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 Magazine Stop Pretending Bitcoin Self Custody Is Easy, It's Not Bitcoin self custody is a bedrock principle of the system, and while the ease of it has greatly improved in the last decade, it is not a solved problem. This post Stop Pretending Bitcoin Self Custody Is Easy, It's Not first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Shinobi.

Stop Pretending Bitcoin Self Custody Is Easy, It's Not

On Aug. 19, 2025, KindlyMD, Inc. revealed it acquired 5,743.91 bitcoin ( BTC) for approximately $679 million through its subsidiary, Nakamoto Holdings, Inc. This significant purchase, executed at a weighted average price of $118,204.88 per BTC, marks the company's first acquisition of the leading cryptocurrency since completing a recent merger.

Nakamoto Holdings Expands Bitcoin Hoard to 5,765 BTC in Major Acquisition

Ethereum

Cryptocurrencies continued their slide on Tuesday with bitcoin (BTC) sinking below $114,000 as investors are turning cautious that Federal Reserve Chair Powell's Friday Jackson Hold speech may come with a hawkish surprise.

Bitcoin Drops Below $114K, Ether Loses $4.2K as Jackson Hole Speech Might Bring Hawkish Surprise

Strategy, formerly Microstrategy, faces intense scrutiny after investors claim it abandoned a key safeguard against share dilution, reigniting debates over the premium valuation of its bitcoin-heavy treasury.

Behind Strategy's mNAV Debate: Leverage, Risk, and Bitcoin

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is struggling to maintain key support levels, whereas Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) is holding rather well during recent volatility, according to a prominent market analyst. What Happened: In a podcast published on Aug.18, analyst Trader Mayne analyzed Bitcoin's swing failure pattern (SFP) during the last week, noting that 13 of the past 15 occurrences produced a reaction.

Bitcoin Faces Slide To $110,000, But Ethereum Offers Superior Risk-Reward, Analyst Concludes

Bitcoin Magazine KindlyMD Buys 5,744 Bitcoin For $679 Million To Expand Nakamoto Bitcoin Treasury KindlyMD purchased 5,743.91 BTC at $118,204.88 per Bitcoin for a total of $679 million, bringing its total holdings to 5,764.91 BTC, marking its first major acquisition since merging with Nakamoto Holdings. This post KindlyMD Buys 5,744 Bitcoin For $679 Million To Expand Nakamoto Bitcoin Treasury first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Vivek Sen.

KindlyMD Buys 5,744 Bitcoin For $679 Million To Expand Nakamoto Bitcoin Treasury

Bitcoin Magazine The Secrets Behind Matt Odell's Bitcoin Empire Matt Odell's vision to make open source freedom money profitable, might just work

The Secrets Behind Matt Odell's Bitcoin Empire

SoFi Technologies (SOFI) will soon allow remittance payments on top of the Bitcoin layer-2 Lightning Network through a partnership with Lightspark, aiming to bring real-time international money transfers to its members.

SoFi Taps Bitcoin Lightning Network for Global Remittances With Lightspark

Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP were flat Tuesday morning as "dry powder" builds in stablecoins—but analysts are split on how bullish a signal that is.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Flat as ‘Dry Powder' Builds in Stablecoins

KindlyMD Inc. (NASDAQ:NAKA) announced it has acquired 5,744 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) through its subsidiary Nakamoto Holdings, raising its total treasury to 5,765 BTC. What Happened: The purchase, valued at $679 million at a weighted average price of $118,204.88 per Bitcoin, marks the company's first acquisition since completing its merger with Nakamoto earlier this month, the company announced.

KindlyMD Expands Bitcoin Treasury With $679 Million Acquisition

Bitcoin (BTC) has been trading sideways below the $120,000 mark since July 7.

Bitcoin Stalls Above $112,000 After Losing Its Uptrend

KindlyMD, following its merger with Nakamoto, purchased 5,744 BTC for $679 million to launch its bitcoin treasury vehicle, joining the corporate BTC race.

