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.

XRP's price action now faces resistance at the former support levels, with $1.90 as the immediate line of defense.

XRP falls 5% as bitcoin's sudden pump and dump rattles crypto markets

Ethereum

Fund manager and activist investor Eric Jackson is reportedly planning to head up a new Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) firm despite the crypto market's recent lull. Jackson intends to take on the role of founder, chairman and CEO of EMJX, which will invest in Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and several altcoins, reports Reuters.

Activist Investor Eric Jackson Launching New Firm To Invest in Bitcoin, Ethereum and Altcoins: Report

Crypto-linked stocks pulled back, with miners like MARA Holdings (MARA) down 4.8% and Core Scientific (CORZ) down 6%.

Crypto stocks pare gains as bitcoin retreats from $90,000 rally

It was a blink and you missed it rally as continued deflation in the AI trade sent the Nasdaq sharply lower, dragging crypto along with it.

Bitcoin tumbles back below $88,000 as gains evaporate as quickly as they formed

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) hasn't evolved in a straight line from experiment to asset class as a recap of its history shows. What Happened: In a detailed post on X dubbed “love letter to Bitcoin”, analytics firm Santiment traced Bitcoin's origins to 2009, when Satoshi Nakamoto mined the Genesis Block and launched an idea with no market value and no clear future.

'Love Letter' Details Bitcoin's Journey From Pizza Purchase To Global Asset Class

Publicly traded Bitcoin miner Hut 8 inked a $7 billion data center deal with Google's financial backing, sending shares soaring Wednesday.

Bitcoin Miner Hut 8's Stock Soars After Inking $7 Billion Google-Backed AI Deal

Bitcoin Magazine Norway's Sovereign Wealth Fund Backs Metaplanet's Bitcoin Strategy Norway just voted in favor of all five management proposals for Metaplanet's upcoming Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) on Dec. 22, endorsing the firm's bitcoin treasury strategy. Norway's Sovereign Wealth Fund Backs Metaplanet's Bitcoin Strategy Micah Zimmerman.

Norway's Sovereign Wealth Fund Backs Metaplanet's Bitcoin Strategy

Bitcoin surged from an intraday low near $86,200 to reclaim $90,000, driven by aggressive spot buying and a wave of short liquidations.

Bitcoin shorts scramble for the exits as BTC climbs

Mining stocks, trading platforms, and cryptocurrency infrastructure firms saw significant gains, including Hut 8, Riot Platforms, and Coinbase.

Hut 8 and Coinbase outperform as Crypto stocks jump on bitcoin's sudden rally

Bitcoin hovered between $87,477 to $90,317 on Dec. 17, 2025, as derivatives data shows futures traders holding their nerve while options markets quietly leaned defensive. Bitcoin Derivatives Data Signals Tactical Pullback Risk According to coinglass.com stats on Wednesday, bitcoin futures open interest (OI) remains elevated, with total OI sitting near $58.

‘Cautious in the Short Term'— Options Markets Temper Bitcoin Optimism Despite Heavy Futures Exposure

Surging metals prices and dovish comments from leading Fed chair contender Chris Waller were among the news items possibly boosting crypto prices.

Bitcoin re-takes $90,000 as price spikes early in U.S. session

Bitcoin Magazine Bhutan Pledges Up to 10,000 Bitcoin to Build New Mega-City Bhutan is pledging up to 10,000 bitcoin for its Gelephu Mindfulness City, that's nearly $1 billion at current prices. Bhutan Pledges Up to 10,000 Bitcoin to Build New Mega-City Micah Zimmerman.

Bhutan Pledges Up to 10,000 Bitcoin to Build New Mega-City

The Bank of Japan's expected rate hike to a 30-year high could unwind the yen carry trade, draining liquidity from risk assets like Bitcoin.

Bitcoin Traders Brace for Bank of Japan Rate Hike Amid Crypto Sell-Off

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Miner Hut 8 Secures Google-Backed Deal to Build Up to 2.3 GW of AI Capacity Hut 8 secured a Google-backed partnership with Anthropic and Fluidstack to build up to 2.3 gigawatts of AI data center capacity in the U.S., sending its shares sharply higher. Bitcoin Miner Hut 8 Secures Google-Backed Deal to Build Up to 2.3 GW of AI Capacity Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Miner Hut 8 Secures Google-Backed Deal to Build Up to 2.3 GW of AI Capacity

The company signed a 15-year lease with Fluidstack at its River Bend campus in Louisiana, with Google providing a financial backstop.

Hut 8 shares surge 25% as bitcoin miner seals AI deal with Anthropic and Fluidstack, signs $7 billion data center lease

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has flashed another death cross, but historical data suggests the signal has more often appeared near market lows than the start of prolonged declines. Why This Death Cross Is Triggering Anxiety The latest signal comes from Bitcoin's 50-day moving average slipping below its 200-day moving average, a technical pattern widely labeled a "death cross.

Bitcoin's Death Cross Looks Scary Until You Realize What Happened Last Time

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) may be entering a prolonged phase of apathy, what analyst Benjamin Cowen calls the "Bear Market Blues," where downside risk remains elevated before any durable recovery takes shape. What Happened: In a recent podcast, Cowen argued that Bitcoin's current setup closely resembles 2019, when prices topped just as quantitative tightening (QT) was ending.

Is Bitcoin Headed For 'Bear Market Blues'? Just 'Trade The Market You Have', Expert Says

Bitcoin price's $87,106, anchoring a $1.73 trillion market with $42.92 billion in 24-hour trading volume and a tightly wound price band between $86,282 and $87,918, reflects a market idling at the intersection of caution and fatigue.

Bitcoin Price Freezes in Place, Trapped Between Fatigue and Fear

Popular ethereum wallet introduces native bitcoin support, enabling users to trade, manage, and transfer BTC alongside other blockchain assets. Metamask, the self-custodial crypto wallet developed by Consensys, announced the addition of bitcoin ( BTC) support to its multichain wallet platform.

Metamask Expands to Support Bitcoin Wallet Functionality

Solana

Bitcoin and ether ETFs extended their losing streak as large redemptions dominated another risk-off session. In contrast, solana and XRP quietly absorbed fresh inflows, underscoring selective investor appetite. Risk-off Mood Persists With Heavy Bitcoin and Ether ETF Redemptions Selling pressure remained firmly in control as crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) pushed deeper into the red.

Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Outflows Deepen as Solana and XRP Stay Resilient

Dogecoin

Bitcoin hovered near $86,000 early Wednesday as ETF outflows accelerated: Bitcoin ETFs saw $277.09 million in net outflows on Tuesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $224.3 million in net outflows. Rejection After Rejection Michael van de Poppe said Bitcoin continues to face clear rejections, keeping the short-term downtrend intact.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Remain Weak On Fresh ETF Outflows

Bitcoin BTC has churned between $86,000 and $88,000 over the past 24 hours, with Tuesday's U.S. jobs data failing to inject meaningful volatility. The price sits near a major technical level which, if broken, could bring more pain.

ETFs bleed, keeping bitcoin in stasis: Crypto Daybook Americas

Norges Bank, which holds a 0.3% stake in Metaplanet voted in favor of for all five proposals ahead of the Dec. 22 EGM.

Norway's sovereign wealth fund supports Metaplanet bitcoin plan ahead of EGM vote

Bitcoin slipped overnight, dragging the broader crypto market lower as traders remained cautious with few external cues to provide direction.

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin drifts lower as bearish trend persists

The yuan has rise to its highest in over two months against the dollar.

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