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 new taskforce is using drones and sensors to find power thieves, after 14,000 illicit mining operations have been uncovered over five years.

Malaysia Cracks Down on Bitcoin Miners Behind $1.1B Electricity Theft

Bitcoin Magazine CFTC Opens Door for Spot Bitcoin and Crypto Trading in U.S. Markets The CFTC has approved federally regulated spot Bitcoin and crypto trading in the U.S., with Bitnomial's exchange launching next week. CFTC Opens Door for Spot Bitcoin and Crypto Trading in U.S. Markets Micah Zimmerman.

CFTC Opens Door for Spot Bitcoin and Crypto Trading in U.S. Markets

Macro investor Jordi Visser says Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is early in a major bull market because the next wave of demand will come from billions of new digital wallet users, not Wall Street. Visser Says Bitcoin Is Early In A Major Bull Market Speaking on a podcast, Visser said analysts have misread the current cycle by focusing on insider selling instead of the broader shift toward tokenization and digital settlement.

Bitcoin's Next 'Major Bull Market' Will Be Driven By People Like You, Analyst Argues

Recent outflows from U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETFs were driven by specific arbitrage trade closures, not widespread institutional panic.

$4B Bitcoin ETF Outflows in Oct-Nov Reflect Basis Trade Unwind, Not Capitulation: Research Analyst

The Eric Trump-backed digital asset treasury (DAT) firm and publicly traded miner American Bitcoin said it has lifted its stash to 4,367 BTC. Even with the added coin count, the company's stock ABTC has spent the past 30 days sliding more than 50%.

Eric Trump-Backed Miner Snags More Bitcoin Amid a Brutal Month for ABTC Stock

Twenty One Capital is set to begin trading as XXI on the New York Stock Exchange on December 9, launching with $4 billion worth of Bitcoin.

Bitcoin Treasury Twenty One Set to Begin Trading on NYSE With $4 Billion BTC Stash

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is now pressing into a pivotal resistance band at $98,000–$100,000, a zone prominent analyst Trader Mayne says bulls must retake to flip momentum and ignite a meaningful relief rally. What Happened: In an update on his YouTube channel on Thursday, Mayne noted that even after a strong 16% rebound off the $80,000 lows, Bitcoin's macro structure remains bearish.

Why Bitcoin Bulls Must Reclaim $98,000–$100,000 To Spark A Real Relief Rally

Bitcoin Magazine VTB Pushes to Open Russia's First Bank-Run Bitcoin Trading Desk as Kremlin Moves to Classify Mining as an Export Russia's second-largest lender, VTB, is moving to become the country's first major bank to offer direct bitcoin and crypto trading. VTB Pushes to Open Russia's First Bank-Run Bitcoin Trading Desk as Kremlin Moves to Classify Mining as an Export Micah Zimmerman.

VTB Pushes to Open Russia's First Bank-Run Bitcoin Trading Desk as Kremlin Moves to Classify Mining as an Export

Ripple (CRYPTO: XRP) CEO Brad Garlinghouse argues the bearish mood around Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is temporary and completely out of sync with the structural tailwinds supporting the market. What Happened: Speaking at Binance Blockchain Week 2025, Garlinghouse said the U.S., which accounts for over one-fifth of global GDP, is undergoing a historic shift from anti-crypto hostility to pro-crypto regulation.

Ripple CEO Says Bitcoin Can Hit $180,000 By End Of 2026

Bitcoin miners are finally catching a breather as hashprice lifts off the basement floor after hitting punishing lows just days ago that squeezed operations to the edge. Even with that revenue dip, the network's hashrate has held its ground, hovering in a tight band between 1,050 exahash per second (EH/s) and 1,100 EH/s.

Bitcoin Hashrate Holds Firm Above 1 ZH/s Following a Painful Few Weeks for Miners

Analysts say improving liquidity conditions could set up a key test of resistance as Bitcoin consolidates above $90,000.

Crypto markets show ‘quiet strength' as bitcoin exchange balances reach multi-year lows: analysts

Southeast Asian nations are ramping up enforcement as illegal mining operations drain power grids and bankroll cybercrime networks.

Thailand Busts $8.6M Bitcoin Mining Operations Funding 'Chinese Scam Networks'

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Ethereum

Bitcoin is holding firm above $92,000 as liquidations top $311.29 million over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $14.9 million in net outflows on Wednesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $140.2 million in net inflows.

Bitcoin, Dogecoin Steady While XRP Slips And Ethereum Climbs On A Twisted Thursday

Bitcoin hovered between $92,607 to $93,071 over the last hour as of Dec. 4, 2025, flaunting a market capitalization of $1.85 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume that surged to $73.53 billion. Within the day's tightrope act, prices danced between $91,958 and $94,000—showing all the subtlety of a cat preparing to pounce.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Bulls and Bears Clash Below the $95K Line

The chief executive of the world's largest asset manager BlackRock has predicted the “enormous growth” of crypto-based tokenization in coming years

They ‘Bought More'—BlackRock CEO Reveals Sovereign Fund Bitcoin Price Bombshell Alongside A Stark Trump Warning

Authorities released a report revealing 14,000 illegal bitcoin miners siphoned electricity from the national grid worth $1.1 billion since 2020.

Malaysian Forms Air and Ground Task Force to Shutdown 14,000 BTC Mining Rigs

Bitcoin steadied near weekly highs as concerns ease, but most altcoins remain weak. Market shows early signs of recovery despite broader downtrends.

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Holds Near Weekly High, Altcoins Remain Subdued

The price of bitcoin has fallen around 36% from its all-time high recently but data shows this is a regular occurrence in the history of the cryptocurrency.

Bitcoin is down nearly 30% from its record high — history shows that's normal

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan said there is no mechanism that would force Strategy to sell its bitcoin, despite market concerns.

No, Strategy is not going to sell its bitcoin, Bitwise CIO believes

Trump-affiliated bitcoin mining and treasury firm American Bitcoin disclosed holdings of 4,367 BTC, as of Tuesday.

Eric Trump's American Bitcoin bought $34 million in BTC during November slump

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“The short-term setup has shifted into a choppy pullback, with markets watching whether BTC can stabilize within the $90,000–$91,000 support zone,” one trader said.

ADA, ETH, XRP Climb as Bitcoin Zooms Above $93K, But Traders Warn of ‘Fakeout Rally'

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse predicts bitcoin will reach $180,000 by the end of 2026.

Ripple CEO's Bold Call: Bitcoin to Hit $180K by End of 2026

BTC's volatility meltdown offers bullish cues to the spot price.

BTC at $100K Back on Table as Volatility Shatters Uptrend, Ether Bulls Grow Bolder

Bitcoin is trading in a narrow band ahead of the Fed's rate decision, with more than $6 billion in leveraged positions at risk.

Bitcoin Short Positions Build Ahead of Potential Fed Rate Cut

Bitcoin's latest drop stems from structural strains, Coinbase Institutional explained, as weakening trend signals, thinning liquidity, whale selling and ETF outflows pressured the market despite normally supportive easing monetary conditions.

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