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.

Anchorage Digital, the first federally chartered U.S. crypto bank, has added perpetual preferred stock in bitcoin treasury firm Strategy to its balance sheet.

Crypto firm with U.S. bank charter holds bitcoin holder Strategy's preferred stock

Cryptocurrency analyst Willy Woo countered former White House official David Stockman‘s critique of Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) “store of value” narrative on Tuesday, noting that top Wall Street stocks endured similar volatility in the past. Stockman Mocks Bitcoiners In an X post, Stockman questioned Bitcoin's recent performance, highlighting its 48% drop from record highs to $65,000 in just four months.

Bitcoin Critic David Stockman Gets Reality Check After Popular Analyst Likens BTC Slump To Drawdowns In 'Trillion Dollar Stocks' Like Nvidia, Amazon

A broad uptick across tokens arrived alongside a softer greenback and a rally in Asian equities, though analysts remain split on whether the Feb. 5 lows will hold.

Bitcoin bounces above $65,000 as dollar weakens and double-bottom hopes build

Bitcoin remains sensitive to broader risk sentiment, with traders positioning ahead of Nvidia's earnings and a rebound in global stocks.

Bitcoin Ticks Higher as Markets Weigh Trump Address, Broader Risk Sentiment

Wall Street analyst Tom Lee interpreted the surge in short interest for Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) as a contrarian bullish signal on Tuesday. BTC Bottom Is Here?

Michael Saylor's MSTR Becomes World's Most Shorted Stock — But Why Does Tom Lee Think This Is A Bullish Signal For Bitcoin?

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Leading cryptocurrencies rallied in tandem with stocks on Tuesday, even as tariff uncertainty and geopolitical tensions weighed on the market. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:30 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Recover But 'Extreme Fear' Sentiment Lingers: Analyst Says Markets Will Remain 'Boring' Until This Day

Gareth Soloway, president and chief market strategist at Verified Investing, told David Lin on The David Lin Report (TDLR) that U.S. stocks could face a prolonged grind lower while bitcoin may be primed for a sharp relief rally.

Stocks Face Long Grind Lower, but Bitcoin May Rally First, Says Gareth Soloway

Bitcoin Depot will begin verifying customers' identities each time they use its ATMs, voluntarily refining its compliance procedures.

Bitcoin Depot Will Require ID for 'Every Transaction' at ATMs Amid Growing Pressure

Shedding over 17,000 BTC worth of bitcoin ETF shares, Brevan Howard was the firm that reduced its exposure most.

Holders sold over 25,000 BTC worth of bitcoin ETFs shares last quarter: analyst

Bitcoin Magazine Michael Saylor Confirmed As A Speaker For Bitcoin 2026 Bitcoin Magazine readers can save 10% on tickets to Bitcoin 2026, featuring Michael Saylor and hundreds of global leaders across Bitcoin, finance, mining, energy, and policy. April 27–29 at The Venetian, Las Vegas. Michael Saylor Confirmed As A Speaker For Bitcoin 2026 Jenna Montgomery.

Michael Saylor Confirmed As A Speaker For Bitcoin 2026

Prosecutors in Seoul say a man poisoned his business partner after the colleague mismanaged his Bitcoin investments.

South Korean Man Faces Murder Charge Over Bitcoin Bet Gone Bad

Long-time Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) critic Peter Schiff argues that investors would have fared far better holding gold than Bitcoin since the 2021 peak. How Gold Outperformed Bitcoin On Tuesday, Schiff pointed out that Bitcoin has fallen more than 66% against gold since its November 2021 high.

Peter Schiff: If You Invested $10,000 In Bitcoin In 2021, You'd Be Down $900—But Not With Gold

Bitcoin Magazine Numo Launches Bitcoin Tap-to-Pay App for Merchants, Powered by Cashu Numo has launched a free, open-source Android tap-to-pay app powered by Cashu that lets merchants accept Bitcoin via NFC and Lightning with no extra hardware or platform fees. Numo Launches Bitcoin Tap-to-Pay App for Merchants, Powered by Cashu Micah Zimmerman.

