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 little-known offshore entity has stepped into the spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) arena with a $436 million position, instantly becoming one of the largest new institutional shareholders in Blackrock's Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). Offshore Capital Flows? Hong Kong-Linked Laurore Ltd. Holds Major IBIT Stake According to a Form 13F-HR filed with the U.S.

Mysterious Offshore Entity Takes $436M Position in Blackrock's Bitcoin ETF

As of Sunday morning, at 8 a.m. EST, bitcoin is trading between $67,926 and $68,022, compressing just below a critical resistance band while momentum metrics quietly shift under the surface. The broader structure remains corrective, but short-term price action suggests volatility is not done making headlines.

Overhead Resistance Stacks up — Bitcoin's Next Expansion Move Could Be Violent

Voltage has launched Voltage Credit, a revolving line of credit that allows businesses to settle payments instantly via the Lightning Network while repaying in U.S. Dollars. Bitcoin infrastructure provider Voltage introduced Voltage Credit.

Voltage Debuts Programmatic Revolving Credit Line for Lightning Network Payments

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this edition, El Salvador defends its continuous bitcoin purchases, Prospera faces an uncertain future in Honduras, and Argentina facilitates “mattress money” investments in crypto assets.

Latam Insights: El Salvador Defends Its Bitcoin Strategy, Prospera Faces an Uncertain Future

The project's creator nearly deleted the viral AI agent after crypto scammers hijacked his accounts, launched a fake token that hit $16 million, and harassed him for weeks.

Mentioning 'bitcoin' or crypto on AI agent OpenClaw's Discord will get you banned

A new Bloomberg analysis argues bitcoin is facing a “$1 trillion identity crisis,” as falling prices, exchange-traded fund (ETF) outflows, and rising competition from gold, stablecoins, and prediction markets are testing the asset's long-standing narratives, at least according to the authors.

Bloomberg Report Argues Bitcoin's Digital Gold Thesis Is Cracking, Bitcoiners Disagree

Robert Kiyosaki ramps up bitcoin buying amid market turmoil, warning a historic stock market crash is imminent and positioning the cryptocurrency as a superior hedge to gold as the dollar faces mounting pressure.

Robert Kiyosaki Bullish, Buys Bitcoin at $67K as He Warns of Imminent Historic Crash

CryptoQuant said the exchange whale ratio has risen to 0.64, the highest level since 2015, suggesting whales are leading selling activity.

CryptoQuant says bitcoin whale deposit activity grows amid ongoing bear phase

Bitcoin has been range-bound this weekend, hovering between $67,563 and $68,636 over the last day on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, and derivatives traders have been anything but quiet. Futures and options data show billions in open interest stacked across major exchanges, with calls maintaining a firm edge over puts.

Crystalline Tension — Calls Dominate Puts as Bitcoin Derivatives Swell in Tight Trading Band

On Saturday, Robert Kiyosaki said he bought another full Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) for $67,000 even as he described the cryptocurrency as "crashing," framing the purchase as a bet against a potential breakdown in the U.S. dollar and a coming supply milestone for Bitcoin. The move fits with his long-running stance of ignoring crypto volatility while he builds positions across Bitcoin, Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), and hard assets as protection from what he sees as worsening U.S. debt dynamics.

Robert Kiyosaki Doubles Down on Bitcoin at $67,000, Citing Two Big Catalysts

Google Trends data shows the term hit a record high in the U.S. this month, though global interest has fallen since peaking in August.

‘Bitcoin to zero' searches spike in the U.S., but the bottom signal is mixed

U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs recorded about $316 million in net outflows during the holiday-shortened Presidents' Day trading week.

Spot bitcoin ETFs notch five straight weeks of outflows for first time since March 2025

With the rial plunging, middle-class savers are bypassing local banks to move billions into the domestic crypto ecosystem.

Iran's rial collapse mirrors Lebanon's crisis, driving citizens to bitcoin

The current levels offer an attractive entry for long-term investors, even if their patience will be tested, Vetle Lunde said.

Bitcoin echoes 'late 2022' bear market bottom, K33 says

The French government imposed conditions, including a 10% stake by NJJ Capital, to address national interest concerns.

Inside France's strict rules for selling majority stake of its state energy cloud to U.S. bitcoin miner

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 15% worldwide tariff on imported goods, despite an earlier Supreme Court decision that invalidated earlier trade actions.

Bitcoin price slips after Trump hikes worldwide tariff to 15% from 10% despite Supreme Court decision

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) snapped their losing streak with an $88 million inflow on Friday, Feb. 20. Ether funds ended nearly flat, solana extended gains, and XRP ETFs saw no trading activity. Crypto ETFs See Modest Bounce Led by Bitcoin Inflows After days of steady redemptions, bitcoin ETFs finally caught a bid.

Bitcoin ETFs Rebound With $88 Million Inflow to End Week

Bitcoin (BTC) is currently trading in a narrow range above the $65,000 support but below the 21-day SMA barrier.

Coinidol.com: Bitcoin Maintains Its Range Above $65,000

Ethereum

At ETH Denver, developers warned that advances in quantum computing could threaten Bitcoin's digital signatures as the industry continues to debate how to prepare.

Bitcoin Quantum Threat Takes Center Stage at Ethereum Conference

Private-equity firm Blue Owl Capital (OWL) tumbled nearly 15% this week as it was forced to liquidate $1.4 billion in assets to pay investors looking to exit one of its private credit funds.

Blue Owl liquidity crisis has investors bracing for 2008-style fallout — it could mean bitcoin's next bull run

At 8 a.m. on Saturday, bitcoin is trading between $67,974 and $68,138 per coin, commanding a market cap of $1.35 trillion, with $46.99 billion in 24-hour trading volume and an intraday range of $66,585 to $68,236.

Bitcoin Consolidates Under Supply Zone With $60K Risk Still in Play

A sudden sea change in Washington DC could be about to trigger a “massive” bitcoin price shock

Bitcoin Price Suddenly Braced For A ‘Massive Trigger'—Predicted To Open The Crypto ‘Flood Gates' To Trillions

Small wallets have increased their BTC holdings by 2.5% since October's all-time high while large holders trimmed 0.8%, Santiment data shows.

Small investors are buying bitcoin. For a rally to succeed, the whales need to join in.

The government of El Salvador defended its continuous bitcoin purchases before critics, even as the market is currently experiencing a downturn. Vice-President Felix Ulloa stated that bitcoin was part of a reserve strategy and that the country is preparing for a world where fiat currencies will disappear.

‘Not A Stock:' El Salvador Defends Bitcoin Purchases Amid Market Slump

Bitcoin may have carved out a $60,000 floor as Metaplanet signals relentless accumulation and long-term upside, reinforcing conviction that volatility won't derail its aggressive bitcoin-per-share growth strategy. Metaplanet CEO Sees $60,000 Bitcoin Floor, Signals Ongoing Accumulation Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich shared on social media platform X on Feb.

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