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.

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is beginning to stand out as a true "borderless asset" as geopolitical tensions rise, according to Professional Capital Management CEO Anthony Pompliano. Bitcoin Diverges As Chaos Hedge Pompliano highlighted in his weekly podcast update that Bitcoin and oil are the two assets currently showing strength.

Anthony Pompliano: Bitcoin's Strong Because It's Proving Itself As A 'Borderless Asset'

A $1.18 billion preferred stock raise, roughly equivalent to 16,800 BTC, signals a shift away from common stock as dividend obligations top $1 billion.

Strategy's latest massive bitcoin purchase offers insight into its evolving funding model

Bitcoin steadies in the mid-$70,000 ahead of a pivotal slate of central bank decision as early signs of recovery emerge, per multiple analysts.

Bitcoin holds above $74,000 as Fed and global central banks line up rate decisions

A strong surge in bitcoin prices drove an estimated $1.2 billion gain over one week for Strategy, highlighting the powerful upside of its bitcoin-centric treasury strategy and the growing impact of crypto on corporate performance.

Strategy Reports $1.2B Bitcoin Gain in One Week as BTC Accumulation Accelerates

Muneeb Ali's Stacks Labs said its SIP-034 upgrade has now been implemented, boosting effective capacity for certain DeFi applications.

Bitcoin Layer 2 Stacks says its latest upgrade boosts DeFi capacity by up to 30x

Over the last hour, bitcoin traded at $73,859 to $74,375 on Tuesday, with a market cap of $1.47 trillion and 24-hour volume of $55.84 trillion, while price action remained confined within a $73,143 to $75,937 range.

Bitcoin's Rally Hits a Wall Near $76K — Breakout or Breakdown Next?

Strategy (MSTR) is closing in on BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT).

Strategy (MSTR) is About to Have More Bitcoin Than BlackRock's IBIT

Capital B announced a €3 million capital raise on Tuesday alongside amendments to existing convertible bonds.

Capital B Raises €3 Million to Expand Bitcoin Treasury Holdings

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) spot ETFs recorded $201.62 million in net inflows on March 16, marking six consecutive days of positive flows as BTC tested $76,022 before pulling back to $74,147 at a pivotal compression zone. The ETF Flow Story BlackRock's IBIT (NASDAQ:IBIT) pulled in $139.40 million in a single day, nearly 70% of the entire market's daily inflow, bringing net assets to $63.21 billion.

Bitcoin ETFs Hit 6 Straight Days Of Inflows: Why Is BTC Going Up Again?

Strategy just made its biggest Bitcoin buy of 2026, and Kalshi is running a $1 billion March Madness bracket contest.

Morning Minute: Strategy's $1.58B Buy Pushes BTC to $75k

Ethereum

Citigroup has lowered its 12-month price targets for bitcoin and ethereum, citing delays in U.S. crypto legislation, softer ETF inflows and weakening network activity.

Citigroup Reduces Bitcoin and Ethereum Forecasts as ETF Inflows Slow in US

The Wall Street investment bank cited slower ETF flows, weak network activity and a narrowing window for U.S. regulatory catalysts.

Citigroup cuts BTC and ETH targets as U.S. crypto legislation stalls

Cango Inc.'s first full year as a bitcoin miner delivered $688.1 million in revenue but ended with a $452.8 million net loss, driven largely by non-cash charges tied to equipment impairments and bitcoin price-linked accounting adjustments.

Cango Reports $452M Net Loss Despite $688M Revenue in First Full Year of Bitcoin Mining

Dash

Zcash

AI and privacy tokens have emerged as leaders after Bitcoin's $75K retest, with experts citing infrastructure demand over speculative memes.

AI, Privacy Coins Lead Altcoin Rally as Bitcoin Tops $75K

Dogecoin

Bitcoin is trading at $74,000 after Bitcoin ETFs saw $201.6 million in net inflows on Monday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $35.9 million in net inflows. Cryptocurrency Ticke Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $73,977.66 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,326.42 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $93.71 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.51 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1001 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.056093 The meme coin market capitalization rose by 4.2% to $35.6 billion.

Bitcoin At $74,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Digest Monday Gains

While bitcoin's BTC$73,907.94 price rise since the Iran conflict began more than two weeks ago is impressive, the performance of Hyperliquid is even more notable.

Bitcoin hits a wall at $75,000 while onchain energy markets run hot

The company sold 4,451 BTC in February to cut debt and fund AI infrastructure pivot.

Cango is selling off its bitcoin stash to pay down debt and fund an AI makeover

Crypto markets cooled after Monday's rally, with bitcoin eyeing support near $72,000–$74,000 even as derivatives positioning remains broadly bullish and altcoins see deeper profit-taking.

Bitcoin consolidation seen with BTC remaining 'overbought' after pullback

Cango's first full mining year ended with a $452.8 million net loss, selling bitcoin to repay debt and fund its AI pivot.

Cango posts $452.8 million net loss in first year as bitcoin miner

Bitcoin's implied volatility holds steady as panic hedging drives traditional volatility indexes higher.

Equity, oil and bond markets have freaked out. Bitcoin traders have not.

Historical trends point to upside potential, but 2022 parallels and cycle dynamics suggest caution.

Bitcoin hits rare 8-day winning streak – but 2022 bear market saw one too

Bitcoin broke past the $76,000 resistance level, reaching a peak of $76,013 before profit-taking caused a sharp pullback to around $74,000. Resistance and Profit-Taking at the Peak Bitcoin shattered the $76,000 resistance level early Tuesday, extending a rally that has seen it consistently decouple from traditional equities amid escalating Middle East tensions.

Bitcoin Shatters $76K Resistance Before Sharp Retracement to $74K Support

Citigroup cut its 12-month forecast for bitcoin and ethereum, citing slow U.S. legislative progress that narrows the window for regulatory catalysts expected to ​boost ETF-driven demand and broader institutional adoption.

Citigroup cuts 12-month bitcoin, ether targets as US crypto legislation stalls

Cryptocurrency influencer Ran Neuner sparked a debate Sunday by claiming that artificial intelligence has become a major competitor to Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) mining. Is AI Computing More Profitable Than Bitcoin?

Has AI Killed Bitcoin? Debate Erupts As Crypto Influencer Says Data Centers Outbid Miners For Power

Michael Saylor's firm Strategy has purchased another major tranche of Bitcoin (BTC), continuing its aggressive accumulation strategy. Saylor says that the company acquired more than 22,000 BTC in a deal worth roughly $1.57 billion. “Strategy has acquired 22,337 BTC for ~$1.57 billion at ~$70,194 per bitcoin.

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