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.

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Goldman Sachs believes bitcoin and crypto prices may have hit their floor after months of declines.

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Bitcoin has held up better than gold and silver during the Iran war, with signs of inflows and rising activity, JPMorgan analysts said.

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Mezo has partnered with Aerodrome Finance in a collaboration that makes the latter the primary liquidity hub for the former's native token and its Bitcoin-backed stablecoin.

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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) will likely break below $60,000 in the coming weeks despite a false sense of security that prices will simply range between $60,000-$70,000 for the rest of the year, according to crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen's historical pattern analysis. The Midterm Year Pattern Cowen points to a consistent pattern across midterm years: Bitcoin finds a low in February, rallies to a lower high in March, then drops into April.

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Bitcoin is holding near $70,000 as analysts flag $72,000K as a key breakout zone and note a mix of macro pressures and tight liquidity.

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Crypto prices and risk assets remain at the mercy of macro headlines for now, one analyst said.

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The bank said institutional unwinding and weakening liquidity have hit precious metals, while bitcoin shows steadier flows and improving momentum amid geopolitical stress.

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A new law in Brazil will allow authorities to seize digital assets like Bitcoin to help combat organized crime and fund public security.

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At 10:30 a.m. Eastern time on Thursday, bitcoin traded at $69,678, consolidating near the $69,500 range after retreating from an intraday high of $71,570. Price action remains range-bound with weakening short-term momentum and persistent resistance overhead.

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The company is chasing opportunities with AI alongside a growing number of its peers as Bitcoin mining margins remain stretched.

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MARA Holdings said they sold 15,133 Bitcoin for approximately $1.1 billion between March 4 and March 25 to fund the repurchase of its 0.00% convertible senior notes.

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Coinbase is partnering with Better Home & Finance to roll out bitcoin-backed mortgages backed by Fannie Mae.

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MARA sold 15,133 bitcoin for $1.1 billion to repurchase $1 billion in convertible notes, cutting debt 30%.

MARA sells 15,133 bitcoin for $1.1 billion to fund convertible note repurchase

MARA Holdings sold over 15,000 BTC for $1.1 billion to reduce debt and strengthen its balance sheet. The move signals a shift toward financial flexibility and expansion beyond mining. Bitcoin Miner MARA Raises $1.1 Billion From BTC Sale MARA Holdings has sold 15,133 bitcoin for about $1.

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With its latest transfer of Bitcoin to exchanges, Bhutan has reduced its sovereign holdings to 4,453 BTC from nearly 13,000 BTC in late 2024.

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Head of Research James Butterfill said some listed bitcoin miners could derive as much as 70% of revenue from AI by the end of 2026.

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The strategic move cuts debt, reduces dilution risk, and strengthens the balance sheet for expansion into AI and energy infrastructure, said the company.

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Bitcoin fell below $70,000 on Thursday morning as traders turned cautious ahead of a $14.1 billion options expiry. Deribit data indicates a massive $18.6 billion in crypto options expiring today, with Bitcoin alone accounting for over $14.1 billion.

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Bitcoin's support level is vulnerable as Trump's five-day pause of strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure is set to expire, analysts said.

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Bitcoin's BTC$69,491.49 been trading in a tight range lately, with volatility indices surprisingly calm despite the Iran war, oil shocks and Fed rate-hike expectations hanging over the market.

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Extended range-bound price action signals structural consolidation rather than a textbook bearish continuation, despite rising downside risks.

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