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 director of global macro at the asset management giant remains a secular bull on bitcoin, but isn't optimistic about the next year.

Fidelity's Jurrien Timmer: Expect lame 2026 as four-year bitcoin cycle appears intact

"If you can do $25 billion in bad year, imagine the flow potential in good year," said Bloomberg's Eric Balchunas

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF rare fund with massive 2025 inflows despite negative performance

Quantum computing is not currently an existential threat to Bitcoin, but as capital becomes more institutional and long-term, even distant risks require clearer answers.

Bitcoin's quantum debate is resurfacing, and markets are starting to notice

Bitcoin's price stands at $88,195 as of Dec. 20, 2025, giving the asset a market cap of $1.76 trillion while 24-hour trading volume registers at $37.07 billion. The session has respected a defined intraday band between $86,929 and $88,759, pointing to a market that is active but far from impulsive.

Bitcoin Consolidates Near $88K as Traders Strap in for a Technical Reckoning

The Central Bank of Russia recently referred to the properties of bitcoin mining and how it could help strengthen the Russian ruble. Elvira Nabiullina, head of the institution, stated that it was still difficult to assess the contribution of the activity in this regard.

Central Bank of Russia Acknowledges Bitcoin Mining as a Ruble Strengthening Activity

The cryptocurrency had recently stalled, but news of a TikTok U.S. joint venture buoyed equity markets and perhaps boosted bitcoin as well. Bitcoin and Stocks Surge with TikTok's U.S.

TikTok Becomes American and Bitcoin and Stocks Are Loving It

Senator Lummis, one of crypto's most powerful allies in Washington, has been instrumental in fights to pass industry-favored legislation.

'Bitcoin Senator' Cynthia Lummis Will Not Run for Reelection

CryptoQuant sees bitcoin downside risk toward around $70,000, and said it could fall as low as $56,000 if the downtrend continues.

CryptoQuant says bear market has started, sees bitcoin downside risk to $70,000

An anonymous individual called in a bomb threat on two Hyundai buildings in South Korea, demanding over $1 million in Bitcoin as ransom.

South Korean Hyundai Offices Evacuated Over Bomb Threat, Bitcoin Ransom Demand: Report

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Bitcoin rebounded to $88,000 on Friday as markets digested a fall in volatility, boosting risk assets. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $87,822.17 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,988.23 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $126.27 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.91 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1329 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.057612 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 121,778 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $ $408.07 million.

Bitcoin Taps $88,000, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Rebound Ahead Of Weekend

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is consolidating below $90,000, but BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes says the pause masks a powerful liquidity-driven move that could send the cryptocurrency to $200,000 in 2026. What Happened: In his latest essay, "Love Language," Hayes argues the Federal Reserve's newly introduced "Reserve Management Purchases" (RMP) program is effectively a rebranded form of Quantitative Easing (QE).

Bitcoin Will Hit $200,000 In 2026 Thanks To This New Federal Reserve Program, Arthur Hayes Says

A new price model suggests that Bitcoin could rise as high as $1.4 million per coin by 2035, as a base case. The bull case is even higher.

Bitcoin Poised to Rise to $1.4 Million by 2035, Analysts Say—Or Much Higher

Bitcoin Magazine ‘Pay 13 Bitcoin or We Blow It Up': Hyundai Bomb Threat Shakes South Korean Offices Hyundai Group evacuated staff from two Seoul offices after receiving a bomb threat email demanding bitcoin. ‘Pay 13 Bitcoin or We Blow It Up': Hyundai Bomb Threat Shakes South Korean Offices Micah Zimmerman.

‘Pay 13 Bitcoin or We Blow It Up': Hyundai Bomb Threat Shakes South Korean Offices

Bitcoin and ether ETFs both moved deeper into negative territory as investor caution resurfaced, while solana and XRP continued to attract steady inflows. The session reflected a market still rotating selectively rather than exiting crypto exposure altogether.

Ether ETFs Outflow Streak Hits 6th Day as Bitcoin Bleeds Again

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is increasingly being treated as a monetary asset rather than a speculative trade, as institutional capital concentrates in BTC and leaves most altcoins struggling to keep up. Bitcoin Separates From The Rest Of Crypto Messari's 2026 outlook frames 2025 as a turning point where Bitcoin decisively broke from the broader crypto market.

Bitcoin's 2026 Outlook Is Positive, But Ethereum, XRP May Face A Reckoning: Report

Bitwise chief investment officer Matt Hougan says Bitcoin (BTC) is likely to break from its historical four-year cycle as institutional adoption and regulatory progress reshape the market. On the Bankless YouTube channel, Hougan argues that the forces traditionally used to explain Bitcoin's cyclical behavior have weakened, while new structural drivers now play a larger role.

Bitwise CIO Says ‘One-Time Generational Forces' Will Overwhelm Bitcoin's Four-Year Cycle

The Wall Street bank said its bitcoin forecast relies on further crypto ETF inflows and a continued rally in traditional equity markets.

Bitcoin earns base case target of $143,000 at Citigroup

Bitcoin bulls are putting up a fight on Friday to break this week's choppy action that has capped all advances at around $90,000.

Can bitcoin break the curse U.S. trading hour selloffs?

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) remains range-bound below $90,000 as on-chain data points to a growing supply–demand mismatch rather than a purely macro-driven stall. What Happened: CryptoQuant says the supply imbalance between Bitcoin and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) is worsening as overall buying liquidity continues to dry up.

Bitcoin Pops To $88,000 But Don't Get Too Excited: On-Chain Data Says 'Dead-Cat Bounce'

Circle remains the bank's top pick in the sector, with Bullish and Coinbase following.

Citi trims crypto stock price targets after bitcoin's disappointing Q4

Bitcoin's (BTC) price has fallen below the 21-day SMA support after being rejected twice at the $94,000 high and the 50-day SMA barrier.

Coinidol.com: Bitcoin Enters Consolidation Above $80,000

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Will Jump to $143,000 Next Year, Says Citi Bank Citi forecast that the bitcoin price could reach $143,000 over the next year, with a bullish case above $189,000 and a bearish scenario near $78,500. Bitcoin Price Will Jump to $143,000 Next Year, Says Citi Bank Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Will Jump to $143,000 Next Year, Says Citi Bank

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) long-term bull case is shifting from speculation to store-of-value dominance, with Kraken-backed research firm projected the cryptocurrency could climb to $1.4 million by 2035. Store-Of-Value Model Drives $1.4 Million Target CF Benchmarks analysts Gabriel Selby and Mark Pilipczuk said in a new report that Bitcoin will slowly take part of gold's role as a store of value The report outlines a three-pillar framework combining comparative store-of-value valuation, cost-of-production economics, and sensitivity to global monetary liquidity.

Bitcoin To Hit $1.4 Million By 2035 Due To Three-Pillar 'Asymmetric Risk Profile'

Bitcoin's oversold RSI signals a potential rally to $170K, analysts argue, as record ETF inflows and fading headwinds build a bullish case.

Is Bitcoin Primed for a 2026 Breakout? Analysts Weigh History vs.

Bitcoin rebounded to $88,000 on Friday as Taiwan's Ministry of Justice disclosed holding BTC and the Senate confirmed crypto-friendly nominees. Bitcoin ETFs saw $161.3 million in net outflows on Thursday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $96.6 million in net outflows.

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