adds Blackrock's bitcoin‑blended index to a fixed index annuity, offering bitcoin exposure with principal protection. Delaware Life Insurance Company announced on January 20, 2026 that it has added the Blackrock U.S.

Delaware Life Debuts Fixed Index Annuity Featuring Bitcoin Exposure

Fast food chain Steak ‘n Shake, a wholly owned subsidiary of Biglari Holdings (NYSE:BH), announced Tuesday it will give a Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) bonus for all hourly employees at its company-operated restaurants beginning March 1. Bitcoin Bonuses Are Here?

Bitcoin Bonuses: Steak 'N Shake Announces Latest Perk For Hourly Workers

Analysts said the outflows reflect a temporary derisking from institutional investors, rather than a fundamental rejection of crypto's value.

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