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.

President Trump on Friday announced Kevin Warsh as his nominee to succeed Jerome Powell as Chair of the Federal Reserve, yet Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) plunged below $83,000 on the news. Warsh Nomination Shifts Macro Interpretation Technical analyst Kyledoops said a Warsh-led Fed would fundamentally change how markets interpret policy signals, given his reputation as an inflation hawk and strong-dollar advocate.

Trump Announces Kevin Warsh As Fed Chair Nominee—Why Did Bitcoin Dump To $83,000?

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Bitcoin tapped $82,000 overnight, with liquidations at $1.80 billion over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $817.9 million in net outflows on Thursday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $155.6 million in net outflows.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Crash 7%, Liquidations Surge To $1.8 Billion

Crypto markets fell further overnight as bitcoin and ether extended losses, metals tumbled and liquidation pressure hit leveraged traders across derivatives markets.

Bitcoin, ether extend declines as leverage unwind accelerates: Crypto Markets Today

Bitcoin's crash to a nine-month low, coupled with growing uncertainty about macroeconomic policy, catalyzed $817 million in ETF outflows.

Bitcoin ETFs Shed $817M as BTC Hits Nine-Month Low

Analysts point to tight liquidity and a broad risk pullback as BTC fell toward $81,000 and U.S. crypto ETFs saw over $1 billion in outflows.

Bitcoin slides below $83K as Wall Street pulls over $1B from crypto ETFs after Fed pause

The bitcoin-to-gold ratio rebounded from recent lows, mirroring a pattern seen in the 2019-2020.

Gold's six-month rally versus bitcoin shows similarities to the 2019 cycle

Sats Terminal is the first native Bitcoin super app, bringing together Bitcoin loans, yield, and trading in a single interface and developer SDK. Sats Terminal is backed by YZi Labs (formerly Binance Labs), Coinbase Ventures, and Draper Associates. The founders of Sats Terminal recently joined the Bitcoin.

Never Sell Your Bitcoin: Sats Terminal Founders on Securing Coinbase & Binance Backing, Bitcoin Loans and More

U.S.-listed spot bitcoin and ether ETFs saw one of their worst combined outflow days of 2026 as falling prices, rising volatility and macro uncertainty pushed investors to cut exposure.

U.S. listed bitcoin, ether ETFs bleed nearly $1 billion in a day

El Salvador bought dips in both Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and gold on Thursday, doubling down on its unique strategy of building reserves in both assets simultaneously. El Salvador Stacks Up Yellow Metal El Salvador's Central Reserve Bank said it purchased 9,298 ounces of gold worth $50 million, boosting total reserves to 67,403 ounces valued at $360 million.

Nayib Bukele Says 'We Bought The Other Dip' As El Salvador Loads Up On Gold And Bitcoin

Bitcoin plunged below $82,000 on Jan. 30, 2026, marking its weakest level since November 2025, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East triggered a sharp sell-off. Bitcoin Hits Two-Month Low Amid Middle East Tensions Bitcoin tumbled below the $82,000 mark early Friday, Jan.

Deleveraging Disaster: $1.7 Billion Liquidated as Bitcoin Slips to $81,900

Binance announced that it will turn its $1 billion SAFU fund into bitcoin over the next 30 days to support the industry through uncertainty.

Binance pledges $1 billion fund to bitcoin as market tanks to months-low

Binance will convert the stablecoin holdings in its $1 billion Secure Asset Fund for Users to bitcoin over the next 30 days, with plans for regular audits.

Binance to shift $1 billion user protection fund into bitcoin amid market rout

BTC fell deeper to nearly $81,000 late Thursday as Warsh's odds surged in betting markets.

Here's why Fed contender Kevin Warsh is seen as bearish for bitcoin

Bitcoin slumped to a two-month low on Friday as speculation the next chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve might tighten up on cash ​in the financial system hit cryptocurrencies and lifted the dollar.

Bitcoin slips as Fed chair speculation hits risky assets

The spike shows traders rushing for protection, though implied volatility is not yet at extreme levels versus the past year.

Bitcoin is going nuts with biggest implied volatility spike since November

More than $1.7 billion in leveraged positions were liquidated in 24 hours as bitcoin fell to $81,000, with long bets accounting for nearly all the damage amid macro jitters and Fed chair speculation.

Rollercoaster bitcoin price moves end up liquidating $1.7 billion in bullish crypto bets

Bitcoin has hit a nine-month low of $82,134 amid escalating policy shifts, including President Trump's Friday Fed Chair announcement.

Bitcoin Slips to $82K as Liquidations Spike to $1.7B

Strive completed a major bitcoin treasury financing, retiring legacy debt, expanding preferred equity funding and rapidly growing its bitcoin holdings as institutional demand fueled a balance sheet built for long-duration digital asset exposure.

Strive Builds 13,132 Bitcoin Treasury After $225M Preferred Financing

Leading cryptocurrencies plunged alongside stocks on Thursday, as a tech-driven sell-off sent risk-on markets into a tailspin. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:30 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Tank Amid Tech Rout; Gold Also Cools: Analyst Flags Key BTC Support, Resistance Levels

The world's largest cryptocurrency has shed nearly $10,000 over the past 24 hours, now threatening to take out its recent November low just under $81,000.

Bitcoin pulls back to as low as $81,000 as horrendous day continues

Leading crypto treasury firms BitMine and Strategy both saw their stocks plunge nearly 10% amid broader market uncertainty, as a possible U.S. government shutdown looms.

Strategy, BitMine Stock Prices Dive as Bitcoin and Ethereum Sink

The bitcoin-friendly nation's central bank now holds over $360 million of the yellow metal, while the government, led by President Nayib Bukele, has bitcoin holdings worth $635 million.

El Salvador's central bank buys $50 million of gold as government keeps adding bitcoin

Thursday's decline showed that, despite hopes for being a macro hedge, bitcoin continues to trade like the riskiest of risk assets when markets turn lower.

Bitcoin holds $84,000 — for now — but analysts warn of drop to $70,000 if support fails

Bitcoin's technical setup is turning ugly, as the charts suggest bulls might want to buckle up for more pain ahead.

Bitcoin Plunge Could Get Much Worse as Death Cross Gains Power

Bit Digital entered the bitcoin mining business in 2020 and was an early diversifier into the HPC/AI sector.

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