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 cryptocurrency market exudes a pervasive bearish sentiment, with even crypto-focused platforms expressing pessimism about bitcoin's price trajectory throughout 2025. Reflecting this skepticism, merely 20% of Polymarket traders anticipate bitcoin surpassing $100,000 by year's end.

Bears Everywhere: Polymarket Traders Believe Bitcoin Won't Reach $100K Before Year End

The bank kept its buy rating on the stock and $74 target, citing a Microsoft GPU ramp and ample funding options.

Bitcoin Miner IREN's 47% Slide Flagged as a Buying Opportunity by B. Riley

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) disclosed another major Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) purchase on Monday, acquiring 10,645 BTC for about $980.3 million between Dec. 8 and Dec. 14, even as a key performance metric behind its stock turns negative. Strategy Extends Bitcoin Accumulation The company said it paid an average price of $92,098 per Bitcoin, funding the purchase through at-the-market sales of common stock and multiple preferred share offerings.

Strategy Buys $980M In Bitcoin But One Crucial MSTR Metric Turned Red

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Bleeds Below $89,000 After Grim Weekend Bitcoin price slipped below $90,000 during typically thin Sunday trading, magnifying downside volatility as traders pulled back risk ahead of a heavy week of U.S. economic data. Bitcoin Price Bleeds Below $89,000 After Grim Weekend Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Bleeds Below $89,000 After Grim Weekend

Michael Saylor's firm is still buying big, adding $980 million worth of Bitcoin—slightly more than last week's BTC haul.

Strategy Adds Nearly a Billion Dollars in Bitcoin for Second Straight Week

The world's largest corporate holder of bitcoin, Strategy, said Monday it added more bitcoin, following a not-so-subtle hint from founder Michael Saylor the day before that the shopping cart was about to roll again. Saylor announced the acquisition at the familiar hour of around 8 a.m.

Strategy Adds 10,645 Bitcoin as Saylor's Monday Morning Buy Ritual Continues

Bitcoin Magazine Michael Saylor's Strategy ($MSTR) Makes Second Straight $1 Billion Bitcoin Buy Strategy, the world's largest publicly traded bitcoin holder, just bought another $1 billion worth of bitcoin. The company did the same last week. Michael Saylor's Strategy ($MSTR) Makes Second Straight $1 Billion Bitcoin Buy Micah Zimmerman.

Michael Saylor's Strategy ($MSTR) Makes Second Straight $1 Billion Bitcoin Buy

ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood said ARK is undergoing a portfolio rebalancing beyond the "Mag 7" in order to align with the next wave of innovation. What Happened: In an exclusive interview with Sampru TV on Sunday, Wood ranked Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as her top crypto allocation, calling it a global monetary system, a technology, and an entirely new asset class.

Cathie Wood's 2026 Playbook: BTC Leads Crypto Portfolio, Trimming TSLA To 'Rebalance'

Bitcoin usage still skews toward long-term storage, as seen in how much BTC sits unmoved, says Terahash co-founder Hunter Rogers. But this behavior preserves individual wealth while starving the network.

Bitcoin Doesn't Need Another Bull Run. It Needs An Economy

Despite the continued struggles of its share price, Strategy again funded the purchase mostly via sales of common stock

Michael Saylor's Strategy Made Second Consecutive $1B Bitcoin Purchase Last Week

Strategy's holdings account for more than 3% of the total 21 million bitcoin supply — worth around $60 billion.

Michael Saylor's Strategy acquires 10,645 bitcoin for $980 million, bringing total treasury holdings to 671,268 BTC

Veteran trader Peter Brandt warns that bitcoin's growth parabola has fractured, potentially leading to a price drop to $25,000.

Bitcoin's Parabolic Arc Snaps: Trader Peter Brandt Eyes $25K Crash Floor

Dogecoin

Ethereum

Bitcoin has slipped below $90,000 on Monday morning as investors dial back risk ahead of key macro events this week, including jobs and inflation data. Bitcoin ETFs saw $49.2 million in net inflows on Friday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $19.4 million in net outflows.

Bitcoin Stuck Around $90,000 XRP, Dogecoin Trade Flat While Ethereum Rises 2%

Crypto prices are little changed, with bitcoin steady after dropping back from last week's post-Fed high while altcoins continue to underperform amid risk-off sentiment.

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Rises, but Risk Appetite Remains Weak

With bitcoin under $90,000, analysts say this week's macro releases will likely set the tone for the rest of December.

Bitcoin stalls after post-FOMC slide as inflation data looms over December, analysts say

Bitcoin's recent 15% rally was driven by short covering, but a sustained recovery is possible with a short squeeze and uptick in spot demand.

Bitcoin's Recovery Rally Built on Shaky Ground as BTC Slips Under $90K

The latest death cross in November has so far marked a bottom of around $80,000, aligning with prior examples this cycle.

Fear and Greed Index in Fear 30% of the Past Year, Bitcoin Back in Extreme Fear

The UK finance ministry has stated that it will begin regulating cryptocurrency starting from October 2027, according to a report published Monday. Crypto To Get Regularity Clarity In UK?

Bitcoin, Other Cryptocurrencies To Face UK Regulatory Framework By 2027: Report

Standard Chartered and Coinbase just announced an expanded partnership to develop digital asset services for institutional clients worldwide. The collaboration focuses on trading, prime services, custody, staking and lending solutions. The move combines Standard Chartered's global banking expertise and risk management with Coinbase's leading institutional platform to offer secure, compliant digital asset management.

Standard Chartered and Coinbase Building Bitcoin and Crypto Trading, Custody, Staking and Lending Solutions for Institutional Clients

Nasdaq and MOVE index patterns warrant caution for BTC bulls.

BTC $80K Check-Back Risk Rises as Nasdaq Rebound Stalls

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's Itau recommends holding up to 3% in bitcoin, TRM Labs releases a report highlighting Venezuela's positive crypto adoption, and El Salvador plans to roll out an AI-based education plan.

Latam Insights: Brazil's Banking Giant Updates Bitcoin Advice, TRM Labs Highlights Venezuelan Crypto Growth

Early Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) investors would buy up Satoshi Nakamoto's stash during a flash crash sparked by a quantum computer hack, cryptocurrency analyst Willy Woo predicted on Sunday. What Happens After Bitcoin's Quantum Hack?

Satoshi Nakamoto's Multi-Billion Dollar Bitcoin Fortune At Risk After Quantum Hack? Analyst Counters Eventuality Of Massive Market Crash

Economist Peter Schiff took a dig at the conviction of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) holders on Sunday, suggesting that their expectations might be misguided. Schiff Questions ‘Overwhelming' Consensus Among Bitcoiners In an X post, Schiff challenged Bitcoiners' supposed conviction that they are guaranteed “extraordinary gains” if they weather the market's volatility.

Peter Schiff: Bitcoin Holders Think They 'Can't Lose' With 'Extraordinary' Gains Guaranteed, But Market Might Surprise Them

Cardano

Solana

Trading volumes have thinned noticeably in recent sessions, amplifying price moves and reinforcing a defensive tone, some market watchers say.

ETH, SOL, ADA Slide as Bitcoin Sees Year End Profit-Taking

Dogecoin's immediate downside momentum appears exhausted, with $0.1372 acting as a crucial short-term support.

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