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.

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.

Bitcoin Breaks Lower Range as Pressure Builds Beneath $71K

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) holds 761,068 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), just 23,000 coins behind BlackRock's (NYSE:BLK) 784,062 BTC, after purchasing 22,337 BTC last week for $1.57 billion. The Race To Become Largest Holder BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ:IBIT) has seen cumulative net inflows of $63.21 billion since launching in January 2024.

Strategy Just 23,000 Bitcoin Away From Surpassing BlackRock As Largest Holder

The initial deployment is being used as a performance testing ground before HIVE considers larger AI data center buildouts.

HIVE launches first AI GPU cluster in Paraguay as miner expands beyond bitcoin

A major Wall Street bank has suddenly soured on bitcoin

A Wall Street Giant Just Issued A Stark Bitcoin Price Warning

Ethereum

Bitcoin fell alongside U.S. stocks after the world's largest gas field came under attack amid hotter-than-expected inflation data.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Slip on Inflation Surprise as Oil Prices Jump

A falling hash rate and the resultant pressure on miners could signal another potential capitulation phase, which could push prices down further

Bitcoin hash rate is tumbling as Iran war lifts energy prices

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is holding above $70,000 for now, but prominent analyst Trader Mayne foresees a broader macro downturn. Bitcoin Still Holding Key Levels In a Mar. 17 podcast, Mayne said Bitcoin's recent rebound appears to be a countertrend move rather than the start of a sustained bull run.

Bitcoin May Drop 30%–40% Before A 'True Bottom,' Trader Warns

Breez SDK now supports Passkey Login, allowing developers to build self-custodial Bitcoin wallets without mandatory seed phrases using FIDO2 PRF extensions for deterministic key derivation.

Breez SDK Launches Passkey Login for Seedless Bitcoin Wallets

Bitcoin ETFs extended their inflow streak to seven days with a $199 million addition, reinforcing strong institutional demand. Ether, solana, and XRP also posted gains, marking a broadly positive day across crypto ETFs. ETF Momentum Builds as Bitcoin, Ether Lead Fresh Inflows On Tuesday, March 17, the market didn't just open; it accelerated.

Bitcoin ETFs 7-Day Streak Sees Inflows Reach $1.16 Billion

Bitcoin trades above $70,000 ahead of the FOMC decision, with analysts pointing to heavy macro influence and a key liquidity inflection.

Bitcoin nears inflection point ahead of Fed meeting as liquidity and resistance collide, analysts say

Strategy's STRC-fueled bitcoin buying spree is helping to drive demand but introduces sentiment-sensitive structural risks, according to K33.

Strategy's STRC-fueled bitcoin buying spree highlights sentiment-driven structural risks: K33

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has been unable to durably break $75,000 despite landmark SEC and CFTC joint guidance clarifying crypto token classifications and seven consecutive days of ETF inflows totaling over $1.4 billion. The SEC/CFTC Framework The SEC and CFTC issued joint interpretive guidance dividing crypto tokens into five categories: digital commodities, digital collectibles, digital tools, stablecoins, and digital securities.

Bitcoin Down 2% After $75,000 Rejection: Why Is It Going Down?

Bitcoin price dropped to the low $72,000's early Wednesday, retreating from recent highs near $76,000.

Bitcoin Price Falls to $72,000 as Fed Uncertainty Triggers Pullback

Inflation just kicked the door in, and February's Producer Price Index is the kind of uninvited guest the Federal Reserve definitely did not RSVP for. U.S. Wholesale Prices Jump, Reinforcing Higher-for-Longer Rate Narrative Wholesale prices rose 0.

US PPI Data Surprises to the Upside, Sends Hawkish Signals, Bitcoin Plunges to $72K

The price of oil moved higher after reported attacks against Iran's South Pars gas field.

Bitcoin quickly pulls back to $72,300 as Iran fears team up with poor U.S. inflation data

STRC enables a global dollar cost average into Bitcoin by appealing to a much broader investor base.

STRC: The Global Bitcoin Dollar Cost Average

Experts warn that Bitcoin ETF inflows remain "episodic" without policy shifts, ahead of today's FOMC meeting.

Bitcoin ETFs' $1.2B Streak Hangs in Balance as FOMC Takes Center Stage

Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) rally to $76,000 follows the same pattern as the 2022 and 2018 midterm years, where February lows led to March rallies that ultimately formed lower highs before crashes, according to prominent analyst Benjamin Cowen. The Stablecoin Dominance Pattern Stablecoin dominance (USDT + USDC) exploded from 8.5% to 12.5% after sweeping prior highs, exactly as Cowen predicted two months ago when Bitcoin traded above $90,000.

Bitcoin Follows Previous Bear Market Pattern, Analyst Says: Here's What Happens Next

Dogecoin

Bitcoin continues to trade around $73,000, following $199.4 million in net ETF inflows on Tuesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $138.25 million in net inflows. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $73,071 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,273 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $92.13 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.50 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.09903 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.056050 Meme coin market capitalization is down 1.1% over the past 24 hours to $35.7 billion.

Bitcoin At $73,000, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Stall Ahead Of Powell Press Conference

Bitcoin BTC$73,979.85 and the wider crypto market are taking a breather in advance of today's Federal Reserve rate decision, which could confirm that the interest-rate backdrop is becoming less of a tailwind.

Powell's comments on oil, inflation are likely to guide bitcoin traders

The Royal Government of Bhutan transferred 973 bitcoin worth about $72.3 million over March 17–18, reflecting continued sovereign treasury management rather than abrupt liquidation.

Royal Government of Bhutan Moves 973 BTC in Latest Treasury Activity

Two Prime data shows post-meeting weakness dominates, even as markets price a Fed hold and limited rate cuts ahead.

Bitcoin's rally runs into 'sell the news' risk ahead of Fed decision

BTC consolidated with subdued volatility, while derivatives positioning and macro uncertainty signaled cautious market sentiment.

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