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.

A bitcoin price drop to $58,000 could reignite buying momentum.

Bitcoin's long-term rally is ‘broken' until it reclaims $85,000, Deribit executive says

A bill proposing the acquisition of up to 1 million BTC has been introduced to the Brazilian Congress, significantly expanding a previous national strategic bitcoin reserve. The draft, which will need to be greenlit, would put Brazil among the countries holding the most bitcoin.

Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill Allowing Brazil to Acquire up to 1 Million BTC Reintroduced in Congress

Police authorities have launched an internal probe to determine the circumstances of the incident and potential internal involvement.

South Korean police lose seized bitcoin held in cold wallet since 2021

US spot bitcoin ETFs recorded $410 million in outflows as bitcoin fell below $66,000 after stronger-than-expected jobs data.

US spot bitcoin ETFs bleed $410 million as BTC slips below $66,000

Ramil Ventura Palafox falsely promised investors 0.5% to 3% daily returns when the company was not able to produce such amounts, per the DOJ.

Bitcoin trading firm CEO sentenced to 20 years over $200 million ponzi scheme

Coinbase Global Inc. posted $7.18 billion in 2025 revenue and outlined an ambitious 2026 expansion plan, even as fourth-quarter results reflected sizable crypto investment markdowns. Coinbase's 2026 Blueprint: Stablecoins, Onchain Growth and Capital Returns Coinbase Global Inc. (Nasdaq: COIN) released its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 shareholder letter on Feb.

Coinbase Q4: Softer Trading, Strong Subscriptions, Bigger Bitcoin Stack

Bitcoin prices fell on Thursday, February 12, suffering losses as a popular gauge of crypto sentiment flirted with all-time lows.

Bitcoin Drops To $65,000 As Crypto Sentiment Remains Dire

Key valuation gauges remain short of the capitulation seen at past cycle lows, as inflation risks keep the pressure on digital assets.

Bitcoin Signals Turning Point—But No Clear Bottom Yet, Experts Say

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Leading cryptocurrencies extended losses alongside the stock market on Wednesday, as investors brace for crucial consumer inflation data. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:25 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Slide, While Dogecoin Gains Ahead Of Key Inflation Data: Analyst Flags Level That Historically Marked BTC's Bottom

A new report from Grayscale argues that while bitcoin retains the design features of a long-term store of value, its recent price action has looked far more like a growth stock than digital gold. Grayscale Report Says Bitcoin Moves in Lockstep With High-EV Software Stocks Bitcoin's price slid to roughly $60,000 on Feb.

Is Bitcoin Digital Gold or Growth Asset? Grayscale Weighs In

A sharp wave of bitcoin losses has rattled traders, but Cryptoquant says data shows a market still searching for a true bear market bottom. Bitcoin Downturn Deepens, but Cryptoquant Says Capitulation Isn't Complete Cryptoquant's latest Institutional Insights report, published Feb.

Cryptoquant Warns: Bitcoin Bear Market Bottom Not Here Yet

Coinbase reported a down quarter for the end of 2025, with its investment portfolio plunging alongside Bitcoin and other crypto assets.

Coinbase Reports Q4 Miss With $667 Million Loss Amid Bitcoin Retreat

The strong correlation between crypto and the software sector reasserted itself on Wednesday

Bitcoin tumbles back near last week's lows as AI fears crush tech and precious metals plunge

Corporate bitcoin accumulation accelerated in January, but according to bitcointreasuries.net, nearly all the momentum came from a single heavyweight. 4.08 Million BTC Held Across Entities, Says Bitcoin Treasuries Report The January 2026 Corporate Adoption Report from bitcointreasuries.net shows that public and private entities added 43,228 BTC during the month, valued at roughly $3.

Strategy Devours January Bitcoin Buying, Claims 97.5% of Corporate Additions

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) dropped below $66,000 on Thursday amidst a broader macro-driven sell-off, pushing market sentiment deeper into "Extreme Fear."

Bitcoin At $66,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Plunge Further Into 'Extreme Fear'

Bitcoin Magazine Thailand Moves to Cement Bitcoin and Digital Assets in Regulated Derivatives Market Thailand is moving to cement bitcoin and other digital assets as legitimate, regulated reference assets in its derivatives and capital markets. Thailand Moves to Cement Bitcoin and Digital Assets in Regulated Derivatives Market Micah Zimmerman.

Thailand Moves to Cement Bitcoin and Digital Assets in Regulated Derivatives Market

Bitcoin fell below $66,000 for the second straight session, hitting an intraday low of $65,312 as bearish momentum deepens. The slide has fueled fears of a retest of the $60,000 floor, with some analysts warning of a possible drop to $40,000.

Bitcoin Breaches $66K Support as Standard Chartered Warns of Drop to $50K

Bitcoin Magazine Strategy (MSTR) Accounted for 97.5% of Corporate Bitcoin Buying Last Month, Report Shows The corporate adoption of bitcoin was dominated by a single player last month — Strategy. Strategy (MSTR) Accounted for 97.5% of Corporate Bitcoin Buying Last Month, Report Shows Micah Zimmerman.

Strategy (MSTR) Accounted for 97.5% of Corporate Bitcoin Buying Last Month, Report Shows

JPMorgan's bitcoin production cost estimate, which has served as a support level, has fallen to $77,000 from $90,000.

JPMorgan sees bitcoin support near $77,000, remains ‘positive' on crypto in 2026

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

The Daily: Standard Chartered warns of further ‘pain and final capitulation' for BTC and ETH, Binance completes $1B SAFU conversion to bitcoin, and more

Exponential tech will force down prices and stress legacy finance, for which bitcoin offers a trustless alternative, said Wood at Bitcoin Investor Week.

Ark Invest's Cathie Wood says bitcoin will thrive amid ‘deflationary chaos' created by AI and innovation

Bitcoin-buying firms delivered on demand last year, but they struggled to keep up with market leader Strategy for a fourth straight month.

Bitcoin Treasuries Added $3.5 Billion in January—Almost All By Strategy

Standard Chartered has lowered its 2026 price forecasts for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) for the second time in under three months, citing persistent macro headwinds and continued ETF outflows. BTC, ETH Targets Reduced StanChart now expects Bitcoin to reach $100,000 by the end of 2026, down from its prior $150,000 forecast and well below its earlier $300,000 projection.

Standard Chartered Cuts 2026 Bitcoin, Ethereum Targets For The Second Time

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Advances Toward Quantum Resistance with BIP 360 and New P2MR Output BIP 360, a proposal to make Bitcoin more resistant to future quantum computing threats, has been updated and merged into the official BIP GitHub repository. Bitcoin Advances Toward Quantum Resistance with BIP 360 and New P2MR Output Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Advances Toward Quantum Resistance with BIP 360 and New P2MR Output

Coinbase and Robinhood are down big again today as the crypto bear market pressures trading volumes.

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