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 Magazine Europol, Swiss Police Dismantle ‘Cryptomixer' in Major Bitcoin Laundering Crackdown Swiss and German authorities, backed by Europol, shut down the Cryptomixer bitcoin-laundering service in Zurich, seizing servers, the domain, EUR 25 million in BTC and 12 terabytes of data linked to major cybercrime networks. Europol, Swiss Police Dismantle ‘Cryptomixer' in Major Bitcoin Laundering Crackdown Micah Zimmerman.

Europol, Swiss Police Dismantle ‘Cryptomixer' in Major Bitcoin Laundering Crackdown

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Bitcoin fell below the $85,000 level on Monday as market sentiment weakened amid rising speculation over a potential rate hike in Japan. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $85,217.65 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,750.74 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $124.51 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.00 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1335 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.057929 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 266,362 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $961.73 million.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Extend Declines As Liquidations Near $1 Billion

Bitcoin's slide intensified as a strengthening yen squeezed carry trades and triggered swift deleveraging across crypto, revealing how shifting expectations for Japan's policy path can jolt digital assets, a pattern emphasized by Arthur Hayes.

Why Is Bitcoin Dumping? Arthur Hayes Tracks BOJ Heat Closing in on BTC

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) doom-callers may want to sit down. Fundstrat co-founder and Head of Research Tom Lee is back, and he's not whispering — he's declaring that "the high isn't in yet," insisting Bitcoin is nowhere near done despite a bruising November.

Tom Lee Says Bitcoin Could Rebound To Break Records By January — 'The High Isn't In Yet'

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

The Daily: Bitcoin faces ‘late-cycle fragility,' Strategy establishes new $1.44B USD reserve, Sony Bank plans US stablecoin, and more

Bitcoin Magazine Elon Musk Calls Bitcoin a ‘Fundamental' And ‘Physics-Based Currency' Elon Musk called Bitcoin a “physics-based currency” tied to energy and suggested that advances in AI and robotics could eventually make money obsolete. Elon Musk Calls Bitcoin a ‘Fundamental' And ‘Physics-Based Currency' Micah Zimmerman.

Elon Musk Calls Bitcoin a ‘Fundamental' And ‘Physics-Based Currency'

Peter Schiff has cast doubt on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR), accusing Michael Saylor of running an unsustainable business model that he argues looks increasingly like a "fraud." What Happened: In a new X post, Schiff claimed Strategy is approaching collapse, alleging Saylor was "forced" to sell company stock to raise U.S. dollars, not to buy additional Bitcoin, but to cover interest and dividend obligations.

Peter Schiff Says Michael Saylor Strategy-Bitcoin Model Is 'Fraud' And MSTR Is 'Broken'

Crypto prices are falling again Monday, but Bitcoin, XRP, and Ethereum funds are coming off a strong week for flows following recent losses.

Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP ETFs Bounce Back After Brutal Month for Crypto Funds

Czech National Bank Governor Aleš Michl says the country's Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $1 million purchase is meant to "touch reality" as he warns the asset could soar or collapse. Governor Says Goal Is Real-World Experience, Not Models Michl said on Nov.25 the CNB created the portfolio to gain hands-on experience with digital assets instead of depending on theoretical models.

CNB Buys Bitcoin To Touch Reality As Michl Says It Could Go Very High or Zero

Bitcoin Magazine House Republicans Officially Confirm “Operation Choke Point 2.0” Targeted Bitcoin And Crypto Firms A new 50-page House Financial Services Committee report formally documents what Republicans call a Biden-era “Operation Chokepoint 2.0,” detailing how regulators pressured banks to avoid crypto while publicly denying any discouragement. House Republicans Officially Confirm “Operation Choke Point 2.0” Targeted Bitcoin And Crypto Firms Micah Zimmerman.

House Republicans Officially Confirm “Operation Choke Point 2.0” Targeted Bitcoin And Crypto Firms

The average network hashrate fell 1% last month after hitting record highs in October.

Bitcoin Mining Profitability Fell for Fourth Consecutive Month in November: JPMorgan

Bitcoin miners trudged through November, with data showing it was the fourth least profitable month of 2025. Mining pools processed around 453 blocks from start to finish, collecting a combined $1.262 billion in revenue — a total that folds in both the subsidy and the fees gathered along the way.

