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.

Far softer than expected inflation numbers Thursday morning had markets racing early, but some are questioning the data.

Bitcoin bulls foiled again as price tumbles back to $86,000, giving up CPI gains and more

Bitcoin Magazine Taiwan Reveals It Holds 210 Bitcoin Seized in Criminal Cases, Valued at $18 Million Taiwan's Ministry of Justice disclosed it holds over 210 bitcoin seized from criminal cases, placing the country among the world's top government bitcoin holders. Taiwan Reveals It Holds 210 Bitcoin Seized in Criminal Cases, Valued at $18 Million Micah Zimmerman.

Taiwan Reveals It Holds 210 Bitcoin Seized in Criminal Cases, Valued at $18 Million

Ethereum

Inflation unexpectedly cooled last month, but it remains above the Fed's 2% target.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Rise Following Soft US Inflation Data

The index provider applies capital market models to bitcoin, arguing institutional adoption supports long-term valuations and structured portfolio allocation.

CF Benchmarks views bitcoin as portfolio staple, projects $1.4 million price target by 2035

JPMorgan analysts in October said investors betting on currency devaluation would lift precious metals and bitcoin, but only one of those trades has worked.

Gold, silver shine in debasement trade as bitcoin is left behind

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Briefly Pumps Above $89,000 As Cooler CPI Data Rolls In The bitcoin price briefly surged above $89,000 on Thursday after a sharply cooler-than-expected U.S. inflation report, before pulling back to around $88,374. Bitcoin Price Briefly Pumps Above $89,000 As Cooler CPI Data Rolls In Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Briefly Pumps Above $89,000 As Cooler CPI Data Rolls In

The continued plunge in NAKA's share price has left the company valued at a steep decline to the value of its bitcoin holdings.

Bitcoin treasury firm KindlyMD puts share buyback program in place

The SEC charged Danh C. Vo, founder and CEO of a bitcoin mining business called VBit, on Wednesday, according to a complaint.

SEC charges bitcoin mining firm VBit CEO involving $48.5 million misappropriated in bogus investment deals

Bitcoin ETFs saw $457 million in inflows, signaling a 'flight to quality' as capital consolidates around Bitcoin amid Ethereum outflows.

Bitcoin ETFs Notch $457M Haul, Third-Largest Since October

Solana

Asset management firm Bitwise expects 2026 to be a breakout year for crypto, with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), and Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) all pushing to new all-time highs as institutional forces reshape the market. What Happened: In its 2026 Outlook, Bitwise argues the traditional four-year crypto cycle is fading.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana To Hit All-Time Highs In 2026, Bitwise Predicts

Bitcoin's been in a mood lately—dipping, bouncing, and teasing chartists with every candle. Hovering just below $88,000 on Thursday morning around 8:30 a.m. EST, the king of crypto seems caught in a flirtation between bears reluctant to let go and bulls trying to gather their courage.

Bulls Hesitate, Bears Hover: Bitcoin's $87K Tug-of-War Continues

Bitcoin has erased its gains over the course of this year after surging to a peak of $126,000 per bitcoin in October (leaving many increasingly fearful of a 2026 crypto “collapse”).

‘Early In The New Year'—Trump Issues 2026 ‘Boom' Prediction As Traders Ramp Up Bitcoin Price Bets

Dogecoin

Shiba Inu

Despite increased whale accumulation, both DOGE and SHIB face selling pressure unless they reclaim key technical levels.

Dogecoin and Shiba Inu lag market as memecoins continue to lose ground to bitcoin

Narratives change fast in crypto. Just yesterday, we talked about weak institutional demand for bitcoin, noting net outflows of over $500 million from spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the first two days of the week.

Bitcoin ETF rebound needs to be sustained for BTC to benefit: Crypto Daybook Americas

Bitcoin is holding firm near $87,000 as traders stay cautious ahead of the Bank of Japan interest rate decision; liquidations stand at $545.09 million over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $457.3 million in net inflows on Wednesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $22.4 million in net outflows.

Bitcoin Defends $87,000 While Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Slide Ahead Of Japan Interest Rate Decision

Blowout Micron results reignite AI optimism, lifting tech futures and stabilising bitcoin even as parts of the AI equity complex remain under pressure.

Micron crushes earnings with BTC buoyant above $87,000

Bitcoin and crypto traders are hedging for lower prices as 2025 draws to a close and macro uncertainty persists, according to analysts.

‘On a knife's edge': Analysts say bitcoin faces rising downside bets amid year-end uncertainty and mixed macro data

Fidelity's FBTC recorded a top five inflow day as the ETFs took in a combined $457 million amid sharp BTC price swings.

U.S. bitcoin ETFs see strongest inflows for over a month as BTC dominance hits 60%

Bitgo integrates the Lightning Network into its qualified custody service, offering institutions faster and cheaper payments. Bitgo, a digital‑asset infrastructure company, announced the integration of the Lightning Network directly from its qualified custody platform in New York, United States.

Bitgo Adds Lightning Network Support to Custody Platform

Cryptocurrency analyst Willy Woo expressed concerns Wednesday over the perceived quantum risk affecting Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) adoption. Quantum Vulnerability Affecting Taproot Adoption?

Bitcoin Adoption Slowing Due To 'Perceived' Quantum Risk? Popular Analyst Says What Matters Is If Investors Can Sniff The Peril

U.S. inflation data for November, expected to show a 3.1% increase in CPI, could influence Federal Reserve interest rate decisions.

Bitcoin is all over the place ahead of U.S. inflation data

Bitcoin is trading near $86,600 after a volatile trading day, with analysts expecting continued volatility amid macroeconomic uncertainty.

Bitcoin steady at $86,650; Trump says new Fed Chair will cut rates by ‘a lot'

Bitcoin's brief surge on Wednesday was quickly erased by spot selling, with on-chain data indicating dense supply caps and a lack of demand.

Bitcoin's Price Ceiling Tightens as Loss-Holders Sell

Cardano

Traders are positioning for downside risks, with a significant build-up of put options indicating expectations of a dip below $85,000.

Bitcoin could drop to $10,000, one analyst says, spelling doom for ETH, ADA, XRP

Renowned economist Peter Schiff predicted on Wednesday that Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) shares will halve to $80 from the current $160, while setting a $50,000 downside target for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). Schiff Predicts Bloodbath For MSTR, Bitcoin In an X post, Schiff expressed his bearish outlook on the world's largest Bitcoin holding company.

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