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.

Block's Bitkey unit is a simple self-custody wallet built for bitcoin, while Proto is a suite of bitcoin mining products and services.

Jack Dorsey's Bitcoin-centric Block Inc to join S&P 500 this week

In a recent prediction by analytics platform Glassnode, Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) value could potentially surge by roughly 15%, reaching a staggering $136,000, if current demand continues. However, there is a possible hitch to this prediction.

Bitcoin Could Explode to $136,000 if This Happens, Says Analytics Firm

Last week, we challenged ten artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots to forecast bitcoin's price at the close of 2025—and most leaned heavily bullish, with one model aiming as high as $225,000. This time, we decided to broaden the scope, asking the bots to project year-end prices from 2025 all the way through 2030.

10 Leading AI Chatbots Predict Bitcoin's Wild Ride to $1 Million

A Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) transfer of nearly $1 billion has caused a stir in the cryptocurrency market. What Happened: The transfer, which originated from Coinbase, was sent to an unidentified wallet, leading to speculation about potential institutional accumulation or a significant holder's long-term cold storage.

$1 Billion Bitcoin Transfer Triggers Massive Liquidations — This Is Where It Was Offloaded

Wall Street has long mastered the creative art of turning complexity into a money-printing machine. How do they do it?

Chart of the Week: Wall Street's 'Infinite Money Glitch' Moves From Bitcoin to Altcoins

Bitcoin has often been touted as a modern, decentralized alternative to precious metals—we look at the latest academic evidence.

Professor Coin: Can Bitcoin Replace Gold?

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week's edition, the IMF states that El Salvador's bitcoin purchases are merely consolidation operations, Brazil and the U.S.

Latam Insights: IMF Denies El Salvador's Bitcoin Purchase Claims; US-Brazil Conflict Set to Escalate

The past week was a whirlwind of cryptocurrency news, with the Trump family and their associates making headlines. From Senator Elizabeth Warren's scathing comments on a potential quid pro quo involving the Trump family's cryptocurrency ventures to President Donald Trump's public endorsement of the GENIUS Act, the week was filled with significant developments.

The Trumps, Bitcoin Bull Run And Stablecoin Bill: This Week In Crypto

Bitcoin's price holds steady at $118,000 as it continues to consolidate below key resistance levels. The asset commands a market capitalization of $2.34 trillion with strong 24-hour trading volume of around $24.52 billion and an intraday range of $117,502 to $118,483, indicating subdued volatility near a psychological inflection point.

Bitcoin Price Watch: $117.5K to $118K Consolidation Signals Tension Before Breakout

Bitcoin rockets past key price points as Robert Kiyosaki reveals bold buy-in and strategic stop-buying plan, signaling massive upside potential while eyeing the next major pullback.

Robert Kiyosaki Reveals When He'll Buy More Bitcoin—And When He'll Stop Buying

The UK has not disclosed the value of its seized crypto stockpile, but the stash contains at least 61,000 BTC from a single 2018 raid.

UK Home Office working towards sale of $7 billion seized BTC stockpile: The Telegraph

President Bukele's Bitcoin Office claims it buys one BTC per day, but the IMF says the government is merely consolidating BTC from different wallets.

El Salvador hasn't bought Bitcoin since February, finance chiefs tell IMF, contradicting Bukele administration

The fee rate to get a Bitcoin transaction processed just got cut substantially as miners struggle to fill blockspace.

Bitcoin Minimum Fee Rate Slashed by 90%—Is That a Good Thing?

Ethereum

The cryptocurrency market experienced a significant week, highlighted by bitcoin surpassing $123,000 on July 14, followed by a surge in altcoins, particularly ethereum, which saw double-digit gains. XRP also performed well, peaking at $3.66.

Crypto Weekly Wrap: Bitcoin Hits $123K, XRP and ETH Unleash Chart-Busting Comebacks

Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) raked in $766 million on Friday, July 18, with ether ETFs once again outpacing their bitcoin counterparts. Fueled by Blackrock's dominance, ether products continue to gain serious institutional momentum.

Ether ETFs Outshine Bitcoin ETFs for Second Straight Day With $403 Million in Inflows

Large bitcoin holders and miners significantly increased transfers to exchanges following bitcoin's climb to a new all-time high near $123,000 last week, according to the latest data from onchain analytics firm Cryptoquant.

Cryptoquant Reports Surge in Bitcoin, ETH Selling Pressure as Prices Set Records

While the crypto world buzzed over the 80,000 bitcoins from 2011 shuffled around by an old-school whale this week, a few other longtime holders quietly joined the action, shifting hefty amounts of their own—all while the price held steady well above the $116,000 mark.

Early BTC Adopters Move Millions in Bitcoin as Prices Stay Strong

Cryptocurrency analyst and trader Kevin Svenson is saying one indicator is signaling major momentum for Bitcoin (BTC).

Bitcoin Flashing ‘Very Bullish Signal' Right Now, According to Analyst Kevin Svenson – Here's His Target

Bitcoin could trade as high as $150,000 by October if inflows to spot Bitcoin ETFs remain strong this summer, Cooper Research projects.

Bitcoin Price Poised to Rally to $150K by October, Says Cooper Research

Financial services giant Charles Schwab could soon roll out Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) trading, according to the firm's chief executive. Charles Schwab CEO Rick Wurster says in a new interview with CNBC that they want to expand services for their clients, who are already significantly invested in crypto.

Financial Giant Charles Schwab Launching Bitcoin and Ethereum Trading, Taking Competition to Coinbase

Bitcoin traded at $118,434 on July 19, 2025, with a total market capitalization of $2.35 trillion. Over the last 24 hours, it moved within an intraday range of $117,010 to $119,529, generating a trade volume of $42.72 billion.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Momentum Cools but Uptrend Remains Intact

U.S. president Donald Trump has predicted a “golden age” will make crypto and the U.S.

‘Stronger, Bigger, Better'—Trump Issues Huge Prediction For $4 Trillion Crypto Amid Bitcoin, Ethereum And XRP Price Boom

Bitcoin (BTC) could go up by around 15% from the current level if demand for the flagship crypto asset remains robust and the market continues in an upward trend, according to analytics platform Glassnode.

Bitcoin Could Explode to $136,000 if Demand Remains Resilient, Says Analytics Firm Glassnode – But There's a Catch

The IMF has finally referred to the current status of the accumulation of bitcoin by the government of El Salvador in its latest compliance report, stating that the government had been consolidating its bitcoin stash from several addresses into one.

IMF Bombshell Footnote Solves El Salvador's Bitcoin Accumulation Mystery

Thumzup Media Corp. has approved plans to hold up to $250 million in crypto, expanding its treasury beyond bitcoin to include ethereum, solana, ripple, and more. Bold $250 Million Expanded Crypto Treasury Strategy Authorized by Thumzup Media Thumzup Media Corporation (Nasdaq: TZUP) has received board approval to hold up to $250 million in digital assets.

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