KindlyMD secures $679 million in bitcoin to begin Nakamoto treasury buildout

Economist and crypto advisor Alex Krüger is arguing that the current Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) cycle remains intact, despite investor panic during corrections. What Happened: In an X post on Aug. 18, Krüger said the market is already 7x above 2022 lows, with recent gains driven more by TradFi treasury engineering than retail excess.

Bitcoin's Bull Run Isn't Over Without A 'Major External Trigger', Economist Argues

Bitcoin's price stands at $115,497 as of Aug. 19, 2025, positioning the asset within a $2.3 trillion market capitalization and a 24-hour trading volume of $37.47 billion. Over the past 24 hours, bitcoin traded within a narrow intraday range of $114,733 to $116,996, pointing to a consolidative phase after recent volatility.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Bearish Engulfing Pattern Caps $124K Rally

KindlyMD, Inc. (NAKA) has acquired 5,743.91 BTC through its subsidiary Nakamoto Holdings, marking the company's first major bitcoin purchase following the merger.

KindlyMD/NAKA Expands Bitcoin Treasury with $679M Acquisition

Dogecoin

Cryptocurrency markets are trading sideways on Tuesday morning, with market commentators remaining cautious about near-term prospects. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $115,536.31 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $4,298.11 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $181.85 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $3.01 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2203 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001264 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 95,544 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $298.32 million.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Flat While Dogecoin Slips

Bitcoin—alongside other major cryptocurrencies ethereum and XRP—have fallen sharply, raising fears of a crypto market crash

Bitcoin Price Crash Fears Gather As Crypto Braces For A Fed Shock

Bitcoin remains under pressure after losing the bullish trendline from April lows, with downside largely contained around $114,600 for now.

Bargain Hunters Emerge as Bitcoin Remains Under Pressure: Crypto Daybook Americas

Sentiment in the crypto industry can shift quickly.

All Bitcoin Wallet Cohorts Now in Distribution Mode, Glassnode Data

Solana

Brokerage firm Bernstein on Tuesday reaffirmed its most bullish outlook on digital assets, projecting Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) to reach $200,000 while identifying Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) as the altcoins most likely to lead the next cycle. What Happened: The firm said, "Our highest conviction view remains Bitcoin at $200k this cycle," adding that Ethereum and Solana "are set to outperform, leading innovation and adoption in decentralized applications.

Bitcoin To $200,000 Is Bernstein's 'Highest Conviction,' But Solana, Ethereum Will Outperform Elsewhere

X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk, has launched Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) tipping functionality through a new integration with BitBit, marking a significant step toward Musk's “everything app” vision as Bitcoin trades around $115,084. Self-Custodial Bitcoin Payments Go Live BitBit announced on Monday the launch of its X integration, enabling users worldwide to exchange Bitcoin tips directly on the platform.

Elon Musk's X Adds Bitcoin Tipping Via BitBit, Pushing 'Everything App' Vision As BTC Trades Above $115K

While many now believe that bitcoin has been battle-tested and has staying power, others still consider that the top cryptocurrency might come to an end, as the mining industry may be unable to continue operating and maintain profitable margins in the next 7 to 11 years.

Chronicling the End of Bitcoin: Analyst Estimates It Might Happen in 11 Years

Market breadth, a key indicator used to understand the overall health of a market or an index, indicates that both the crypto market and Wall Street's tech-heavy index, the Nasdaq, are experiencing short-term weakness within a long-term uptrend.

Is Bitcoin's Bull Run Losing Steam? Here's What Crypto and Nasdaq Market Breadth Indicates

Veteran investor Ross Gerber slammed companies like Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) for selling stock to the public to purchase Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), warning that such an approach could “nuke” the cryptocurrency. MSTR shares are showing limited movement.

Ross Gerber Calls Michael Saylor's Bitcoin Approach 'Crazy Bad Math' For Investors, Predicts It Can 'Nuke' BTC If Things Go Wrong

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) move toward a fresh high of $124,000 has brought renewed attention to comments from SkyBridge Capital CEO Anthony Scaramucci, who predicted on May 14 that the leading digital currency would be recognized as a fully established asset class once it reaches the $500,000 mark. Bitcoin To Become A $20 Trillion Asset Class?

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