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.

Bitcoin briefly surged toward $92,000 on Jan. 9 after the U.S. Supreme Court delayed a ruling on the Trump administration's reciprocal tariffs. The price quickly retraced, however, triggering $20 million in liquidations and returning the asset to its $90,000 to $92,000 consolidation zone.

Bitcoin Surges Toward $92K After Supreme Court Defers Tariff Ruling

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Holds $90,000 as Tariff Ruling Delay Eases Some Macro Jitters The bitcoin price hovered near $90,000 as the Supreme Court's tariff ruling delay reduced macro uncertainty and kept crypto markets relatively stable. Bitcoin Price Holds $90,000 as Tariff Ruling Delay Eases Some Macro Jitters Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Holds $90,000 as Tariff Ruling Delay Eases Some Macro Jitters

The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

The Daily: Cathie Wood says US government may soon start buying bitcoin, Ripple secures FCA authorization, and more

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is setting up well for a rally in 2026, backed by several bullish technical indicators and receding sell pressure. What Happened: Glassnode data shows that profit-taking pressure has largely subsided, allowing Bitcoin to rebound from around $87,000 into the mid-$90,000 range.

Bitcoin Is Set For A Rally In 2026 If These Levels Break: Report

Bitcoin's march toward $100,000 is gaining momentum as cooling U.S. labor data, shifting Fed policy expectations, and geopolitical tensions converge, setting the stage for renewed price discovery and a possible breakout beyond prior all-time highs.

Fed ‘Sweet Spot' Sends Signal for Bitcoin as Jobs Data Quietly Sets Stage for $100K BTC

Ethereum

Crypto markets have opened 2026 on a much stronger footing after months of weakness, with altcoins and meme coins rebounding and overall sentiment improving. What Happened: According to Santiment data, improving retail sentiment across major crypto assets is being driven less by hype cycles and more by macro forces, ETF flows, and positioning dynamics.

3 Reasons Why Bitcoin, ETH, XRP Sentiment Is Turning Bullish In 2026

Bitcoin Magazine This Investor Thinks the United States Could Start Buying Bitcoin in 2026 Cathie Wood thinks that with crypto now a durable political issue, President Trump may move the U.S. beyond holding seized bitcoin and toward actively buying BTC for a national strategic reserve. This Investor Thinks the United States Could Start Buying Bitcoin in 2026 Micah Zimmerman.

This Investor Thinks the United States Could Start Buying Bitcoin in 2026

Selling pressure persisted across bitcoin and ether ETFs, while XRP quickly rebounded from its first outflow day. Solana continued to attract fresh capital, reinforcing its growing appeal among investors. Bitcoin, Ether Slide Again as XRP and Solana Rebound Momentum remained fragile across U.S. spot crypto ETFs as Thursday, Jan. 8, delivered another uneven session.

Bitcoin ETFs Extend Losing Streak With $399 Million Exit

Bitcoin Magazine South Korea Preparing to Approve Spot Bitcoin ETFs in Crypto Policy Pivot South Korea is moving to approve spot bitcoin ETFs this year as part of a broader crypto policy shift that pairs regulated market access with stricter stablecoin rules and expanded use of blockchain in public finance. South Korea Preparing to Approve Spot Bitcoin ETFs in Crypto Policy Pivot Micah Zimmerman.

South Korea Preparing to Approve Spot Bitcoin ETFs in Crypto Policy Pivot

Bitcoin Magazine Vexl: Empowering Peer-to-Peer Bitcoin Exchange Through Social Networks CEO Viliam Klamarcik explains how Vexl's web-of-trust model and end-to-end encryption prioritize privacy in peer-to-peer Bitcoin trading. Vexl: Empowering Peer-to-Peer Bitcoin Exchange Through Social Networks Juan Galt.

