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.

A hacker is reportedly selling personal and financial records tied to more than 678,000 taxpayers and businesses in France.

France Tax Data Leak Could Fuel Scams, Attacks Targeting Bitcoin Holders

Artificial intelligence stocks continue to dominate investor attention, translating into more volatility in equities in than the once famously volatile Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) market. AI Stocks Are Now More Volatile Than Bitcoin Jeroen Blokland, founder of the Blokland Smart Multi-Asset Fund, on Friday highlighted an unusual reversal in market dynamics: semiconductor stocks tied to the AI boom are experiencing substantially more volatility than Bitcoin.

AI Stocks Are Now More Volatile Than Bitcoin. They Could Also Be the Reason for Bitcoin's Reversal

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Bitcoin trades sideways heading into the weekend as spot BTC ETFs see significant outflows and crypto sentiment remains firmly in the fear zone.

Bitcoin Below $63,000, XRP Under $1 as Ethereum, Dogecoin Struggle to Hold Support

Bitcoin hovered near $63,000 after hitting an intraday low of $62,470, remaining virtually flat over 24 hours and leaving seven-day losses at 2.6%. BTC Stumbles Near $63,000 Bitcoin dipped below $63,000 for the second consecutive day on Friday, with the decline deepening in early trading.

Bitcoin Slides to $62,470 as Sellers Test the $63K Floor Again

LeverageShares debuted the world's first 3x bitcoin and ether ETFs in Europe. These would be the first in the U.S., if approved.

Cboe seeks SEC nod for first US 3x bitcoin and ether ETFs

Galaxy Research says the lull likely means vulnerable holders migrated, or were already emptied.

Coldcard Bitcoin Thefts Slow, But Losses Could Top $150 Million: Galaxy

Bitcoin treasury Strategy could be dropped from the MSCI. It doesn't appear to care.

Bitcoin Treasury Strategy Bites Back After MSCI Announces Possible Index Removal

Bank Leumi's 2022 attempt died at the Bank of Israel. A softer regulatory line and Galaxy's custody stack now give it another shot in early 2027.

Israel's Largest Bank Will Give Bitcoin Trading Another Try

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Israel received an estimated $22 billion in onchain crypto value during the 12 months ending June 2025, according to Chainalysis.

Israel's largest bank taps Galaxy to offer bitcoin, ether and solana trading

Pokémon cards are up 28% in value in 2026, beating both the S&P 500 and Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). Crypto platforms are now racing to tokenize the $13 billion to $15 billion market behind them.

Forget Bitcoin, S&P 500: Pokémon Cards Are Up 28% In 2026 and Beating Them Both

Bitcoin's network hashrate has fallen as much as 17% below its all-time high, per CryptoQuant, as publicly listed miners redirect power and capital toward artificial intelligence data centers instead of chasing new mining capacity.

Bitcoin Hashrate Slips 17% Off Record as Miners Chase AI

Bitcoin miner Hyperscale sold most of its Bitcoin but said it plans to rebuild its holdings through mining and future purchases.

Another Bitcoin Miner Sells Off BTC to Fund AI Data Center Pivot

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) remains pinned near $63,000 even as U.S. stocks push to record highs, fueling the debate about whether crypto has already bottomed. BTC Trapped, Bottom In Q4?

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP Remain Trapped: 'Crypto Bottom May Take Months,' Trader Cautions

“Crypto is dead” is trending across social media again, and analysts say that is historically one of the clearest signals the bottom is close. Why Is the ‘Crypto Is Dead' Narrative Actually a Bullish Signal?

'Crypto is Dead' Chatter Is Back but Here's Why That's Bullish for BTC, ETH, XRP

The bank, the biggest in Israel, first announced crypto trading plans back in 2022.

Israeli Bank Leumi to Debut Bitcoin Trading With Galaxy Digital

Behind the 256-Page Overhaul: Why the CLARITY Act is More Protection Than Price Catalyst for Bitcoin

What the CLARITY Act Actually Does for Bitcoin

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) may be battling numerous risks, but macro analyst Joe Consorti says its resilience could be a stronger signal than investors realize. Bitcoin's Resilience Stands Out Speaking on “The Exit Manual” on Aug. 13, Consorti and host Julian Figueroa discussed risks ranging from quantum computing and protocol disputes to self-custody vulnerabilities and Bitcoin's weakening relative returns.

Bitcoin Holding Above $60,000 Is 'Very Telling', Analyst Says

U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs lost $131.13 million on Thursday, extending a difficult stretch for the market's largest crypto funds. Ether ETFs added $6.72 million, while XRP products drew $2.25 million. Ether ETFs Add $6.

Fidelity, ARK Lead $131M Bitcoin Outflow as Ether, XRP ETFs Gain

Hyperscale Data sold 685 bitcoin for approximately $43 million as it reduced debt and funded its Michigan AI data center.

Hyperscale Data sells 685 bitcoin for $43 million to fund Michigan data center

Norges Bank Investment Management also disclosed a new $88 million stake in Ethereum treasury firm Bitmine.

Norway sovereign wealth fund sees indirect bitcoin exposure hit all-time high, with Strategy accounting for 86%: K33

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has failed to capitalize on favorable U.S. inflation data due to continuously weak spot demand, even as on-chain metrics suggest the market is approaching capitulation territory. Good Macro News, Weak BTC Bitcoin remains stuck around $63,000 to $64,000 despite in line July inflation data that would typically provide a tailwind for risk assets.

The S&P 500 Pumped on Good Inflation Data — Why Didn't Bitcoin?

Spot bitcoin ETFs saw back-to-back outflows for the first time since late July as the largest cryptocurrency wiped out last week's gains and altcoins struggled to find direction.

Bitcoin slips as U.S. inflation fails to spark gains, ETFs see August's first two-day drawdown

CME traders are turning more bullish on Bitcoin as hedge funds reduce shorts and ETF inflows recover. Is the $58,000 bottom already in?

Has Bitcoin Price Bottomed? Institutional Traders Seem to Think So

WTI crude tops $82 a barrel, adding inflation pressure and weighing on risk assets as bond yields rise.

Live updates: Bitcoin slips below $63,000 as oil, yields climb

JPMorgan Chase disclosed a $355.7 million stake in Blackrock's spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in its latest quarterly filing, alongside fresh XRP and ether exposure, even as the broader Bitcoin ETF market logged a $61 million outflow the same week. JPMorgan's Bitcoin, Ether Holdings Climb in Q2 JPMorgan Chase & Co.

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