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.

Bitcoin's price sits at $94,925 to $95,051 over the last hour, with the market cap standing tall at $1.89 trillion and a brisk 24-hour trading volume of $68.71 billion. The intraday action has been anything but dull, with prices ping-ponging between $91,820 and $96,474.

Bullish Fire or Fakeout? Bitcoin's Price Dances on the Edge of a Major Move

Bitcoin ETFs saw their highest daily inflow since October as BTC hit $95,000, but experts exercise caution as demand could be selective.

Bitcoin ETFs Draw in $754M as BTC Clears $95K

Bitcoin Magazine Rhode Island Reintroduces Bitcoin Tax Exemption Bill for Second Straight Year Rhode Island lawmakers have reintroduced a temporary Bitcoin tax exemption bill that would eliminate state income and capital gains taxes on small Bitcoin transactions — up to $20,000 annually. Rhode Island Reintroduces Bitcoin Tax Exemption Bill for Second Straight Year Micah Zimmerman.

Rhode Island Reintroduces Bitcoin Tax Exemption Bill for Second Straight Year

Dogecoin

Ethereum

Bitcoin traded near $95,000 as overall market sentiment rose to a neutral reading of 52. Bitcoin ETFs saw $753.7 million in net inflows on Tuesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $130 million in net inflows.

Bitcoin At $95,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Jump 5% As ETF Inflows Surge

Crypto ETFs delivered a second straight day of synchronized gains as bitcoin posted its strongest inflow of 2026 so far. Ether, XRP, and solana funds followed suit, underscoring a sharp rebound in investor confidence.

Bitcoin ETFs Surge With $754 Million Inflow as Crypto ETFs Register Broad Gains

Crypto analysts are predicting a continued move higher in bitcoin after the cryptocurrency jumped past $95,000, breaking through a level that previously marked strong selling pressure.

Bitcoin opens path to $100,000 paved by gold: Crypto Daybook Americas

Crypto markets pushed higher on Wednesday after bitcoin broke above a key resistance level, triggering heavy liquidations and paving the way for sharp gains across altcoins.

Bitcoin clears $94,500 as altcoins steal the spotlight: Crypto Markets Today

Metaplanet shares approached the 637 yen trigger that reactivates the company's moving strike warrants and unlocks hundreds of millions for new bitcoin purchases.

MetaPlanet just 5% away from restarting share sales for bitcoin buying

Bitwise found portfolios combining gold and bitcoin delivered superior risk-adjusted returns across major market drawdowns and recoveries.

Bitcoin and gold allocation outperforms traditional portfolios, backing Ray Dalio's 15% hedge thesis, Bitwise finds

Strength in bitcoin linked U.S. equities, led by Strategy, is reinforcing positive sentiment during U.S. trading hours.

North American hours become the strongest window for bitcoin returns, reversing late 2025 trend

Crypto trader and analyst Michaël van de Poppe says Bitcoin is about to hit $100,000. In a series of market updates, Poppe says the original and largest crypto asset will reach the psychological milestone in a matter of days. “There we go. Bitcoin breaks upwards. Holds the 21-Day MA.

$100,000 Bitcoin Price Incoming, Says Crypto Analyst Michaël van de Poppe – Here's His Outlook

Cooling inflation and post–year-end rebalancing help draw institutional money back into spot bitcoin funds.

U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs pull in $750 million in strongest day since October

Heightened spot ETF inflows and improved macroeconomic clarity have helped boost crypto prices, analysts told The Block.

Bitcoin ETFs post largest single-day inflows in three months, worth $750 million

Bitcoin surged past $96,000 on Jan. 13, lifting its market cap above $1.9 trillion and the broader crypto economy to $3.33 trillion. The rally was driven by record ETF inflows of $753.8 million, with Fidelity and Blackrock leading. Record ETF Inflows Bitcoin surged past the $96,000 mark late Jan. 13 as U.S.

Bitcoin Rockets Past $96K, $590M Shorts Wiped Out Amid Trump vs. Fed Clash

Ethereum could narrow its performance gap with Bitcoin in 2026 as capital rotates and on-chain activity improves, Decrypt was told.

Why Ethereum Could Be Ready to Outperform Bitcoin in 2026

The groups urged Congress to extend crypto tax relief beyond stablecoins, warning the current approach would not simplify everyday payments.

Bitcoin Advocates Press US Lawmakers on Stablecoin Tax Rules

Cardano

Solana

Lower inflation eased pressure on bond yields and improved liquidity conditions, a setup that has historically favored crypto and other risk assets.

Bitcoin surges above $95,000 as ether, solana, cardano jump 8% on investor optimism

The Coinbase premium index remains negative, indicating a relatively weaker U.S. demand.

Bitcoin prices hit two-month high, but U.S. demand lags

Leading cryptocurrencies surged on Tuesday as the Senate prepares for the markup of a key bill aimed at regulating the cryptocurrency market. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:20 p.m.

Bitcoin Tops $96,000; Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Rally On Crypto Bill Progress: Analyst Says 'Dips Are For Buying' As $100,000 Comes In Focus For BTC

Bitcoin climbed above $96,000 for the first time since November, triggering over $500 million in liquidations as altcoins outperformed and traders rushed to cover bearish bets.

Bitcoin climbs to two-month high of $96,240 as altcoins surge and shorts get squeezed

Bitcoin's rally drew fuel from short covering as steady inflation data and the start of earnings season reinforced trader expectations.

Bitcoin Hits Two-Month High as CPI Steadies and Short Covering Accelerates

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Rockets 5.5% Past $96,000, Strategy ($MSTR) Jumps 8% The Bitcoin price roared past the $96,000 level this afternoon, bringing along a fresh wave of bullish momentum after weeks of choppy, range-bound trading. Bitcoin Price Rockets 5.5% Past $96,000, Strategy ($MSTR) Jumps 8% Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Rockets 5.5% Past $96,000, Strategy ($MSTR) Jumps 8%

Singapore-based Bitdeer reported a “total hash rate under management," including a self-mining hashrate of 55.2 EH/s and hosted rigs.

Bitdeer overtakes MARA as largest bitcoin miner by ‘managed hashrate' metric

Semler Scientific shareholders approved Strive's acquisition in an all-stock deal, but both Bitcoin treasury stocks dropped on the news.

Strive, Semler Stocks Fall After Shareholders Approve Bitcoin Treasury Acquisition

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Roars Past $94,000 as Bulls Reclaim Key Resistance The bitcoin price just jumped above the $94,000 level this afternoon, breaking through a key resistance zone. Bitcoin Price Roars Past $94,000 as Bulls Reclaim Key Resistance Micah Zimmerman.

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