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.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 15% worldwide tariff on imported goods, despite an earlier Supreme Court decision that invalidated earlier trade actions.

Bitcoin price slips after Trump hikes worldwide tariff to 15% from 10% despite Supreme Court decision

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) snapped their losing streak with an $88 million inflow on Friday, Feb. 20. Ether funds ended nearly flat, solana extended gains, and XRP ETFs saw no trading activity. Crypto ETFs See Modest Bounce Led by Bitcoin Inflows After days of steady redemptions, bitcoin ETFs finally caught a bid.

Bitcoin ETFs Rebound With $88 Million Inflow to End Week

Bitcoin (BTC) is currently trading in a narrow range above the $65,000 support but below the 21-day SMA barrier.

Coinidol.com: Bitcoin Maintains Its Range Above $65,000

Ethereum

At ETH Denver, developers warned that advances in quantum computing could threaten Bitcoin's digital signatures as the industry continues to debate how to prepare.

Bitcoin Quantum Threat Takes Center Stage at Ethereum Conference

Private-equity firm Blue Owl Capital (OWL) tumbled nearly 15% this week as it was forced to liquidate $1.4 billion in assets to pay investors looking to exit one of its private credit funds.

Blue Owl liquidity crisis has investors bracing for 2008-style fallout — it could mean bitcoin's next bull run

At 8 a.m. on Saturday, bitcoin is trading between $67,974 and $68,138 per coin, commanding a market cap of $1.35 trillion, with $46.99 billion in 24-hour trading volume and an intraday range of $66,585 to $68,236.

Bitcoin Consolidates Under Supply Zone With $60K Risk Still in Play

A sudden sea change in Washington DC could be about to trigger a “massive” bitcoin price shock

Bitcoin Price Suddenly Braced For A ‘Massive Trigger'—Predicted To Open The Crypto ‘Flood Gates' To Trillions

Small wallets have increased their BTC holdings by 2.5% since October's all-time high while large holders trimmed 0.8%, Santiment data shows.

Small investors are buying bitcoin. For a rally to succeed, the whales need to join in.

The government of El Salvador defended its continuous bitcoin purchases before critics, even as the market is currently experiencing a downturn. Vice-President Felix Ulloa stated that bitcoin was part of a reserve strategy and that the country is preparing for a world where fiat currencies will disappear.

‘Not A Stock:' El Salvador Defends Bitcoin Purchases Amid Market Slump

Bitcoin may have carved out a $60,000 floor as Metaplanet signals relentless accumulation and long-term upside, reinforcing conviction that volatility won't derail its aggressive bitcoin-per-share growth strategy. Metaplanet CEO Sees $60,000 Bitcoin Floor, Signals Ongoing Accumulation Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich shared on social media platform X on Feb.

Metaplanet CEO Sees $60K Bitcoin Floor, Projects ‘Dramatically Higher' Long-Term Prices

U.S. banking rules on bitcoin face mounting scrutiny as Strategy CEO Phong Le urges regulators to revisit Basel capital standards, warning current risk weights could hinder America's ambitions to lead the global digital asset market.

Strategy CEO Calls for Rethink of Basel's 1,250% Bitcoin Risk Capital Treatment

The battle over BIP-110 and the related BIP-444 represents a fundamental schism in the Bitcoin community over whether the network should remain a neutral data protocol or become a curated financial ledger. Philosophical: Neutrality vs.

Beyond JPEGs: Why the Fight Over Ordinals Is Actually a Fight for Bitcoin's Permissionless Future

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could eventually go to $1 million if it does not go to zero, but institutions, not retail, are increasingly driving the market's long-term direction, according to Anthony Pompliano. Why Is Bitcoin Sentiment So Low?

Anthony Pompliano: Bitcoin's Push To $1 Million (If It Happens) Will Be Driven By Institutions

Crypto prices edged higher on Friday despite a splash of tariff turbulence after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Trump's levies illegal.

Bitcoin shrugs off Trump's new tariffs, nears $68,000 as altcoins lead modest bounce

Bitcoin Magazine Nakamoto Inc. ($NAKA) Completes Acquisition of BTC Inc. and UTXO Management Nakamoto Inc. (NASDAQ: NAKA) announced today that it has completed its acquisitions of BTC Inc. and UTXO Management GP, LLC (“UTXO”), finalizing merger agreements previously announced earlier this month. Nakamoto Inc. ($NAKA) Completes Acquisition of BTC Inc. and UTXO Management Nik and Micah Zimmerman.

Nakamoto Inc. ($NAKA) Completes Acquisition of BTC Inc. and UTXO Management

Even as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has logged its worst start to a year ever, seasoned finance veterans are strategically positioning for future upside. Bitcoin's Unexpected Advocate Prominent crypto investor Lark Davis highlighted comments by Hugh Hendry, founder of Eclectica Asset Management, who is incorporating Bitcoin into what he describes as a "barbell strategy" alongside bets on interest rate cuts.

Bitcoin Gets A Boost: This Veteran Contrarian Investor Goes Long As Everybody Goes Short

Bitcoin is down 46% from its October peak—and the largest holders keep depositing to exchanges, presumably to sell, says CryptoQuant.

Bitcoin Sell Pressure Is Easing, But Whales Keep Dumping on Exchanges: CryptoQuant

Dogecoin

Bitcoin remained steady around the $67,000 mark, largely unaffected by the Supreme Court ruling against President Donald Trump's global tariff policy. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $67,742.48 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,967.43 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $84.87 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.42 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1008 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.056380 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 78,421 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $179.80 million.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Stable, But Bulls Must Watch One Key Level

On Feb. 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs in a landmark 6-3 decision, sparking immediate volatility across cryptocurrency and equity markets. Market Reaction and Bitcoin's Recovery Bitcoin rebounded to $67,800 shortly after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs.

Bitcoin and US Equities Spike After Supreme Court Ruling Voids Trump's Tariff Regime

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) executive chairman Michael Saylor doubled down on his Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) conviction, declaring “if it's not going to zero, it's going to a million.” The Million-Dollar Call Saylor posted the binary prediction on X amid increased market volatility and weakened investor sentiment.

Michael Saylor: 'If Bitcoin's Not Going To Zero, It's Going To A Million'

Bitcoin ticked up after the Supreme Court ruled that President Trump exceeded his authority in imposing most tariffs on foreign goods.

Bitcoin Rises After Supreme Court Rules Against Trump Tariffs

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Pops After Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump's Tariffs The Supreme Court on Friday struck down Trump's global tariffs, ruling 6-3 that he exceeded his emergency powers. Bitcoin Pops After Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump's Tariffs Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Pops After Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump's Tariffs

Bitcoin ETFs posted a third consecutive day of outflows, shedding $166 million, while ether funds lost $130 million. Solana and XRP ETFs, however, attracted fresh inflows, signaling selective investor positioning. Solana and XRP Gain as Bitcoin, Ether Slide Again Another day, another wave of redemptions for bitcoin funds. Thursday, Feb.

Bitcoin ETFs Lose $166 Million in Third Straight Day of Outflows

Lawmakers in South Korea are intensifying scrutiny over the role of regulators after Bithumb accidentally gave out $43 billion in Bitcoin.

South Korean Lawmakers Slam Regulators Over Bithumb's $43 Billion Bitcoin Blunder

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is down 23% through the first 50 days of 2026, marking its weakest start to a year on record as spot ETFs hemorrhaged nearly $4 billion in five weeks. The Historic Decline Bitcoin has never previously posted consecutive declines in January and February.

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