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.

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) bought 1,287 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) between Dec. 29 and Jan. 4, pushing total holdings to 673,783 BTC. ATM Program Funds Latest Bitcoin Buy Strategy sold just under 2 million shares of common stock through its at-the-market program, generating $312 million in net proceeds to fund the Bitcoin purchases.

Strategy Adds 1,287 Bitcoin To Up Holdings To 673,000 BTC As MSTR Jumps 4%

Venezuela's return to the geopolitical spotlight is rattling crypto traders, but on-chain data shows limited stress, muted bitcoin selling, and a market increasingly resilient to headline-driven shocks rather than systemic financial threats.

Venezuela Crisis Watch: Bitcoin Exchange Netflows Signal Caution, Not Crypto Fear

Experts are maintaining a cautious tone even as Bitcoin breaks above $92K, coupled with a 34x increase in whale deposits to Binance.

Bitcoin's $92K Breakout Spurs Whale Activity, But Analysts Temper 2026 Expectations

Markets are signaling a risk-on start to 2026 following the U.S. military raid on Venezuela—but will it last?

Morning Minute: Bitcoin Grinds Up Amidst Venezuela Conflict

On Monday, Strategy founder Michael Saylor revealed his firm had snapped up more bitcoin for the vault. The latest haul totaled 1,287 BTC, lifting the company's stockpile to a tidy 673,783 BTC. After teasing X followers on Sunday with a chart and the question “Orange or Green?”, Saylor confirmed the bitcoin purchase on Monday.

Saylor Strengthens BTC and Cash Stashes as Strategy Adds 1,287 Bitcoin

The Michael Saylor-led company added 1,287 BTC and $62 million in cash through via the sale of common stock.

Strategy boosted bitcoin holdings and cash reserve last week

Strategy's holdings account for more than 3% of the total 21 million bitcoin supply — worth around $63 billion.

Michael Saylor's Strategy kicks off 2026 with a $116 million bitcoin buy as its total treasury holdings hit 673,783 BTC

Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:BAC) will allow more than 15,000 Merrill and Private Bank advisers to proactively recommend four spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETFs starting Jan. 5, formally opening Bitcoin access across its wealth platform. Big Four Banks Now All Offer Bitcoin Access Bank of America joins JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM), Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:C), and Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) in opening institutional Bitcoin access to wealth clients, marking the final holdout among the Big Four U.S. banks.

Bank of America Joins JPMorgan, Citi, Morgan Stanley By Recommending Bitcoin Portfolio Allocation

On Jan. 5, 2025, bitcoin is trading at $93,055 per unit, commanding a market cap of $1.85 trillion, with 24-hour trading volume totaling $38.07 billion and an intraday price band stretching from $90,925 to $93,169.

Bitcoin Taps $93K as Bulls Knock on the Door of a Major Breakout

Cango produced 569 bitcoin in December amid favorable network difficulty adjustments, raising its total holdings to more than 7,500 BTC.

Bitcoin miner Cango closes 2025 with reserves above 7,500 BTC amid rising mining output

Happy New Year, readers! Crypto's kicking off 2026 with good vibes: Bitcoin is buoyant near $92,700, up 1.3% in 24 hours and 5% in the first five days of the year.

BTC buoyant as Maduro's fall ignites shadow reserve rumor: Crypto Daybook Americas

Ethereum

Bitcoin is firmly back above $92,000 as the Crypto Fear & Greed Index returned to “Neutral”. Bitcoin ETFs saw $471.1 million in net inflows on Friday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $174.4 million in net inflows.

Bitcoin Reclaims $92,000 As Ethereum, XRP Spike 2%

Ethereum, XRP, and Solana funds posted massive growth in 2025 while Bitcoin flows dropped, signaling a major rotation in investor appetite.

Digital Asset Funds Draw in $47.2B Over 2025, as Altcoins Surge Past Bitcoin

Bitcoin briefly topped $93,000, driving a risk-on tone across markets, but uneven altcoin performance suggest traders remain wary of a near-term pullback.

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin climbs to highest level in four weeks as altcoins lag

Bitcoin pushes above $92,000 as stocks tied to crypto, AI mining, and metals rally in pre market trading.

Bitcoin's breakout lifts crypto equities and miners in pre-market trading

Dominant call positioning is shaping bitcoin's price dynamics as bitcoin breaks out of its sideways range.

Bitcoin traders kick off 2026 with bets on price rally above $100,000

Scammers have taken more than $333 million from Americans in just one year using Bitcoin ATMs, according to new data released by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and reported by ABC News.

Scammers Use Bitcoin ATMs To Steal $333,000,000 As FBI Warns Crypto Scams ‘Not Slowing Down': Report

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) acceptance among merchants sharply increased in 2025, with analysts attributing the growth to Block Inc.'s (NYSE:XYZ) integration of BTC payments into its point-of-sale business. Bitcoin Adoption Surges The number of up-to-date merchants, i.e, businesses verified within the last year, rose 53% last year, according to BTC Map, a platform that tracks businesses accepting Bitcoin.

Bitcoin Merchant Adoption Surges 53% In 2025 As Block's Square Drives Growth

Analysts cite Bitcoin portfolio rebalancing as institutional investors price in three more years of Trump's "America First" policy.

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Sees Biggest Inflow in Three Months as Crypto Prices Rise

Bitcoin rose over 1% during Monday's Asian trading session, marking a potential five-day winning streak.

Bitcoin eyes longest daily winning streak in 3 months

The rally in crypto was mirrored by a surge in commodities and Asian equities, driven by AI-led momentum and geopolitical developments.

Bitcoin briefly hits $93,000 as crypto market extends new year rally with $260 million in liquidations

Traders are monitoring US operations in Venezuela, looking for signs of a strategic entry into the nation's oil sector, one analyst said.

Bitcoin tops $93,000 as markets digest US operations in Venezuela

The U.S. capture of Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro sent oil to four-year lows, while crypto markets have held steady.

US Strike on Venezuela Puts Bitcoin in Focus as Oil Slides

Dogecoin

Leading cryptocurrencies spiked on Sunday evening, while stock futures held steady after the U.S. struck Venezuela and toppled Maduro's regime. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:25 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Rally Following US Military Operations In Venezuela: Analyst Says BTC 'Fighting Final Resistance' Before $100,000

Media attention shifted from bitcoin's environmental footprint to crime and kidnapping in 2025, while overall sentiment remained broadly neutral, according to crypto intelligence platform Perception.

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