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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Bitcoin trades near $67,000 to start the week amid heavy ETF outflows and cautious sentiment; liquidations stand at $387.74 million over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $348.8 million in net outflows on Friday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $82.9 million in net outflows.

Bitcoin Holds $67,000 As ETF Outflows Weigh On Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin

Bitcoin has outperformed precious metals and U.S. equities since the war in Iran first began, softening sentiment after a rough start to the year.

Bitcoin is beating stocks and gold as the Middle East conflict rattles global markets

Bitcoin BTC$67,494.29 and the broader crypto market stayed resilient Monday as an oil price surge above $100 shook Asian markets and triggered a drop in U.S. stock futures. The crypto calm may be shattered if bitcoin moves outside the $60,000- $75,000 range, data on major market participants' positions suggests.

Bitcoin stays calm while other markets panic: key levels to watch

Bitcoin climbed during European trading hours even as U.S. equity futures, gold and silver fell, highlighting its relative resilience to oil shocks and war risks.

Bitcoin rises as oil spikes, equities drop

Venture capitalist Tim Draper downplayed the impact of quantum computing on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), arguing that fiat money in banks faces a greater risk. Banks To Fall First?

Tim Draper Says Bitcoin Safer Than Dollars Because Quantum Will Hack Banks Before It Can 'Touch' The Blockchain

Cryptocurrency analyst Willy Woo dismissed on Sunday the idea of institutions pouring trillions into Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) overnight, predicting a more gradual buildup instead. Will Bitcoin Explode?

Willy Woo Says Don't Expect Institutions To Put In Trillions In Bitcoin In A Jiffy: 'Things Move Slower Once It's A Multi-Trillion-dollar Asset'

Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage has invested in Stack BTC Plc, as the company expands its bitcoin treasury strategy.

Nigel Farage invests in UK bitcoin treasury firm led by former Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng

Reform UK leader backs London-listed company chaired by former Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng as it expands bitcoin strategy.

Nigel Farage takes 6% stake in UK bitcoin treasury firm Stack BTC

Renowned investor Ross Gerber responded to Michael Saylor on Sunday after the Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) Chair said the company is gearing to buy more Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). Gerber Jabs Saylor Gerber replied to Strategy Chair Michael Saylor's X post, “The Second Century Begins,” implying that the company is gearing up for 100 more BTC acquisitions.

Ross Gerber Says 'Buy My Tokens' As Michael Saylor Hints Strategy Will Accumulate More Bitcoin

Bitcoin's bounce to the mid $70,000s had traders eyeing a bullish comeback, but one veteran on-chain analyst is urging caution, warning that the market may be flashing the kind of false-start signal that burns latecomers.

‘Bull Trap Forming' – Willy Woo Says Bottom Not In for Bitcoin

A widely followed crypto analyst says that the most severe part of Bitcoin's (BTC) correction is now over.

Crypto Analyst Says Historically Accurate Model Shows Worst of Bitcoin (BTC) Correction Now Over

Rising oil prices are shaking global markets, but the U.S. is largely insulated and bitcoin seems to be riding the wave alongside Wall Street.

U.S. isn't really exposed to oil shocks and that might be helping bitcoin

Veteran strategist Ed Yardeni raised his probability of a stock market crash this year as oil tops $100, the dollar posts its best week in a year, and the Iran conflict expands to Saudi Arabia.

Bitcoin could face deeper downside as odds of U.S. market meltdown rise to 35%

Tesla's $1.5 billion bitcoin bet produced early profits, huge sales during the 2022 crypto crash, and a lasting corporate crypto footprint, as blockchain analysis shows Elon Musk's company still holds a significant stash. Arkham Traces Tesla's $1.

What Happened to Tesla's 43,770 BTC? On-Chain Data Reveals Full Story Behind Its Crypto Moves

Nikkei drops more than 6%, and Kospi slides about 8% as traders price supply disruption risk, while prediction markets show strong odds of $120 crude.

Oil futures surge 20% past $110 as war fears hammer Asian stocks, bitcoin steady near $67K

Japan's benchmark Nikkei has plunged 7% after Monday's market open, while South Korea's KOSPI has dropped 7.9%.

Bitcoin slumps to $66,000 as oil price spike rattles Asian stock markets

Leading cryptocurrencies slid alongside stock futures and commodities Sunday overnight as the ongoing Middle East conflict kept investors on edge. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:20 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Slide, XRP, Dogecoin Steady As Iran War Spooks Investors: Popular Chartist Says This Indicator Acting As 'Ceiling' For BTC Price

Whether Bitcoin's resilience holds may depend less on battlefield developments than on how energy prices respond in the days ahead.

Bitcoin Price Slips as Oil Surges and US Stock Futures Tumble

There was little sign over the weekend of any de-escalation in the war against Iran.

Bitcoin tumbles below $66,000 as oil prices explode nearly 20% higher

Strategy's massive bitcoin accumulation is back in focus after Michael Saylor shared a chart highlighting continued corporate buying, reinforcing the firm's position as the largest public-company holder and sparking speculation that another acquisition cycle may be underway.

‘The Second Century Begins': Saylor's Declaration Ignites Huge Bitcoin Buying Anticipation

A Washington startup says the next frontier for computing—and possibly bitcoin mining—may orbit hundreds of miles above Earth.

Startup Starcloud Plans First Bitcoin Mining Satellite in Low-Earth Orbit

The central debate has shifted from whether bitcoin can survive to if it can function as a sovereign reserve asset, as critics assess it by institutional standards.

Bitcoin is still a great way to diversify portfolio even if it trades like a tech stock, analyst says

Bitcoin traded around $66,922 to $67,259 per unit on March 8, 2026, holding inside a $66,636 to $68,109 intraday range as traders assess whether the recent decline from the $73,000–$74,000 region has stabilized. With a market cap around $1.34 trillion and roughly $29.

Bitcoin Charts Signal Stalemate as $68K Caps Upside

Murban crude, a key benchmark for barrels that can bypass the Strait of Hormuz, now trades art $103 per barrel.

Some Middle East oil is now over $100 a barrel. Here's how it could affect bitcoin

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this edition, Paraguay seeks to implement seized hardware to mine bitcoin, Colombia prepares to regulate the crypto industry, and Uala raises $195 million to expand throughout Latin America.

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