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.

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Leading cryptocurrencies rallied alongside stocks on Monday amid escalating geopolitical tensions over Strait of Hormuz oil shipments. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:35 p.m.

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Bitcoin's move, led by unwinding of shorts, has lifted the broader crypto market, with the CoinDesk 20 Index up 5%.

Bitcoin just surged past $75,000. Derivatives seem to be driving the rally.

This week, bitcoin strutted back above $70,000 like it owns the joint — and if Bitfinex's latest Alpha report is right, the market may be quietly setting the stage for a rather dramatic encore.

Bitcoin's Dramatic Encore? Bitfinex Alpha Sees Market Quietly Loading the Next Act

The bitcoin price just surged above $75,000.

Bitcoin Price Surges Above $75,000 as Bullish Momentum Builds

Robert Kiyosaki warns a massive asset bubble could soon burst, predicting an unprecedented market collapse that may propel gold, silver, bitcoin, and ethereum to extraordinary valuations within a year of a global financial crisis.

Robert Kiyosaki Predicts Bitcoin $750K, Ethereum $95K After Global Financial Crash

The alleged theft of 2,323 bitcoin has triggered a High Court dispute testing how English property law applies to digital assets.

Man accuses wife of using CCTV cameras to steal $172 million bitcoin from his hardware wallet

A man alleged in UK court that his now-estranged wife stole more than $171 million in Bitcoin after using CCTV to obtain a seed phrase.

Man Alleges Wife Stole $172 Million in Bitcoin After 'Covertly Recording' Him

IBM offers expanded access to quantum processors as developers prepare for the eventual challenge to Bitcoin's cryptography.

IBM Opens Quantum Hardware to Researchers as Bitcoin Security Threat Looms

With Bitcoin down 50% from highs and indicators like weekly RSI in oversold territory, Mallers and analysts see the bottom forming — ideal for dollar-cost averaging.

Bitcoin at Key Support Levels — Why Jack Mallers Says Turn On DCA Now

On March 16, bitcoin surpassed $74,000 twice, solidifying its role as a risk-off asset amidst escalating Middle East tensions. A concentration of options at the $75,000 strike suggests traders anticipate major price movements, either towards new highs or a significant drop.

Bitcoin Reclaims $74,000 as Ray Dalio Warns of ‘Final Battle' for US Credibility

Bitcoin touched $74,000 on Monday as cryptocurrencies are up more than 10% over the past week. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $74,049.09 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,335.91 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $94.43 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.53 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1023 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.056164 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 117,250 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $530.47 million.

Bitcoin Surges To $74,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Gain Over 8%

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could bottom between $50,000 and $60,000 before rallying to $100,000 by year-end, according to major institutional strategists. The $50,000-$60,000 Bottom Call Jeff Kendrick, global head of digital asset research at Standard Chartered, says any dip below $60,000 is a buying opportunity with $50,000 as a potential target.

Bitcoin Bottom In The $50,000s Before A Run To $100,000, Strategists Say

Geopolitical tensions and tightening liquidity could trigger a major sell-off across equities and cryptocurrencies, according to Bloomberg Intelligence senior macro strategist Mike McGlone. Bitcoin Could Revert Toward Long-Term Mean McGlone warned in an interview with Cointelegraph on Saturday that escalating tensions between U.S. and Iran could pressure global risk assets.

US-Iran War Could Trigger A 2008-Style Crisis And Drop Bitcoin To $10,000, Bloomberg Analyst Warns

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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has cracked $73,000 but remains trapped within a broader range, leaving traders divided on whether the next major move will be higher or lower. BTC Remains Stuck According to prominent analyst Trader Mayne, Bitcoin is currently "diddling in the middle" of its range after sweeping liquidity at the lows and bouncing back toward the midpoint.

Bitcoin At $73,000 Is No Reason To Get Excited, Analyst Warns—Here's Why

Bitcoin has stayed resilient through recent market turbulence as institutional investors and long-term holders continue accumulating, signaling a maturing market and strengthening its long-term outlook.

Bitcoin's Ownership Base is Maturing, Reducing Reliance on Retail: Analysts

Institutional capital continued flowing into crypto ETFs during the week of March 9–13, with bitcoin ETFs attracting $767 million and ether funds adding $161 million. While solana ETFs saw modest gains, XRP ETFs bucked the trend with notable outflows.

Bitcoin ETFs Pull $767 Million as Institutional Demand Drives Weekly Surge

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes says he has re-entered his Hyperliquid (NASDAQ:PURR) trade, predicting the asset could surge more than fourfold if the protocol's growth continues. Reinvesting In Hyperliquid In an interview with CoinDesk on friday, Hayes said that that he has reinvested in HYPE after previously exiting his position.

Bitcoin To $250,000, Hyperliquid To $150 In 2026: Why Arthur Hayes Is Bullish

Steak ‘n Shake is leaning deeper into bitcoin, tying customer payments, employee bonuses, and a growing BTC treasury into a strategy the company says is boosting sales and reshaping its financial model.

Steak ‘n Shake Credits Bitcoin Payments as Same-Store Sales Rise ‘Dramatically'

Bitcoin traded around $73,764 on March 16, 2026, at 11:15 a.m. EST, within a 24-hour range of $71,389 to $74,387, with a market cap of $1.46 trillion and 24-hour volume totaling $48.85 billion.

Bitcoin Trades Near Session Highs as Indicators Show Neutral Momentum and Supportive Averages

“The wildest thing about my $1 million prediction is that it's not wild at all,” said the digital asset fund manager's CIO.

Institutions had ‘diamond hands' during bitcoin's 50% plunge, Bitwise's Matt Hougan says

Bitcoin surged above $74,000 on Monday as institutional inflows, energy supply, and geopolitical tensions impacted crypto demand.

‘Crypto strikes back': Bitcoin decouples from stocks to tap $74K as institutional demand returns despite energy-driven market turmoil

Strategy spent $1.57 billion on Bitcoin last week, notching its largest purchase of the year so far amid heightened demand for STRC.

Strategy Makes Biggest Bitcoin Buy Yet in 2026 as Preferred Share Demand Surges

Bitcoin ETFs post five straight days of inflows led by IBIT, while BlackRock's new staked ether fund ETHB draws $100M on day one.

BlackRock Drives Bitcoin ETF Inflow Streak As Staked Ether Fund Debuts

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is trading just below the $74,000 level as the broader cryptocurrency market enters a period of relative calm, with traders closely watching upcoming macroeconomic data for the next catalyst. After several weeks of volatility, the largest cryptocurrency by market value has spent the past two days moving within a narrow range.

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