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.

When Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) hit the panic tape, Jim Cramer hit the TV. That's the problem.

Peter Lynch's Protege Calls Cramer's $60K Bitcoin Reserve Theory 'Complete Nonsense'

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Interactive Brokers (NASDAQ:IBKR) on Tuesday launched Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) Derivatives nano Bitcoin and Ether futures with 24/7 trading. The Crypto Futures Launch The new contracts come in two formats: monthly expirations or perpetual-style futures that don't require rolling.

Interactive Brokers Expands Bitcoin, Ethereum Trading With Coinbase Cooperation

According to Grayscale, Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) recent volatility reflects its transition from a growth asset to a mature store of value, with the latest sell-off driven by macro derisking rather than crypto-specific weakness. Bitcoin's Transition: From Growth Asset To Digital Gold In its Market Byte report published on Monday, Grayscale notes that Bitcoin's sell-off accelerated into early February, briefly pushing prices toward $60,000, while altcoins saw even sharper declines.

Has Bitcoin Failed As A Store Of Value? No, It's Just Maturing, Grayscale Argues

Bitcoin Magazine U.S. Treasury: Passing the Clarity Act is Critical for U.S. Bitcoin and Crypto Sovereignty Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recently pressed lawmakers to act on stalled crypto legislation, saying the United States must secure clear market structure rules before the end of the spring legislative window. U.S. Treasury: Passing the Clarity Act is Critical for U.S. Bitcoin and Crypto Sovereignty Micah Zimmerman.

U.S. Treasury: Passing the Clarity Act is Critical for U.S. Bitcoin and Crypto Sovereignty

Strategy continues expanding its bitcoin holdings even as its treasury value sits below total acquisition cost following the recent pullback.

Saylor says bitcoin will ‘double or triple' S&P returns over coming years, vows Strategy won't be selling

U.S. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETFs recorded back-to-back inflows totaling $616 million for the first time in a month, yet total holdings dipped only 6% despite Bitcoin's 50% crash as BTC tests critical $68,000 support. The Institutional Conviction Bitcoin ETFs registered consecutive inflows starting Friday with $471.1 million, followed by $144.9 million on Monday, according to SoSo Value data.

Bitcoin ETFs See $616M Inflows—So Why Is BTC Stuck Below $70,000?

Interactive Brokers has onboarded nano BTC and ETH futures from Coinbase Derivatives for expanded 24/7 crypto derivatives trading.

Interactive Brokers adds nano Bitcoin, Ether futures via Coinbase Derivatives

Bitcoin Magazine Interactive Brokers Adds Nano Bitcoin Futures Via Coinbase Derivatives Interactive Brokers now offers nano Bitcoin futures via Coinbase Derivatives, providing smaller, lower-risk, and perpetual-style contracts to broaden regulated crypto access for its clients. Interactive Brokers Adds Nano Bitcoin Futures Via Coinbase Derivatives Micah Zimmerman.

Interactive Brokers Adds Nano Bitcoin Futures Via Coinbase Derivatives

Two Trump administration officials suggested markets should brace for weaker-than-expected January employment data.

Bitcoin remains in tight range under $70,000 ahead of Wednesday's U.S. jobs report

Canaan's hardware shipments hit a record level in the quarter, helped by large North American mining orders.

Canaan revenue more than doubles in Q4 as bitcoin miner grows treasury to record levels

If bitcoin continues to fall, Strategy plans to just refinance its debt, claims CEO Michael Saylor.

Michael Saylor downplays Strategy credit risk as bitcoin tumbles: 'We'll refinance the debt'

Bitcoin Magazine ‘We're Not Selling': Strategy's (MSTR) Michael Saylor Doubles Down on Bitcoin Buys Michael Saylor defended Strategy's bitcoin-buying strategy on CNBC's Squawk Box today, brushing off fears the company could be forced to sell Bitcoin in a prolonged downturn. ‘We're Not Selling': Strategy's (MSTR) Michael Saylor Doubles Down on Bitcoin Buys Micah Zimmerman.

‘We're Not Selling': Strategy's (MSTR) Michael Saylor Doubles Down on Bitcoin Buys

The cryptocurrency's latest sell-off looks more like a retreat from growth, according to the crypto asset management firm.

Bitcoin a tech trade for now, not digital gold, says Grayscale

Tesla billionaire Elon Musk has (again) predicted the end of the U.S.

Tesla Billionaire Elon Musk Issues Serious Dollar Warning—Sparking Wild Bitcoin Speculation After Price Crash

Bitcoin is holding a firm line at $68,703 on Feb. 10, 2026, around 8 a.m. Eastern time, carving out a tight intraday range between $68,427 and $71,032. With a market cap of $1.37 trillion and 24-hour trading volume hitting $49.

Momentum Missing, Pressure Mounting: Bitcoin Traders Brace for Impact

Analysts remain split on Bitcoin's next move: a short squeeze toward $84K or a 6-12-month grind toward $55K.

Where Next for Bitcoin? The Bull and Bear Case

Dogecoin

Bitcoin is holding near $68,000 as liquidations stand at $249.25 million over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $145 million in net inflows on Monday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $57.05 million in net inflows.

Bitcoin At $68,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Stabilize Ahead Of Economic Data

Crypto ETFs opened the new week on steadier footing, led by a second consecutive day of inflows for bitcoin and renewed strength across ether and XRP products.

Crypto ETFs Start Week Firm as Bitcoin Sees $145 Million Inflow

Bitcoin's futures market doesn't show panic capitulation as in late 2022, analyst said.

I'm not confident we hit a true capitulation in bitcoin, derivatives expert says

Jeff Park, CIO at Procap, explained that bitcoin, as a decentralized asset, will shine in what he called a “wartime” period, when the fragmentation of world powers and the centralization of the governments' roles will allow it to surge again as a tool to fight capital controls and financial oppression.

Analyst: Bitcoin Will Shine in a ‘Wartime' Environment, Becoming the ‘Ultimate Hedge'

Michael Saylor's Bitcoin (BTC) treasury company, Strategy, remains undeterred by continued weakness across the crypto markets. Saylor says the firm acquired an additional 1,142 Bitcoin for roughly $90 million at an average price of about $78,815 per BTC. Strategy now holds 714,644 Bitcoin acquired for approximately $54.

Michael Saylor's Strategy Acquires $90,000,000 in Bitcoin, Tom Lee's BitMine Buys $85,500,000 in Ethereum Amid Crypto Market Woes

ETF assets under management continue to diverge from spot bitcoin price.

U.S. bitcoin ETFs register back-to-back inflows for first time in a month

Bitcoin's sell-off shows signs of easing as large buyers step in, though analysts say any rebound still depends on institutional demand.

Is Bitcoin's Sell-Off Finally Running Out of Steam?

A rebound in the Coinbase Bitcoin Premium Index suggests U.S. buyers stepped in near recent lows, though it does not confirm a broader risk-on turn.

Bitcoin's U.S. demand signal flickers back after crash

Trading data show a broad risk-off unwind, with spot volumes on major exchanges down about 30% since late 2025 and retail participation fading

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