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.

Southeast Asian nations are ramping up enforcement as illegal mining operations drain power grids and bankroll cybercrime networks.

Thailand Busts $8.6M Bitcoin Mining Operations Funding 'Chinese Scam Networks'

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Bitcoin is holding firm above $92,000 as liquidations top $311.29 million over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $14.9 million in net outflows on Wednesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $140.2 million in net inflows.

Bitcoin, Dogecoin Steady While XRP Slips And Ethereum Climbs On A Twisted Thursday

Bitcoin hovered between $92,607 to $93,071 over the last hour as of Dec. 4, 2025, flaunting a market capitalization of $1.85 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume that surged to $73.53 billion. Within the day's tightrope act, prices danced between $91,958 and $94,000—showing all the subtlety of a cat preparing to pounce.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Bulls and Bears Clash Below the $95K Line

The chief executive of the world's largest asset manager BlackRock has predicted the “enormous growth” of crypto-based tokenization in coming years

They ‘Bought More'—BlackRock CEO Reveals Sovereign Fund Bitcoin Price Bombshell Alongside A Stark Trump Warning

Authorities released a report revealing 14,000 illegal bitcoin miners siphoned electricity from the national grid worth $1.1 billion since 2020.

Malaysian Forms Air and Ground Task Force to Shutdown 14,000 BTC Mining Rigs

Bitcoin steadied near weekly highs as concerns ease, but most altcoins remain weak. Market shows early signs of recovery despite broader downtrends.

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Holds Near Weekly High, Altcoins Remain Subdued

The price of bitcoin has fallen around 36% from its all-time high recently but data shows this is a regular occurrence in the history of the cryptocurrency.

Bitcoin is down nearly 30% from its record high — history shows that's normal

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan said there is no mechanism that would force Strategy to sell its bitcoin, despite market concerns.

No, Strategy is not going to sell its bitcoin, Bitwise CIO believes

Trump-affiliated bitcoin mining and treasury firm American Bitcoin disclosed holdings of 4,367 BTC, as of Tuesday.

Eric Trump's American Bitcoin bought $34 million in BTC during November slump

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“The short-term setup has shifted into a choppy pullback, with markets watching whether BTC can stabilize within the $90,000–$91,000 support zone,” one trader said.

ADA, ETH, XRP Climb as Bitcoin Zooms Above $93K, But Traders Warn of ‘Fakeout Rally'

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse predicts bitcoin will reach $180,000 by the end of 2026.

Ripple CEO's Bold Call: Bitcoin to Hit $180K by End of 2026

BTC's volatility meltdown offers bullish cues to the spot price.

BTC at $100K Back on Table as Volatility Shatters Uptrend, Ether Bulls Grow Bolder

Bitcoin is trading in a narrow band ahead of the Fed's rate decision, with more than $6 billion in leveraged positions at risk.

Bitcoin Short Positions Build Ahead of Potential Fed Rate Cut

Bitcoin's latest drop stems from structural strains, Coinbase Institutional explained, as weakening trend signals, thinning liquidity, whale selling and ETF outflows pressured the market despite normally supportive easing monetary conditions.

Coinbase Explains Why Bitcoin Price Dumps With Whale Selling Pressure

Leading cryptocurrencies lifted alongside stocks on Wednesday, as soft private jobs data strengthened investor hopes that the Federal Reserve would slash interest rates next week.

Bitcoin Gains As Weak Jobs Data Bolsters Fed Rate Cut Hopes; Ethereum, Dogecoin, XRP Also Spike: Analyst Predicts BTC Testing $100,000 This Month

The cryptocurrency almost crossed into $94K territory after a lackluster jobs report nudged up the odds of an interest rate cut by the Fed. Bitcoin Climbs on Weak Labor Data Private employers cut 32,000 jobs in November, according to human resources firm ADP in its latest jobs report, published Wednesday.

Jobs Down, Bitcoin Up

Strategy has adopted a new dual-reserve treasury framework, according to a comprehensive analysis from cryptoquant.com, marking a notable shift in how the firm manages bitcoin exposure heading into what analysts describe as a potential extended downturn.

Cryptoquant Analysts Cite Structural Shift in Strategy's Bitcoin Accumulation Plans

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Dances with $94,000 as Institutional Demand Fuels a Bullish Setup The Bitcoin price is flirting with the $94,000 mark. Currently, it's trading around $93,117, with $81 billion in 24-hour trading volume. Bitcoin Price Dances with $94,000 as Institutional Demand Fuels a Bullish Setup Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Dances with $94,000 as Institutional Demand Fuels a Bullish Setup

Difficulty and network valuation models point to BTC hovering around fair value near $90,000.

Bitcoin Hovers Near Production Cost as Bull/Bear Line Tightens

Bitcoin treasury company Strategy is not too big to fail, say some company observers, but others disagree.

Is Bitcoin Treasury Giant Strategy ‘Too Big To Fail'?

Bitcoin is holding above $92,000 as renewed institutional support lifts market sentiment. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $92,766.89 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,122.86 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $141.41 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.17 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1508 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.059039 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 106,270 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $338.43 million.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Hold Gains As Fed Rate Cut Odds Surge

CQ's Julio Moreno told The Block that if the bear market continues, bitcoin could trade between $70,000 and $55,000 next year.

CryptoQuant says Strategy prepares for a bitcoin bear market as it sets up US dollar reserve

Bitcoin surged on Tuesday but lost momentum. Analysts debate whether the rally will last as markets brace for the Federal Reserve's rate decision next week.

Was the Bitcoin Jump a 'Fake Breakout'?

The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

The Daily: UK passes crypto property law, Firelight launches XRP staking protocol on Flare, Trump brothers' American Bitcoin plunges, plus more

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) next move may depend on whether bullish forces can prevail or if buyers have exhausted their potential. What Happened: According to a prominent market commentator, the five bullish drivers keeping Bitcoin's uptrend alive are: Institutional Expansion: Vanguard, BlackRock and others continue widening access to crypto-linked products, deepening liquidity and credibility.

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