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.

Banks generated $434 billion in 2025 from deposit spreads, while savers lost purchasing power to inflation. Bitcoin shows another way.

Banks Took $434 Billion From Americans Last Year — Is it Time for Bitcoin?

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Bitcoin is trading below $70,000 despite steady ETF inflows and a slight improvement in sentiment.

Bitcoin Drops Below $70,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Slide 2%

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) spot ETF inflows reaching about $2.5 billion this month, recording a significant spike in activity despite mediocre price action. ETF Inflows Show Strength Analyst Shaun Edmondson notes ETF demand has remained resilient despite a sharp price drawdown, reinforcing the long-term bullish case.

Bitcoin Below $70,000, But ETFs Keep Buying: What Is Going On?

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

The Daily: Balancer Labs to wind down, Bernstein calls bitcoin bottom with $150K target for 2026, and more

Every Bank of Japan (BOJ) rate hike since 2024 has caused a Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) crash of at least 20%. With Japanese 10-year yields hitting a 27-year high if 2.32% on Monday, fears abound that another BOJ tightening cycle could trigger the next crypto selloff.

Bitcoin Crashed 20%+ After Every Bank Of Japan Rate Hike—And Another One May Be Coming

Bernstein reaffirmed its $150,000 year-end Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) price target, despite a 45% drawdown from October highs, calling the selloff the “weakest bear case in history.” The Three Bullish Pillars Bernstein analysts led by Gautam Chhugani listed three reasons for their conviction.

Bernstein: 45% Bitcoin Crash Is The 'Weakest Bear Case In History', $150,000 Remains The Target

The analysts highlighted Bitcoin giant Strategy's flagship preferred share as an alternative source of funding amid tepid market conditions.

Bitcoin Has Likely Bottomed as Strategy Shows Resilience Amid Plunge: Bernstein

Thailand's DV8 has signed a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire Rakkar Digital, a licensed digital asset custodian in Thailand.

DV8 Becomes First Bitcoin Treasury Company in Southeast Asia with Digital Asset License

The CFTC has launched a new Task Force to develop clear regulatory frameworks for bitcoin and emerging technologies in U.S. derivatives markets.

CFTC Launches Innovation Task Force for Bitcoin, Crypto, AI, and Prediction Markets

Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) strength around $70,000 is fueling hopes of a move higher, but one analyst warns the broader trend still points to downside. Pattern Signals Weakness Prominent analyst Trader Mayne on Monday said Bitcoin's price action is closely mirroring a previous range pattern, including a failed breakdown, a retest of a key level and a sweep of highs.

Bitcoin To $80,000? Don't Get Bullish Even If It Happens, Analyst Warns

Market participants are now pricing in rate hikes, and it could be weighing on risk assets.

Bitcoin slips below $70,000, Circle's 16% slide leads crypto stock sell-off

Hyperscale Data reported buying 10 more Bitcoin for their BTC treasury strategy.

Hyperscale Data (GPUS) Increases Bitcoin Holdings to $44 Million

Hut 8 is trying to position itself less as a miner and more as an energy infrastructure player, with power allocation driving returns.

Hut 8 leans into modular ‘LEGO block' model to switch between AI and bitcoin mining

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) opened the week with a strong rebound, breaking a three-day outflow streak. Ether extended its losses, while XRP and solana remained inactive. Ether Outflows Continue as Bitcoin ETFs Snap Outflow Streak A new week brought a shift in tone.

Bitcoin ETFs Open Week With $167 Million Rebound

Chun Wang, who mined thousands of BTC early on, transitioned from f2pool operations to commanding the groundbreaking polar orbit flight over Earth's poles.

The Amazing Life of Chun Wang: From OG Bitcoin Miner to Astronaut

Bernstein said Strategy could see 226% upside if bitcoin has bottomed, with STRC central to its capital model.

Bernstein says bitcoin looks bottomed, sees 226% upside for Strategy

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is trading in a tight range between $69,000 and $71,000 as shifting comments from President Donald Trump on the war with Iran fuel market volatility. Bitcoin Holds Steady Amid Chaos Analyst Scott Melker, known as "The Wolf of All Streets," on Monday said markets are reacting in real time to conflicting geopolitical headlines.

Bitcoin Ping Pongs Around $70,000 As Trump Headlines Drive Volatility

Bernstein, a Wall Street broker, believes Bitcoin has probably reached its bottom and maintains a $150,000 target for the end of the year.

Bernstein Predicts Bitcoin Bottomed: $150K Target as Strategy (MSTR) Holds $53.5B in BTC

Bitcoin recorded a rare two-block chain reorganization on Monday, quickly resolving a brief split between major mining pools without disrupting users or funds.

Bitcoin Logs Rare Two-Block Reorg as Mining Pools Clash—Network Shrugs It Off

Implied volatility indicators DVOL and BVIV suggest peak fear has passed, with crypto leading traditional markets in pricing risk.

Bitcoin may have already bottomed out near $60,000. Here's why.

BlackRock's CEO has predicted bitcoin and crypto could become a $500 million revenue generator for the company by 2030

$500 Million In ‘The Next Five Years'—BlackRock CEO Issues Huge Crypto Prediction As The Bitcoin Price Surges

Australia's massive Hostplus pension fund is exploring offering Bitcoin and other digital assets to its nearly two million members.

Australia's $105 Billion Hostplus Eyes Bitcoin Investments for Nearly Two Million Pension Members

The broker sees bitcoin rebounding from its recent lows, supported by ETF flows and expanding corporate treasury demand.

Wall Street broker Bernstein calls bitcoin bottom, keeps $150,000 year-end target

Despite its relative rarity, the event reflects normal network behavior, as nodes adopt the chain with the most cumulative proof of work.

Bitcoin sees rare two-block reorg as Foundry overtakes AntPool and ViaBTC in mining race

Strategy just unveiled a $44 billion war chest to keep buying Bitcoin, while Congress is moving to ban sports bets on prediction markets.

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