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 week is off to a positive start with bitcoin up more than 1% at $89,800, approaching the upper end of the recent week-long range play between $85,000 and $90,000. Overhead supply between $92,000 and $95,000 remains a key hurdle to beat for the bulls, according to BRN.

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XAUT$4,412.29, the largest gold-backed token by market value, rose to an all-time high of $4,425 while PAXG (PAXG) and kineses gold (KAU) also rose, lifting the total market value of gold-backed tokens to $4.38 billion.

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Congress will soon tackle legislation designed to create a clear regulatory framework for digital assets. According to White House AI and Crypto Czar David Sacks, the Clarity Act will take center stage next month.

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Ethereum

The expiration involves over 50% of Deribit's total open interest, with a bullish bias indicated by a put-call ratio of 0.38.

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Margin long positions continue to climb, signaling strong conviction despite bitcoin's weakness.

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Billionaire investing icon Ray Dalio says Bitcoin has problems. In a new interview with Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath, Dalio says he owns a little BTC, but believes it's inferior to gold and unappealing to central banks.

Billionaire Ray Dalio Says Bitcoin Has Problems, Calls Crypto Asset Inferior to Gold

Federal regulators are tightening the vise on crypto investment schemes, spotlighting alleged fraud tied to bitcoin mining that raised nearly $100 million while misleading thousands of investors about operations, capacity and the use of their money. SEC Alleges Massive Capacity Gaps in Bitcoin Mining Venture That Pulled in $95.

Bitcoin Mining Promises Under Fire as SEC Alleges $48.5M Investor Funds Were Misused

Bitcoin traded near $88,800 on Monday as global markets leaned back into risk following record highs in gold and gains across Asian equities.

Bitcoin steadies near $89,000 as gold hits record and Asia stocks rise

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) technologist Jameson Lopp said on Sunday that upgrading the network to post-quantum standards could take up to a decade.

Bitcoin's Quantum Upgrade Could 'Easily' Take 5 To 10 Years, Warns Security Expert Jameson Lopp: 'Hope For The Best, But Prepare For The Worst'

Dogecoin

Leading cryptocurrencies gained on Sunday evening as investors position themselves to capture gains during Christmas week. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:45 p.m.

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Galaxy Digital's Alex Thorn says options markets, falling volatility and macro risks make next year hard to forecast even as the firm keeps a bullish long-term view.

Galaxy Digital's head of research explains why bitcoin's outlook is so uncertain in 2026

Bitcoin venture capitalist Nic Carter has reignited the debate over Bitcoin's long-term security with a sweeping report on quantum computing risk, arguing that the real danger is not just cryptography, but how the Bitcoin community responds under pressure.

Nic Carter Says Bitcoin Devs Are ‘Sleepwalking' Toward a Quantum Reckoning

The sale came just days before Tether-backed video streaming site Rumble announced its $767 million agreement to acquire Northern Data.

Tether-backed Northern Data sold bitcoin mining arm to companies run by Tether's own executives: FT

BitMex co-founder Arthur Hayes thinks Bitcoin will range until year's end, but it could jump to $200,000 before March. Here's why.

Why Bitcoin Billionaire Arthur Hayes Expects BTC to Hit $200K by March

Bitcoin may be the first digital asset, but it shouldn't be the only one affected by legislation, Indiana State Rep. Kyle Pierce told Decrypt.

Crypto Bills Shouldn't Be Bitcoin or Bust, Says Indiana Lawmaker

Bitcoin is dancing in tight shoes today, hovering just under the psychological $90,000 level like it's flirting with commitment. With a 24-hour price range as narrow as a New Year's diet plan, the asset is channeling sideways vibes with a market cap that would make some nations blush. The $18.

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In the spirit of free markets and open experimentation, corporate boards should have the freedom to allocate treasury assets as they see fit, whether in cash, bonds, gold, real estate, or Bitcoin. Capital allocation has always been a core function of corporate management, not a passive afterthought.

MSCI's Proposed Rule Change: Moving the Goalposts to Stifle Bitcoin Innovation

Charles Edwards, founder of Capriole Investments, claims that the Quantum threat against Bitcoin grows every day, and there is a high probability that it might “break” Bitcoin in the medium term. Edwards warns that Bitcoin must upgrade to be quantum-resistant as soon as possible.

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Fundstrat co-founder and BitMine Immersion Technologies Inc. (NYSE:BMNR) executive chairman Tom Lee on Saturday responded to a controversy around seemingly mixed signals being sent by Fundstrat's analysts on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). Conflicting Views The discussion was initiated by a user on social media platform X, who shared screenshots suggesting conflicting views from Fundstrat's leadership.

Tom Lee Addresses Fundstrat's Diverging Bitcoin Predictions Amid Controversy On X

Robert Kiyosaki warns the global economy is heading toward a crash driven by Federal Reserve rate cuts, rising inflation, and a weakening dollar, urging investors to prepare now by shifting into real assets and cryptocurrency.

Robert Kiyosaki Warns Hyperinflation Will Crush the Unprepared While Bitcoin Emerges as Core Defense

A debate on X over seemingly conflicting bitcoin forecasts from Fundstrat analysts drew a response from Tom Lee, highlighting differing mandates and time horizons.

Tom Lee responds as X debates Fundstrat's differing bitcoin outlooks

Bitcoin hovered at $88,202 per coin at 2:30 p.m. EST on Dec. 20, as derivatives markets quietly shifted into a more cautious posture following the Dec. 19 options expiry. Futures leverage eased, options positioning has thickened, and traders appeared more interested in protection than bravado.

Bitcoin Futures and Options Positioning Suggests a Measured Reset Ahead

Bitcoin's latest market phase looks less like a pause and more like a pivot, as Cryptoquant researchers say onchain demand exhaustion is now signaling the early stages of a bear market, according to a new analysis.

Bitcoin's Cycle Turns as Cryptoquant Flags Demand Slowdown

Market commentator and popular media personality Jim Cramer may be advocating for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) these days, but not long ago, he completely wrote off cryptocurrency as an investment. When Cramer Sold All His Crypto The stunning collapse of the FTX exchange during the fall of 2022 triggered a “Crypto Winter,” dragging Bitcoin to a low of $16,000.

Jim Cramer Dumped All His Crypto Three Years Ago, Vowed Never In A 'Million Years' — Bitcoin Surged 416% Since That Proclamation

As Bitcoin continues to languish below the $90,000 mark, CryptoQuant analysts are ready to call it: BTC has entered a bear market.

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