Numo Launches Bitcoin Tap-to-Pay App for Merchants, Powered by Cashu

Bitcoin Magazine Solo Miner Turns $75 into $200,000 Bitcoin Block Reward Using Rented Hashrate A solo miner turned $75 in rented hashpower into a $200,000 Bitcoin block reward, defying steep odds in a rare, lottery-like win. Solo Miner Turns $75 into $200,000 Bitcoin Block Reward Using Rented Hashrate Micah Zimmerman.

Solo Miner Turns $75 into $200,000 Bitcoin Block Reward Using Rented Hashrate

Bitcoin Magazine The Core Issue: Keeping Bitcoin Core Secure From The Core Issue: a look at how Bitcoin Core handles security vulnerability disclosures, testing for bugs, and patching them. The Core Issue: Keeping Bitcoin Core Secure Niklas Gögge.

The Core Issue: Keeping Bitcoin Core Secure

Bitcoin broke below the $63,000 support level as a broader Wall Street sell-off collided with mounting geopolitical tension. The decline follows renewed tariff threats from the U.S. President, fueling market-wide uncertainty and a retreat from risk assets. Sentiment Hits Historic Lows Bitcoin took a bruising on the morning of Feb.

Bitcoin Recovers $64K Support Following Multi-Asset Market Rout

Bitcoin is attempting to stabilize near $65,000, but extreme fear and weakening technical signals suggest the market has yet to reach a traditional cycle bottom.

Bitcoin Below $65,000, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Fail To Bounce Without Bottom Signals

Despite incredibly long odds, someone scored a $200K BTC block reward after spending just $75 to rent Bitcoin mining power.

Solo Bitcoin Miner Nabs $200K After Renting $75 Worth of Hash Power

Blockstream CEO Adam Back told CNBC that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) lacks downside support because retail investors are “all in” with no cash left to buy dips, explaining the 25% year-to-date decline. The ‘All In' Problem Back on Monday explained that Bitcoin's weakness during sell-offs stems from how retail investors hold the asset.

'Bitcoin Retail Investors Are All In' And That's Why There's No Floor, Blockstream CEO Says

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

The Daily: Analysts say full-blown bitcoin capitulation yet to come, Terraform Labs sues Jane Street over alleged insider trading, and more

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Miner Canaan Acquires Cipher's Stake in Texas Mining Projects, Expands AI and Power Strategy Canaan (CAN) acquired Cipher Mining's 49% stake in three West Texas mining projects for $39.75 million in shares, giving Cipher a significant equity stake in Canaan. Bitcoin Miner Canaan Acquires Cipher's Stake in Texas Mining Projects, Expands AI and Power Strategy Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Miner Canaan Acquires Cipher's Stake in Texas Mining Projects, Expands AI and Power Strategy

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) continues to trade in a tight consolidation band, leaving traders questioning whether downside pressure will persist or if a broader macro shift could ignite the next rally. The Regime Is Changing According to Wintermute Research, Bitcoin is consolidating between $64,000 and $67,000 after several failed attempts to reclaim the $70,000 level.

The Real Reason Why Bitcoin Can't Even Reclaim $70,000

Sellers are taking a breather as bitcoin's Fear & Greed Index plunged to levels never seen before.

Bitcoin retakes $64,000, crypto miners rally as AI-related software rout eases

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Drifts Lower to $60,000 as Market Signals Wane, Traders Eye Support Levels The Bitcoin price has continued its multi-week correction, dipping below critical psychological and technical levels as traders weigh economic pressures. Bitcoin Price Drifts Lower to $60,000 as Market Signals Wane, Traders Eye Support Levels Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Drifts Lower to $60,000 as Market Signals Wane, Traders Eye Support Levels

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) returned to outflows on Monday, Feb. 23, with a $204 million exit, while ether funds shed $49 million. Solana ETFs attracted fresh capital, and XRP ETFs saw no trading activity. Bitcoin, Ether Slide as Solana Attracts $8 Million The new week opened with a sharp shift in tone.

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