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.

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

Ethereum

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.

Blackrock Pulls $11.75 Million Into ETHA as Ether Funds Outpace Bitcoin Again

A lawsuit alleges Apple kept a fake bitcoin wallet app on its store after one user reported an $875,000 theft, leading to another user having roughly $840,000 stolen.

Apple kept fake bitcoin wallet on App Store after $875,000 theft report, lawsuit alleges

Plus crypto broadly falls following memory stock slide, Coinbase leans into memes with new feature, and the Fomo app sets a new ATH.

Morning Minute: Strategy Chooses Cash, STRC Over BTC

While bitcoin BTC$63,431.84 and ether (ETH) are under pressure, their prices remain above their respective 50-day averages, a bullish sign. The broader market isn't so lucky.

Bitcoin's recent stability hasn't been enough to spark a broader altcoin rally

Fundstrat's Tom Lee says the recent strength in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) is signaling a structural shift in crypto adoption, even as semiconductor stocks and the broader AI trade lose momentum. Crypto's ‘1934 Moment' Speaking in a CNBC interview on July 28, Lee noted that investors are increasingly looking beyond U.S. regulatory uncertainty and focusing on global crypto adoption and tokenization.

Tom Lee Says Bitcoin, Ethereum Decoupling Chip Stocks Is Its '1934 Moment'

BTC shed 2% as South Korea's Kospi plunged 11% and the U.S. Senate shelved the Clarity Act, leaving the market facing a pivotal Fed decision on Wednesday.

Bitcoin drops as South Korean stocks tumble, Senate shelves crypto Clarity Act

Macro investor Raoul Pal said on Monday that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and the Nasdaq Composite are primarily driven by “global liquidity” rather than the usual day-to-day narratives of earnings, news, or sentiment. ‘Bitcoin is Not Broken' In an X post, Pal cited Bitcoin at 87% correlation to global liquidity and the Nasdaq Composite index at 97%.

Raoul Pal Says 'Young, Volatile' Bitcoin Is Tracking Global Liquidity: 'Nothing Is Broken'

It's a risk-off day. Still, bitcoin is holding better than Nasdaq and Asian equity markets.

Bitcoin recovers from Asian session lows; Nasdaq futures remain under pressure

The Bitcoin treasury firm Strategy (MSTR) has extended its pause on BTC purchases to five weeks. The company announced on Monday that it had increased its US dollar reserves by $525 million over the past week, though it refrained from buying any new Bitcoin. It's Strategy's third consecutive week without buying or selling any BTC.

Michael Saylor's Strategy's Bitcoin Purchase Pause Extends to Five Weeks As BTC Tracks Sideways

Bitcoin fell back under $64,000 on July 28 as roughly $100 million in leveraged positions were wiped out across the crypto market inside 60 minutes, marking the third time this week traders have been flushed out around that level.

Bitcoin Slides Under $64,000 Again as $100 Million Liquidated in an Hour

Bitcoin BTC$65,148.57 has come under pressure since the U.S. stock market closed Monday, with South Korea's Kospi leading Asian equities lower and providing risk-off cues to the cryptocurrency market.

Bitcoin slides 2% after U.S. close while Korea's Kospi plunges 10%

Strategy expects future bitcoin sales to help finance preferred stock repurchases, extending a funding strategy the company has already used while targeting disciplined buybacks of STRC and more stable trading in the preferred stock. Why Saylor Anticipates More Bitcoin Sales Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of Strategy Inc.

Strategy Opens the Door to Bitcoin Sales—Michael Saylor Explains Why It Makes Sense

Dogecoin

Leading cryptocurrencies fell sharply on Monday as investors weighed developments around the Clarity Act and a pause in U.S.–Iran hostilities. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:15 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Plummet Even as SEC Chair Paul Atkins Sees Crypto Bill Advancing: Analyst Says BTC's Big Move 'Just Around the Corner'

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) found itself at the center of another debate on Monday, after longtime critic Peter Schiff argued investors are better off owning Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) directly. “BTC Yield Will Be Negative“ Schiff's post on X on July 27 prompted a rebuttal from BTC researcher Adam Livingston, who claims MSTR has outperformed the cryptocurrency across most investment horizons.

Peter Schiff Slams MSTR, Backs Up Claims With Math: 'At This Rate, You're Better Off Owning BTC if You're Bullish'

Prominent crypto analyst Kevin Capital says he has begun dollar-cost averaging into Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), even as his long-term roadmap points to a possible decline down to $44,000. Why It's Time To Buy In a podcast on July 27, Kevin argued Bitcoin is approaching a bear-market bottom from both a price and timing perspective, making gradual accumulation more important than identifying the exact lowest trade.

Bitcoin to $44,000? Maybe, but Don't Wait for the 'Perfect Bottom,' Analyst Cautions

BTC held near $65,000 even as Nvidia and AI stocks fell sharply. This week's Fed decision could determine whether bitcoin finally breaks higher or revisits June's lows, analysts said.

Bitcoin shrugs off AI selloff but high-stakes Fed meeting could determine what's next

Bitcoin's mandatory signaling window for the proposed BIP-110 soft fork opens in less than two weeks, and the story has changed more than the headline number suggests. Miner support remains modest at roughly 2.64%, but several weeks ago, signaling struggled to stay above 1%.

Less Than 2 Weeks Left — Bitcoin's BIP-110 Clock Starts Ticking as Miner Support Creeps Higher Before Showdown

Bitcoin slipped below $65,000 on Monday as traders positioned ahead of Federal Reserve policy decision Wednesday. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $64,729.37 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,930.74 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $75.33 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.08 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.07159 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.055033 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 118,449 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $437.94 million.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Pull Back as Traders Position Ahead of Wednesday's FOMC

Bitcoin experienced sharp volatility on Monday, repeatedly failing to break past $65,500 resistance despite cooling Middle East tensions, leaving its price flat and wiping out $75 million in leveraged trades.

Bitcoin Traders Face $75M in Liquidations After Three Failed Attempts to Clear $65,600

Macro investor Jordi Visser says the era of effortless gains in AI stocks is ending, which potentially creates room for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and the broader crypto market to attract capital in 2026. AI Trade Is Over Speaking with Anthony Pompliano in a podcast on July 25, Visser noted AI remains a transformational investment theme, but the opportunity to generate seven- or eightfold returns from simply owning the sector's most obvious winners has likely passed.

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