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.

New whales now control a larger share of bitcoin's realized cap than long-term “OG” whales, according to recent on-chain data. Unlike the old guard, which maintains a lower cost basis of around $40,000, these newcomers reportedly entered the market at much higher levels, with an average cost basis of approximately $98,000.

The $6 Billion Gap: Why New Institutional Whales Are Defining BTC Price Action

Nomura's Laser Digital launched a tokenized Bitcoin Diversified Yield Fund on Jan. 22, targeting around 5% returns.

Nomura's Laser Digital adds tokenized bitcoin yield fund targeting around 5% returns

Crypto prices stabilized after Wednesday's tariff-driven volatility, with bitcoin reclaiming $90,000 as equities rebounded and traders rotated back into risk assets.

Bitcoin volatility shrinks as tariff jitters fade: Crypto Markets Today

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Bitcoin failed to reclaim the $90,000 level even after President Trump paused proposed tariffs as heavy institutional outflows continued to weigh on the market. Bitcoin ETFs saw $708.7 million in net outflows on Thursday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $287 million in net outflows.

Bitcoin Struggles At $90,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Teeter At Key Levels

The capital raise will support balance sheet restructuring and the company's bitcoin strategy.

Strive proposes $150 million preferred stock sale to repay debt, buy bitcoin

Strive proposes a $150 million registered follow‑on offering of Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock (SATA). Strive, Inc. (Nasdaq: SATA) announced in Dallas on January 21, 2026 that, subject to market conditions, it intends a $150 million follow‑on offering of SATA Stock, with net proceeds to finance redemption or repurchase of Semler Scientific's 4.

Strive Files $150 Million SATA Offering to Fund Bitcoin Purchases

The Laser Digital Bitcoin Diversified Yield Fund SP targets excess returns on top of BTC performance.

Nomura-backed Laser Digital introduces tokenized bitcoin yield-bearing fund

Billionaire investor Mike Novogratz says he remains bullish on cryptocurrencies despite ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty, citing growing participation from both retail investors and Wall Street firms.

Billionaire Mike Novogratz Bullish on Crypto Despite Macro Headwinds – Especially Once Bitcoin Breaks This Level

Analysts said institutional traders are tightening risk amid macro uncertainty, but noted that outflows do not reflect structural weakness.

Spot bitcoin, ether ETF outflows accelerate, totaling nearly $1 billion

Inflation in the United States could climb above 4% this year, according to a new analysis by Adam Posen of the Peterson Institute and Peter R. Orszag of Lazard.

New research projects U.S. inflation resurgence, challenging Bitcoin bulls' disinflation bets

Nearly equal losses across long and short positions showed traders were wrong-footed as crypto prices swung violently within hours.

Bitcoin swings trigger rare split liquidation as longs and shorts both get hit

Bitcoin, DeFi, and tokenized assets are emerging as functional parts of global capital markets, ARK Invest wrote, though challenges persist.

Bitcoin, DeFi and Tokenized Assets to Drive Crypto's Next Phase, ARK Says

The sharp reversal showed how closely crypto prices remain tethered to macro headlines. Solana, XRP, Cardano and dogecoin followed a similar pattern of quick losses and partial recoveries

Bitcoin and ether fall, then rebound as Trump retreats from Greenland tariffs

New Bitcoin whales now control more value than long-term holders, creating a $6 billion supply overhang that could keep prices choppy.

New Bitcoin Whales Outpace Old Guard in $6B Supply Tug-of-War

Leading cryptocurrencies surged alongside stocks on Wednesday, while gold eased as President Donald Trump backed off on planned tariffs on Europe over Greenland. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:25 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Rally As Trump Withdraws Greenland Tariff Threat: Analyst Sees BTC Reclaiming $100,000 Soon If It Hits This Level

Crypto traders using leverage to bet on Bitcoin's price trajectory are getting whiplash. In the last 24 hours, $655 million in leveraged crypto bets have been liquidated, according to the market data tracker CoinGlass.

$665,000,000 in Bitcoin and Crypto Liquidated As BTC Gives Leveraged Traders Whiplash

Ripple's Brad Garlinghouse called the WEF panel ‘spirited' as Coinbase's CEO defended bitcoin and stablecoins, while Villeroy warned of threats to monetary sovereignty and financial stability.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong spars with France's Central Bank chief at Davos over yield and ‘bitcoin standard'

Bitcoin Magazine Strive ($ASST) Plans $150 Million Follow-On Offering to Buy More Bitcoin, Retire Convertible Notes Strive ($ASST) plans to raise up to $150 million through a follow-on offering of its SATA preferred stock to retire convertible debt, buy more Bitcoin, and support corporate needs. Strive ($ASST) Plans $150 Million Follow-On Offering to Buy More Bitcoin, Retire Convertible Notes Micah Zimmerman.

Strive ($ASST) Plans $150 Million Follow-On Offering to Buy More Bitcoin, Retire Convertible Notes

Restaurant chain Steak 'n Shake is expanding its Bitcoin operations, this time with a pay bump for hourly employees paid out in BTC.

Steak 'n Shake to Pay 'Bitcoin Bonus' to Hourly Employees—Here's How Much

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Surges to $90,000 After Trump Delays Tariffs The bitcoin price reclaimed $90,000 after a volatile trading day. Bitcoin Price Surges to $90,000 After Trump Delays Tariffs Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Surges to $90,000 After Trump Delays Tariffs

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is back above $89,000 after a volatile trading day that saw the crypto king tap $88,000 and $90,000 in one session. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $89,772 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,010 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $130.39 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.96 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1269 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.057969 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 179,931 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $807.30 million.

Bitcoin Around $90,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin See Volatile Wednesday

President Trump said Wednesday that he won't impose tariffs related to his quest for Greenland, boosting Bitcoin and stocks in the process.

Bitcoin Spike to $90K Boosts Crypto Liquidations Above $1 Billion as Trump Dumps Tariffs

Between gold, the S&P 500 and Bitcoin, Polymarket traders give gold a 47% chance of being the best performing asset in 2026, compared to 39% for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and 14% for the S&P 500 (NYSE:SPY) Gold Up 12.6%, Bitcoin Flat Year-To-Date Gold, as measured by (NYSE:GLD), is up 12.

Gold, Bitcoin Or The S&P500? Which Asset Polymarket Predicts To Do Best In 2026

Bitcoin Magazine Cathie Wood Says Bitcoin Price Is Nearing End of Down Cycle, Predicts ‘Shallowest Four-Year Decline' ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood said she believes bitcoin is nearing the end of its current down cycle. Cathie Wood Says Bitcoin Price Is Nearing End of Down Cycle, Predicts ‘Shallowest Four-Year Decline' Micah Zimmerman.

Cathie Wood Says Bitcoin Price Is Nearing End of Down Cycle, Predicts ‘Shallowest Four-Year Decline'

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