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 push to $95,000, supported by bullish options flows, is being tempered by flat open interest and weak spot demand.

Bitcoin Gains Momentum as Traders Look for Confirmation

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Leading cryptocurrencies rallied alongside stocks on Monday as investors looked past geopolitical developments surrounding U.S. operations in Venezuela. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:15 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Spike As Investors Look Beyond Nicolas Maduro And Venezuela: Analyst Says BTC 'Has Room' To Push Toward $105,000

Blackrock and Strategy entered 2026 controlling a massive share of bitcoin supply, highlighting accelerating institutional concentration as regulated ETFs and public companies tighten their grip on the world's largest cryptocurrency.

Blackrock Opens 2026 With 774K Bitcoin as Strategy Locks up 674K BTC in a Supply Squeeze

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The convicted hacker behind the 2016 billion-dollar Bitfinex bitcoin theft says his early release from federal prison was made possible by President Donald Trump's First Step Act, reigniting debate over crypto crime, punishment, and leniency.

Trump-Era Prison Reform Frees Bitfinex Bitcoin Hacker Ahead of Schedule

Michael Saylor's Strategy had a $17.44 billion unrealized loss on digital assets in the fourth quarter tied to a decline in the value of the company's cryptocurrency stockpile.

Bitcoin hoarder Strategy reveals $17.44 billion unrealized loss in fourth quarter

Eric Trump-backed bitcoin mining outfit American Bitcoin said it bumped its bitcoin stash to 5,427 BTC, a move that now plants the company firmly as the 19th-largest bitcoin treasury holder on the global leaderboard. ABTC Joins the Big League Top 20 as Treasury Jumps Over 5,400 BTC American Bitcoin Corp.

Eric Trump's American Bitcoin Pads Its Vault, Cementing a Top-20 Bitcoin Treasury Spot

Bitcoin surged past $94,000 on Monday to a 30-day high as crypto stocks rallied, with Coinbase, Robinhood, and BTC miners all rising.

Crypto Stocks Jump as Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Hit Multi-Week Highs

Maduro's capture on January 3 triggered a spike in stablecoin-to-bolívar rates, carrying broader implications for oil and Bitcoin in Venezuela.

Maduro Captured: What It Means For Stablecoins, Oil And Bitcoin

Bakkt, Figure and Hut 8 were among numerous crypto-related stocks posting double-digit percentage gains.

XRP's 9% surge leads crypto as bitcoin climbs to 6-week high near $95,000

The White House defended the release of Ilya Lichtenstein, who stole over 119,000 Bitcoin in 2016, from prison to home confinement—but didn't take credit for the action.

Bitfinex Hacker Behind $11 Billion Bitcoin Heist Credits Trump for Early Prison Release

Crypto traders using leverage to bet on a further Bitcoin price drop are getting hammered as a new week begins. In the last 24 hours, $426.3 million in leveraged crypto bets have been liquidated, according to the market data tracker CoinGlass.

$426,300,000 in Bitcoin and Crypto Liquidated As BTC Price Breaks Above $94,000

Bitcoin Magazine Did DOJ Prosecutors Violate Trump's Executive Order by Selling the Forfeited Samourai Wallet Bitcoin? On November 3, 2025, it seems that the U.S. Marshall Service, at the direction of the Department of Justice, used Coinbase Prime to liquidate the bitcoin that the Samourai developers forfeited as part of their plea deal, likely violating President Trump's mandate to keep such bitcoin in the United States Strategy Bitcoin Reserve. Did DOJ Prosecutors Violate Trump's Executive Order by Selling the Forfeited Samourai Wallet Bitcoin? Frank Corva.

Did DOJ Prosecutors Violate Trump's Executive Order by Selling the Forfeited Samourai Wallet Bitcoin?

A closely watched Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) technical pattern has delivered a strong track record over the past four years —but prominent analyst Trader Mayne urges caution. What Happened: In his latest podcast, Mayne highlighted the weekly Swing Failure Pattern (SFP) as one of Bitcoin's most reliable signals since 2021, posting a reported 91% success rate.

This Bitcoin Chart Signal Has 91% Accuracy, But Here's Why It Could Be Different This Time

For the first time since October, the price of Bitcoin is trading above its 200-day moving average. Can bulls hold the line?

Bitcoin Close to Breaking Out of Death Cross: Here's What That Means

Famed Big Short investor Michael Burry has warned “markets are not pricing in all that may come of this weekend's events”

$2 Trillion Bitcoin Suddenly Back In Play As Surprise Market ‘Paradigm Shift' Lifts Price Toward $100,000

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Weekly Analysis: Momentum Builds Toward $98,000 Amid Neutral Mood Bitcoin price analysis reveals bulls defending $87,000 support while aiming for $94,000 breakthrough, maintaining a neutral market mood into 2026. Bitcoin Weekly Analysis: Momentum Builds Toward $98,000 Amid Neutral Mood Ethan Greene - Feral Analysis and Juan Galt.

Bitcoin Weekly Analysis: Momentum Builds Toward $98,000 Amid Neutral Mood

Strategy affirmed that buying Bitcoin isn't its only priority in 2026, despite dropping $116 million on the asset to welcome in the new year.

Strategy Pads Cash Reserve, Drops Another $116 Million on Bitcoin

The Fundstrat co-founder and Bitmine chair said bitcoin has yet to peak in January and reiterated his belief that ether is ‘dramatically' undervalued.

Tom Lee calls for a new bitcoin ATH in January, while warning of a volatile 2026

Macro investor Raoul Pal says Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) can reignite its bull run thanks to up to $8 trillion in liquidity hitting the financial markets in the next 12 months. Why 2025 Failed Despite Perfect Setup Pal said in an interview with Scott Melker that 2025 was supposed to be a bullish year as institutions showed up and adoption exploded.

Raoul Pal: Bitcoin To Benefit From Up To $8 Trillion In Liquidity Added In 2026

The final week of 2025 and the first trading days of 2026 delivered a clear shift in exchange-traded fund (ETF) positioning, led by a strong bitcoin rebound. Ether posted decent inflows, while XRP and Solana continued to quietly sustain momentum.

ETF Weekly Recap: Bitcoin and Ether Rebound to Start 2026 Strong

Bitcoin and altcoin prices have pushed higher, but Glassnode data shows spot trading activity has dropped to its weakest levels since late 2023.

Bitcoin rally masks fragile liquidity as spot volumes hit year-long lows

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has tapped $94,000 on Monday despite geopolitical turmoil in Venezuela, with no signs of panic-driven selling, according to on-chain data. What Happened: CryptoQuant data shows no meaningful spike in Bitcoin exchange netflows, a key indicator of whether investors are moving BTC onto exchanges to sell or off exchanges to hold.

Bitcoin Ignores Venezuela Turmoil, Rallies 2.5% To $94,000

Digital asset treasury companies — 2025's worst performers — were leading crypto-related stock gains.

Bitcoin eyes $94,000 as crypto prices manage early U.S. gains for second straight session

Mining profitability also declined last month, with daily block reward revenue down 7%, and 32% year-on-year.

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