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.

Macro investor Raoul Pal said on Monday that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and the Nasdaq Composite are primarily driven by “global liquidity” rather than the usual day-to-day narratives of earnings, news, or sentiment. ‘Bitcoin is Not Broken' In an X post, Pal cited Bitcoin at 87% correlation to global liquidity and the Nasdaq Composite index at 97%.

Raoul Pal Says 'Young, Volatile' Bitcoin Is Tracking Global Liquidity: 'Nothing Is Broken'

It's a risk-off day. Still, bitcoin is holding better than Nasdaq and Asian equity markets.

Bitcoin recovers from Asian session lows; Nasdaq futures remain under pressure

The Bitcoin treasury firm Strategy (MSTR) has extended its pause on BTC purchases to five weeks. The company announced on Monday that it had increased its US dollar reserves by $525 million over the past week, though it refrained from buying any new Bitcoin. It's Strategy's third consecutive week without buying or selling any BTC.

Michael Saylor's Strategy's Bitcoin Purchase Pause Extends to Five Weeks As BTC Tracks Sideways

Bitcoin fell back under $64,000 on July 28 as roughly $100 million in leveraged positions were wiped out across the crypto market inside 60 minutes, marking the third time this week traders have been flushed out around that level.

Bitcoin Slides Under $64,000 Again as $100 Million Liquidated in an Hour

Bitcoin BTC$65,148.57 has come under pressure since the U.S. stock market closed Monday, with South Korea's Kospi leading Asian equities lower and providing risk-off cues to the cryptocurrency market.

Bitcoin slides 2% after U.S. close while Korea's Kospi plunges 10%

Strategy expects future bitcoin sales to help finance preferred stock repurchases, extending a funding strategy the company has already used while targeting disciplined buybacks of STRC and more stable trading in the preferred stock. Why Saylor Anticipates More Bitcoin Sales Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of Strategy Inc.

Strategy Opens the Door to Bitcoin Sales—Michael Saylor Explains Why It Makes Sense

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Leading cryptocurrencies fell sharply on Monday as investors weighed developments around the Clarity Act and a pause in U.S.–Iran hostilities. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:15 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Plummet Even as SEC Chair Paul Atkins Sees Crypto Bill Advancing: Analyst Says BTC's Big Move 'Just Around the Corner'

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) found itself at the center of another debate on Monday, after longtime critic Peter Schiff argued investors are better off owning Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) directly. “BTC Yield Will Be Negative“ Schiff's post on X on July 27 prompted a rebuttal from BTC researcher Adam Livingston, who claims MSTR has outperformed the cryptocurrency across most investment horizons.

Peter Schiff Slams MSTR, Backs Up Claims With Math: 'At This Rate, You're Better Off Owning BTC if You're Bullish'

Prominent crypto analyst Kevin Capital says he has begun dollar-cost averaging into Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), even as his long-term roadmap points to a possible decline down to $44,000. Why It's Time To Buy In a podcast on July 27, Kevin argued Bitcoin is approaching a bear-market bottom from both a price and timing perspective, making gradual accumulation more important than identifying the exact lowest trade.

Bitcoin to $44,000? Maybe, but Don't Wait for the 'Perfect Bottom,' Analyst Cautions

BTC held near $65,000 even as Nvidia and AI stocks fell sharply. This week's Fed decision could determine whether bitcoin finally breaks higher or revisits June's lows, analysts said.

Bitcoin shrugs off AI selloff but high-stakes Fed meeting could determine what's next

Bitcoin's mandatory signaling window for the proposed BIP-110 soft fork opens in less than two weeks, and the story has changed more than the headline number suggests. Miner support remains modest at roughly 2.64%, but several weeks ago, signaling struggled to stay above 1%.

