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.

Salinas has previously said he has 70% of his liquid assets in bitcoin.

Mexican billionaire Ricardo Salinas remains bullish on bitcoin after plunge

Strategy beefs up its bitcoin stash with a $39.8 million buy while the market catches its breath. In a move that leaves little doubt about its devotion to bitcoin (BTC) as a core holding, Strategy—formerly known as Microstrategy—picked up another 592 BTC at an average price of about $67,286 per coin, shelling out roughly $39.

Amid Price Lull, Strategy Expands Bitcoin War Chest to 717,722 BTC

Bitcoin Magazine Strategy (MSTR) Makes 100th Bitcoin Purchase, Adds 592 BTC as Bitcoin Price Falls Strategy completed its 100th Bitcoin purchase since 2020, acquiring 592 BTC for $39.8M at an average of $67,286 per coin. Strategy (MSTR) Makes 100th Bitcoin Purchase, Adds 592 BTC as Bitcoin Price Falls Micah Zimmerman.

Strategy (MSTR) Makes 100th Bitcoin Purchase, Adds 592 BTC as Bitcoin Price Falls

Led by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, the company now holds 717,722 bitcoin, purchased at an average price of $76,020 per coin, for a total of $54.56 billion.

Strategy logs 100th bitcoin purchase announcement, adding 592 coins last week for $39.8 million

Strategy's holdings account for more than 3.4% of the total 21 million bitcoin supply — worth around $47.5 billion.

‘If it's not going to zero, it's going to a million': Michael Saylor's Strategy buys another 592 bitcoin for $40M

Bitcoin Magazine Missouri Advances Second Attempt to Establish State Bitcoin Reserve House Bill 2080, introduced by Missouri Rep. Ben Keathley, would create a state 'Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Fund' that would allow the treasurer to acquire and manage bitcoin under set guidelines. Missouri Advances Second Attempt to Establish State Bitcoin Reserve Micah Zimmerman.

Missouri Advances Second Attempt to Establish State Bitcoin Reserve

In 2026, Nigeria is pioneering clear digital assets regulatory frameworks. Here is a breakdown of its recent tax laws and its implication for Bitcoin and the landscape.

What Nigeria's 2026 Tax Laws Mean For Bitcoin Holders And VASPs

Legendary crypto trader Arthur Hayes has predicted a financial crisis worse than 2008 will catapult the bitcoin price to a record high

‘Worse' Than 2008—Urgent Fed Financial Crisis Warning Predicted To Blow Up The Bitcoin Price

Tariff travails resurface, bitcoin holders prepare for declines

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Bitcoin climbed back above $65,000 after liquidations of over $500 million triggered a drop to $65,000 on early Monday morning. Bitcoin ETFs saw $88.04 million in net inflows on Friday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $17.21K million in net inflows.

Bitcoin At $66,000, Ethereum, XRP Dogecoin Drop Over 1%

Bitcoin Magazine Bitdeer (BTDR) Dumps Bitcoin Treasury After Eight-Week Drawdown, Holds Zero BTC Bitdeer has fully liquidated its corporate bitcoin treasury — selling all newly mined and reserve BTC over eight weeks, including 943.1 BTC in a single week. Bitdeer (BTDR) Dumps Bitcoin Treasury After Eight-Week Drawdown, Holds Zero BTC Micah Zimmerman.

Bitdeer (BTDR) Dumps Bitcoin Treasury After Eight-Week Drawdown, Holds Zero BTC

Bitcoin fell to $64,270 shortly after midnight UTC before rebounding to $66,300, as thin liquidity amplified moves tied to U.S. tariff plans and geopolitical tensions.

Overnight crypto rout reverses, bitcoin rebounds to $66,300

Bitdeer CEO Jihan Wu said the company's zero-bitcoin balance is not permanent after the miner sold its final 943.1 BTC.

Bitdeer CEO says bitcoin balance “will not always be zero” as miner eyes land acquisitions after liquidating entire treasury

President Trump's proposed tariffs and U.S. tensions with Iran have weighed on broader risk sentiment.

Pre-market trading stabilizes as bitcoin reclaims $66,000, Saylor eyes 100th BTC purchase

The Bitcoin network took its first step towards quantum-computing resistance with the addition of BIP 360 to its repository.

Bitcoin Took Its First Step Against Quantum Computers

Users' bitcoin holdings in wallets linked to Binance have climbed to highest since late 2024.

Bitcoin balances on Binance hit highest since November 2024: here's what it means

Singapore based BTC and AI miner sells all holdings to build liquidity for expansion, signaling a broader shift in capital strategy across the sector.

Bitdeer sold all its bitcoin to fund its move into AI data centers

Bitcoin's drop below $65K triggered over $500M in liquidations, as macro uncertainty from tariffs and geopolitics reprices risk assets.

Bitcoin's Dip Under $65K Pushes Crypto Liquidations to $500M

Arthur Hayes, Chief Investment Officer at Maelstrom Fund, gave details of his investment portfolio on Sunday, including two cryptocurrencies showing starkly different year-to-date performances. Hayes Spotlights Crypto Selections Hayes revealed his cryptocurrency holdings in an X post, including Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), along with privacy-focused coin Zcash (CRYPTO: ZEC) and decentralized exchange token, Hyperliquid (CRYPTO: HYPE).

Arthur Hayes' Crypto Portfolio Beyond Bitcoin, Ethereum: One Bet Has Crashes 55% YTD While Another Climbs 13%

A widely followed analyst says Bitcoin may repeat an historical capitulation event if BTC fails to hold one key level.

Analyst Warns Bitcoin Could Repeat 2018 and 2022 Capitulation Events if BTC Breaches Crucial Support

The position was the largest single forced closure in 24 hours as bitcoin shed weekend gains and the fear index returned to historic lows.

$61 million bitcoin whale liquidated on HTX as sentiment back at 'extreme fear'

Outflows underscore persistent institutional wariness toward bitcoin after the early October crash.

Bitcoin ETFs bleed $3.8 billion in historic five-week outflow streak

HB 2080 seeks to create a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Fund and let the state treasurer receive, invest and hold bitcoin.

Missouri advances bitcoin reserve bill to House committee, reviving crypto treasury push

Bitcoin declined over $2,500 on Sunday night and dipped under $65K, as investors covered from the uncertainty of a new global 15% tariff regime imposed by President Donald Trump. A possible attack on Iran is also moving risk markets down.

Bitcoin Dips Under $65K as Investors Prepare for Upcoming Tariff Trouble, Iran Conflict

Nearly $360 million in crypto long positions were liquidated in an hour, according to Coinglass' heatmap based on available data.

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