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.

A selloff in precious metals and lower U.S. stocks appeared to be denting crypto sentiment.

Bitcoin pulls back to $94,000 as U.S. stocks sink, precious metals tumble

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is slowly pushing up to $100,000, but traders warn the zone offers little clarity on near-term bullish or bearish direction. Bitcoin's Key Price Zones Analyzing on-chain data, trader Snow said Bitcoin's swift rally from roughly $89,000 to $97,000 created a false sense that the market had cleared major resistance.

Bitcoin Approaches $100,000, But Here's Why That May Be A Bull Trap

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Adoption Surges in Iran Amid Protests and Rial Collapse Iran's crypto economy surged past $7.78 billion in 2025, with Bitcoin emerging as both a financial lifeline for citizens and a strategic tool for the IRGC amid political turmoil and conflict. Bitcoin Adoption Surges in Iran Amid Protests and Rial Collapse Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Adoption Surges in Iran Amid Protests and Rial Collapse

Bitcoin Magazine West Virginia Lawmakers Propose Bitcoin Investments With State Funds West Virginia lawmakers introduced a bill that would allow the state treasurer to invest up to 10% of public funds in bitcoin, gold and precious metals. West Virginia Lawmakers Propose Bitcoin Investments With State Funds Micah Zimmerman.

West Virginia Lawmakers Propose Bitcoin Investments With State Funds

U.S.-listed bitcoin miners entered 2026 with rising revenues, improving margins and recovering valuations, setting a more constructive near-term backdrop.

Early 2026 tailwinds for bitcoin miners as hashrate falls, profitability improves: JPMorgan

Wood removed bitcoin from his model portfolio, reallocating the 10% stake into gold and gold-mining stocks amid quantum computing concerns.

Jefferies' Wood drops 10% bitcoin allocation over quantum computing fears

Bitcoin Magazine After A Snake-Like 2025, Is The Bitcoin Price Ready to Break Out In 2026? The bitcoin price twisted and turned through a tough 2025 — but historical cycles, investor sentiment, and market signals suggest a stronger 2026 may be ahead. After A Snake-Like 2025, Is The Bitcoin Price Ready to Break Out In 2026? Conor Mulcahy.

After A Snake-Like 2025, Is The Bitcoin Price Ready to Break Out In 2026?

Bitcoin's fixed supply makes it a superior scarce asset to gold when demand rises, according to the Ark Invest CEO's 2026 Outlook report.

Here's Why Bitcoin is a Better Scarce Asset Than Gold: Ark Invest's Cathie Wood

Christopher Wood, Jefferies' global head of equity strategy, swapped a 10% bitcoin allocation with gold on concern quantum computing could weaken bitcoin's security case.

Jefferies strategist Christopher Wood swaps bitcoin for gold on quantum computing concern

Chainalysis said Iran's crypto ecosystem topped $7.78 billion in 2025 as IRGC-linked activity grew and BTC withdrawals surged during unrest.

Iran's crypto ecosystem nears $8B as IRGC footprint grows and bitcoin withdrawals surge during protests: Chainalysis

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Bitcoin hovers around $95,000 as sentiment took a slight hit from news around the crypto market structure bill. Bitcoin ETFs saw $100.1 million in net inflows on Thursday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $164.4 million in net inflows.

Bitcoin At $95,000 Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Slide On Market Structure Bill Delay

Shares climb more than 5% in pre-market trading as the company reinforces long term Bitcoin strategy.

DDC Enterprise buys 200 bitcoin in first 2026 treasury move

Experts say bitcoin and crypto market liquidity are increasingly concentrated in institutional channels, with macro forces driving prices.

Kraken sees 2026 crypto markets shifting from hype to structure as macro forces reshape bitcoin cycle

Dash

Major CoinDesk indexes moved less than 1% on Friday as bitcoin consolidated above a key breakout level, while dash extended its advance.

Bitcoin consolidates, dash outperforms in quiet crypto session: Crypto Markets Today

While most attention in recent months has focused on publicly traded miners racing to add hashrate or pivot toward AI, one of the fastest-growing bitcoin mining operations has expanded largely outside the spotlight.

11 EH/s: Bitmain Eyes a New Bitcoin Mining Proxy? – Miner Weekly

The institutional bitcoin manager expands its mandate as demand for professional risk-managed digital asset strategies grows.

Two Prime selected to manage $250 million in bitcoin for Digital Wealth Partners

Citrea introduces Citrea USD (ctUSD), a 1:1 USD stablecoin issued by Moonpay and powered by M0 for bitcoin liquidity. Citrea announced the launch of Citrea USD (ctUSD), a U.S. dollar–denominated stablecoin backed 1:1 by short‑term U.S.

Citrea Launches USD Stablecoin for Bitcoin Liquidity Issued by Moonpay, Powered by M0

A widely followed crypto analyst says that gold remains on target to hit a new massive level early this year. Crypto market analyst Dave the Wave tells his 154,100 followers on X that gold remains in a bullish ascending channel and that the metal is capable of hitting $5,000 within months.

Trader Who Called 2021 Crypto Collapse Details Bullish Gold Price Target, Says Bitcoin Eyeing $110,000

Bitcoin is increasingly trading on fiscal and regulatory signals as policy-driven liquidity expectations reshape market behavior in 2026.

Policy Forces Reshape Bitcoin Trading as Four-Year Cycle Weakens

Amid protests and economic crisis, Iranians are increasingly withdrawing bitcoin from exchanges to personal wallets.

Iranians grab their bitcoin as protests rage and rial tanks

Analysts suggest the market is pausing rather than reversing, with Bitcoin moving out of a long consolidation phase.

Bitcoin slips to nearly $95,000 as Senate delay and risk-off moves weigh on crypto

Economist Peter Schiff said in an interview aired Thursday that he'd prefer a gold-backed cryptocurrency over Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) during a crisis like the one in Iran. Schiff Choses Gold Again Appearing on the Randi Hipper show, Schiff said that if he were to transact anonymously through an app in Iran, given the currency crisis and internet ban, he would choose tokenized gold over Bitcoin.

Peter Schiff Has Advice For Iranians Dealing With Collapse Of Their Currency And Instead Of Bitcoin He Wants Them To Choose A Crypto Like This

Bitcoin steadies near $95K as prediction markets, market makers, and desks point to a momentum-driven run at $100K rather than a decisive breakout.

Bitcoin's next big test is breaking through $100,000: Asia Morning Briefing

Leading cryptocurrencies dipped on Thursday after a key cryptocurrency bill stalled in the Senate following opposition from industry giants. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:20 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Slip After Crypto Bill Stalls In Senate: BTC Could Jump To $105,000 If This Pattern Holds, Says Analyst

Bitcoin's next major move may hinge less on sentiment and more on U.S. dollar flows, as shifting Federal Reserve liquidity conditions set the stage for a potential crypto rebound driven by macro forces.

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