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.

Analyst Willy Woo believes gold will likely continue to outperform Bitcoin (BTC) for years to come. Woo tells his 1.2 million followers on X that BTC's 12-year uptrend against the precious metal has been broken. He believes it's due to concerns that quantum computers could eventually break BTC's cryptographic security. “12-year trend broken.

Gold Will Likely Outperform Bitcoin for Years As ‘Quantum Cloud' Hangs Over BTC's Head: Analyst Willy Woo

According to Bitwise Invest advisor Jeff Park, China may be seeing "capital flight" into crypto. Is Chinese Capital Entering Quietly?

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The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

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Miles Suter: Cash App Now Offers Best Bitcoin Pricing, Higher Withdrawals for Users

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon backed Treasury Secretary Bessent, who recently had harsh words for companies like Coinbase that said no crypto legislation is better “than a bad bill.”

Goldman Sachs CEO Owns 'Very Little' Bitcoin, Backs Bessent on Clarity Act

The activist investor said Riot's 1.7 GW power capacity can drive premium AI hosting deals at Texas sites.

Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms stock jumps nearly 9% as Starboard urges AI data center expansion

The filing provides little detail on the firm or its funding source, leaving the identity of the ultimate investors behind the IBIT position unclear.

Mystery Hong Kong firm emerges as largest new IBIT holder after building $436 million stake in late 2025

Coinbase, Circle, Galaxy, IREN and Riot led the early morning rebound among crypto-related stocks as the battered software sector found some relief.

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“I'm an observer of bitcoin,” Solomon said at the World Liberty Forum on Wednesday, saying he's still trying to understand how it moves.

Goldman Sachs' David Solomon says he owns 'very little' bitcoin but watching it closely

Steak 'n Shake says same-store sales have climbed sharply since it began accepting bitcoin nine months ago. The company now holds about 161 BTC in a corporate reserve and is using part of it to fund employee bonuses.

Steak 'n Shake Links Dramatic Sales Surge to Bitcoin Adoption

Starboard argues Riot's Texas power assets position the company to secure large AI data center tenants if management accelerates deal execution.

Activist investor Starboard says Riot AI pivot could be worth up to $21 billion as miner lags peers

The rise of artificial intelligence is likely to displace millions of workers in quick order, triggering sizable credit defaults, said Hayes.

Bitcoin's plunge signals coming AI crisis, but massive Fed response will drive new record high: Arthur Hayes

Defensive sentiment, falling leverage, and declining ETF exposure suggest the market may be near a bottom, K33 said.

Bitcoin approaches ‘late bear market territory' as regime signals echo 2022 bottom, K33 says

CryptoQuant founder Ki Young Ju says a future quantum computing breakthrough could force Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) into a difficult choice: upgrade aggressively — or risk large amounts of BTC being stolen. Quantum Attack Or Coin Freezing?

Is Freezing Satoshi's Coins The Answer To Quantum Threats? It's Complicated, Expert Says

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Holds Near $67,000 as Market Forces Push in Opposing Directions The bitcoin price is hovering around $67,000 in a tight, bearish-leaning range as macro uncertainty limits momentum. Bitcoin Price Holds Near $67,000 as Market Forces Push in Opposing Directions Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Holds Near $67,000 as Market Forces Push in Opposing Directions

Bitcoin is consolidating within a tightening range as momentum signals remain conflicted across time frames. As of Feb. 18, 2026, BTC's price structure at $67,336 per unit reflects stabilization rather than confirmed directional expansion, with technical indicators reinforcing a cautious, range-bound environment.

Stalling Under $70K: Bitcoin Range War Intensifies as Key Technical Signals Clash

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Bitcoin is holding near $67,000 despite renewed volatility and significant ETF outflows; liquidations stand at $188.97 million over the past 24 hours. The backdrop includes optimism surrounding potential progress on the CLARITY Act, which could provide more structured crypto regulatory guidance in the U.S. Bitcoin ETFs saw $104.9 million in net outflows on Tuesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $48.6 million in net inflows.

Bitcoin At $67,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Reverse Gains On Regulatory Optimism

Bitcoin trades in a tight range as derivatives stabilize and altcoins show pockets of strength ahead of key macro cues and a high-profile crypto event.

Bitcoin holds near $68,000 as volatility cools, WLFI jumps ahead of Mar-a-Lago forum

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan said DeFi could help lead the market out of crypto winter, while Michael Saylor declared "spring is coming."

Bitwise CIO says DeFi could lead market out of crypto winter as Strategy's Saylor predicts bitcoin recovery

Institutional investors just sold $173 million in Bitcoin and crypto investment products in one week, according to a new update from CoinShares. The digital asset firm says outflows have now totaled a whopping $3.74 billion in the last month, as the price of BTC dropped from around $95,400 to a low of $62,800.

Institutional Investors Sell $3,740,000,000 in Bitcoin and Crypto in Just One Month As BTC Price Craters: CoinShares

HIVE Digital Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:HIVE) CEO Aydin Kilic said Tuesday that the company will prioritize expanding its high-performance computing (HPC) business in 2026.

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Crypto majors soften while Asian equities rebound modestly, with traders continuing to weigh quantum fears, ETF flows and a possible shift in bitcoin's broader trend.

Bitcoin losing $70,000 is a warning sign for further downside

Bitcoin spot ETFs in the United States still hold about $85 billion in assets, despite the BTC price crash.

Bitcoin ETFs hold billions despite price crash, but resilience masks harsh reality

American Bitcoin Corp. (NASDAQ:ABTC ) co-founder Eric Trump toasted the firm's treasury hitting the 6,000 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) milestone on Tuesday. Trump Sees ‘Exciting Days Ahead' In an X post, Trump stated that the firm hit the “incredible” milestone within six months of going public.

Eric Trump Celebrates American Bitcoin's 'Incredible' 6,000 BTC Milestone — But Stock Has Sunk 85% Since Nasdaq Debut

Soluna Holdings is deepening its ties with Blockware, adding 6 megawatts (MW) of capacity at Project Dorothy 1 in West Texas as deployment moves toward completion by the end of February. Bitcoin Miner and HPC Service Provider Soluna Strengthens Texas Presence With Capacity Increase Soluna Holdings Inc.

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