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 Magazine Bitcoin Could Hit $2.9 Million by 2050, VanEck Says VanEck's new report projects that Bitcoin could reach $2.9 million by 2050 under a base-case scenario. Bitcoin Could Hit $2.9 Million by 2050, VanEck Says Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Could Hit $2.9 Million by 2050, VanEck Says

Ethereum

BlackRock Inc. (NYSE:BLK) U.S. head of equity ETFs Jay Jacobs on Wednesday said that despite billions in inflows, crypto ETFs remain in their early days as financial advisors only recently gained platform access. Financial Advisors Just Getting Access To Crypto ETFs Jacobs told CNBC's “ETF Edge” that many investors are still starting their educational journey on what Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is and how it fits in a portfolio.

BlackRock ETF Chief Says 'Still Very Early Days' For Bitcoin, Ethereum

Bitcoin dipped to an intraday low of $89,343 on Thursday, Jan. 8, before stabilizing just above $90,000 by 11:25 a.m. EST, as prediction markets collectively pared back expectations for a six-figure January move.

Prediction Market Data Shows Waning Confidence in January Bitcoin Breakout

Bitcoin Magazine Will a Supreme Court Ruling Against Trump Cause a Bitcoin Crash? Bitcoin could face heightened volatility if the Supreme Court rules against Trump on his global tariffs, impacting markets across crypto, equities, and bonds. Will a Supreme Court Ruling Against Trump Cause a Bitcoin Crash? Micah Zimmerman.

Will a Supreme Court Ruling Against Trump Cause a Bitcoin Crash?

The new proposal could put Florida in rare company with three other states that have successfully passed crypto reserve legislation. Bitcoin Flat After Florida Proposal for State Crypto Reserve Florida Republican John Snyder has been bullish on crypto for years.

Florida Just Proposed a Bill for a Strategic Cryptocurrency Reserve, but Bitcoin Hasn't Budged

The early rally to start the year failed to break past $95,000, setting the stage for the current pullback, according to one trading firm.

Bitcoin bounces to $90,500 after testing key support of $89,200

The South Korean Supreme Court confirmed that Bitcoin stored on crypto exchanges can be seized under criminal law, rejecting an appeal.

Bitcoin on Exchanges Can Be Legally Seized in South Korea, Supreme Court Affirms

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is struggling around $90,000 support as Bloomberg Intelligence strategist Mike McGlone warns BTC could revisit $50,000 in 2026 if equity market volatility picks up. McGlone Links Bitcoin Risk To Gold's Historic Surge McGlone's thesis centers on an unusual pattern: gold rallied faster in 2025 than any year since 1979, yet stock market volatility stayed extremely low during that same period.

Bitcoin Could Drop To $50,000 In 2026 If Equity Markets Stay Volatile, Bloomberg Strategist Warns

Morgan Creek Capital founder and CEO Mark Yusko says Bitcoin (BTC)'s market cap will likely surge by more than 720% its current value in the coming years. In a new interview on the Coin Bureau podcast, Yusko says he believes increasing Bitcoin adoption will boost the top crypto asset's current $1.

Mark Yusko Says $15,000,000,000,000 Bitcoin Market Cap Incoming – Here's His Outlook

Crypto ETFs faced broad pressure midweek as bitcoin and ether both moved sharply lower. XRP recorded its first-ever day of net outflows, while solana stood alone in positive territory. Crypto ETFs Retreat as Bitcoin, Ether and XRP Dump Over $620 Million Risk appetite faded across U.S.

Bitcoin ETFs Shed $486 Million as XRP Sees First-Ever Outflows

Bitcoin Magazine Florida Revives Bitcoin Reserve Push With New 2026 Bill Florida lawmakers filed new legislation for the 2026 session that would create a state-run crypto reserve after a similar effort stalled last year. Florida Revives Bitcoin Reserve Push With New 2026 Bill Micah Zimmerman.

Florida Revives Bitcoin Reserve Push With New 2026 Bill

Bitcoin's price sits at $89,764 on Thursday morning with a market cap of $1.79 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume that just grazed $47.55 billion. The coin strutted through a price corridor of $89,774 to $92,125 in the last day, testing traders' patience and perhaps their caffeine tolerance.

