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.

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The price of Bitcoin plummeted to nearly $63,000 overnight amid U.S. and Israel strikes on Iran, but has mostly recovered in the hours since.

Bitcoin Recovers Following Plunge as US, Israel Begin Bombing Iran

While bitcoin has been idling well beneath the $70,000 threshold, onchain metrics reveal that long-dormant wallets established between 2010 and 2017 have stirred to life in February, shifting 1,908.21 BTC value at just over $125 million through 69 separate transactions.

Dormant Bitcoin Reactivations Remain Measured Versus 2025

Mark Karpelès submitted a pull request to Bitcoin Core that would redirect coins that have remained untouched since 2011 to a recovery address controlled by the MtGox trustee, reigniting the oldest debate in Bitcoin.

Former Mt. Gox CEO proposed a rewrite of bitcoin's code to recover $5 billion in stolen funds. Gets quickly shutdown

Bitcoin is trading at $63,922 on Feb. 28, 2026, at 8 a.m. EST, clinging to the mid-$60,000s after a bruising February drawdown. The narrative grew considerably more fraught as hostilities in the Middle East began commanding international attention.

Middle East Explosions and US–Iran Military Escalation Rip Through Bitcoin's Price Action

With BTC down nearly 50% from its peak, analysts are sparring over whether the slump marks early repricing or signals more pain to come.

Bitcoin's five-month slide: Why BTC is set for worst losing streak since 2018

Negative funding rates, rising open interest and liquidations point to crowded positioning and heightened derivatives activity.

Bitcoin sets up potential short squeeze as funding plunges to -6%

Tehran launched waves of missiles and drones targeting Israel, U.S. bases, and Gulf allies, with explosions reported in Dubai, Kuwait, and Bahrain.

Bitcoin could see further downside risks as Iran attacks U.S. bases across Middle East

Bitcoin and the whole cryptocurrency market experienced a sharp fall on Saturday morning, after Israel and the U.S. launched a series of “preemptive strikes” on Iran following days of intense negotiations regarding Iran's nuclear program. BTC lost the $64k support and kept falling. Bitcoin Nosedives After Israel and the U.S.

Bitcoin Drops Under $64K as Israel and US Launch ‘Preemptive Strikes' on Iran

As Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) trades near the $65,000 level, longtime crypto critic Peter Schiff reignited his attack on the world's largest cryptocurrency, urging investors to exit while they still can. Peter Schiff Doubles Down On Bitcoin Criticism On Friday, Schiff took to X, arguing that the market is giving investors "plenty of time to sell above $65,000.

Peter Schiff Says 'Dollars Win' Over Bitcoin As BTC Hovers Near $65,000: 'Bitcoiners Are Delusional'

The bitcoin price has dropped sharply, plunging toward $60,000 per bitcoin and losing almost 5% in a matter of minutes

Bitcoin Suddenly Plunges As Markets Brace For Iran War Price Crash

The drop extends a pattern where bitcoin sells off on geopolitical shocks before recovering, as the token's 24/7 liquidity makes it one of the few large assets traders can exit over the weekend.

Bitcoin slides under $64,000 as U.S. and Israel launch strikes on Iran

Dogecoin

Solana

The pullback erased most of Wednesday's push toward $70,000 as hot producer-price data and a post-earnings Nvidia decline dragged risk assets lower heading into the weekend.

Bitcoin slides to $65,000 in weekend sell-off, with solana, XRP, dogecoin down 6%

Bitcoin's bullish setup is strengthening as wallets holding 100 BTC or more approach record levels, according to Santiment, which says this trend can be considered a bullish sign when it rises during or after price declines.

Bullish Sign? Bitcoin Nears Milestone as 100+ BTC Wallets Approach 20K

Bitcoin's notorious four-year boom-and-bust cycle may be losing its grip as institutional demand, deeper liquidity, and shifting ownership patterns reshape market dynamics, potentially redefining how investors position bitcoin in long-term portfolios, according to Fidelity's analysis.

Fidelity Discusses Bitcoin Moving From Short-Term Trade to Long-Term Macro Portfolio Asset

As Bitcoin approaches the 20 million coin milestone in March 2026, the network is entering a pivotal transition from its era of massive block subsidies to a future dependent on transaction fees. Industry experts view this as a powerful psychological and institutional validator of “provable scarcity.” Provable Scarcity vs.

The Final Million: Why Experts Say 20 Million BTC Mined Cements ‘Provable Scarcity'

The proposal acknowledges it would require a coordinated network upgrade and could risk a chain split if parts refuse to adopt the change.

Former Mt. Gox CEO proposes hard fork to recover $5.2 billion in bitcoin from 2011 theft

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is trading near $65,000, and historical midterm-year patterns suggest a near-term rally could push prices toward the low-$70,000 range. The February Low, March High Playbook Crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen said Bitcoin is closely tracking the same behavioural pattern seen in 2014, 2018 and 2022.

Bitcoin's March Target Is $74,000, But That Could Be A Bull Trap Analyst Warns

Bitcoin Magazine DCTRL Vancouver: Iconic Bitcoin Hackerspace Closes Downtown Location After 12 Years Due to Zoning Changes After over a decade as a volunteer-run hackerspace sustaining Bitcoin innovation through events, the Bepsi machine, and community donations, DCTRL announces its physical closure as they prepare a new location. DCTRL Vancouver: Iconic Bitcoin Hackerspace Closes Downtown Location After 12 Years Due to Zoning Changes Juan Galt.

DCTRL Vancouver: Iconic Bitcoin Hackerspace Closes Downtown Location After 12 Years Due to Zoning Changes

Bitcoin Magazine Sora Ventures-Backed Bitplanet Reaches 300 Bitcoin, Ranks Among Asia's Top 20 Corporate Holders Bitplanet now owns 300 bitcoin through its structured purchase program, positioning the South Korea-listed company among the top 20 corporate Bitcoin holders in Asia. Sora Ventures-Backed Bitplanet Reaches 300 Bitcoin, Ranks Among Asia's Top 20 Corporate Holders Micah Zimmerman.

Sora Ventures-Backed Bitplanet Reaches 300 Bitcoin, Ranks Among Asia's Top 20 Corporate Holders

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Bitcoin is maintaining support around the $65,000 level amid strong institutional interest heading into the weekend.

Bitcoin Holds Support While Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Slide On Friday

Bitcoin fell Friday after briefly topping $69K this week, while stocks like CoreWeave and BitMine tumbled amid broader market losses.

Bitcoin Rebound Stalls at $65K as Stocks Fall and Gold Rises

As Citi integrates Bitcoin into bank-grade custody and reporting frameworks, Morgan Stanley moves to bring crypto trading, lending exploration and tokenized products to mainstream wealth clients.

Citi and Morgan Stanley expand bitcoin and crypto custody, trading and tokenization efforts

Bitcoin tumbled from $68,000 to a floor of $65,500, wiping out recent gains and leaving the asset down 3.5% for the week. This puts bitcoin on track to close February in the red, marking a 25% decline since the start of 2026. The Intraday Bleed On Feb.

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