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.

Surging metals prices and dovish comments from leading Fed chair contender Chris Waller were among the news items possibly boosting crypto prices.

Bitcoin re-takes $90,000 as price spikes early in U.S. session

Bitcoin Magazine Bhutan Pledges Up to 10,000 Bitcoin to Build New Mega-City Bhutan is pledging up to 10,000 bitcoin for its Gelephu Mindfulness City, that's nearly $1 billion at current prices. Bhutan Pledges Up to 10,000 Bitcoin to Build New Mega-City Micah Zimmerman.

Bhutan Pledges Up to 10,000 Bitcoin to Build New Mega-City

The Bank of Japan's expected rate hike to a 30-year high could unwind the yen carry trade, draining liquidity from risk assets like Bitcoin.

Bitcoin Traders Brace for Bank of Japan Rate Hike Amid Crypto Sell-Off

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Miner Hut 8 Secures Google-Backed Deal to Build Up to 2.3 GW of AI Capacity Hut 8 secured a Google-backed partnership with Anthropic and Fluidstack to build up to 2.3 gigawatts of AI data center capacity in the U.S., sending its shares sharply higher. Bitcoin Miner Hut 8 Secures Google-Backed Deal to Build Up to 2.3 GW of AI Capacity Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Miner Hut 8 Secures Google-Backed Deal to Build Up to 2.3 GW of AI Capacity

The company signed a 15-year lease with Fluidstack at its River Bend campus in Louisiana, with Google providing a financial backstop.

Hut 8 shares surge 25% as bitcoin miner seals AI deal with Anthropic and Fluidstack, signs $7 billion data center lease

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has flashed another death cross, but historical data suggests the signal has more often appeared near market lows than the start of prolonged declines. Why This Death Cross Is Triggering Anxiety The latest signal comes from Bitcoin's 50-day moving average slipping below its 200-day moving average, a technical pattern widely labeled a "death cross.

Bitcoin's Death Cross Looks Scary Until You Realize What Happened Last Time

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) may be entering a prolonged phase of apathy, what analyst Benjamin Cowen calls the "Bear Market Blues," where downside risk remains elevated before any durable recovery takes shape. What Happened: In a recent podcast, Cowen argued that Bitcoin's current setup closely resembles 2019, when prices topped just as quantitative tightening (QT) was ending.

Is Bitcoin Headed For 'Bear Market Blues'? Just 'Trade The Market You Have', Expert Says

Bitcoin price's $87,106, anchoring a $1.73 trillion market with $42.92 billion in 24-hour trading volume and a tightly wound price band between $86,282 and $87,918, reflects a market idling at the intersection of caution and fatigue.

Bitcoin Price Freezes in Place, Trapped Between Fatigue and Fear

Popular ethereum wallet introduces native bitcoin support, enabling users to trade, manage, and transfer BTC alongside other blockchain assets. Metamask, the self-custodial crypto wallet developed by Consensys, announced the addition of bitcoin ( BTC) support to its multichain wallet platform.

Metamask Expands to Support Bitcoin Wallet Functionality

Ethereum

Solana

Bitcoin and ether ETFs extended their losing streak as large redemptions dominated another risk-off session. In contrast, solana and XRP quietly absorbed fresh inflows, underscoring selective investor appetite. Risk-off Mood Persists With Heavy Bitcoin and Ether ETF Redemptions Selling pressure remained firmly in control as crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) pushed deeper into the red.

Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Outflows Deepen as Solana and XRP Stay Resilient

Dogecoin

Bitcoin hovered near $86,000 early Wednesday as ETF outflows accelerated: Bitcoin ETFs saw $277.09 million in net outflows on Tuesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $224.3 million in net outflows. Rejection After Rejection Michael van de Poppe said Bitcoin continues to face clear rejections, keeping the short-term downtrend intact.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Remain Weak On Fresh ETF Outflows

Bitcoin BTC has churned between $86,000 and $88,000 over the past 24 hours, with Tuesday's U.S. jobs data failing to inject meaningful volatility. The price sits near a major technical level which, if broken, could bring more pain.

ETFs bleed, keeping bitcoin in stasis: Crypto Daybook Americas

Norges Bank, which holds a 0.3% stake in Metaplanet voted in favor of for all five proposals ahead of the Dec. 22 EGM.

Norway's sovereign wealth fund supports Metaplanet bitcoin plan ahead of EGM vote

Bitcoin slipped overnight, dragging the broader crypto market lower as traders remained cautious with few external cues to provide direction.

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin drifts lower as bearish trend persists

The yuan has rise to its highest in over two months against the dollar.

How China's strengthening yuan could support bitcoin prices

K33 predicts early holder selling will ease in 2026, with two-year bitcoin supply recovering as net buy-side demand emerges.

Sell-side pressure from long-term Bitcoin holders nears saturation: K33

Repeated distribution waves from long-term holders highlight how this bitcoin cycle is breaking from historical norms.

Bitcoin long term holder supply hits 8 month low cycle breaks from historical patterns

A "triple witching" stock derivatives expiry could impact crypto, but an upcoming Bitcoin options expiry will have a more direct impact.

Bitcoin in Focus as Stock and Options Contracts Expire on Friday

Bhutan commits up to 10,000 BTC to support innovative economic hub, leveraging renewable energy and blockchain technology for national development. On December 17, Bhutan unveiled a national Bitcoin Development Pledge, committing up to 10,000 Bitcoin (up to $1 billion) to support the development of Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC).

Bhutan Launches 10,000 BTC Bitcoin Development Pledge for Gelephu Mindfulness City

The Himalayan kingdom plans to deploy part of its sovereign bitcoin holdings to fund long-term development through Gelephu Mindfulness City.

Bhutan commits up to 10,000 bitcoin to back new mindfulness-based economic hub

Shares of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) treasury firm, Strive Inc. (NASDAQ:ASST), surged on Tuesday, after a major insider purchase helped shore up confidence following a sharp pullback in recent weeks. Strive stock is trading at depressed levels.

Vivek Ramaswamy-Backed Bitcoin Treasury Stock Rallies After CEO Buys Dip Following 25% Pullback

Bitcoin treasury company KindlyMD is now officially on the Nasdaq countdown clock after its shares fell below the $1 minimum bid requirement, putting the company at risk of delisting if it fails to rebound by mid-2026.

Nasdaq Warns Bitcoin Treasury Firm KindlyMD as Shares Linger Under $1

The leading stablecoin company Tether is investing $8 million in Speed, a payments infrastructure firm. The funding round, led by Tether with participation from Ego Death Capital, aims to advance stablecoin payments on Lightning – a network built on top of Bitcoin to power instant and cheap transactions.

Tether Invests $8,000,000 to Boost Stablecoin Payments on Bitcoin Lightning Network

Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR), expressed his belief on Tuesday that quantum computing will not weaken Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), but rather make it more resilient. Bitcoin Will Grow Stronger Due To Quantum Computing Saylor posted on X his views on the much-debated quantum computing threat to the world's leading cryptocurrency.

Michael Saylor Says Quantum Computing Will Make Bitcoin 'Stronger,' Not Break It — What's His Reasoning?

The safety net is the 100-week average, which has stalled the downtrend.

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