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's (CRYPTO: BTC) long-term bull case is shifting from speculation to store-of-value dominance, with Kraken-backed research firm projected the cryptocurrency could climb to $1.4 million by 2035. Store-Of-Value Model Drives $1.4 Million Target CF Benchmarks analysts Gabriel Selby and Mark Pilipczuk said in a new report that Bitcoin will slowly take part of gold's role as a store of value The report outlines a three-pillar framework combining comparative store-of-value valuation, cost-of-production economics, and sensitivity to global monetary liquidity.

Bitcoin To Hit $1.4 Million By 2035 Due To Three-Pillar 'Asymmetric Risk Profile'

Bitcoin's oversold RSI signals a potential rally to $170K, analysts argue, as record ETF inflows and fading headwinds build a bullish case.

Is Bitcoin Primed for a 2026 Breakout? Analysts Weigh History vs.

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Bitcoin rebounded to $88,000 on Friday as Taiwan's Ministry of Justice disclosed holding BTC and the Senate confirmed crypto-friendly nominees. Bitcoin ETFs saw $161.3 million in net outflows on Thursday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $96.6 million in net outflows.

Bitcoin To $88,000, Ethereum, Dogecoin Bounce Too, But Why's XRP Lagging?

Bitcoin rose above $88,000 even after the Bank of Japan increased interest rates to the highest in nearly 30 years, a move that would have been expected to strengthen the yen and make the carry trade less attractive.

Bitcoin gains as yen surprises after Japan raises rates: Crypto Daybook Americas

Ledn unveils a monthly Open Book Report to benchmark transparency as banks enter the bitcoin‑backed loan market. Ledn, one of the world's largest bitcoin lenders, announced that it is releasing an Open Book Report, providing standardized, independent disclosures of its BTC loan book, collateral levels, and loan‑to‑value ratios.

Ledn Launches Open Book Report Amid Bitcoin Lending Boom

BTC rose to $88,000 after the Bank of Japan raised interest rates. The increase, seen as a potential risk-off trigger, failed to spark a flight into the yen.

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin rallies on Japan rate hike as futures traders pile in

Liquidations surged amid volatility from derivatives profit-taking and a shifting macro backdrop from the Bank of Japan's rate hike.

Bitcoin's Post-CPI Whipsaw Liquidates Over $500M Again

Fidelity's global macro director, Jurien Timmer, has called the end of the latest bitcoin bull run, while highlighting gold's continued bull market strength.

Latest bitcoin bull turns bear, Fidelity director warns of year-long crypto winter

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) snapped back into positive territory with a powerful inflow-led session, while ether ETFs extended their outflow streak. Solana and XRP continued to quietly attract capital, rounding out a mixed but active trading day.

Bitcoin ETFs Rebound With $457 Million Inflow as Ether Outflows Persist

With bitcoin off 5.5% for the month of December on a returns basis, plenty of eyes are squinting at the chart and asking what comes next. To size things up, we leaned into the wisdom of the crowd and peeked at what today's most active prediction markets are betting on.

Rip Higher or Roll Over? Prediction Market Wagers Suggest a Slower Climb Ahead for Bitcoin

Japan's 10-year government bond yield briefly touched 2% for the first time since 2006 after the central bank lifted its benchmark rate.

Bitcoin, ether pop higher as Japan rate hike lifts Asian risk appetite

The Bank of Japan raised its short-term policy rate by 25 basis points to 0.75%, the highest in nearly 30 years.

Bitcoin jumps above $87,000, yen slides as Bank of Japan hikes interest rates

Over the past year, application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) technology has advanced substantially, and this month, Shenzhen, China-based MicroBT introduced its newest mining machine, boasting an unprecedented hashrate of 1,035 terahash per second (TH/s), equivalent to 1.35 petahash per second (PH/s) of raw computing power.

MicroBT Enters the Petahash Club, Taking Bitcoin Mining Rigs to a New Extreme

Bitcoin is trading around $85,000, with a muted response to softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $85,553 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,825 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $119.45 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.82 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1207 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.057071 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 154,181 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $504.89 million.

Bitcoin Slides To $85,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Stare Into The Abyss

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

Bitcoin Magazine Fold Launches Nationwide Bitcoin Services Across All 50 States With BitGo Fold now offers Bitcoin services nationwide via its partnership with federally chartered BitGo Bank & Trust. Fold Launches Nationwide Bitcoin Services Across All 50 States With BitGo Micah Zimmerman.

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.

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