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.

Solana tumbled below $120 to its weakest price since April, while SUI, DOGE and ADA also fell sharply.

Altcoins plunge as bitcoin's $85,000 test triggers $550 million in liquidations

Bitcoin Magazine SEC Charges Bitcoin Miner for Duping Investors Out of $48.5 Million A solo bitcoin miner was charged by the SEC for misappropriating $48.5 million from investors by selling bogus mining hosting agreements that promised passive income. SEC Charges Bitcoin Miner for Duping Investors Out of $48.5 Million Micah Zimmerman.

SEC Charges Bitcoin Miner for Duping Investors Out of $48.5 Million

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Crashes to $84,000 – Is $70,000 Next? The bitcoin price experienced two more aggressive dumps today, now trading near $84,500. Bitcoin Price Crashes to $84,000 – Is $70,000 Next? Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Crashes to $84,000 – Is $70,000 Next?

The cryptocurrency rallied momentarily Thursday morning before dropping back to $85K later in the day. Why Is Bitcoin Stuck With Inflation Cooling and Stocks Up? The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) published its long-awaited Consumer Price Index (CPI) report on Thursday, revealing cooler-than-expected inflation data.

Inflation Cools and Stocks Rise, So Why Is Bitcoin Still Floundering?

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) remains trapped in a volatile $85,000 to $90,000 range, struggling to sustain upside even after softer-than-expected inflation data. What Happened: Bitcoin's volatility is spiking ahead of a massive $23 billion options expiry next week, Bloomberg reported on Thursday.

Bitcoin Whipsaws From $89,000 To $85,000, Liquidates $120M: What's Driving Volatility?

Crypto markets swung sharply Thursday following a softer-than-expected U.S. CPI print, which briefly lifted bitcoin above $89,000 during U.S. hours.

XRP slumps as bitcoin once again falls back to $85,000 level after surge

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is back to $86,000 in volatile U.S. trading hours on Thursday, which saw inflation cool more than expected in November. What Happened: Market commentatr The Kobeissi Letter highlighted that U.S. core CPI fell to 2.6% year-over-year, the lowest since March 2021 and a sharp downside surprise versus expectations.

Inflation's Down, But So Is Bitcoin: Why BTC Gets Sold At $90,000 Every Time

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Fold Launches Nationwide Bitcoin Services Across All 50 States With BitGo

The SEC charged a Philadelphia-based Bitcoin mining entrepreneur with running an illegal securities scheme and misappropriating over $48 million of customer funds.

SEC Says Third-Party Bitcoin Mining Services Are Securities Offerings in New Lawsuit

A very supportive macro backdrop is being ignored for now, said Bitwise's Andre Dragosch.

Bitcoin's 'realized cap' holds at record high over $1 trillion, casting doubt on four-year cycle

Far softer than expected inflation numbers Thursday morning had markets racing early, but some are questioning the data.

Bitcoin bulls foiled again as price tumbles back to $86,000, giving up CPI gains and more

Bitcoin Magazine Taiwan Reveals It Holds 210 Bitcoin Seized in Criminal Cases, Valued at $18 Million Taiwan's Ministry of Justice disclosed it holds over 210 bitcoin seized from criminal cases, placing the country among the world's top government bitcoin holders. Taiwan Reveals It Holds 210 Bitcoin Seized in Criminal Cases, Valued at $18 Million Micah Zimmerman.

Taiwan Reveals It Holds 210 Bitcoin Seized in Criminal Cases, Valued at $18 Million

Ethereum

Inflation unexpectedly cooled last month, but it remains above the Fed's 2% target.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Rise Following Soft US Inflation Data

The index provider applies capital market models to bitcoin, arguing institutional adoption supports long-term valuations and structured portfolio allocation.

CF Benchmarks views bitcoin as portfolio staple, projects $1.4 million price target by 2035

JPMorgan analysts in October said investors betting on currency devaluation would lift precious metals and bitcoin, but only one of those trades has worked.

Gold, silver shine in debasement trade as bitcoin is left behind

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Briefly Pumps Above $89,000 As Cooler CPI Data Rolls In The bitcoin price briefly surged above $89,000 on Thursday after a sharply cooler-than-expected U.S. inflation report, before pulling back to around $88,374. Bitcoin Price Briefly Pumps Above $89,000 As Cooler CPI Data Rolls In Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Briefly Pumps Above $89,000 As Cooler CPI Data Rolls In

The continued plunge in NAKA's share price has left the company valued at a steep decline to the value of its bitcoin holdings.

Bitcoin treasury firm KindlyMD puts share buyback program in place

The SEC charged Danh C. Vo, founder and CEO of a bitcoin mining business called VBit, on Wednesday, according to a complaint.

SEC charges bitcoin mining firm VBit CEO involving $48.5 million misappropriated in bogus investment deals

Bitcoin ETFs saw $457 million in inflows, signaling a 'flight to quality' as capital consolidates around Bitcoin amid Ethereum outflows.

Bitcoin ETFs Notch $457M Haul, Third-Largest Since October

Solana

Asset management firm Bitwise expects 2026 to be a breakout year for crypto, with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), and Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) all pushing to new all-time highs as institutional forces reshape the market. What Happened: In its 2026 Outlook, Bitwise argues the traditional four-year crypto cycle is fading.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana To Hit All-Time Highs In 2026, Bitwise Predicts

Bitcoin's been in a mood lately—dipping, bouncing, and teasing chartists with every candle. Hovering just below $88,000 on Thursday morning around 8:30 a.m. EST, the king of crypto seems caught in a flirtation between bears reluctant to let go and bulls trying to gather their courage.

Bulls Hesitate, Bears Hover: Bitcoin's $87K Tug-of-War Continues

Bitcoin has erased its gains over the course of this year after surging to a peak of $126,000 per bitcoin in October (leaving many increasingly fearful of a 2026 crypto “collapse”).

‘Early In The New Year'—Trump Issues 2026 ‘Boom' Prediction As Traders Ramp Up Bitcoin Price Bets

Dogecoin

Shiba Inu

Despite increased whale accumulation, both DOGE and SHIB face selling pressure unless they reclaim key technical levels.

Dogecoin and Shiba Inu lag market as memecoins continue to lose ground to bitcoin

Narratives change fast in crypto. Just yesterday, we talked about weak institutional demand for bitcoin, noting net outflows of over $500 million from spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the first two days of the week.

Bitcoin ETF rebound needs to be sustained for BTC to benefit: Crypto Daybook Americas

Bitcoin is holding firm near $87,000 as traders stay cautious ahead of the Bank of Japan interest rate decision; liquidations stand at $545.09 million over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $457.3 million in net inflows on Wednesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $22.4 million in net outflows.

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