Vexl: Empowering Peer-to-Peer Bitcoin Exchange Through Social Networks

Ark Invest's CEO Cathie Wood predicts President Donald Trump will start buying Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) for the strategic reserve before the 2026 midterms to maintain political momentum and crypto voter support. Trump Doesn't Want To Be A Lame Duck In an interview published on Thursday, Wood identified three key motivations driving Trump toward strategic reserve purchases.

Trump 'Has All Kinds Of Reasons' To Buy Bitcoin Before Midterms, Cathie Wood Says

The bitcoin price dropped sharply over the last couple of months, with a potential 2026 bitcoin price catalyst suddenly emerging

Goldman Sachs Just Issued A Huge 2026 Crypto Forecast As $200,000 Bitcoin Price Predicted

The current tight consolidation closely mirrors the April 2025 range that set the stage for the record run above $126,000.

Bitcoin's ‘time-based capitulation' nears 50 days, echoing conditions prior to 2025 Surge

VanEck released long-term capital market assumptions projecting Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could reach $2.9 million by 2050 in its base case, implying a 15% compound annual growth rate from current levels near $88,000. Base Case Built On Settlement And Reserve Adoption VanEck's base case assumes Bitcoin will settle 5-10% of global international trade and 5% of domestic trade by 2050, while central banks allocate 2.5% of their balance sheets to Bitcoin as a reserve asset.

Forget $150,000, Bitcoin's Real Target Is $2.9 Million: VanEck

Dogecoin

Bitcoin continues to trade around $90,000 as crypto sentiment remains neutral; liquidations stand at $222.72 million over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $398.95 million in net outflows on Thursday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $159.2 million in net outflows.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Trade Flat Ahead Of Key Labor Market Data

Bitcoin remained near $90,000 as trading volumes fell. Thin liquidity fueled choppy price action across major cryptocurrencies, while altcoins were mixed.

Bitcoin holds near $90,000 as trading volumes shrink, altcoins diverge: Crypto Markets Today

A new Digital Asset Act will regulate stablecoins, requiring 100% reserve backing and user redemption rights.

South Korea to flip bitcoin ETF stance as part of broader crypto push

Video-sharing platform Rumble is partnering with stablecoin issuer Tether to launch a new crypto wallet aimed at enabling direct payments to creators in Bitcoin (BTC) and other digital assets.

YouTube Rival Rumble Partners With Tether To Launch Bitcoin and Crypto Payments Wallet for Creators

Outflows continue to reflect portfolio rebalancing, profit-taking, and short-term caution amid market consolidation, one analyst noted.

Spot bitcoin ETFs extend negative streak, reporting $400 million in outflows

Bitcoin ETFs have registered a net outflow of over $1 billion in three days.

Bitcoin ETF optimism fades as three-day outflows streak erases early-month gains

In 2025, bitcoin reserves on exchanges fell sharply, signaling a shift toward long‑term custody by institutions, though experts warn this metric is no longer a reliable price indicator.

The Supply Sink: Why Bitcoin Exchange Reserves No Longer Dictate the Price Trend

Bitcoin prices fell below the $90,000 level on Thursday, January 8, experiencing a modest retracement that several analysts described as healthy.

Bitcoin Falls Below $90,000 As Market Undergoes ‘Healthy' Retracement

Tactical de-risking and declining investor sentiment are the reasons behind the recent spot U.S. ETF outflows, Decrypt was told.

US Bitcoin ETFs Clock Three-Day Outflow Streak as Risk Appetite Cools

A sweeping macro thesis argues geopolitical power plays and election-driven money creation could propel bitcoin during global instability, with Arthur Hayes tying energy politics, liquidity expansion and digital assets into one high-stakes narrative.

Arthur Hayes Discusses How the Price of Bitcoin and Certain Cryptos Will Skyrocket

Famous investor Tim Draper predicts a bonanza year, expecting bitcoin to finally reach $250,000 as it goes mainstream, alongside a trillion-dollar IPO, passenger moon flights, biotech longevity gains, and autonomous transport advances.

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