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.

An analyst known for accurately predicting Bitcoin's 2025 top believes BTC is not done correcting. In a new strategy session, the pseudonymous analyst Killa says that Bitcoin may be following a similar 2022 pattern that would set BTC up to start forming a market bottom around July.

Analyst Who Nailed 2025 Bitcoin Top Says BTC Mirroring 2022 Bottom Pattern – Here's His Timeline

American Bitcoin Corp. (NASDAQ:ABTC ) co-founder Eric Trump celebrated on Wednesday after the company surpassed Galaxy Digital Inc. (NASDAQ:GLXY) in accumulating Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). ‘Climbing The Ladder Faster' Trump took pride in the achievement on X, adding, “No company is climbing the ladder faster.

Eric Trump Says 'Up We Go' After American Bitcoin Surpasses Galaxy Digital In Bitcoin Holdings — So Why Is The Stock Lagging?

A whale who accumulated 5,000 BTC in 2013 sold $71.6 million worth of bitcoin on Wednesday, onchain data shows.

Bitcoin OG sells $72 million in BTC as whales flood exchange deposits

Persistent inflation signals and surging oil prices are weighing on risk appetite, even as institutional money has continued to flow.

Why Bitcoin Is Falling Despite $1.1 Billion in ETF Inflows

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Leading cryptocurrencies plunged alongside stocks on Wednesday as the Federal Reserve said the escalating Middle East conflict could push inflation higher.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Slide Amid Jerome Powell's Inflation Warning: Analyst Says BTC 'Not Looking Good,' Sees Drop Toward These Levels

Bitcoin miners are ditching hashpower for hyperscale as multibillion-dollar artificial intelligence (AI) contracts outpay mining by a wide margin, forcing a rethink of the industry that secures the world's largest cryptocurrency.

AI Data Centers Outpay Bitcoin Mining, Triggering Major Industry Shift

The Federal Reserve held rates at 3.50–3.75%, keeping monetary policy steady amid inflation as the Bitcoin price struggles to hold $70,000.

Bitcoin Price Fights For $70,000 As Federal Reserve Holds Rates

The sell-off extended beyond crypto as investors reassessed the macro outlook following the Fed's latest guidance.

Crypto market sheds $100 billion as bitcoin price drops 5% amid Fed caution

Fed chair Jerome Powell said rising energy prices are feeding into the inflation outlook, but "nobody knows" yet how lasting the impact will be.

Bitcoin sinks below $71,000, stocks close at session lows, as 2026 rate cut hopes fade further

Investments continue to pour into crypto exchange-traded products amid the war in the Middle East, according to the digital asset manager Coinshares. Inflows of digital asset investment products hit $1.06 billion last week, marking the third consecutive week of inflows.

Institutional Inflows Into Bitcoin and Crypto ETFs Soar to $1,060,000,000 in One Week: CoinShares

Bitcoin dropped below $72,000 on Wednesday, following hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation data and rising Middle East tensions.

Bitcoin Down To $71,000, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Drop 5% In 24 Hours

The bitcoin infrastructure firm's full-year operating losses jumped to $27.7 million, widening significantly from $5.8 million YoY.

Fold reports $69.6 million net loss for 2025 as it looks to expand customer base with bitcoin credit card

Bitcoin temporarily dropped below $71,000 after the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported higher-than-expected wholesale inflation, causing significant market turbulence. Macro Pressures: PPI vs. Geopolitics Bitcoin momentarily slipped below the $71,000 threshold on Wednesday after the U.S.

From $76K to $71K: Is Bitcoin Losing Its ‘Safe Haven' Status to Macro Reality?

A UK woman is accused of spying on her husband and stealing $172 million in Bitcoin from his hardware wallet.

Till Death or Seed Phrase: Woman Accused of Spying on Husband, Stealing $172 Million in Bitcoin

A United Kingdom High Court's recent ruling has clarified the legal status of bitcoin, stating that while it is considered property, it cannot be subjected to traditional legal claims applicable to physical goods.

Court Reaffirms Bitcoin's Status as Property but Limits Tort Claims in $172M Case

Inflation has exceeded the central bank's 2% target for nearly five years, but the Fed held rates firm again as Bitcoin and Ethereum wobbled.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Waver as Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady

A hotter-than-expected inflation reading pushed crypto prices lower Wednesday—slashing the chances of a broad spring breakout.

Myriad Traders Slash Spring Rally Chances as Bitcoin, Ethereum Slide

Bitcoin's miners just got hit with a one-two punch—price slipping under $71,000 and network difficulty preparing to ease up like a bouncer who suddenly stopped caring.

Difficulty Drop Incoming: Bitcoin Miners Catch a Break While Revenues Stay Ugly

The last time American Bitcoin updated its holdings, about two weeks ago, it said it held roughly 6,500 BTC.

Trump-linked American Bitcoin passes Galaxy in treasury rankings, holdings climb to 6,899 BTC

Gemini stock (GEMI) fell 16% on Wednesday following the downgrade and a broader market dip, after Citi cut its Bitcoin and Ethereum targets.

Citi Downgrades Crypto Exchange Gemini After Cutting Bitcoin, Ethereum Price Targets

Boltz Exchange today introduced atomic, non-custodial swaps enabling direct Lightning Network sats to USDT0 on Arbitrum, powered by LayerZero's OFT standard for seamless, risk-free bridging.

Boltz Exchange Launches Atomic USDT Swaps for Lightning Network Users

American Bitcoin (ABTC) has climbed to become the 16th-largest bitcoin holder, with 6,899 BTC, as firms compete to build bitcoin treasuries.

Trump-linked American Bitcoin's BTC holdings overtake Mike Novogratz's Galaxy Digital

U.S. senators are pushing to advance a bipartisan bill on crypto market structure before the Easter recess to provide regulatory clarity.

US Senators Urge Swift Action on Bitcoin, Crypto Market Structure Bill

“The Crypto Castle” takes a look at the early days of Bitcoin—and the "sad evolution" it's undergone since then.

'Crypto Castle': YouTube Comedy Takes You Back to When Bitcoin Was Just $250

Bitcoin traded below $71,000 on March 18, 2026, after dropping to an intraday low of $70,767 just before 11 a.m. EST, within a broader $70,767 to $74,836 range. The move places price directly on a critical support zone, with technical signals increasingly strained across shorter timeframes.

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