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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Bitcoin is holding around $68,000 level, reflecting broader market softness and persistent fear sentiment. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $67,989.66 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,999.07 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $85.11 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.48 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1020 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.056567 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 83,760 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $196.52 million.

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Bitcoin miner Bitdeer has overtaken MARA in terms of self-mining hash rate among publicly traded companies, according to JPMorgan analysts.

Bitcoin Miner Bitdeer Overtakes MARA, Establishing Hash Rate Lead: JPMorgan

Bitcoin navigated an uneasy range between $67,000 and $69,000 as extreme market fear weighed on sentiment. Despite briefly reclaiming the $69,000 level, the price retreated to a session low of $66,557. Even Strategy's $168 million acquisition of 2,486 bitcoins, which grew its total holdings to 717,131 coins, failed to ignite any meaningful bullish momentum.

Strategy's 717,131 BTC Stash Underwater as Bitcoin Struggles Below $69,000

Bitcoin Magazine Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Boosts Bitcoin ETF Holdings to $630 Million Abu Dhabi investment vehicles together held over 20 million shares of BlackRock's Bitcoin IBIT at the close of last year, with a combined value exceeding $1.1 billion. Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Boosts Bitcoin ETF Holdings to $630 Million Micah Zimmerman.

Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Boosts Bitcoin ETF Holdings to $630 Million

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has dropped roughly 29% over the past month, prompting debate over whether the bear phase is nearing its end, or if more downside is ahead. Historical Cycles: 365 Days To Bottom?

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

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Mubadala Investment Company and Al Warda Investments owned over 20 million shares in BlackRock's BTC exchange-traded fund in Q4.

Abu Dhabi funds held over $1 billion of BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF at end of last year

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) bought 2,486 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) for $168.4 million between February 9 and February 16 at an average price of $67,710. The Latest Purchase Strategy funded the buy through two sources: $90.5 million in common stock sales and $78.4 million from STRC preferred stock sales.

Strategy Buys 2,486 Bitcoin But MSTR Dives Another 3%

Analysts say Metaplanet's bitcoin-linked income business is becoming critical to funding expansion while avoiding forced BTC sales.

Benchmark cuts Metaplanet target, says earnings show ‘promise and peril' of bitcoin pivot

David Bailey's bitcoin treasury company Nakamoto has agreed to acquire two other David Bailey-related companies, including BTC Inc.

David Bailey's Bitcoin treasury play Nakamoto acquires BTC Inc and UTXO Management

Strategy reported its fourth-largest Bitcoin purchase of the year, a week after Michael Saylor's defense of the company's became a meme.

Strategy's Bitcoin Buying Accelerates as $48 Billion BTC Stash Sits Underwater

Some reacted with concerns about dilution for existing shareholders due to the stock price decline and the related-party nature of the transaction.

Bitcoin treasury company Nakamoto to acquire BTC Inc and UTXO in $107 million all-stock deal

Bitcoin Magazine Abu Dhabi's Al Warda Raises Bitcoin ETF Stake to 8.2 Million IBIT Shares in Q4 Filing Abu Dhabi's Al Warda Investments increased its bitcoin exposure via BlackRock's IBIT to 8.2 million shares by the end of 2025. Abu Dhabi's Al Warda Raises Bitcoin ETF Stake to 8.2 Million IBIT Shares in Q4 Filing Micah Zimmerman.

Abu Dhabi's Al Warda Raises Bitcoin ETF Stake to 8.2 Million IBIT Shares in Q4 Filing

The most important indicator for bitcoin's price direction at the moment is the iShares Tech-Software ETF, and it's down another 3% on Tuesday.

Bitcoin slips below $67,000 as software stocks continue to plunge.

Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood weighed in on Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) recent weakness, arguing that the decline reflects algorithmic selling rather than deteriorating fundamentals. Bitcoin vs.

Cathie Wood: Bitcoin's Drop Driven By Algorithmic Selling, Not Fundamentals

Bitcoin Magazine Strategy ($MSTR) Buys $168M in Bitcoin, Expands Holdings to 717,131 BTC Strategy bought $168.4 million in Bitcoin last week, continuing its long-running accumulation strategy. Strategy ($MSTR) Buys $168M in Bitcoin, Expands Holdings to 717,131 BTC Micah Zimmerman.

Strategy ($MSTR) Buys $168M in Bitcoin, Expands Holdings to 717,131 BTC

The company's loss was driven by accelerated depreciation related to its Paraguay expansion and non-cash revaluation adjustments.

Bitcoin miner Hive reports record revenue as hashrate expands despite $91 million net loss tied to accelerated depreciation

Bitcoin Magazine Nakamoto Inc. ($NAKA) to Acquire BTC Inc and UTXO Management Nakamoto Inc. announced today that it has entered into merger agreements to acquire BTC Inc. and UTXO Management GP, LLC. Nakamoto Inc. ($NAKA) to Acquire BTC Inc and UTXO Management Nik and Micah Zimmerman.

Nakamoto Inc. ($NAKA) to Acquire BTC Inc and UTXO Management

Harvard's rotation from Bitcoin to ETH has raised the primary question—what do they know?

Morning Minute: Harvard Sells Bitcoin for Ethereum

Billionaire hedge fund manager Ray Dalio's warning of world order break down is fueling fears of a further bitcoin price crash

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The company's stack is now 717,131 bitcoin acquired for $54.52 billion, or $76,027 per coin. Bitcoin's current price is $68,000.

Michael Saylor's Strategy purchased $168 million in bitcoin last week

On Tuesday, Strategy founder Michael Saylor revealed the purchase of 2,486 BTC, padding the bitcoin treasury company's vault with yet another stack. As of today, the publicly traded firm now holds a commanding 717,131 BTC.

Saylor Announces Fresh 2,486 BTC Buy, Strategy Nears 720,000 BTC

Strategy's holdings account for more than 3.4% of the total 21 million bitcoin supply — worth around $49 billion.

Michael Saylor's Strategy buys 2,486 bitcoin for $168 million as total holdings reach 717,131 BTC

Bitcoin is back in compression mode on Feb. 17, 2026, trading at $68,021 after probing an intraday range between $67,381 and $69,999. With $36.58 billion in 24-hour volume and a $1.37 trillion market cap, this is not a sleepy tape — it is a market pausing, recalibrating, and daring traders to overreact.

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The bank also holds a large put option position on Strategy, potentially capitalizing on the company trading above the value of its BTC holdings.

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