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.

Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) says its stock has returned 42% annualized since the company adopted bitcoin as its primary treasury reserve asset in August 2020, outpacing bitcoin itself, the Magnificent Seven and the S&P 500.

Strategy Says MSTR Delivered 42% Annualized Return Since Bitcoin Standard, Even as Its Treasury Sits Underwater

MARA CEO Fred Thiel says scarce electricity can produce far higher returns when directed to artificial intelligence than to bitcoin mining. The company still plans to mine bitcoin where low-cost or surplus energy makes the economics attractive.

MARA CEO Says AI Delivers More Revenue From Power Than Bitcoin Mining

Markets price a hold at Wednesday's decision, but a real minority sees a surprise hike, with Citadel Securities and UBS among those flagging the risk.

Live updates: Bitcoin clears $64,000 in Asia hours ahead of Fed decision

Citadel's macro team says Wednesday's hike isn't about the data. It's about Warsh's best shot at making a surprise actually count before the market stops being surprised.

Citadel bets on a Fed rate hike Wednesday as bitcoin analysts call a hold. Someone will be wrong.

SK Hynix fell 17% after profit rose 557% and still missed estimates. Bitcoin is up 1%, and the Fed decides rates today.

Bitcoin rises toward $64,000 as Korea's record chip crash leaves crypto untouched

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Leading cryptocurrencies rose slightly on Tuesday as investors weighed renewed tensions in the Middle East and the Federal Reserve's upcoming decision on interest rates. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:25 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Gain Ahead of Fed Rate Cut Decision: Analyst Asks Investors to 'Mark Your Calendar' for Next BTC Bottom

Michael Saylor says Bitcoin can grow 100-fold and become the foundation of global capital, but warns changes to consensus rules could threaten scarcity, security, and the network's long-term value. Bitcoin's Success Brings a New Fight Over Its Rules Strategy Inc.

Michael Saylor Says Bitcoin Can Grow 100-Fold, Warns Rule Changes Could Threaten Its Future

Traders are divided on whether the Fed will hike rates, but analysts said crypto may be less exposed than AI-driven tech stocks.

'Anything remotely dovish' from Fed could be good for bitcoin, says analyst

Ionic Digital was formed from Celsius Mining's assets and later took direct control of its sites from Hut 8.

Ionic Digital jumps 25% in Nasdaq debut after expanding Celsius bitcoin mining assets into AI infrastructure

The airline first teased Bitcoin payments back in 2022.

Dubai-Based Emirates Airline Adds Bitcoin and Crypto Payments

Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) has outperformed Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) gaining over 19% compared to Bitcoin's 5% increase as three bullish signals emerge beneath the price action. Why ETH Is The Strongest Major Right Now?

'If $1,700s Come Again, Double Down': ETH Is the Better Bet Over BTC, Analyst States

Bitcoin experienced a sharp sell-off on Tuesday, briefly dropping to an intraday low of $62,684 before partially recovering to trade around $63,600. Bitcoin Pulls Back Ahead of Pivotal Macro Week A day after near-flat price action, bitcoin tumbled Tuesday, briefly slipping below $63,000 as it braced for the summer's most event-heavy week.

$134M in Bitcoin Longs Vaporized as BTC Breaks Below $63K Ahead of Fed Showdown

The Strategy chairman's latest thread extends his war far beyond BIP-110: now covenants, larger blocks, and any base-layer change are all the same "constitutional offense."

Michael Saylor: Bitcoin Code Is a Constitution, Changes Are Attacks on 'Economic Rights'

Some lawmakers are hoping the long-awaited Clarity Act gets a vote by next week.

Bitcoin Dips As Crypto Clarity Act Hopes Fade

Bitcoin slipped below $64,000 on Tuesday as a selloff in Asian tech equities reflected investor caution ahead of the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision Wednesday.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Slide 2% as Asian Tech Stocks Tumble Ahead of Fed Rate Decision

After three days of validation and half a day of deep scanning, the findings force a hard look at what “content on the blockchain” really means for ordinary node operators.

I Scanned the Entire Bitcoin Blockchain for Images. What I Found Will Shock You

Understanding the logic behind STRC preferred stock buybacks starts with familiarity around Strategy's newest metric.

Quick Maths On STRC Buybacks: The Truth About Net Bitcoin Per Share and Accretion

The $500 million raise by Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) signals that Michael Saylor is prioritizing liquidity and balance-sheet management over immediate Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) accumulation, according to prominent commentator Scott Melker. Why Strategy Paused Bitcoin Purchases In a podcast on July 27, Melker noted that MSTR's move comes as Bitcoin remains nearly 50% below its October 2025 peak.

Saylor's Bitcoin Break Isn't a Pivot, Expert Says: Here's the Real Reason Strategy Pressed Pause

While the publicly-traded miner's holdings have shrunk overall this year, the company has quickly added more Bitcoin to its balance sheet the past quarter.

Core Scientific Adds More Bitcoin To Balance Sheet in Q2 Despite Selling Strategy

The Bitcoin bounce looked promising. The charts now say it wasn't.

Why the Bitcoin Rally Seems More Like a Bull Trap

The New York Stock Exchange-listed company has kept buying Bitcoin

Hyperscale Ups Bitcoin Stash, Bridging Holdings to Over 1,106 Coins

Real Vision CEO Raoul Pal said bitcoin carries an 87% correlation to global liquidity, arguing the asset tracks the amount of money moving through the financial system rather than corporate earnings or the news cycle.

Raoul Pal: Bitcoin's 87% Correlation to Global Liquidity Beats Earnings and Headlines

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has dropped below $64,000 and is approaching a decisive stretch as investors weigh a crowded earnings calendar, Federal Reserve policy and inflation data. BTC Faces $70,000 Test During a Macro Monday discussion, Bloomberg strategist Mike McGlone warned that any weakness in equities could send Bitcoin below $50,000.

Bitcoin Drops Below $64,000: 'Respect the Bear,' Bloomberg's Mike McGlone Says

The agreement accelerates Core Scientific's pivot from bitcoin mining toward AI data centers, following the termination of its ASIC agreement with Block.

Core Scientific lands AMD AI deal as bitcoin mining operation winds down

U.S. spot ether ETFs attracted $9.23 million on Monday, while bitcoin funds recorded a third consecutive day of withdrawals. Solana and XRP products also posted modest gains, but HYPE ETFs continued to lose capital. Ether ETFs Add $9.

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