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.

Indiana becomes the first U.S. state to allow bitcoin and crypto investments in public retirement plans, a bullish policy shift that expands digital asset adoption while protecting payments, mining, custody, and blockchain activity statewide.

Indiana Breaks Ground as First US State Approving Bitcoin Investment in Government Retirement Accounts

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Leading cryptocurrencies pulled back sharply on Thursday, while oil supply disruptions driven by the war in the Middle East kept investors on edge. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:30 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Fall, While Oil Surges Amid Middle East War: Analytics Firm Says BTC Is 'Still In A Bear Market'

Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) extended their momentum on Wednesday as bitcoin funds logged a third consecutive day of inflows. Ether, XRP, and solana ETFs also recorded gains, signaling broad institutional demand across major digital assets.

Crypto ETFs Sustain Rally With $462 Million for Bitcoin and $169 Million for Ether

Bitcoin's policy outlook brightens as the White House formally nominates Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve, elevating a former governor who has praised bitcoin as a meaningful financial signal and transformative software innovation. White House Formally Nominates Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve Chairman The White House on March 4 submitted nominations to the U.S.

Fed Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh Calls Bitcoin an Important Asset for Policymakers

Houston-based Solo Satoshi announced the launch of the Bitaxe Turbo Touch, a compact device designed for hobbyists and home miners.

Solo Satoshi Launches Bitaxe Turbo Touch, an Open-Source Touchscreen Bitcoin Miner

"Bitcoin is still inside a bear market, despite the recent price rally," Julio Moreno, head of research at CryptoQuant, said.

Bitcoin rebound appears a ‘relief rally,' not the start of a new bullish cycle, says CryptoQuant

Mike Selig, Chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission and one of the most consequential figures in American crypto regulation, has been officially confirmed as a speaker at Bitcoin 2026 — bringing the voice of Washington's most Bitcoin-forward regulatory agency to the world's largest Bitcoin conference in Las Vegas. Confirmed by the U.S.

Mike Selig Confirmed As A Bitcoin 2026 Speaker

Bitcoin slipped to $71,000 on Thursday as geopolitical turmoil outweighed continued institutional ETF inflows.

Bitcoin At $71,000, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Reverse Gains

Following a rapid surge, bitcoin snapped its winning streak on March 5, retreating from a brief $74,000 peak to consolidate around $71,000. Global Market Divergence Bitcoin's recent explosive rally hit a wall Thursday, March 5, snapping a three-day streak that saw the cryptocurrency jump nearly 10% and briefly reclaim the $74,000 threshold.

Bitcoin Pulls Back to $71K as War Fears Persist and Arthur Hayes Warns of ‘Risk Phase'

A New York federal court barred the crypto trading firm from moving bitcoin tied to Dominion Capital, citing suspended withdrawals and insolvency concerns.

U.S. judge freezes BlockFills assets in dispute over 70 bitcoin with creditor Dominion Capital

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) rallied as high as $73,000 amid traffic in the Strait of Hormuz clogging up, but Bloomberg Intelligence commodity strategist Mike McGlone warned oil volatility will spill into stocks and crush crypto, calling Bitcoin a “bear market” asset heading lower. The Oil Volatility Threat McGlone explained on Thursday that Bitcoin's price performance remains closely tied to volatility in U.S. equities, particularly the Nasdaq, which must remain near historically low volatility levels for risk assets to rally.

Bitcoin Dumps To $71,000: Hormuz Crisis Could Mean 'Oil Volatility Will Kill It,' Bloomberg Analyst Warns

Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan challenged billionaire Chamath Palihapitiya‘s claim that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is “structurally” flawed, pointing out that, in fact, that applies more to gold. Bitcoin Or Gold: Which One Do Central Banks Prefer?

