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 first stablecoin issued through MoonPay's launchpad aims to solve liquidity fragmentation by issuing natively on Citrea.

Citrea unveils U.S. Treasury-backed stablecoin for its Bitcoin ecosystem

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) underperformed in 2025 while gold soared 120%, yet BitMex co-founder Arthur Hayes says dollar liquidity is about to return in 2026. The Real Reason Bitcoin Lagged The Professional Capital Management CEO used his latest essay to point out why Bitcoin traded flat while gold exploded and tech stocks kept climbing.

Bitcoin Lost To Gold In 2025, But Dollar Liquidity Fixes That In 2026, Arthur Hayes Claims

After a brief reprieve, crypto returned to selling off during U.S. market hours on Thursday.

Bitcoin slides below $96,000 as key crypto bill stalls in Congress

Bitcoin traded between $95,916 and $96,137 per unit on Jan. 15, 2026, at 9:40 a.m., placing its market cap at $1.93 trillion with 24-hour trading volume totaling $67.65 billion. The session produced a wide intraday range of $94,887 to $97,704, reflecting heightened activity after this week's aggressive advance.

Bitcoin Price Action Tightens as Indicators Hint at Fatigue

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Climbs Above $97,000 on $1.7B ETF Inflow Surge The bitcoin price climbed above $97,000 to its highest level in more than two months as billions in inflows poured into U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs. Bitcoin Price Climbs Above $97,000 on $1.7B ETF Inflow Surge Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Climbs Above $97,000 on $1.7B ETF Inflow Surge

With ETFs and corporate treasuries absorbing more bitcoin than expected, the market is entering a more institutional, lower-volatility era.

Lower volatility, bigger allocations: Ark Invest sees bitcoin entering its next chapter

Bitcoin climbed above $95,000 amid renewed risk appetite, strong ETF inflows, and stable macro conditions, while ethereum staking reached a fresh all-time high near 30% of supply. Broader market sentiment is turning bullish, though key data releases and geopolitical factors still pose risks.

ETFs Power Bitcoin Past $95,000 as Risk-on Mood Lifts Crypto

Bank of America chief executive Brian Moynihan has warned bitcoin and crypto legislation could trigger a $6 trillion bank exodus as deposits are withdrawn

Bank Of America CEO Issues Serious $6 Trillion Crypto Warning As Bitcoin Surges Toward $100,000 Price

U.S. spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETFs pulled in $843.62 million Wednesday—the highest single-day total since October 7—as institutional money floods back into crypto after three months of cautious positioning, pushing BTC to test the critical $100,000 resistance level. Three-Day Streak Brings $1.71 Billion In Fresh Capital Wednesday's massive inflow caps a three-day run that brought $1.71 billion into Bitcoin ETFs.

Bitcoin Taps $97,000 Powered By $843 Million ETF Inflows: What Is Going On?

Crypto ETFs extended their hot streak for a third consecutive session as bitcoin absorbed another wave of institutional demand. Strong inflows across ether, XRP, and solana reinforced a clear risk-on tone across digital asset funds.

Bitcoin ETFs Pull $844 Million as Crypto ETF Rally Extends

Bitcoin climbed almost 2% in 24 hours, passing $97,000 as investors' risk appetite grew and it broke through a level that had held for two months.

Bitcoin rises, oil falls as global tensions ease: Crypto Daybook Americas

Onchain and derivatives data point to a healthier bitcoin price advance in early 2026.

Bitcoin spot demand builds as short squeeze risk increases

Crypto markets paused on Thursday after bitcoin's decisive breakout earlier this week, with BTC holding key support levels while altcoins saw profit-taking.

Bitcoin consolidates above key support as profit-taking hits altcoins: Crypto Markets Today

Analysts debate whether Bitcoin will follow gold's scarcity-driven surge or take a more volatile path due to structural market differences.

Is Bitcoin Heading for a ‘Parabolic Blowoff' Mirroring Gold? Analysts Weigh In

The bond market volatility gauge has slipped to its lowest since October 2021, supporting risk-taking in financial markets.

Bitcoin bull case grows as U.S. bond market volatility sinks to lowest since 2021

A widely followed crypto analyst says that Bitcoin (BTC) may be printing a years-long massive bullish pattern. The pseudonymous crypto trader Kaleo tells his 729,700 followers on X that Bitcoin may ultimately reach about $400,000 in 2028 before correcting.

Crypto Trader Unveils Massive $400,000 Bitcoin Price Target, Says BTC Mirroring Legendary Technical Pattern

Ethereum

Solana

Bitcoin, ether, solana and XRP spot ETFs all posted net inflows on Wednesday, led by the strongest day for bitcoin funds in months.

Bitcoin ETFs take in $830 million amid positive inflows across ether, solana and XRP

US spot bitcoin ETFs reported $843.6 million in net inflows on Wednesday, which is the highest daily total since Oct. 7

Bitcoin ETF inflows reach $1.7 billion over three-day streak

Economist Peter Schiff questioned the sustainability of Bitcoin's ongoing rally on Wednesday, arguing that investors are mistakenly rotating profits from commodities into cryptocurrency-linked assets. Schiff Downplays Bitcoin Rally Schiff suggested in an X post that traders are taking profits in gold and silver mining stocks and buying Bitcoin exchange-traded funds and Strategy.

Peter Schiff Warns Traders Taking Profits In Gold, Silver And Buying Bitcoin ETFs And MSTR Stock: 'That's A Big Mistake'

Bitcoin has returned to a price range where repeated profit-taking by long-term holders capped rallies last year, though those wallets are now selling more slowly than in 2025.

Bitcoin returns to key sell zone as long term holders slow profit taking

Ripple received preliminary authorization for an e-money license in Luxembourg, potentially expanding its regulated payment services in the EU.

XRP slips 3% despite Ripple license approvals as bitcoin weighs on market

The Solana-based token plunged more than 80% shortly after launch, with on-chain watchers flagging liquidity shifts that its backers and Adams' team dispute.

Former 'bitcoin mayor' Eric Adams denies profiting from NYC Token after 80% crash

Total crypto market value jumped toward $3.25 trillion before gains cooled, with bitcoin steady above $96,000 and mixed performance across majors.

Bitcoin at risk of dropping under $96,000 as U.S.-Iran rhetoric pressures risk assets

Strive Inc. cleared a pivotal hurdle to vault into the top tier of corporate bitcoin holders after shareholders approved its all-stock acquisition of Semler Scientific, setting up a massive balance-sheet expansion tied directly to bitcoin. Semler Vote Positions Strive Among Top Corporate Bitcoin Holders A major corporate bitcoin transaction cleared a critical hurdle. Strive Inc.

Strive Locks in Semler Approval, Positioning for a 12,798 Bitcoin Treasury

Bitcoin prices rallied on Wednesday, January 14, reaching their loftiest value in roughly two months as various factors combined to drive gains.

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