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.

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Leading cryptocurrencies came under pressure on Thursday as investors trimmed risk appetite after the market's recent advances.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Weaken, While Stocks, Oil Gain: Analyst Says BTC Needs To Hold This Level To Avoid Falling Below $70,000

Prediction markets see low odds of a clear Supreme Court ruling on tariffs, a setup that has previously triggered short-term volatility in bitcoin, which then stabilized.

Bitcoin holds near $91,000 as market awaits Trump tariff ruling: Asia Morning Briefing

The founder of ARK Invest said crypto was 'part of the reason [Trump] won the presidency,' and could be a politically salient midterm topic.

Cathie Wood says US gov't may ‘start buying' to stock national bitcoin reserve

Bitcoin's long-term trajectory is drawing renewed focus as macro signals, institutional adoption, and policy tailwinds challenge traditional market cycles, with Fundstrat's Tom Lee standing by a $250,000 price target into 2026.

Fundstrat's Tom Lee Sees Bitcoin Breaking the 4-Year Cycle, Doubles Down on $250K Target

The bill walls off bitcoin holdings in a standalone reserve, avoiding direct exposure across pensions and other state funds.

Florida becomes latest state to pursue bitcoin reserve ahead of 2026 session

Experts say the next major rally may come only when long-term holders are exhausted, and true institutional capital enters the market.

‘Deeply undervalued' bitcoin faces continued bear market with no clear upside catalyst

The post-New Year rally fizzled fast. Bitcoin is back in death cross territory, and the charts aren't giving bulls much to celebrate.

Crypto Market Cools as Bitcoin Stays Within Death Cross: Analysis

Bitcoin is back above $90,000 on Thursday afternoon as crypto markets look to digest their early-year gains.

Bitcoin Back Above $90,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Trade Sideways

Florida lawmakers introduced another bill for the creation of a strategic Bitcoin reserve, less than a year after two attempts were shelved.

Florida Lawmakers Renew Push to Launch State Bitcoin Reserve

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Could Hit $2.9 Million by 2050, VanEck Says VanEck's new report projects that Bitcoin could reach $2.9 million by 2050 under a base-case scenario. Bitcoin Could Hit $2.9 Million by 2050, VanEck Says Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Could Hit $2.9 Million by 2050, VanEck Says

BlackRock Inc. (NYSE:BLK) U.S. head of equity ETFs Jay Jacobs on Wednesday said that despite billions in inflows, crypto ETFs remain in their early days as financial advisors only recently gained platform access. Financial Advisors Just Getting Access To Crypto ETFs Jacobs told CNBC's “ETF Edge” that many investors are still starting their educational journey on what Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is and how it fits in a portfolio.

BlackRock ETF Chief Says 'Still Very Early Days' For Bitcoin, Ethereum

Bitcoin dipped to an intraday low of $89,343 on Thursday, Jan. 8, before stabilizing just above $90,000 by 11:25 a.m. EST, as prediction markets collectively pared back expectations for a six-figure January move.

Prediction Market Data Shows Waning Confidence in January Bitcoin Breakout

Bitcoin Magazine Will a Supreme Court Ruling Against Trump Cause a Bitcoin Crash? Bitcoin could face heightened volatility if the Supreme Court rules against Trump on his global tariffs, impacting markets across crypto, equities, and bonds. Will a Supreme Court Ruling Against Trump Cause a Bitcoin Crash? Micah Zimmerman.

Will a Supreme Court Ruling Against Trump Cause a Bitcoin Crash?

The new proposal could put Florida in rare company with three other states that have successfully passed crypto reserve legislation. Bitcoin Flat After Florida Proposal for State Crypto Reserve Florida Republican John Snyder has been bullish on crypto for years.

Florida Just Proposed a Bill for a Strategic Cryptocurrency Reserve, but Bitcoin Hasn't Budged

The early rally to start the year failed to break past $95,000, setting the stage for the current pullback, according to one trading firm.

Bitcoin bounces to $90,500 after testing key support of $89,200

The South Korean Supreme Court confirmed that Bitcoin stored on crypto exchanges can be seized under criminal law, rejecting an appeal.

Bitcoin on Exchanges Can Be Legally Seized in South Korea, Supreme Court Affirms

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is struggling around $90,000 support as Bloomberg Intelligence strategist Mike McGlone warns BTC could revisit $50,000 in 2026 if equity market volatility picks up. McGlone Links Bitcoin Risk To Gold's Historic Surge McGlone's thesis centers on an unusual pattern: gold rallied faster in 2025 than any year since 1979, yet stock market volatility stayed extremely low during that same period.

Bitcoin Could Drop To $50,000 In 2026 If Equity Markets Stay Volatile, Bloomberg Strategist Warns

Morgan Creek Capital founder and CEO Mark Yusko says Bitcoin (BTC)'s market cap will likely surge by more than 720% its current value in the coming years. In a new interview on the Coin Bureau podcast, Yusko says he believes increasing Bitcoin adoption will boost the top crypto asset's current $1.

Mark Yusko Says $15,000,000,000,000 Bitcoin Market Cap Incoming – Here's His Outlook

Crypto ETFs faced broad pressure midweek as bitcoin and ether both moved sharply lower. XRP recorded its first-ever day of net outflows, while solana stood alone in positive territory. Crypto ETFs Retreat as Bitcoin, Ether and XRP Dump Over $620 Million Risk appetite faded across U.S.

Bitcoin ETFs Shed $486 Million as XRP Sees First-Ever Outflows

Bitcoin Magazine Florida Revives Bitcoin Reserve Push With New 2026 Bill Florida lawmakers filed new legislation for the 2026 session that would create a state-run crypto reserve after a similar effort stalled last year. Florida Revives Bitcoin Reserve Push With New 2026 Bill Micah Zimmerman.

Florida Revives Bitcoin Reserve Push With New 2026 Bill

Bitcoin's price sits at $89,764 on Thursday morning with a market cap of $1.79 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume that just grazed $47.55 billion. The coin strutted through a price corridor of $89,774 to $92,125 in the last day, testing traders' patience and perhaps their caffeine tolerance.

Bitcoin Price Rejection Drama: Will the $84K Safety Net Hold?

Bitcoin's dip below $90,000 has triggered a liquidation spree as bullish momentum fades amid ETF outflows and thin liquidity.

Crypto Liquidations Top $477M as Bitcoin Slips Below $90K

Analysts point to overhead resistance, cautious derivatives positioning, and lingering internal fatigue as catalysts.

Bitcoin slips back below $90,000 after early-2026 rally fades

Matt Hougan, chief investment officer at Bitwise Invest, outlined three key conditions that must be met for cryptocurrency markets to extend their early 2026 rally and transition from a bounce into a sustained uptrend. What Happened: Crypto markets have started 2026 strong, with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) both up roughly 7% year-to-date, while higher-beta altcoins have significantly outperformed.

The 3 Conditions To Extend The Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Rally: Bitwise

House Bill 1039 would let Florida invest in crypto outside its treasury, reviving a withdrawn proposal and signaling the GOP's growing embrace of ‘digital gold.'

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