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.

Arthur Hayes warns Bitcoin's divergence from a flat Nasdaq signals an AI-driven credit crisis, but experts say the timeline is overstretched.

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Leading cryptocurrencies tumbled, while stocks closed higher on Tuesday, as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's minutes from January's policy meeting. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:30 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Slide Ahead Of Fed Meeting Minutes: Analyst Says BTC In An Area Where They'd 'Fancy' Buying Some

The U.S. government controls nearly $23 billion in bitcoin, making it one of the world's largest holders as massive seizures and a new Strategic Bitcoin Reserve reshape America's crypto footprint. US Government Keeps $23 Billion in Bitcoin Blockchain intelligence platform Arkham shared on social media platform X on Feb. 16 that the U.S.

US Government Holds 328,372 BTC as Onchain Data Confirms $23B Federal Crypto Stockpile

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor told billionaire Ray Dalio to own bitcoin after the billionaire warned the post-World War II global order is breaking down, positioning the cryptocurrency as a shield against mounting geopolitical and financial instability.

Michael Saylor Tells Ray Dalio: If World Order Breaks Down, Own Bitcoin

Bitcoin open interest has plunged 55% from its October 2025 peak, marking the steepest decline since April 2023 as traders unwind leverage.

Why Bitcoin Open Interest Has Seen Its Largest Decline in Almost 3 Years

The U.S. dollar is heading for a weekly loss as bearish positioning hits record lows, but bitcoin's shifting correlation with the dollar index is complicating the usual bullish narrative for crypto. Bitcoin's Lack of Reaction to Weak Dollar Tests Historic Inverse Link The U.S.

Record Dollar Bearishness Sparks Bitcoin Correlation Debate

Nakamoto Inc. says it will acquire BTC Inc. and UTXO Management in a $107.3 million all-stock transaction aimed at building an integrated Bitcoin-focused operating company. Bitcoin Treasury Firm Nakamoto Strikes $107M Deal Nakamoto Inc. (Nasdaq: NAKA) announced Feb. 17, 2026, that it has entered into definitive merger agreements to acquire BTC Inc.

Nakamoto Inc. to Acquire BTC Inc. and UTXO in $107M All-Stock Deal

Combined, Mubadala Investment Company and Al Warda Investments held more than $1 billion of BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) at the end of 2025.

Abu Dhabi wealth funds added to bitcoin ETF holdings in Q4

Bitcoin Magazine Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Addresses “Paper Bitcoin” Claims, Claims Bitcoin ETFs Are Fully Backed Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong dismissed “paper Bitcoin” claims, insisting spot Bitcoin ETFs are fully backed, while defending Coinbase's dominant custody role and calling U.S. regulatory clarity the next key step for the industry. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Addresses “Paper Bitcoin” Claims, Claims Bitcoin ETFs Are Fully Backed Micah Zimmerman.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Addresses “Paper Bitcoin” Claims, Claims Bitcoin ETFs Are Fully Backed

Abu Dhabi funds added to their Bitcoin exposure in Q4, jumping to more than $1 billion worth of IBIT at the conclusion of the year.

Abu Dhabi Funds Boosted BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Exposure to $1 Billion by End of 2025: Filings

Bitcoin is holding around $68,000 level, reflecting broader market softness and persistent fear sentiment. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $67,989.66 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,999.07 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $85.11 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.48 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1020 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.056567 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 83,760 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $196.52 million.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Trade Sideways In A Tuesday Muted Session

Bitcoin miner Bitdeer has overtaken MARA in terms of self-mining hash rate among publicly traded companies, according to JPMorgan analysts.

Bitcoin Miner Bitdeer Overtakes MARA, Establishing Hash Rate Lead: JPMorgan

Bitcoin navigated an uneasy range between $67,000 and $69,000 as extreme market fear weighed on sentiment. Despite briefly reclaiming the $69,000 level, the price retreated to a session low of $66,557. Even Strategy's $168 million acquisition of 2,486 bitcoins, which grew its total holdings to 717,131 coins, failed to ignite any meaningful bullish momentum.

Strategy's 717,131 BTC Stash Underwater as Bitcoin Struggles Below $69,000

Bitcoin Magazine Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Boosts Bitcoin ETF Holdings to $630 Million Abu Dhabi investment vehicles together held over 20 million shares of BlackRock's Bitcoin IBIT at the close of last year, with a combined value exceeding $1.1 billion. Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Boosts Bitcoin ETF Holdings to $630 Million Micah Zimmerman.

Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Boosts Bitcoin ETF Holdings to $630 Million

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has dropped roughly 29% over the past month, prompting debate over whether the bear phase is nearing its end, or if more downside is ahead. Historical Cycles: 365 Days To Bottom?

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Mubadala Investment Company and Al Warda Investments owned over 20 million shares in BlackRock's BTC exchange-traded fund in Q4.

Abu Dhabi funds held over $1 billion of BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF at end of last year

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) bought 2,486 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) for $168.4 million between February 9 and February 16 at an average price of $67,710. The Latest Purchase Strategy funded the buy through two sources: $90.5 million in common stock sales and $78.4 million from STRC preferred stock sales.

Strategy Buys 2,486 Bitcoin But MSTR Dives Another 3%

Analysts say Metaplanet's bitcoin-linked income business is becoming critical to funding expansion while avoiding forced BTC sales.

Benchmark cuts Metaplanet target, says earnings show ‘promise and peril' of bitcoin pivot

David Bailey's bitcoin treasury company Nakamoto has agreed to acquire two other David Bailey-related companies, including BTC Inc.

David Bailey's Bitcoin treasury play Nakamoto acquires BTC Inc and UTXO Management

Strategy reported its fourth-largest Bitcoin purchase of the year, a week after Michael Saylor's defense of the company's became a meme.

Strategy's Bitcoin Buying Accelerates as $48 Billion BTC Stash Sits Underwater

Some reacted with concerns about dilution for existing shareholders due to the stock price decline and the related-party nature of the transaction.

Bitcoin treasury company Nakamoto to acquire BTC Inc and UTXO in $107 million all-stock deal

Bitcoin Magazine Abu Dhabi's Al Warda Raises Bitcoin ETF Stake to 8.2 Million IBIT Shares in Q4 Filing Abu Dhabi's Al Warda Investments increased its bitcoin exposure via BlackRock's IBIT to 8.2 million shares by the end of 2025. Abu Dhabi's Al Warda Raises Bitcoin ETF Stake to 8.2 Million IBIT Shares in Q4 Filing Micah Zimmerman.

Abu Dhabi's Al Warda Raises Bitcoin ETF Stake to 8.2 Million IBIT Shares in Q4 Filing

The most important indicator for bitcoin's price direction at the moment is the iShares Tech-Software ETF, and it's down another 3% on Tuesday.

Bitcoin slips below $67,000 as software stocks continue to plunge.

Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood weighed in on Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) recent weakness, arguing that the decline reflects algorithmic selling rather than deteriorating fundamentals. Bitcoin vs.

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