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.

Bitcoin continued falling Wednesday after a strong U.S. jobs report dampened hopes that the Federal Reserve would lower interest rates in March.

Bitcoin Slides as Fed Rate Cut Doubts Follow Strong Jobs Report

Bitcoin twice fell below $66,000 in a volatile session, plunging nearly $2,800 in one hour before rebounding and slipping again. Mixed Market Drivers On Feb. 11, bitcoin briefly tumbled below $66,000 twice, as the cryptocurrency market endured yet another volatile trading session.

Bitcoin Slumps Below $66,000 as Strong US Jobs Data Dampens Rate-Cut Hopes

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Motiv Builds Bitcoin Circular Economies, Empowering 750+ Peruvian Families Weekly

Several reports say that Blockfills, a Susquehanna-backed crypto trading and lending firm, has temporarily suspended client deposits and withdrawals as bitcoin hovered near $66,500 after tapping an intraday low of $65,719 earlier in the session.

Blockfills Suspends Withdrawals While Bitcoin Tests Lower Levels

Crypto liquidity provider and lender BlockFills has halted client deposits and withdrawals amid a downturn in bitcoin prices, in a sign of knock-on impact from the latest crypto market drop.

Crypto lender BlockFills suspends withdrawals amid faltering bitcoin price

The longtime bitcoin backer and founder of DCG said privacy coins represent an asymmetric bet today, similar to the early days of Bitcoin.

DCG's Barry Silbert: 5%-10% of bitcoin ‘will find its way into privacy-focused crypto' like Zcash

An expectation-beating jobs report has “collapsed” the odds of a March Federal Reserve rate cut, sending the bitcoin price sharply lower

It's ‘Collapsed'—Bitcoin And Crypto Suddenly Braced For A $2 Trillion Fed Price Crash

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) rally to $126,000 marked a premature cycle top, which forced a deeper reset toward the $60,000 region instead of making a run to $150,000. Was A Liquidation Cascade The Catalyst?

Why Bitcoin's $126,000 Top Forced A Structural Reset Towards $60,000

Crypto firm BlockFills said it has temporarily halted deposits and withdrawals on its platform amid falling crypto prices and volatility.

Susquehanna-Backed Crypto Lender BlockFills Suspends Withdrawals as Bitcoin Sinks

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Approaches $60,000, Eyes Multi-Month Bottom The Bitcoin price is approaching a multi-month bottom near $60,000 after a sharp multi-month decline from over $100,000. Bitcoin Price Approaches $60,000, Eyes Multi-Month Bottom Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Approaches $60,000, Eyes Multi-Month Bottom

Galaxy CEO Mike Novogratz believes crypto's speculative era is ending, replaced by real-world asset tokenization with lower returns.

Following Bitcoin Dive, Galaxy CEO Novogratz Says Crypto Headed for 'Much Lower Returns'

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) may be quietly transitioning into a new "winter phase," even as prices remain historically elevated, a new report shows. Bitcoin Entering New ‘Winter Phase'?

Beware Dip Buyers, Bitcoin Is Entering Its 'Winter Phase', New Report Finds

With so many other asset markets in rally mode, investors for the moment appear to have moved on from crypto.

Cryptos crumble, bitcoin falls through $66,000, as Friday's bounce fades

Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) delivered a rare all-green performance as bitcoin extended its inflow streak to three days. Ether, XRP, and solana funds also closed higher, signaling renewed investor confidence across major digital assets.

Bitcoin Leads Broad ETF Rally With $167 Million Inflow

Bitcoin Magazine DDC Enterprise ($DDC) Adds 100 Bitcoin, Treasury Holdings Reach 1,988 BTC DDC Enterprise says it bought another 100 bitcoin, lifting its stash to 1,988 BTC as it pushes ahead with an aggressive, long-term treasury strategy despite bitcoin trading around $67,000. DDC Enterprise ($DDC) Adds 100 Bitcoin, Treasury Holdings Reach 1,988 BTC Micah Zimmerman.

DDC Enterprise ($DDC) Adds 100 Bitcoin, Treasury Holdings Reach 1,988 BTC

Bitcoin Magazine Danske Bank Opens Retail Bitcoin Access After Years of Crypto Resistance Danske Bank now allows retail customers Bitcoin-linked ETP access, reversing years of crypto resistance amid rising demand. Danske Bank Opens Retail Bitcoin Access After Years of Crypto Resistance Micah Zimmerman.

Danske Bank Opens Retail Bitcoin Access After Years of Crypto Resistance

The firm now expects a prolonged consolidation phase between $60,000 and $75,000 following hyperactive trading and derivatives stress.

K33 sees ‘strong case' bitcoin has bottomed amid ‘capitulation-like' conditions

Bitcoin entered Feb. 11, 2026, walking a tightrope between hopeful rebounds and heavy-handed resistance. Priced at $67,131 with a market cap of $1.34 trillion, the cryptocurrency saw an intraday range between $66,351 and $69,876 and boasted a 24-hour trading volume of $46.24 billion. But despite the fireworks in volume, momentum isn't exactly throwing a party.

Dead Cat Bounce or Bottoming Out? Bitcoin Bulls Face Harsh Reality Check

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Bitcoin is trading around $67,000 ahead of U.S. unemployment data and renewed fears of a potential government shutdown. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $67,035 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,949 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $80.87 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.36 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.08977 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.055791 The meme coin sector dropped 5.7% in a single day to $31.8 billion.

Bitcoin At $67,000, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Extend Losses Ahead Of Unemployment Data As

Denmark's largest bank is ending an eight-year ‘ban' on crypto services in response to growing customer demand and improved regulation.

Danske Bank Offers Bitcoin, Ethereum ETPs to Investors, Ending Eight-Year Crypto 'Ban'

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As bitcoin extends declines, industry figures say it's time to buy

Bitcoin and ether extended declines, dragging down crypto-related stocks, even as gold and silver rallied.

Bearish sentiment prevails as bitcoin falls below $67,000, ether drops

South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service launches a formal inspection of Bithumb over a $44 billion bitcoin overpayment accident and possible custody and control failures.

Bithumb's Accidental $44 Billion Bitcoin Overpayment Triggers Sudden Inspection, Scrutiny of Internal Controls

During an interview at Consensus Hong Kong 2026, Joseph Lubin argued that "blue chip" decentralized finance has reached parity with traditional banking.

Joe Lubin claims DeFi is as safe as traditional finance, adding that bitcoin is in crisis

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