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.

Bernstein reiterated its $150,000 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) price target for 2026, calling the current downturn the “weakest bear case” in the asset's history and arguing the 50% crash reflects a confidence crisis rather than structural damage. The Weakest Bear Case Ever Bernstein analysts led by Gautam Chhugani said this downturn is unlike previous Bitcoin crashes because nothing actually failed according to the Block.

Bitcoin To Hit $150,000 In 2026 Since 'Nothing Blew Up,' Bernstein Argues

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Miner Cango Sells Millions in Bitcoin to Cut Debt and Fund AI Expansion Bitcoin miner Cango said it sold 4,451 Bitcoin over the weekend for net proceeds of about $305 million. Bitcoin Miner Cango Sells Millions in Bitcoin to Cut Debt and Fund AI Expansion Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Miner Cango Sells Millions in Bitcoin to Cut Debt and Fund AI Expansion

The company plans to deploy modular GPU units across 40+ global sites to provide on-demand AI inference capacity for small and mid-sized businesses.

Bitcoin miner Cango sold $305 million of BTC during market slump to fund AI shift

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) historic sell-off that bottomed at $60,000 was not driven by crypto panic or ETF buyers exiting their position, but rather by forced deleveraging in traditional markets. How Deleveraging In Stocks Influenced Crypto Prices According to Bitwise Invest advisor Jeff Park, Bitcoin has become highly correlated with software stocks and other risk assets, which were hit during a statistically extreme drawdown for multi-strategy funds.

The Real Reason Behind Bitcoin's Brutal Sell-Off To $60,000

Cango Inc. sold 4,451 bitcoin over the weekend as miners across the sector face mounting pressure from low prices, thin margins, and falling mining revenue. Cango Dumps 4,451 BTC to Cut Debt On Monday, Cango Inc.

Cango Sells 4,451 BTC as Miner Selling Adds Pressure to Bitcoin in 2026

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) on Monday announced it had bought 1,142 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) at $78,815 average price for $90 million between February 2 and February 8. The Latest Bitcoin Purchase Strategy's acquisition was funded by selling 616,715 shares of Class A common stock that generated $89.5 million in net proceeds.

Strategy Buys 1,142 Bitcoin At An Average Price Of $78,815

Bitcoin Magazine Strategy (MSTR) Adds 1,142 Bitcoin for $90 Million as Bitcoin Trades Near $69,000 Strategy bought another 1,142 bitcoin for about $90 million at an average price of $78,815 per bitcoin. Strategy (MSTR) Adds 1,142 Bitcoin for $90 Million as Bitcoin Trades Near $69,000 Micah Zimmerman.

Strategy (MSTR) Adds 1,142 Bitcoin for $90 Million as Bitcoin Trades Near $69,000

Cango sold 4,451 BTC for about $305 million to repay a bitcoin-backed loan and support its AI infrastructure push.

Bitcoin miner Cango sells 4,451 BTC to strengthen balance sheet, back AI push with $305 million proceeds

On Monday, Strategy founder Michael Saylor disclosed that his bitcoin treasury firm has once again topped up its balance sheet with an additional allocation of bitcoin, staying perfectly on brand while signaling steady conviction.

Saylor Buys Again: Strategy Adds 1,142 BTC as Paper Losses Top $5 Billion

The company added 1,142 bitcoin purchased for about $90 million, or an average price of $78,815 per coin.

Michael Saylor's Strategy made modest bitcoin acquisition at start of last week's crypto crash

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Bitcoin value investors move in as price drops, 'capitulation' searches rise

Strategy's holdings account for more than 3.4% of the total 21 million bitcoin supply — worth around $49 billion.

Michael Saylor's Strategy buys another 1,142 BTC for $90 million as total bitcoin treasury value remains below cost

The decisive election victory by Japan's Liberal Democratic Party sparked market optimism Monday morning, briefly driving bitcoin above $72,000. LDP Victory Sparks Regional Rally The Japanese Liberal Democratic Party's decisive electoral victory provided a notable tailwind for both digital and traditional markets Monday, Feb. 9.

Bitcoin's $72K ‘Fakeout': $82M Liquidated as Bithumb Faces $40B Error Probe

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has logged its steepest two-week drawdown since June 2022, but Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan says “much of the bad news is already priced in”. The 6 Crash Factors Hogan identified six factors driving the crash: Front-running the four-year cycle: long-term crypto investors sold to avoid the historical pattern of three up years followed by a down year (2014, 2018, 2022, 2026).

Bitcoin Drops From $90,000 To $70,000 In 2 Weeks, But 'Much Of The Bad News Already Priced In'

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Bitcoin trades below $69,000, with liquidations at $396.22 million over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $371.15 million in net inflows on Friday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $16.8 million in net outflows.

Bitcoin Below $69,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Open Week With Weakness

Bitcoin extended recent losses as derivatives data show a clear risk-off shift.

Bitcoin, major tokens drop as traders position for downside protection

Miners are facing significant challenges, with bitcoin revenue per petahash falling by half from a peak of $70 to $35.

Bitcoin mining difficulty drops by most since 2021 as miners capitulate

Analysts at Bernstein said the current bitcoin downturn reflects a crisis of confidence rather than structural damage.

‘Weakest bitcoin bear case in history': Bernstein reiterates $150,000 price target for 2026

The invisible hands of market makers likely accelerated bitcoin's recent crash.

Here's how market makers likely accelerated bitcoin's brutal crash to $60,000

A few Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) landed in a wallet tied to the network's mysterious creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, on Friday, sparking a wave of speculation and theories in the cryptocurrency community. Is Satoshi Really Still Active In Crypto?

Satoshi Nakamoto-Linked Wallet Receives Bitcoin Worth Over $170,000 — What Could This Mean?

Bitcoin's quantum computing risks are far from imminent, according to a new report from CoinShares. The digital asset investment firm says we are “nowhere near dangerous territory,” and quantum computers capable of breaking Bitcoin's cryptographic security remain at least a decade away. “As of early 2026, quantum threats are not imminent.

Bitcoin's Quantum Risks ‘Remain Distant', According To CoinShares – Here's Why

Veteran Wall Street investor Jordi Visser weighed in on Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) recent crash on Friday, stressing that the cryptocurrency remains inextricably linked to developments in traditional finance. Are Institutional Investors Losing Interest In Bitcoin?

Bitcoin Lacks 'Fundamental Narrative' To Draw Investors, Says Jordi Visser — Macro Guru Argues Most Will Favor Biggest 'Liquid Companies' Over BTC

The watchdog said it plans to build tools that automatically extract suspicious trading patterns by the second and minute.

$44B bitcoin blunder puts South Korea regulators on alert over local crypto exchanges

A new report from digital asset manager CoinShares is pushing back on the growing narrative that bitcoin faces an imminent quantum computing crisis, arguing that only a small sliver of supply is realistically at risk in a way that could move markets.

The quantum threat to bitcoin is smaller than people think: CoinShares

Analysts maintain a cautious stance even after Bitcoin's 12% relief rally clawed back recent losses amid a surging Coinbase Premium.

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