Less Than 2 Weeks Left — Bitcoin's BIP-110 Clock Starts Ticking as Miner Support Creeps Higher Before Showdown

Bitcoin slipped below $65,000 on Monday as traders positioned ahead of Federal Reserve policy decision Wednesday. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $64,729.37 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,930.74 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $75.33 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.08 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.07159 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.055033 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 118,449 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $437.94 million.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Pull Back as Traders Position Ahead of Wednesday's FOMC

Bitcoin experienced sharp volatility on Monday, repeatedly failing to break past $65,500 resistance despite cooling Middle East tensions, leaving its price flat and wiping out $75 million in leveraged trades.

Bitcoin Traders Face $75M in Liquidations After Three Failed Attempts to Clear $65,600

Macro investor Jordi Visser says the era of effortless gains in AI stocks is ending, which potentially creates room for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and the broader crypto market to attract capital in 2026. AI Trade Is Over Speaking with Anthony Pompliano in a podcast on July 25, Visser noted AI remains a transformational investment theme, but the opportunity to generate seven- or eightfold returns from simply owning the sector's most obvious winners has likely passed.

Bitcoin, Ethereum's Turn? 'The AI Trade's Over,' Prominent Macro Expert Says

The firm updated its valuation for David Bailey-led Nakamoto, citing pressure from BTC's decline on the company's capital structure.

TD Cowen cuts David Bailey's Nakamoto target 58% after bitcoin outlook reset

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) sold $544.5 million worth of shares last week and bought no Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) for the fifth consecutive week, pushing its USD reserve to $3.75 billion. Why Is Strategy Still Not Buying Bitcoin?

Strategy Raises $544M, Skips Bitcoin Buys for Fifth Straight Week: What's Happening?

Investors cashed out of American Bitcoin exchange-traded funds at the end of last week, ending a seven days winning streak. Data from Farside Investors shows that over $475 million was redeemed from the investment products during trading hours on Thursday and Friday, with BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust handling most of the trading action.

Bitcoin ETFs Bled Nearly Half a Billion Dollars End of Last Week, Reversing Sentiment

Bitmine Immersion Technologies (NYSE:BMNR) bought 9,946 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) last week as Chairman Tom Lee said the ETH/BTC ratio hitting a three-month high signals crypto prices are strengthening. What Did Bitmine Buy And Why Does The ETH/BTC Ratio Matter?

Tom Lee's Bitmine Buys 9,946 ETH as ETH/BTC Ratio Hits 3-Month High

The company has not bought Bitcoin now for five weeks.

Strategy Skips Bitcoin Again, Buys Back $25M of STRC Stock

Benchmark reiterated its $570 Strategy target, citing disciplined capital allocation, growing cash reserves and continued long-term BTC plan.

Benchmark reiterates $570 Strategy target, says cash reserve strengthens bitcoin acquisition plan

U.S. spot crypto ETFs finished a volatile week with positive flows into bitcoin, ether, XRP and solana products. Ether led with $104 million in net inflows, while HYPE funds suffered a second consecutive week of withdrawals.

Ether ETFs Add $104 Million as Weekly Flows Triple Bitcoin's Total

The Bitcoin treasury firm also tapped its $1 billion preferred buyback for the first time, spending $25 million on STRC.

Strategy Adds $525M to Cash Reserve, Skips Bitcoin Buy for Fifth Week

The Ethereum treasury company added nearly 10,000 ETH while expanding its stock buyback, citing ether outperforming bitcoin is sending a bullish signal.

Bitmine buys more ether as Tom Lee says rising ETH/BTC ratio points to stronger crypto prices

Strategy bought no bitcoin for a fifth straight week, while raising its USD reserve to $3.75 billion and selling $544.5M in MSTR.

Strategy extends bitcoin pause to five weeks, sells $544.5 million in MSTR as USD reserve hits $3.75 billion

Strategy Inc disclosed in a Form 8-K filed Monday that it increased its U.S. dollar reserve by $525 million, bringing the total to $3.75 billion as of July 27, 2026. The company said the reserve now covers 2.1 years of dividend and interest payments on its outstanding preferred stock and debt.

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