Bitcoin Miners Dealt With a Brutal November as Monthly Revenue Taps Fourth-Lowest of 2025

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin's November Red Candle Signals Bearish MACD Cross, Eyes $75,000 Test Bitcoin Price Weekly Outlook Bitcoin price managed to put in a green candle on the weekly close, finally, but it wasn't enough to hold off the bears as the price dropped sharply right after the weekly and monthly close on Sunday night.

Bitcoin's November Red Candle Signals Bearish MACD Cross, Eyes $75,000 Test

Strategy fell to the lowest since October, 2024, and ether and solana treasury plays including BitMine, Sharplink, Solana Company, Upexi tumbled nearly 10%.

Digital Asset Treasuries Lead Crypto Stock Sell-Off as Bitcoin Falls to $84K

Bitcoin Magazine Why Bitcoin Price Top Indicators Failed This Cycle Bitcoin price top indicators failed this cycle — but they're not broken, just outdated. Time to upgrade the models! Why Bitcoin Price Top Indicators Failed This Cycle Matt Crosby.

Why Bitcoin Price Top Indicators Failed This Cycle

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) has purchased 130 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and launched a $1.44 billion reserve U.S. dollar reserve, the company announced on Monday. Strategy Updates BTC Holdings And Earnings Assumptions President and CEO Fong Lee said the firm now holds 650,000 Bitcoin, valued at about $59 billion, according to the company's Dec. 1 update.

Strategy Launches $1.44 Billion USD Reserve To Power Its Bitcoin 'Reactor'

Europol dismantled a crypto-mixing platform it said is used by ransomware groups and darknet markets to launder bitcoin, seizing servers, data and $29 million in BTC.

European Authorities Seize $1.51B Bitcoin-Mixing Service Cryptomixer

Michael Saylor changed his tune on selling Bitcoin, stating that Strategy could dump BTC to pay dividends to its stockholders.

Bitcoin Giant Strategy Establishes $1.44 Billion USD Reserve—But Still Might Sell BTC

Bitcoin Magazine Strategy ($MSTR) Creates $1.44 Billion Reserve to Calm Fears of Bitcoin Sell-Off Strategy announced a $1.44 billion cash reserve to cover dividends and updated its 2025 earnings forecast after Bitcoin's price dropped sharply. The company also bought 130 more bitcoin. Strategy ($MSTR) Creates $1.44 Billion Reserve to Calm Fears of Bitcoin Sell-Off Micah Zimmerman.

Strategy ($MSTR) Creates $1.44 Billion Reserve to Calm Fears of Bitcoin Sell-Off

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Plunges 8% to $84,000 as December Opens With More Market Jitters The Bitcoin price fell to the mid-$84,000s early Monday, sliding 8% over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin Price Plunges 8% to $84,000 as December Opens With More Market Jitters Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Plunges 8% to $84,000 as December Opens With More Market Jitters

Peter Schiff is back on X, swinging at Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) with his greatest hits encore. This time, he argues Bitcoin isn't selling off because it's risky — but because it's “a fake asset,” pointing to the 28% drop from all-time highs while the Nasdaq sits within 2% of its own.

Peter Schiff Calls Bitcoin 'Fake' — BlackRock Calls It Their Biggest Moneymaker

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) slide below key support levels has sparked renewed focus on how traders should approach investing during a market downturn. What Happened: In a post on X on Sunday, pseudonymous swing trader and DeFi enthusiast Picolas Cage noted that the crypto market has matured dramatically over the past two years.

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On Monday, Strategy — the largest bitcoin treasury outfit on the planet — revealed it scooped up another 130 BTC, nudging its stash to a hefty 650,000 BTC. At the same time, the firm rolled out a USD Reserve worth $1.44 billion, setting the stage for future dividend payouts with plenty of cushion.

Strategy Flexes Hard With Fresh 130 BTC Grab and $1.44B War Chest

Bitcoin Cash (BCH) also declined, shedding 4.8% over the weekend.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Bitcoin (BTC) Drops 5.7% as Index Trades Lower

Coinidol.com: The volatile tug-of-war in price action resumed on December 1st, with Bitcoin (BTC) price slipping over 4% in early trading, signaling a renewed "risk-off" mood as the market reacted to global economic uncertainty and poor data reads.

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