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.

Cometh founder Jerome de Tychey is applying DeFi lending and borrowing on platforms like Aave, Morpho, and Uniswap to structures that help the ultra-wealthy secure loans against their massive crypto fortunes.

How the ultra-wealthy are using bitcoin to fund their yacht upgrades and Cannes trips

Over the past seven days, the crypto economy coughed up roughly $220 billion and is now wobbling right around the $3 trillion line. Bitcoin slipped 6.6%, a broad swath of altcoins face-planted, yet a stubborn handful still walked away with gains this week.

Crypto Market Shed $220B This Week as Bitcoin Slips and Select Tokens Defy the Selloff

It's a tightrope walk in the crypto circus today as bitcoin teeters just above a crucial support zone, drawing both skeptics and hopeful scalpers to the ring. With a market that can't decide if it wants to bounce or break, let's dive into the technicals—where the drama is live and the signals are twitchy.

From Boom to Whimper: Bitcoin Slides Into Bearish Territory

Bitcoin has limped into 2026, flailing in the wake of a gold price boom that's catapulted it to an eye-watering $34 trillion market capitalization

The Fed Is Suddenly Hurtling Toward A $34 Trillion BlackRock Gold And Bitcoin Price Game-Changer

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week's edition, Brazil streamlines rules for banks entering the crypto industry, a Colombian pension fund-manager reveals the development of a bitcoin investment product, and Revolut applies for a banking license in Peru.

Latam Insights: Brazil Opens Crypto to Banks, Colombian Pension-Fund Manager Reveals Bitcoin Fund

ZBD secures $40 million Series C to expand bitcoin and blockchain payment rails for gaming. ZBD, a New Jersey‑based bitcoin payments startup, reportedly secured a $40 million Series C led by Blockstream Capital with $36 million committed, funding the company's expansion of video game payment software that processes bitcoin and other blockchain transactions.

Report: ZBD Raises $40 Million to Power Bitcoin Payments for Video Games

An onchain analyst argues that Bitcoin developers are more actively addressing quantum computing risks than headlines suggest, with discussions accelerating in 2025 and highlighted by the first Quantum Bitcoin Summit in San Francisco.

Is Quantum Computing Stalling Bitcoin? Analyst Willy Woo Points to Surging Dev Activity

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Ark Investment Management has filed with the SEC for a broad, futures-based crypto ETF led by bitcoin, ethereum, and XRP, aiming to offer scalable, diversified exposure to the digital asset market without direct token ownership.

Ark Files SEC Registration for Crypto ETF Benchmark Led by BTC, ETH, XRP

Crypto markets are flashing historic warning signs as 1929-era parallels revive debate over valuation stress and downside risk, with bitcoin emerging as a potential catalyst in a fragile global market moment.

Strategist Warns Crypto Echoes 1929 With Bitcoin Driving Downside Risk Debate

Silver is positioned for a dramatic surge as mounting U.S. debt and eroding dollar purchasing power push investors toward hard assets, with Robert Kiyosaki spotlighting precious metals and crypto as long-term winners amid deepening distrust in monetary leadership.

Robert Kiyosaki Predicts Silver to Hit $200 as He Buys More Bitcoin

BlackRock's industry-leading IBIT fund has seen four straight days of outflows as BTC ETFs log their worst outflow week since February 2025.

Spot bitcoin ETFs post worst week since February 2025 with $1.33 billion in outflows

Bitcoin behaves more like an "ATM" during uncertain times, with investors quickly selling it to raise cash.

Here's why bitcoin's is failing its role as a 'safe haven' versus gold

Bitcoin is trading at $89,166 per coin at 12 p.m. EST on Jan. 24, 2026, with derivatives markets sending mixed but revealing signals beneath the surface. Futures leverage is easing, options traders remain selectively optimistic, and liquidation data suggests excess positioning is still being worked off.

Bitcoin Derivatives Flash Caution Signals as Open Interest Slips and Liquidations Rise

Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:UBER ) CEO Dara Khosrowshahi once stressed the importance of embracing cryptocurrencies for practical purposes rather than as a “store of value.” Stablecoins Over Bitcoin?

Uber CEO Once Called Bitcoin A 'Proven Commodity,' But Found These Cryptos More 'Practical' For This Reason

U.S. markets closed Friday with mixed signals across major indexes, while crypto-associated stocks—particularly bitcoin miners—largely pushed higher against a backdrop of global economic fragility and shifting geopolitical currents. Wall Street Wobbles While Publicly Traded Bitcoin Miners Outperform in a Jittery Global Market The four major U.S. stock indexes wrapped up Friday, Jan.

Crypto Stocks Split as Nasdaq Rises, Dow Slips and Bitcoin Miners Push Higher

It's about a lot more than "zooming out." Supply overhangs and investor "muscle memory" regarding gold help explain bitcoin's poor absolute and relative performance.

Here's what bitcoin bulls are saying as price remains stuck during global rally

An offer made 16 years ago to sell 500 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) for just $1 is trending online. The world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, celebrated Bitcoin's valuation surge by sharing a 2010 Bitcointalk post on X.

On This Date 16 Years Ago, Seller Offered 500 Bitcoin for $1 — Worth $45 Million Today

While blockchain data confirms the movement to Coinbase Prime, the transfer could also mean internal asset management or custody.

GameStop's $420 million bitcoin move sparks speculation of selling

Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) remained under pressure Thursday as Bitcoin and ether extended their outflow streaks, though the pace of exits slowed. XRP and Solana continued to quietly attract capital, offering small pockets of stability. ETF Bleeding Slows, but Bitcoin and Ether Stay Under Pressure The selling hasn't vanished, it has simply cooled.

Another Red Day for Crypto ETFs as Bitcoin, Ether See Fresh Exits

Bitcoin's recent price action has all the drama of a soap opera—with a rollercoaster drop from its high-flying $97,939 cameo down to a modest flirtation with $88,665 before landing comfortably around $89,396. Despite the theatrics, it appears the market is catching its breath in a narrow trading band, preparing for its next act.

Support Holding, But for How Long? Bitcoin's Showdown at $89K

Early bitcoin losses, custody failures, and a $4 buy price shaped Tim Draper's enduring bet that crypto's real power lies in financial inclusion, a conviction driving renewed price calls and long-term holding through volatility. Tim Draper Shares Personal History Behind Landmark Bitcoin Investments Venture capitalist Tim Draper shared on social media platform X on Jan.

Tim Draper Bought Bitcoin at $4, Held Through Crashes Ignoring Price Signals

Bitcoin markets are flashing coordinated warning signs as selling pressure spreads, long-term holders distribute supply, and demand weakens across on-chain and exchange indicators, undermining near-term price stability despite bitcoin's longer-term structural support.

Bitcoin Faces Elevated Downside Risk as 4 Indicators Stay Firmly Bearish

UBS is quietly opening the door to cryptocurrency trading for wealthy clients, signaling a cautious but meaningful shift as global wealth managers respond to rising demand for bitcoin exposure and the growing role of blockchain in traditional finance.

UBS Plans Bitcoin and Ether Trading for Private Clients as Institutional Demand Accelerates: Report

Some investors have revived concerns that quantum computing could threaten bitcoin, but analysts and developers say recent price weakness reflects market structure.

Bitcoin's weakness versus gold and equities puts quantum computing fears back in focus

Nasdaq has cleared the way for significantly expanded trading in bitcoin and ethereum-linked options after a fast-tracked SEC greenlight removed long-standing contract limits on major crypto ETFs. SEC Steps Aside as Nasdaq Expands Crypto ETF Options — A Bullish Setup for Traders The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published a notice on Jan.

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