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.

Crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen says Bitcoin could see a short-term rally through March if historical patterns play out. In a new YouTube update, Cowen outlines a recurring structure in Bitcoin's yearly performance. Historically, BTC tends to decline into January and February, rally into March, and then weaken again in April and May.

Bitcoin Primed for Rally Through March if History Repeats, According to Benjamin Cowen – But There's a Catch

The cryptocurrency traders near key price zone that has marked major turning points over the past two years.

Bitcoin traders, alert: The rally is nearing a two-year 'make or break' price zone

A large-scale experiment found that nearly half of frontier AI model responses selected bitcoin as their preferred monetary instrument. The study also revealed a clear split: bitcoin for long-term savings, stablecoins for everyday payments.

AI Models Overwhelmingly Choose Bitcoin as Preferred Monetary Instrument

The strategy aims to build upside exposure in March and April while minimizing upfront cost.

Quant firm suggests a bullish bitcoin trade with a key financing twist

U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs added another $155 Million on Wednesday, continuing a two week run of institutional inflows even as Glassnode warns underlying demand remains fragile.

Bitcoin tops $72,000 as ETFs pull $155 million, extending two week inflow streak

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Leading cryptocurrencies staged a strong relief rally on Wednesday, while the stock market also closed higher even as the Middle East war entered its fifth day. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:30 p.m.

Bitcoin Tops $74,000, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Also Recover: Analyst Says Market 'Heavily Overpriced' Middle East War

Bitcoin could be headed for a blast off as safe-haven demand surges across markets, according to Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki, who pointed to gold's huge spike as a signal for bitcoin and silver.

Robert Kiyosaki Predicts Bitcoin ‘Blast off' as Global Tensions Push Investors Toward Alternative Assets

Fresh ETF inflows, policy momentum and a deeper integration with the financial system are beginning to shift sentiment, analysts say.

How Policy Shifts, Geopolitical Tensions Are Reshaping the Bitcoin Trade

Arthur Hayes signals a strategic window for bitcoin investors as potential U.S. conflict spending could push the Federal Reserve toward policies that historically ignite major crypto rallies, revealing when he believes the smartest buying opportunity may emerge.

When Is a Good Time to Buy Bitcoin? Arthur Hayes Points to Fed Cuts Amid Iran Conflict

Experts push back on billionaire hedge fund manager Ray Dalio's warning of bitcoin lacking gold's qualities and risks from surveillance, quantum computing and lack of central bank buying.

Crypto bulls slam Ray Dalio's 'tired narratives' in defense of bitcoin's future

Gate Ventures, the venture capital arm of Gate.com, has made a strategic investment in Bitcoin finance platform Sats Terminal, a startup building tools that let users borrow, swap, and generate yield with bitcoin while keeping custody of their coins.

Gate Ventures Backs Sats Terminal as Bitcoin Lending Tools Expand

Crypto asset management firm and ETF issuer Bitwise donated $233,000 to open-source Bitcoin developers in its latest annual contribution.

Bitwise Donates $233K of Bitcoin ETF Profits to Open-Source BTC Developers

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) surged past $73,000 on Tuesday as $320 million in short positions were liquidated across exchanges, according to CoinGlass data. The squeeze caught late sellers off guard after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on Feb. 28 and sent oil spiking.

Bitcoin Tops $73,000 Despite Iran Airstrike Campaign: Is This Rally Sustainable?

Crypto-linked equities outpaced the broader market rally, with Gemini shares jumping about 34% and Coinbase climbing roughly 15%.

Bitcoin taps $74,000 as crypto market rally lifts Dogecoin, Coinbase and more

Several technical indicators for Bitcoin have reached levels not seen since the market chaos of 2022

'The Worst Is Behind Us': Bitcoin Market Conditions Mirror FTX Bottom, Analysts Say

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded a second consecutive day of inflows with $225 million added, while ether funds slipped into outflows. XRP and solana ETFs maintained positive momentum, keeping broader crypto ETF sentiment mixed but resilient.

Bitcoin ETFs Extend Gains With $225 Million Inflow

Bitcoin climbed to $73,000 on Wednesday as strong ETF inflows and improving traditional market sentiment boosted broader crypto momentum.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Surge 7% As Crypto Investor Demand Explodes

Bitcoin Magazine Bitwise to Donate $233,000 to Bitcoin Open-Source Developers Bitwise said it will be contributing $233,000 to support the programmers who maintain and secure the Bitcoin network. Bitwise to Donate $233,000 to Bitcoin Open-Source Developers Micah Zimmerman.

Bitwise to Donate $233,000 to Bitcoin Open-Source Developers

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) surged 7% in a single day move to $73,000, as heavy ETF inflows and improving technical structure combine to support price despite lingering macro uncertainty. Is It A Relief Rally Setup?

Bitcoin Jumps 7% To $73,000: What Is Going On?

Bitcoin defied broader market volatility by surging to a high of $73,792, rekindling the debate about its “digital gold” status. The cryptocurrency has climbed 10% since Monday, pushing its market cap to $1.46 trillion.

Capitulation Over? Analysts See ‘Extreme Resilience' in Bitcoin's Rise to $73K

Morgan Stanley reveals its Bitcoin ETF custodians as the Wall Street giant moves closer to a full crypto embrace.

Morgan Stanley Picks Coinbase, BNY Mellon as Custodians for Planned Bitcoin ETF

Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) is expanding its crypto footprint, filing an S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to launch the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust, a spot ETF that would directly hold Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). The proposed fund plans to use Coinbase and Bank of New York Mellon (BNY) as Bitcoin custodians, with most assets stored in offline cold storage.

Morgan Stanley Files Bitcoin ETF, Coinbase, BNY Named As Custodians

Bitcoin Magazine Strategy (MSTR), Coinbase (COIN) Surge as Bitcoin Pumps Near $73,000 Shares of Strategy, Inc. (MSTR) and Coinbase (COIN) jumped on Wednesday, marking a sharp rebound for the Bitcoin proxies after months of losses. Strategy (MSTR), Coinbase (COIN) Surge as Bitcoin Pumps Near $73,000 Micah Zimmerman.

Strategy (MSTR), Coinbase (COIN) Surge as Bitcoin Pumps Near $73,000

Kevin de Patoul argues that 2026 won't be a washout for digital assets, but instead a structural reset as traditional finance quietly moves onchain.

CEO of crypto investment firm Keyrock says bitcoin is undervalued, entering ‘transition year'

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) chairman Michael Saylor doubled down on his conviction, publicly reinforcing the "buy the dip / stay long" narrative as the company's preferred equity vehicle points to another major Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) purchase. Saylor: Are You Buying Bitcoin Like I Am?

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