Bitcoin Price Rejection Drama: Will the $84K Safety Net Hold?

Bitcoin's dip below $90,000 has triggered a liquidation spree as bullish momentum fades amid ETF outflows and thin liquidity.

Crypto Liquidations Top $477M as Bitcoin Slips Below $90K

Analysts point to overhead resistance, cautious derivatives positioning, and lingering internal fatigue as catalysts.

Bitcoin slips back below $90,000 after early-2026 rally fades

Matt Hougan, chief investment officer at Bitwise Invest, outlined three key conditions that must be met for cryptocurrency markets to extend their early 2026 rally and transition from a bounce into a sustained uptrend. What Happened: Crypto markets have started 2026 strong, with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) both up roughly 7% year-to-date, while higher-beta altcoins have significantly outperformed.

The 3 Conditions To Extend The Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Rally: Bitwise

House Bill 1039 would let Florida invest in crypto outside its treasury, reviving a withdrawn proposal and signaling the GOP's growing embrace of ‘digital gold.'

Florida revives push for bitcoin reserve with new 2026 bill

Babylon raises $15 million from A16z Crypto to develop trustless bitcoin lending protocols. Babylon, a bitcoin staking and lending startup founded by David Tse and Fisher Yu, announced a $15 million A16z Crypto investment. The funding will support the rollout of its trustless vaults architecture, enabling native bitcoin collateral in decentralized finance without wrapping or custodians.

Babylon Secures $15M Funding From A16z Crypto to Expand Bitcoin Lending

Dogecoin

Bitcoin trading around $90,000 as crypto sentiment remains neutral and ETFs see heavy outflows; liquidations stand at $465.67 million over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $486 million in net outflows on Wednesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $98.5 million in net outflows.

Bitcoin Struggles Around $90,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Slide On Heavy ETF Outflows

Bitcoin retreated to five-day lows during as repeated failures to break through $94,500 reinforced a tight trading range.

Bitcoin falls to $90,000 as altcoins slide in thin trading: Crypto Markets Today

Structural demand, historical timing, and January inflection points collide in 2026.

Bitcoin's market rhymes as identical November lows create familiar January setup

The head of digital assets research at the global investment management firm VanEck is detailing why the publicly traded Bitcoin (BTC) miner Riot dumped a substantial amount of the flagship crypto asset. Matthew Sigel says that Riot sold $200 million worth of Bitcoin in November.

$200,000,000 in Bitcoin Abruptly Dumped By Mining Giant Riot – Here's Why, According to VanEck Executive

Crypto ETF flows diverged sharply on Tuesday as bitcoin reversed course with heavy outflows, while ether extended its winning streak. XRP and Solana continued to quietly build momentum, adding to a broadly mixed but active trading session. Bitcoin Turns Red While Ether, XRP, Solana Stay in the Green The tone across U.S.

Ether ETFs Extend Three-Day Inflow Streak as Bitcoin Loses $243 Million

Bitcoin's surge to $126K in October 2025 quickly unraveled after a liquidation cascade, ending the year below $100K and challenging the predictive power of the traditional 4‑year halving cycle. Analysts argue the market has entered a new regime shaped by institutional capital and exchange-traded funds flows, resulting in slower but more stable price action.

The Death of the 4-Year Cycle: Experts on Bitcoin's New Macro Reality

Tyler Winklevoss, co-founder of Gemini Space Station, Inc. (NASDAQ:GEMI ), slammed the state of California and Governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday for approving a bill that lets authorities take control of unclaimed cryptocurrency. Winklevoss Targets Newsom In an X post, Winklevoss alleged that the “failed state” of California wants to “steal” the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) that people had held for long periods.

Gavin Newsom 'Stealing' People's Bitcoin? Gemini Exchange Co-Founder Accuses California Governor Of Feeding His 'Money Pit' Machine

The crypto market's movements are influenced by expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts and a rally in global government bonds.

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