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.

Fundstrat Global Advisors managing partner Tom Lee says Bitcoin and crypto asset prices are failing to reflect improving industry fundamentals.

Tom Lee Says Bitcoin Price Not Keeping Up With Fundamentals As Precious Metals ‘Suck the Oxygen' Out of the Room

Crypto prices stabilized after an early-week dip, but bitcoin continued to trail gold and silver as macro trades dominated after the Fed's policy hold.

Bitcoin trader warns of downside as gold rally continues to pull focus from BTC

Higher oil prices could add to inflation, making it harder for the Fed to cut rates rapidly.

First gold and silver, now oil's starting to rally and that's bad news for bitcoin

A new institutional report finds crypto markets entering 2026 with reduced leverage, stronger structure, and a shift toward defensive positioning, as bitcoin maintains leadership and institutions favor large-cap exposure. Institutions Turn Defensive as Crypto Risk Gets Repriced Digital asset markets began 2026 on steadier footing after last year's broad deleveraging reset risk across the sector.

Bitcoin Dominance Holds as Crypto Enters 2026 With Stronger Structure

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) retained its Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC)through the fourth quarter, but reported paper losses on the holdings on Wednesday Tesla Reports Unrealized Loss On Bitcoin Tesla held $1.008 billion in digital assets as of Dec. 31, down 23% from the previous quarter, according to the company's earnings report posted after the market close. The Elon Musk-led mobility giant reported paper losses of $307 million on its cryptocurrency holdings, reversing two consecutive quarters of paper profits.

Tesla Didn't Sell Any Bitcoin In Q4, But The Elon Musk-Led Company's Paper Losses Amounted To Millions

Bitcoin's next major move hinges on central bank balance sheets, with Arthur Hayes arguing that liquidity expansion, currency stress and bond market distortions could mechanically lift crypto prices regardless of short-term sentiment.

Arthur Hayes Outlines Conditional Bitcoin Bull Case Tied to Fed Balance Sheet

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Leading cryptocurrencies and stocks traded flat on Wednesday, while gold extended its record-breaking rally as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said that rate cuts are not “anybody's base case” currently. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:25 p.m.

Gold Hits New Highs, While Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Move Sideways After Fed Keeps Rates Steady: Analyst Sees BTC's Move To $95,000 If This Happens

Robert Kiyosaki expressed regret over selling bitcoin, calling it a mistake as he reaffirmed plans to accumulate more BTC and hard assets amid currency debasement concerns and long-term distrust of fiat money.

Robert Kiyosaki Regrets Selling Bitcoin, Says Window Open to Buy More BTC

In its fourth quarter earnings report, Meta said capital spending plans for 2026 should be in the range of $115-$135 billion, well ahead of consensus forecasts.

Meta and Microsoft continue going big on AI Spending. Here's how bitcoin miners could benefit

Some members of the crypto industry are publicly distancing themselves from President Trump after the killing of Alex Pretti—and the White House's comments around it.

Bitcoin Backers, Cypherpunks Sour on Trump Following Fatal Minneapolis Shooting

Gold fans rushed in to buy as the Fed chair said he took no macro signal from the raging bull market in precious metals.

Bitcoin remains subdued as gold races to new record above $5,400 following Jerome Powell remarks

The company's bitcoin stack remained at 11,509 coins, worth about $1 billion at BTC's current price near $89,000.

Tesla made no changes to bitcoin holdings in Q4 as it booked $239 million digital asset loss

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Steadies Near $90,000 as Fed Pauses Rate Cuts, Powell Signals Neutral Stance The bitcoin price hovered near $90,000 as the Fed held rates steady and Powell signaled a neutral stance — neither tightening nor rushing new cuts. Bitcoin Price Steadies Near $90,000 as Fed Pauses Rate Cuts, Powell Signals Neutral Stance Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Steadies Near $90,000 as Fed Pauses Rate Cuts, Powell Signals Neutral Stance

Bitcoin continues to trade below $90,000 as the Federal Reserve delivered the expected interest rate hold.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Steady As Fed Keeps Rates Unchanged

Bitcoin briefly surged past $90,000 on Jan. 28 before retreating to trade between $89,300 and $89,600, with market cap peaking at $1.78 trillion. Contradicting ETF Trends Bitcoin briefly surged past the $90,000 milestone Jan. 28, fueled by reports that bitcoin transfers to Binance—the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange—have plummeted to a monthly average of 5,700 BTC.

Supply Squeeze: Bitcoin Reclaims $90,000 as Binance Inflows Hit 4-Year Low

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is oscillating around $90,000 as spot Bitcoin ETFs face heavy outflows, prompting speculation about a possible downward spiral. BTC Holds Firm Despite ETF Stress CryptoQuant noted that $87,000 is close to the average cost basis for ETF investors at $86,600 and has become a critical psychological pivot.

Bitcoin Stuck Below $90,000 And ETF Buyers Are Staring At This Line In The Sand

The move was widely expected, but FOMC members were divided.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Steady as Fed Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged

The January Fed rate decision capped a sharp reversal in easing expectations, likely among the reasons for crypto's poor price performance.

Federal Reserve holds policy steady as early rate cut bets vanish and bitcoin stalls

Bitcoin Magazine Coinbase to Join Trump Accounts Push, Eyes Bitcoin Payments for Children Coinbase plans to join President Trump's new Trump Accounts program by matching the government's $1,000 child investment grant for employees' children — potentially in Bitcoin. Coinbase to Join Trump Accounts Push, Eyes Bitcoin Payments for Children Micah Zimmerman.

Coinbase to Join Trump Accounts Push, Eyes Bitcoin Payments for Children

Financial services firm Strive Asset Management is now among the top 10 publicly traded holders of Bitcoin.

Strive Enters Top 10 Publicly Traded Bitcoin Holders, Pays Off Debt After Semler Acquisition

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) are entering Q1 on cautious sentiment after months of range-bound trading. Bitcoin Sentiment Shifts In its Charting Crypto Q1 report, Glassnode in collaboration with Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) Institutional, stated that Bitcoin continues to trade in a low-conviction sentiment regime.

Why Bitcoin, Ethereum Sentiment Is So Cautious Even As Gold, Silver Surge

As an Arctic storm front batters multiple U.S. states, bitcoin mining activity across the country has pulled back sharply, with American-based operators scaling down operations to ease pressure on the power grid during a difficult stretch.

Massive Bitcoin Difficulty Cut Looms After Hashrate Loses Nearly 250 EH/s

South Dakota Republican Representative Logan Manhart introduced House Bill 1155 Tuesday to allow the state to invest up to 10% of public funds in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC)—one year after the legislature killed the identical bill over “volatility concerns.” What's In The Bill The bill allows South Dakota's State Investment Council to invest up to 10% of eligible state funds in Bitcoin.

Bitcoin Reserve Bill Returns To South Dakota After 'Volatility' Killed It Last Year

Bitcoin Magazine Strive ($ASST) Uses SATA Shares to Pay Off Bulk of Semler Debt, Adds Bitcoin to Balance Sheet Strive raised $225 million in an oversubscribed preferred stock offering to pay down Semler-related debt and buy more bitcoin. Strive ($ASST) Uses SATA Shares to Pay Off Bulk of Semler Debt, Adds Bitcoin to Balance Sheet Micah Zimmerman.

Strive ($ASST) Uses SATA Shares to Pay Off Bulk of Semler Debt, Adds Bitcoin to Balance Sheet

The offering of SATA shares was oversubscribed and upsized from the initial $150 million target.

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