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.

An analyst from one of the biggest asset managers in crypto is warning Bitcoin treasury companies that they need to pay attention to the ratio of their shares compared to their BTC net asset values (NAV).

VanEck Warns of Emerging Risk for Bitcoin Treasury Companies, Outlines Strategies To Combat Capital Erosion

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other coins are down after President Trump threatens to have Iran's leader assassinated.

Bitcoin, Altcoins Plunge as Trump's Threat to Assassinate Iran Leader Escalates Middle East Tensions

Bitcoin Magazine BBVA Tells Wealthy Clients to Invest Up to 7% in Bitcoin Spanish bank BBVA is now advising its wealthy clients to invest up to 7% of their portfolios in crypto and Bitcoin, showing how traditional banks are starting to see the potential of Bitcoin.

BBVA Tells Wealthy Clients to Invest Up to 7% in Bitcoin

The U.S. may soon go to war against Iran, and crypto markets aren't liking the prospect.

Bitcoin Heads Lower as Trump Threatens to Assassinate Iran's Supreme Leader

AgriFORCE Growing Systems (AGRI), a small agricultural firm that recently adopted bitcoin mining, has launched its first bitcoin BTC mining and digital compute site in Berwyn, Alberta, using stranded natural gas to power 120 mining machines.

AgriFORCE Launches Gas-Powered Bitcoin Mining Site in Alberta, Plans Expansion to 1 EH/s

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) has risen above the moving average lines twice after falling below the 21-day SMA level.

Bitcoin Rises, But Reaches The $107,250 Mark

Bitcoin Magazine Ukraine Introduces Bill to Allow Bitcoin in National Reserves Ukraine has introduced a bill that would give its central bank the legal right to hold Bitcoin and other assets as part of its national reserves.

Ukraine Introduces Bill to Allow Bitcoin in National Reserves

The Japanese hotel and investment firm Metaplanet (MTPLF) has now accumulated more Bitcoin (BTC) than that which is currently held by top US crypto exchange Coinbase.

Japanese Bitcoin Hoarder Metaplanet Surges Past Coinbase To Become Ninth-Largest Corporate BTC Holder After Latest Buying Spree

Bitcoin Magazine Fold Holdings Secures $250 Million Equity Deal to Expand Bitcoin Treasury Fold aims to increase its bitcoin treasury through a $250M equity facility, giving the company flexibility to raise funds as needed. This post Fold Holdings Secures $250 Million Equity Deal to Expand Bitcoin Treasury first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Oscar Zarraga Perez.

Fold Holdings Secures $250 Million Equity Deal to Expand Bitcoin Treasury

Spanish lender BBVA is advising wealthy clients to invest up to 7% of their portfolio into cryptocurrencies, an executive said on Tuesday, in the latest sign some banks are warming to a sector long avoided by mainstream finance because of its risks.

Spanish bank BBVA tells wealthy clients to invest in bitcoin

A trader on decentralized derivatives exchange HyperLiquid has turned an unrealized $10 million profit into a $2.5 million loss, seemingly caught by the same trap that tripped up a person using the alias James Wynn, who blew up a $100 million account in May, after bitcoin BTC fell 4% from Monday's high.

HyperLiquid Trader Turns $10M Profit Into $2.5M Loss as Bitcoin Falls

The deepening Israel-Iran conflict has left both stock and crypto markets in the doldrums as hopes of a speedy ceasefire appear increasingly unlikely.

Bitcoin Retreats as Israel-Iran Conflict Intensifies

On Tuesday, Fold disclosed it has secured access to up to $250 million through an equity purchase facility intended primarily to acquire more bitcoin for its corporate reserves. Fold Gains Option to Raise $250M, Primarily for Bitcoin Buys The publicly traded bitcoin financial services company, Fold Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: FLD), announced the agreement Tuesday.

Fold Announces $250M Equity Deal to Bolster Bitcoin Treasury

Bitcoin Magazine Thailand Approves Five Year Bitcoin And Crypto Tax Break Thailand has approved a five year tax exemption on capital gains from cryptocurrency trading made through licensed digital asset platforms. The exemption will be in effect from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2029.

Thailand Approves Five Year Bitcoin And Crypto Tax Break

NYSE-listed DDC aims to expand its existing 100 Bitcoin treasury with a $528 million raise from backers like Animoca, Anson Funds, and QCP Capital.

From noodles to nodes: DayDayCook, an Asian food brand, raises $528 million for bitcoin binge

Bitcoin Magazine DDC Enterprise Secures $528 Million to Expand Bitcoin Holdings Anson Funds, Animoca Brands, Kenetic Capital, and QCP Capital are funding a $528 million raise to expand DDC Enterprise Limited corporate Bitcoin treasury. This post DDC Enterprise Secures $528 Million to Expand Bitcoin Holdings first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Oscar Zarraga Perez.

DDC Enterprise Secures $528 Million to Expand Bitcoin Holdings

tBTC, the leading decentralized, trust-minimized Bitcoin bridge, is now live with direct native minting on Starknet — one of the most advanced Ethereum Layer 2 networks powered by ZK-rollup technology. With this launch, Bitcoin holders can now seamlessly mint tBTC directly on Starknet, eliminating the need to bridge via Ethereum first.

All About the tBTC x Starknet Launch: Bridging Bitcoin to ZK-Rollups

Ethereum

Bitcoin ETFs continued their bullish momentum with a $412.2 million net inflow, extending their winning streak to six straight days. Ether ETFs also reversed Friday's outflow dip, pulling in $21.39 million.

Bitcoin ETFs Attract $412 Million Inflow While Ether ETFs Rebound With $21 Million Uptick

Fold holds approximately 1,488 BTC worth some $157.23 million, making it one of the largest publicly traded Bitcoin treasury firms.

Fold secures $250 million equity purchase facility to expand BTC treasury

Fold (FLD), a publicly traded bitcoin financial services company, has secured an equity purchase facility worth up to $250 million to grow its bitcoin BTC holdings.

Bitcoin Rewards Firm Fold Secures $250M Facitlity to Expand BTC Holdings

Last month, I attended all three days of the Bitcoin conference in Las Vegas.

Highlights From The 2025 Bitcoin Conference

Bitcoin is trading at $105,814, with a market capitalization of $2.104 trillion and a 24-hour trade volume of $34.134 billion. The intraday price range of $105,871 to $108,785 underscores a narrowly confined but active market, reflecting ongoing indecision among traders. Bitcoin Bitcoin's daily chart reveals a bearish undertone.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Is $105K the New Battleground for Bulls and Bears?

Despite the positive ETF flows, analysts remain cautious amid the latest price dip as geopolitical tensions continue.

Bitcoin ETFs log $1.8 billion over six-day inflow streak; analysts strike cautious tone amid price dip

This is a daily technical analysis by CoinDesk analyst and Chartered Market Technician Omkar Godbole.

Bitcoin Cash-Bitcoin Ratio Smashes Triangle Pattern; HYPE Rally May Be Over

Analysts told Decrypt they expect Bitcoin to remain stable until there is more clarity about the U.S. response to Middle East tensions.

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