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.

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.

Bitcoin Slips Anew as 'Risk-Off' Sentiment Marks Start of December

It was a Thanksgiving week of crypto price action to be grateful for—until it wasn't.

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The broker said fears over Strategy's solvency are misplaced and the stock remains the strongest asymmetric bet on bitcoin.

Strategy Still the Premier Bitcoin Proxy, Benchmark Says, Rejecting ‘Doom' Narrative

Strategy cut its earnings forecast for 2025 on Monday, citing a weak run in bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency.

Strategy sharply cuts annual earnings forecast as bitcoin tumbles

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) breaking below $90,000 on Monday has prompted crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen to draw striking parallels to the 2019 macro setup. What Happened: In a podcast published on Sunday, Cowen warned that Bitcoin's current downturn, arriving just as quantitative tightening (QT) ends, is tracking almost identically to 2019.

Bitcoin Loses $90,000: Look At 2019 To See What Happens Next

Led by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, the company also added to its bitcoin holdings last week, bringing its total stack to 650,000 BTC.

Strategy Establishes $1.44B Cash Reserve, Slashes 2025 Profit, BTC Yield Targets

Ethereum

Solana

Ether ETFs roared back to life with their strongest week in a month, while bitcoin funds ended a four-week outflow streak and solana funds extended their multi-week surge. Across all three sectors, the tone shifted decisively toward accumulation.

Ether ETFs Lead Weekly Gains as Bitcoin and Solana Stay Green

Strategy's holdings account for more than 3% of the total 21 million bitcoin supply — worth around $56 billion.

Strategy purchases another 130 bitcoin for $11.7M as total holdings hit 650,000 BTC; establishes new $1.44 billion dividend reserve

Traders are bracing for further bitcoin price declines that could spiral into a full-blown crash

Sudden $3 Trillion Crypto Market Collapse Sparks Serious Bitcoin Price Crash Warning

A sharp sell-off following the CME bitcoin futures open, compounded by hawkish signals from the Bank of Japan, dragged the CoinDesk 20 down nearly 6% on Monday.

Crypto Markets Today: Hawkish BOJ Comments Spur Sharp BTC Downturn

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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is down almost 6% in the past 24 hours after a sudden wave of long-position liquidations erased nearly $4,000 from price in a matter of minutes. Cramer Says Speculation, Not Fundamentals Drove The Slide Jim Cramer said the sharp decline reflected speculative positioning rather than any change in Bitcoin's underlying case.

Jim Cramer Notes 'Horrible' Bitcoin Start To December As BTC Falls By $4,000 In Minutes

Bitcoin fell sharply on the first day of December, dropping from $91K to $86K as Asian markets delivered a wave of bearish catalysts. Despite improving U.S. liquidity conditions and rising rate-cut expectations, sentiment remains fragile heading into a pivotal month.

Bitcoin Drops to $86K as Asian Markets Trigger Selloff

Bitcoin's drop to $86,000 has coincided with slowing whale accumulation and rising retail buying — a late-cycle pattern that, analysts say, heightens fragility.

Bitcoin faces ‘late-cycle fragility' as whale accumulation slows, retail interest surges: analysts

Dogecoin

Bitcoin has tumbled below $87,000 as rising Japanese bond yields impact risk assets, with liquidations topping $637.55 million over the past 24 hours. BTC Kicks Off December In The Red Crypto trader Jelle noted Bitcoin was "smacked down" from its first major resistance, marking the monthly high almost instantly.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Drop 5% On Rising Japanese Bond Yields

A weekend crypto crash triggered $524M in liquidations, with fears over Tether's stability and DAT selling pressure acting as key catalysts.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP Crash Triggering $637M in Liquidations

The proposed tax change, supported by the government, will categorize crypto profits under a separate-taxation framework.

Japan to Cut Crypto Tax Burden to 20% Uniform Rate in Boost for Local Bitcoin Traders

Bitcoin fell back below $90,000 on Monday, extending losses after its steepest monthly decline since the 2021 crypto crash, as renewed risk aversion drove investors out of stocks and digital assets.

Bitcoin falls 5% below $90,000 as investors ditch risk assets

Silver, the commodity metal that has awakened from a five‑decade slumber, has breached $58 for the first time and is once again making headlines. Analysts say the rally may have room to continue, as demand is poised to grow while supply remains constrained.

Silver Breakout Continues, Becomes Bitcoin's ‘Mirror Image' in Relentless Hike

Bitcoin and Ethereum fell sharply on Monday.

Bitcoin, Ethereum fall sharply as crypto sell-off resumes

Spot ether ETFs saw $1.42 billion exit the funds last month, marking their largest monthly outflow to date.

Spot bitcoin ETF outflows hit $3.5 billion in November, largest monthly outflow since February

Economist Peter Schiff called Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) a “fake asset” on Sunday, distinguishing it from risk-off technology stocks. A Rotation From Fake To Real Assets, Says Schiff In an X post, Schiff said Bitcoin's ongoing slump isn't due to its risk-off sentiment, but rather to its lack of intrinsic value.

Peter Schiff Says Bitcoin Decline Comes Amid 'Rotation' From Fake To Real Assets: 'There's More Than Just Risk-Off At Play'

Binance, Hyperliquid, and Bybit saw over $160 million in liquidations each, with longs making up almost 90% of the total.

Bitcoin Drop Ends Up Liquidating $500M Bullish Bets in Early Asia Trading

The launch of DOGE ETFs from Grayscale and Bitwise saw only $2.16 million in inflows, failing to attract expected institutional interest.

Dogecoin Slumps 9% Amid Bitcoin Weakness. Is a Larger Dump Coming?

The key indicator's negative flip indicates downside volatility ahead.

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