Bitcoin Is Not 'Structurally Flawed'—But Gold Is, Bitwise's Matt Hougan Says

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has surged 7% since the start of the month as macro analyst Benjamin Cowen warned this mirrors the “bull trap” pattern that preceded massive sell-offs in every prior midterm cycle. The Midterm Bear Market Playbook Bitcoin is trading roughly 15% below its $87,500 yearly open, hitting the exact mathematical target for an early March relief rally.

Bitcoin Surges 7%, But The March Rally May Just Be A Textbook Bull Trap

The cash flow generated will support the bitcoin miner's expansion into AI and high-performance computing data centers.

CleanSpark sold 97% of February bitcoin production to fund AI pivot

Wyoming GOP Senator Cynthia Lummis, a vocal advocate for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), praised Kraken getting access to the Fedwire payment system as a breakthrough for integrating digital assets with traditional finance. Lummis said in a CNBC interview on Wednesday that Kraken qualified under Wyoming's Special Purpose Depository Institution (SPDI) framework, a regulatory structure designed specifically for crypto-focused financial institutions.

'Bitcoin Senator' Lummis Touts Kraken's Fed Access As Progress, But Not Everyone Agrees

Prediction market traders are becoming more bullish on Bitcoin's near-term price, but they're not as confident on Ethereum.

Bitcoin Price Predictions Flip Bullish, But Ethereum Is Still Stuck

Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) filed an amended Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETF with the SEC on March 4 and provided a $500 million loan facility to Core Scientific (NASDAQ:CORZ) with option to extend to $1 billion, signaling aggressive crypto expansion across products and mining infrastructure. The Bitcoin ETF Filing Morgan Stanley submitted an updated S-1 filing naming Coinbase Custody and Bank of New York Mellon as custody partners, combining crypto security with traditional banking infrastructure.

Morgan Stanley Files Bitcoin ETF, Backs Core Scientific With $500M

The two battered markets have had a nearly one-to-one correlation in recent months, but are moving in opposite directions on Thursday.

Bitcoin pulls back to near $71,000 even as software sector soars

American Bitcoin added more than 6,500 Bitcoin, placing the firm among the largest publicly traded holders of the digital asset as it continues to scale its mining operations.

American Bitcoin Expands Treasury to 6,500 BTC as Eric Trump Accuses Big Banks of Lobbying Against Crypto

The firm continues to pivot away from Bitcoin mining.

Core Scientific Secures Up to $1 Billion From Morgan Stanley for Pivot From Bitcoin Mining to AI

Morgan Stanley moves closer to launching a spot bitcoin ETF, unveiling new structural details and custody partners as the Wall Street giant positions its proposed Bitcoin Trust to track the digital asset's market price. Morgan Stanley's Latest Filing Reveals Structure and Custody for Planned Spot Bitcoin ETF Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc.

Morgan Stanley Advances Spot Bitcoin ETF Plan With Amendment Detailing BTC Holding Strategy

Bitcoin traded at $72,648 on March 5, 2026, consolidating between $72,600 support and $73,100 resistance after an overnight push higher lost momentum. Technical indicators across the 1-hour, 4-hour, and daily charts show a market hovering in neutral territory as momentum indicators flatten and key moving averages point in competing directions.

Bitcoin Rally Stalls Hard at $73K Ceiling as Traders Eye Fragile Support

Professional investors trimmed exposure but largely held firm during BTC's recent slump, while long-term allocators quietly added positions, the crypto asset manager said.

Bitcoin's drawdown hasn't shaken institutional investors yet, says CoinShares

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is outperformed gold for the first time in months, surging 12% since Friday while gold fell 2% as investors poured nearly $700 million into U.S. Bitcoin ETFs in March. The Gold Reversal Until this week, the trend had been the opposite.

Bitcoin Up 12% In 1 Week, Beats Gold For First Time In Months As ETFs Pour In $800 Million

Bitcoin is holding on to $73,000 amid strong institutional demand as liquidations stand at $472.88 million over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $155.2 million in net inflows on Wednesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $130 million in net inflows.

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