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.

U.S.-listed bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) now hold an estimated 1.25 million bitcoin worth well over $100 billion, and few of the shareholders who own those funds have read the prospectus language that spells out what happens to that money if the fund's sponsor or custodian collapses.

What Happens to Bitcoin ETF Investors if a Sponsor or Custodian Fails?

Dogecoin

Ethereum

Leading cryptocurrencies fell alongside stocks on Thursday as the chip selloff and Iran tensions impacted risk appetite. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:20 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Slide as 'Fear' Sentiment Prevails: Analyst Says BTC's 'Clear Breakthrough' Above This Level a Trigger for 'Strong Run

Peter Schiff warns Strategy's financing model is eroding MSTR's appeal as a leveraged bitcoin investment, arguing ongoing share issuance will dilute bitcoin exposure for common shareholders while benefiting creditors and preferred investors. Strategy's Bitcoin Bet Faces a Capital-Structure Test Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) shareholders face two competing outcomes.

Peter Schiff Says Strategy Is No Longer a Leveraged Bitcoin Bet, Warns MSTR Shareholders of Infinite Dilution

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has reclaimed its 200-week simple moving average after falling to an early-summer low near $57,000. Crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen though argues the recovery does not yet signal the end of the bear market.

Bitcoin Holds $64,000 as Analyst Says Market Low Is 'Months, Not Weeks' Away

Crypto ETF flows stayed constructive on Wednesday, July 15, as bitcoin ETFs added $107.80 million and ether ETFs brought in $53.83 million, with no outflows recorded across either group. HYPE ETFs Add $2.1 Million as ETF Flows Turn Positive The recovery in crypto ETFs did not arrive with fireworks. It arrived with consistency.

Blackrock Ignites Crypto ETF Comeback as Bitcoin, Ether Flows Turn Green

Solana

Eligible customers can now buy, sell, and hold Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana with Morgan Stanley via Zero Hash.

Morgan Stanley Launches Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana Trading on E*Trade

Strategy's larger cash reserves and improving institutional demand in bitcoin futures are "encouraging signs" for bitcoin, JPMorgan said.

JPMorgan says bitcoin outlook sees ‘encouraging sign' as Strategy boosts cash reserves

Bitcoin retreated from a three-week high as escalating U.S.-Iran geopolitical tensions weighed on risk sentiment.

Bitcoin Holds $64,000 While Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Slip 2% as Geopolitical Tensions Escalate

Asset manager T. Rowe Price has debuted a crypto fund giving investors exposure to Bitcoin and other digital assets.

T. Rowe Price Debuts New ETF With Bitcoin and Crypto Exposure

Project Eleven says a new post-quantum cryptographic proof could help Bitcoin users recover wallets after Q-Day by verifying ownership.

Bitcoin Q-Day Recovery Proposal Aims to Let Users Prove Ownership After Quantum Attack

After briefly crossing $65,000 following positive U.S. producer price index data, bitcoin fell back to around $64,200, dragging its market cap back under $1.3 trillion. Volatile Intraday Trading On Thursday, bitcoin failed to maintain an uptrend that had seen it log significant gains in the prior 48 hours.

Bitcoin Bulls Lose Grip After BTC Hits $63,808 as Fed Rate Bets Shift Again

A group of bitcoin investors led by Jeff Booth, Lyn Alden, and Ricardo Salinas raised $40 million to launch a permanent capital company called ORANGE JUICE that buys small businesses and puts a portion of their profits into bitcoin. Lyn Alden announced the raise on July 15, 2026, from the company's headquarters in Westport, Connecticut.

Grupo Salinas Chairman Anchors $40 Million Raise for Bitcoin Treasury Startup

The post-CPI rally gave XRP a nudge. The coin barely moved.

XRP Can't Keep Up as Bitcoin Takes a Breather: Analysis

Lyn Alden is helping debut a permanent capital company to buys profitable small businesses and put them on a Bitcoin standard.

Bitcoin VC Veterans Launch $40 Million Holding Company Targeting Small Business Acquisitions

The wallet holding nearly 5,908 BTC since 2017 transferred its entire balance to a new address.

Dormant Bitcoin Whale Moves $383 Million After More Than 8 Years

Breez has partnered with Turnkey to let backend-run apps integrate non-custodial bitcoin wallets at scale, allowing users to retain control of their funds without requiring companies to hold private keys or redesign their existing infrastructure.

Breez Partners With Turnkey to Bring Non-Custodial Bitcoin to Backend-Run Apps

Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan says Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) resilience suggests that the market may be approaching an important turning point. Tokenization Still Has Massive Room To Grow Speaking in a CNBC interview on July 16, Hougan pointed out that recent developments in tokenization, including same-day settlement through DTCC, mark an important milestone for blockchain adoption even if the impact on crypto prices is still in its early stages.

Bitcoin 'May Be at a Turning Point,' Could Surge Into Year-End, Bitwise's Matt Hougan Says

Cloudflare's adoption of the x402 protocol enables websites to monetize data for AI agents via direct crypto payments, with Bitcoin and Lightning Network positioned as strong options alongside stablecoins for privacy and speed.

Cloudflare x402 Integration Opens Door for Bitcoin in AI Agent Micropayments

Bitcoin traded between $63,800 to $64,094 on July 16, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. EDT, holding within a $63,880 to $65,501 range after pulling back from recent highs. Technical charts across multiple timeframes show a mixed picture, with short-term momentum weakening even as the broader structure remains constructive.

Bitcoin Clings Between $63.8K to $64K as Charts Flash High-Stakes Bull-Bear Showdown

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could gain support from cooling inflation and fading expectations for another Federal Reserve rate hike, according to Wolfe Research Chief Economist Stephanie Roth. Why Inflation Is Cooling In an interview with Anthony Pompliano on July 16, Roth highlighted her expectations of a slowdown in inflation through the summer as several temporary pressures begin to fade.

Could the Fed and Cooling Inflation Kickstart a Bigger Bitcoin Rally in July?

A small group of traders extracted $8.2 million from Polymarket's five-minute bitcoin contracts by pushing the spot price on Binance just before settlement, researchers from Stanford University and Singapore Management University found.

Stanford Study: Polymarket's Bitcoin Bets Were Rigged in the Final 10 Seconds

Bitcoin's BTC$64,174.67 booming options market has undergone a notable shift in positioning that could slow the largest cryptocurrency's ascent above $70,000.

The most popular bitcoin call option has slipped by $10,000

ORANGE JUICE raised $40 million to acquire businesses, pursue a bitcoin treasury strategy, and implement a permanent capital ownership model.

Jeff Booth, Lyn Alden-backed ORANGE JUICE raises $40 million to launch permanent capital firm with bitcoin treasury strategy

Profit-taking after bitcoin hit a $65,500 monthly high combined with fresh Iranian strikes on U.S. bases sent crypto lower, with bears leading price action across most tokens.

Bitcoin pulls back to $64,000 after hitting monthly high as bears take control

Bitcoin could sink to a cycle low of $38,000 to $39,000 by October if the current drawdown matches the depth of 2022's bear market, NYDIG said in its second-quarter review.

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