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.

ETF assets under management continue to diverge from spot bitcoin price.

U.S. bitcoin ETFs register back-to-back inflows for first time in a month

Bitcoin's sell-off shows signs of easing as large buyers step in, though analysts say any rebound still depends on institutional demand.

Is Bitcoin's Sell-Off Finally Running Out of Steam?

A rebound in the Coinbase Bitcoin Premium Index suggests U.S. buyers stepped in near recent lows, though it does not confirm a broader risk-on turn.

Bitcoin's U.S. demand signal flickers back after crash

Trading data show a broad risk-off unwind, with spot volumes on major exchanges down about 30% since late 2025 and retail participation fading

Bitcoin rebound has hit a wall at $71,000 with sentiment at most fearful since 2022

Bitcoin's bull case holds firm as analysts say the latest pullback marks the weakest bear phase ever, reinforcing a $150,000 price target for 2026 despite sharp volatility and renewed confidence-driven selling pressure. Bernstein Reaffirms $150K Bitcoin Target, Signaling Bullish 2026 Path Bitcoin's long-term outlook remains firmly bullish despite recent volatility.

Analysts Double Down on $150K Bitcoin as Market Faces ‘Weakest Bear Case'

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Bitcoin consolidated, while stocks ended higher on Monday, as investors rotated cautiously back into risk assets.

Bitcoin, Dogecoin Flat, While Ethereum, XRP Inch Higher: Analyst Spots Signal That Preceded 'Sharp Corrective Moves' For ETH Historically

Bitcoin is holding above $70,000 despite broader risk-off pressure across global equities, as markets await key U.S. jobs data scheduled for Wednesday. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $70,353 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,111 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $87.39 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.44 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.09604 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.056144 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 102,178 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $408.19 million.

Bitcoin At $70,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Trade Sideways On Quiet Monday

A volatile first full week of February left crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) sharply divided, with bitcoin and ether absorbing sustained pressure while XRP quietly delivered a strong showing. Rapid daily reversals underscored a market still searching for conviction.

Volatile Start for Crypto ETFs in February as Bitcoin Lags and XRP Shines

Bitcoin Magazine Fed's Waller Shrugs Off Bitcoin Volatility, Says Crypto Crashes Don't Threaten Banks Fed Governor Christopher Waller said bitcoin and crypto remain largely separate from the traditional financial system, viewing their volatility as a market feature rather than a systemic risk. Fed's Waller Shrugs Off Bitcoin Volatility, Says Crypto Crashes Don't Threaten Banks Micah Zimmerman.

Fed's Waller Shrugs Off Bitcoin Volatility, Says Crypto Crashes Don't Threaten Banks

﻿﻿On February 9, 2026, the global crypto community is still reeling from the details of a catastrophic technical error at Bithumb, South Korea's leading digital asset platform.

Bithumb's $43 Billion Nightmare: The Day "Ghost Bitcoin" Flooded South Korea

Cango is the latest publicly traded Bitcoin miner to embrace AI, and it's fueling that push by selling a bunch of Bitcoin.

Bitcoin Miner Cango Dumps $305 Million in BTC to Fuel AI Pivot

On the afternoon of Feb. 9, bitcoin rebounded to near $71,000 after dipping to $68,285. The recovery followed an announcement by Strategy that it had purchased 1,142 bitcoins for $90 million, while Binance added 4,225 bitcoins to its secure asset fund for users (SAFU).

BTC Reclaims $70,000: Analyst Eye $180K Target as Bitcoin Flushes Excess Speculation

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Rebounds from $60K Capitulation Low, Eyes $74,500 Resistance This Week Bitcoin staged a strong recovery from $60,000 support last week after heavy selling, closing near $70,315 with MRI buy signal flashing – key levels to watch include $71,800 resistance and $57,800 deeper support. Bitcoin Rebounds from $60K Capitulation Low, Eyes $74,500 Resistance This Week Ethan Greene - Feral Analysis and Juan Galt.

Bitcoin Rebounds from $60K Capitulation Low, Eyes $74,500 Resistance This Week

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

The Daily: Bernstein reaffirms $150K price target citing ‘weakest bitcoin bear case in history,' Strategy buys another 1,142 BTC, and more

Fears around quantum computing breaking Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) are overstated as the practical threat is distant, limited in scope, and manageable through gradual protocol upgrades, according to a new research report by CoinShares. Quantum Risk Is Long-Dated And Narrow Only about 10,200 BTC, held in a small number of large legacy Pay-to-Public-Key (P2PK) addresses, could pose a meaningful market risk if compromised, CoinShares noted in its report.

3 Reasons Why The 'Bitcoin Quantum Threat' Is Overstated: Report

Bitcoin (BTC) fell to a low of $59,930 before recovering above the $68,000 support.

Coinidol.com: Bitcoin Risks Hitting the $53,000 Bottom Price

CoinShares noted that the market may have reached an ‘inflection point' as outflows from Bitcoin investment products slowed.

Bitcoin Funds Shed $264M Last Week, Alts Reverse Negative Trend

"What we are experiencing is the weakest bitcoin bear case in its history," wrote Bernstein's Gautam Chhugani.

Bitcoin shakes off early decline, returns to $70,000 as Bernstein reiterates $150,000 outlook

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) investor base is undergoing a steady transition as early retail holders distribute supply to institutions, wealth managers, and traditional finance clients. The Surprising Decline Of Retail Investors According to Bitwise's Ishmael Asad, early retail investors played a critical role in turning Bitcoin from a niche cypherpunk idea into a global asset.

Retail Is Selling Bitcoin, But Who's Buying At $70,000?

South Korean regulators are investigating Bithumb after its accidental $43 billion Bitcoin handout to customers last week.

Investigators Circle as Bithumb Reveals Compensation Plan for $43 Billion Bitcoin Error

The analyst framed some bitcoin mining sites as infrastructure assets, lifting CIFR and WULF shares while MARA lags.

Cipher Mining and TeraWulf are buys, MARA a sell, as Morgan Stanley begins bitcoin miner coverage

President Donald Trump did order a bitcoin reserve, but it doesn't yet exist, even as the CNBC host says the feds will start filling it when bitcoin hits $60,000.

U.S. government isn't poised to sweep in with bitcoin buys, despite Jim Cramer rumor

Bitcoin Magazine Bernstein Calls Current Bitcoin Selloff the ‘Weakest Bear Case in History,' Reaffirms $150K Target for 2026 Bernstein reiterated a bullish view of bitcoin, calling the current bitcoin price downturn “weak” and they reiterated a $150,000 price target by the end of 2026. Bernstein Calls Current Bitcoin Selloff the ‘Weakest Bear Case in History,' Reaffirms $150K Target for 2026 Micah Zimmerman.

Bernstein Calls Current Bitcoin Selloff the ‘Weakest Bear Case in History,' Reaffirms $150K Target for 2026

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Institutional investors just sold an overall total of $264 million in Bitcoin in one week, according to a new update from Coinshares. The digital asset firm says the outflows are a sign of stabilization after weeks of major outflows.

Institutional Investors Sell $264,000,000 in Bitcoin in One Week As Solana, XRP and Ethereum Inflows Return: CoinShares

Bitcoin giant Strategy spent another $90 million on BTC last week, but the leading cryptocurrency's decline has put its holdings underwater.

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