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.

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan says there are still four catalysts the market hasn't fully priced in which could push prices substantially higher.

Bitwise CIO outlines four catalysts the crypto market hasn't priced in, from government bitcoin buys to ‘ICOs 2.0'

Bitcoin (BTC) surged past $124,000, setting its fourth all-time high of 2025.

Bitcoin Realized Price Breaks Above 200WMA, Signaling More Room To Run

The yen (JPY) strengthened against the dollar (USD) and bitcoin (BTC) after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Bank of Japan is behind the curve on inflation and will probably have to raise interest rates.

Yen Rises Against Bitcoin, Dollar as Scott Bessent Predicts Bank of Japan Rate Hike

Cardano

Ethereum

Cardano (CRYPTO: ADA) raced to double-digit gains on Wednesday, riding on the optimism surrounding a potential exchange-traded fund filing by digital asset management company Grayscale Investments. Cardano Beats Bitcoin, Ethereum ADA popped more than 17% to become the cryptocurrency market's second-biggest gainer over the last 24 hours.

Cardano Pops Over 17% And Leaves Bitcoin, Ethereum Trailing Amid Grayscale ETF Filing Euphoria

Since mid-July, bitcoin's (BTC) ascent has slowed above $120,000. Prices hit a new high of $124,157 early Thursday but have since pulled back to $123,000, lacking momentum.

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SpaceX's bitcoin holdings surpassed $1 billion as the cryptocurrency surged to hit a new all-time high on Wednesday.

Elon Musk's SpaceX bitcoin holdings top $1 billion as BTC hits fresh highs

Ethereum ETFs are attracting record institutional inflows, narrowing the gap with Bitcoin and intensifying upward price pressure.

Ethereum ETF Inflows Outperform Bitcoin for the Third Day Straight

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee

Morning Bid: Bitcoin joins the risk-on party

In July, U.S. tariff revenue soared over 300% to a record $29.6 billion, bringing the total raised since March to over $100 billion. Record Tariff Revenue vs. Widening Deficit In a stunning fiscal surge, U.S. tariff revenue skyrocketed by over 300% in July alone, reaching an unprecedented $29.6 billion in a single month.

Ballooning Deficit Creates Bullish Backdrop for Gold, Bitcoin — Kobeissi

Bitcoin (BTC) surged past its previous record on Wednesday, rallying in tandem with U.S. equities as investors continued piled into risk assets ahead of key macro catalysts.

Bitcoin Crosses Google to Become Fifth-Largest Asset as Fed Rate Cut Bets Rise

Bitcoin's record run underscores strong market underpinnings, though some warn optimism over Fed easing may be premature.

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Microstrategy stock is vaulting past bitcoin NAV as investors chase explosive upside, as Michael Saylor highlights powerful structural factors fueling demand beyond direct bitcoin exposure limits.

Michael Saylor Explains 4 Reasons MSTR Trades at a Premium to Bitcoin NAV

Dogecoin

Leading cryptocurrencies jumped on Wednesday as optimism about a rate cut boosted investors' risk appetite. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:20 p.m.

Bitcoin Hits All-Time High; Ethereum, Dogecoin Spike: Analyst Says 'Parabolic Phase' Imminent For BTC

BTC Markets Crypto Analyst Rachael Lucas expects bitcoin to sustain its upward momentum through the end of the year.

Bitcoin tops $124,000 to rewrite all-time high; sustained upward momentum expected through year-end, analyst says

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) hit a new all-time high of $124,000 overnight on Wednesday, fueled by the inclusion of cryptocurrency investments in 401(k) retirement plans and macroeconomic optimism. The Ascent Continues The apex cryptocurrency outperformed its previous best of $123,091, with trading volume jumping 26% to $93.

Bitcoin Sets New All-Time High At $124,000 As Record-Breaking Surge Continues

Bitcoin prices rallied on Wednesday, August 11, reaching a fresh, all-time high above $124,000. Ether prices also approached a new record.

Bitcoin Prices Reach Fresh, All-Time High Above $124,000

The dollar languished near multi-week lows against the euro and sterling on Thursday as traders ramped up bets for the Federal Reserve to resume cutting interest rates next month.

Dollar in doldrums as Fed rate-cut bets build; bitcoin soars to record high

Bitcoin hit a record high on Thursday as increasing expectations for easier monetary policy from the Federal Reserve added to tailwinds from recently announced financial reforms.

Bitcoin hits fresh record as Fed easing bets add to tailwinds

The price of bitcoin shattered its previous ceiling on Aug. 13, hitting a record $124,025 per coin between 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Eastern time. The leading digital asset's market cap is now larger than Google's, making it the fifth-largest asset globally.

Bitcoin Breaks Past Previous Peak, Logs New All-Time High Over $124K

Lixte Biotechnology's share price fell hard after it revealed a Bitcoin treasury, while firms stashing Ethereum have been surging of late.

Biotech Stock Plunges on Bitcoin Plans as Ethereum Treasuries Stay Hot

London-based digital asset firm Vaultz Capital plc (AQSE: V3TC) purchased an additional 17.146721 BTC on Aug. 13, 2025, significantly expanding its corporate bitcoin treasury holdings. Vaultz Capital Bitcoin Holdings Grow to 135 After Latest Buy Vaultz Capital plc acquired the bitcoin for a total consideration of £1,519,893.73, equating to an average price of £88,640.

UK's Vaultz Capital Expands Bitcoin Treasury With £1.5M Purchase

Bitcoin blasted past the $123,000 mark on Wednesday, breaking that barrier for the first time since July 14, 2025. On Aug. 13, bitcoin's climb added 2.6% against the U.S. dollar, stacking up a 6.2% gain over the past seven days. The world's largest crypto by market value now boasts a staggering $2.44 trillion valuation.

Bitcoin Breaks $123K as Momentum Builds

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Breaks $123,000, Bullish Momentum Targets $125,000 Bitcoin price surges past $123,000, boosting Strategy's holdings to $77.2B and El Salvador's profit to $468M, while ETFs see massive trading volumes. This post Bitcoin Price Breaks $123,000, Bullish Momentum Targets $125,000 first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Nik.

Bitcoin Price Breaks $123,000, Bullish Momentum Targets $125,000

Galaxy Digital will deploy 48 megawatts (MW) of its bitcoin mining equipment at Soluna Holdings' Project Kati 1 site in Texas, bringing the facility to its full 83 MW capacity. Galaxy Moves Miners to Soluna Site as Helios Transitions to AI According to the announcement shared with Bitcoin.

Soluna's Project Kati 1 to Reach 83 MW With Galaxy Bitcoin Miner Deployment

Bitcoin hit a new all-time high Wednesday, breaking the previous milestone from July—and an Ethereum record may not be far behind.

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