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 Morgan Stanley Seeks SEC Approval for Spot Bitcoin ETF Morgan Stanley has filed with U.S. regulators to launch a spot bitcoin ETF, signaling growing institutional confidence in regulated bitcoin investment products. Morgan Stanley Seeks SEC Approval for Spot Bitcoin ETF Micah Zimmerman.

Morgan Stanley Seeks SEC Approval for Spot Bitcoin ETF

Solana

Financial giant Morgan Stanley has officially stepped deeper into crypto's regulated arena, filing paperwork with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Tuesday, to launch two spot cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied directly to bitcoin and solana.

Wall Street Heavyweight Morgan Stanley Files for Bitcoin and Solana ETFs

The new governance token targets a roughly 7% annual yield funded by income from Strategy's bitcoin-linked preferred stock.

Buck launches bitcoin-linked ‘savings coin' tied to Michael Saylor's Strategy

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) surged more than 5% over the weekend to reclaim the $93,000 level, but analysts say the move is being misattributed to recent political developments involving Venezuela. What Happened: Bitwise Invest's Head of Research Ryan Rasmussen said Bitcoin's rally is being wrongly framed as a Venezuela-driven macro trade—one that assumes higher oil supply would push inflation lower and accelerate interest-rate cuts.

Wall Street Connects Bitcoin's Rally To Falling Oil Prices—That's Wrong, Bitwise Says

The agreement with Bitcoin Depot comes amid growing national scrutiny of crypto kiosks tied to fraud targeting older Americans.

Maine Reaches $1.9M Settlement With Bitcoin ATM Operator Over Scam Losses

At 8:50 a.m. Eastern time on Tuesday, bitcoin is hovering at $93,788 with a market valuation of around $1.87 trillion, making its presence loud and clear even in a quiet trading day. Over the past 24 hours, trading volume stands at $50.09 billion as the price dances between $92,474 and $94,792—tight, tense, and textbook consolidation.

Bitcoin Smolders Below Resistance: Traders Brace for Fireworks

The pilot aims to capture most of the electricity consumed by liquid-cooled mining servers and recycle it into a closed-loop heating system.

Canaan's new initiative plans to help grow tomatoes with heat from Bitcoin mining

Ethereum

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) surged past its 50-day moving average as improving macro sentiment and potential Venezuela-driven oil supply shifts fuel a risk-on rally, though analysts warn the setup may not yet be “coiled” for a major breakout. What Happened: CNBC's MacKenzie Sigalos on Monday attributed the latest crypto rebound to improving macro sentiment.

Regime Change In Venezuela—An Unexpected Tailwind For Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP?

Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) filed to launch Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) ETFs on Tuesday, marking the first crypto ETF push by a major U.S. bank. Meanwhile, spot Bitcoin ETFs pulled in net inflows of $1.16 billion in two days.

Morgan Stanley Files For Bitcoin, Solana ETFs As Institutions Buy $1.16B In 2 Days

Morgan Stanley has filed S-1 registration statements for spot Bitcoin and Solana ETFs as U.S. spot ETF trading volumes surpass $2 trillion.

Morgan Stanley files with SEC for spot Bitcoin and Solana ETFs

Dogecoin

Bitcoin is consolidating below $94,000 as strong ETF inflows offset broader macro uncertainty and market sentiment remains neutral. The ISM manufacturing PMI declined for a third straight month to 47.9 in December, recording the lowest reading since October 2024.

Bitcoin Strong Above $93,000 As XRP Leads Ethereum, Dogecoin In Altcoin Rally

Wall Street heavyweight files for bitcoin trust amid rising institutional demand.

Morgan Stanley eyes the spot bitcoin ETF market

Strong institutional demand returns as flows turn positive and bitcoin price recovers.

Largest bitcoin ETF inflow in three months signals institutional bid is back

Bitcoin briefly climbed to its highest level since mid-November before pulling back, while rallies in SUI, XRP and memecoins point to a renewed appetite for risk.

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin tests key resistance as memecoin trading volume explodes

Morgan Stanley on Tuesday filed for an exchange-traded fund that will track the price of bitcoin.

Morgan Stanley files for bitcoin ETF

The copper-to-gold ratio is breaking higher, a move that has historically aligned with key turning points in bitcoin cycles.

Copper, gold and bitcoin: A macro signal to watch

Analysts said inflows signal 'cautious optimism' among traders, with the medium-term outlook contingent on macro and regulatory stability.

Spot bitcoin ETFs report $697 million in net inflows, largest daily total since October

Bitcoin and the broader crypto market have started 2026 with strong gains, driven by new-year allocations and a haven bid amid geopolitical tensions.

Here's why bitcoin and major tokens are seeing a strong start to 2026

Metaplanet's stock jumped 10.7% by midday Tuesday in Japan, tracking a broader crypto market rally with bitcoin currently trading at $93,835.

Metaplanet shares soar as crypto rally lifts bitcoin treasury stocks

Wall Street analyst Tom Lee said Monday that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could deviate from its typical four-year cycle if it reaches between $200,000 and $250,000 this year. Will Bitcoin Break Its Four-Year Cycle?

Tom Lee Says Bitcoin Will Break From Its Four-Year Cycle In 2026 If It Hits $200,000-$250,000: 'There Are Tailwinds That Are Building'

Sui is up 14% against the CoinDesk 20 which posted a 3.5% gain as the market hopes privacy whitepaper becomes a privacy token

Sui outperforms bitcoin and ether as Mysten Labs promotes privacy tech

Famed venture capitalist Tim Draper sees bitcoin becoming the standard money of an AI-powered global economy, underpinning robot automation, digital labor, and decentralized commerce as machines and humans transact beyond government currencies.

Tim Draper Bullish on Bitcoin Becoming Currency for Robots and AI

American Bitcoin Corp. (NASDAQ:ABTC ) co-founder Eric Trump celebrated the company's growing Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) reserve Monday, signaling that “the best is yet to come.” Trump Sets Ambitious Target For ABTC Trump said in an X post that within a span of four months, the company has grown to become the 19th largest Bitcoin treasury, holding 5,427 BTC, worth $509 million, as of this writing.

Eric Trump Touts 'Disciplined Accumulation, Relentless Execution' As American Bitcoin Buys More BTC: 'Best Is Yet To Come'

Bitcoin climbed alongside other risk assets like stocks on Monday, January 5, as rising optimism in the new year fueled gains.

Bitcoin And Risk Assets Rally As New Year's Optimism Fuels Gains

Economist and market commentator Peter Schiff urged investors Monday to take profits on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) during the ongoing rally and use the proceeds to invest in gold. Is This Bitcoin Surge Just Hype?

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