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.

Ethereum

Solana

TradFi dip buyers are using futures to prop up BTC and ETH after crypto majors dropped to yearly lows last week. Will retail traders join the party?

Bitcoin, Ethereum and SOL Bounce From Yearly Lows as Traders Eye Bullish July

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy said he will hold bitcoin all the way down to zero after buying near $100,000.

Barstool's Portnoy plans to hold bitcoin down to zero after timing it wrong every time

Hyperliquid ETFs took in $4.3 million, their smallest week since launching in May, down from a record $111 million the week before.

Bitcoin ETFs log record eighth straight negative week despite large Thursday inflow

The token hit its highest in over a month during thin July 4 trading, with XRP up 5% in 24 hours to lead gains among majors.

Bitcoin jumps above $63,000, reversing end-June losses

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao said Satoshi Nakamoto's bitcoin should be frozen before quantum computers can steal it. Not everyone agrees.

Bitcoin experts split over plan to freeze Satoshi's 1.1 million bitcoin as quantum threat grows

Bitcoin bounced back above $60,000 this week, but increased volatility might be on the way as crypto deposits to exchanges spike.

Bitcoin to $53K? Exchange Deposits Jump as Analysts Warn of Increased Volatility

Researchers at Schwab and Hashdex said AI has diverted capital from digital assets while bitcoin continues to follow a familiar post-halving recovery pattern.

Why bitcoin's disconnect from record-high stocks won't last

A pseudonymous bitcoin holder has become the first named defendant to challenge New York's closely watched lawsuit seeking ownership of roughly 3.8 million BTC, as another wallet named in the case moved 500 BTC on July 2, further undermining claims the coins were abandoned.

$293B Bitcoin ‘Noah Doe' Lawsuit Faces Major Test After First Wallet Holder Files Motion to Dismiss

Bitcoin has staged a significant recovery, climbing to approximately $62,000 as of July 3, 2026, marking a 7.3% rebound from its early-July lows.

Bitcoin's "Jobs Report" Rally: A Return to Macro-Sensitivity

Bitcoin recently rebounded above $60,000 after a significant year-long decline, despite earlier fears and a 50% value loss. The latest U.S. jobs report showed fewer jobs added than expected, though unemployment fell and wage growth accelerated.

Bitcoin Now Braced For A Critical Fed July Price ‘Pivot Point'

This cycle, about $697 billion in new money has generated a roughly 689% gain, compared with earlier cycles where far less capital drove returns of 2,000 percent to more than 50,000 percent.

Bitcoin's next parabolic run may need $1 trillion in fresh capital

Strategy has alternatives to selling bitcoin. A new research points to options that could raise cash without reducing its bitcoin holdings. After overhauling its capital management amid pressure on its preferred-stock structure, the key question is whether Strategy can generate liquidity without selling bitcoin.

Strategy's Bitcoin Stack Raises the Key Question: What Can It Do Instead of Selling BTC?

Bitcoin deposits to exchanges recently climbed to nearly 49,000 BTC, "a rare extreme" seen only four other times this year, CryptoQuant said.

CryptoQuant says bitcoin and altcoin exchange deposits have spiked, indicating higher volatility ahead

Bitcoin stabilized near $62,000 after a brief dip to $61,300, posting a modest 1.5% daily rise—far weaker than the approximately 3% surges seen on July 1–2.

Traders Push Bitcoin Back Above $62,000 as $31M Liquidations Signal Cooling Volatility

Satoshi Nakamoto remains Bitcoin's most coveted mystery, with the creator's true identity continuing to captivate researchers, journalists, cryptographers, and enthusiasts more than 17 years after the network's launch.

ChatGPT, Claude Fable and Grok Forecast Whether Satoshi's 1.1M Bitcoin Fortune Ever Moves

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy says he's down millions on Bitcoin, but he's intent on holding this time—even if it falls to zero.

'Every Time I Buy It, It Tanks': Dave Portnoy Says He's Losing Millions as Bitcoin Falls

Polymarket traders are pricing only a 21% chance that bitcoin hits $70,000 before the end of July, with the coin trading near $61,600. The skepticism persists even as U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs just posted their strongest daily inflow since early May.

Polymarket Traders Give Bitcoin Just 21% Odds of Hitting $70K in July, Even as ETF Money Returns

Crypto analyst Rekt Capital says Bitcoin (BTC) may not have reached its bear market bottom, arguing that historical market cycles suggest there could still be additional downside ahead. In a new YouTube video, the analyst says the current market shares similarities with Bitcoin's 2022 bear market while also exhibiting characteristics seen during previous cycles.

Analyst Says Bitcoin ‘Not Quite Near Bottom,' Warns BTC Has Room for Further Downside if History Repeats

Crypto's largest exchange logged more than 166,000 ether withdrawal transactions in a single day, a three-year record, just as bitcoin miner Riot Platforms moved 500 BTC worth $30.72 million into NYDIG custody.

Binance ETH Withdrawals Hit 3-Year High as Riot Stages Another 500 BTC for Possible Sale

Thursday's inflows ended a run that drained $2.7 billion, but analysts warn one green day isn't necessarily a trend reversal.

Bitcoin ETFs Draw In $222M, Snapping 10-Day Losing Streak

U.S. institutional demand had its worst month ever in June. Large holders absorbed the selling, marking a divergence that has shown up near past cycle bottoms.

Bitcoin whales bought $16.7 billion of bitcoin in 2 weeks even as ETFs bled a record $4 billion

With bitcoin BTC$61,884.29 and the broader crypto market showing signs of life, defensive positioning in the market has eased, not disappeared, a sign of continued caution.

Bitcoin, ether traders aren't fully buying the bounce, options markets show

Bitcoin holds above $61,000 and ether above $1,700 as soft U.S. jobs data eases Fed hike bets and spot ETFs snap a 10-day outflow streak.

‘Markets find their footing': Bitcoin holds $61,000 rebound ahead of US Independence Day as soft jobs data eases rate fears

After dominating markets in 2026, AI-tied memory and semiconductor stocks are losing momentum, raising the question whether capital will shift back into bitcoin.

Memory and semiconductor stocks lose momentum, bitcoin rebounds in sign of changing investor focus

Crypto ETF flows rebounded on Thursday, July 2, with bitcoin ETFs drawing $221.72 million, their largest inflow since May 5 and the first positive session after 10 straight days of outflows. Crypto ETFs Turn All Green as Bitcoin, Ether, XRP and Solana Attract Fresh Capital The crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) market finally caught a bid.

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