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.

A crypto wallet tied to a little-known Chinese mining pool may have been the victim of the largest bitcoin theft ever recorded, according to new findings from Arkham Intelligence.

Arkham Says $3.5B LuBian Bitcoin Theft Went Undetected for Nearly Five Years

The alleged heist would mark the second-largest Bitcoin theft in history in BTC terms, and the highest in dollar value at the time.

Bitcoin now worth $14.5 billion quietly stolen from Chinese mining pool in 2020: Arkham

The founder and CEO of digital asset investment firm BKCM, Brian Kelly, believes Bitcoin (BTC) could skyrocket by triple-digit percentage points if a core use case is heavily adopted.

Investor Brian Kelly Outlines Bitcoin's Path to a Potential 7x Rally, Calls BTC the Most Important Financial ‘Innovation' in 600 Years

Ethereum

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While the crypto market has dipped another 2.02% in the past 24 hours, now sitting at $3.66 trillion, former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes reportedly cashed out $13.35 million worth of crypto.

Arthur Hayes Unloads Millions in ETH, PEPE, ENA—Says Bitcoin Will ‘Test $100K'

The cryptocurrency market experienced a significant downturn after starting the week positively, with many top digital assets declining by double digits. TRX was the only top 20 digital asset to gain, rising by 2.7%, while toncoin increased by 8.9%.

Weekly Crypto Wrap: Bitcoin, Altcoins Suffer Steep Losses as Macroeconomic Events Rattle Markets

A Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) wallet that has been inactive for over a decade was emptied on Friday, marking a significant movement in the cryptocurrency market. What Happened: The Bitcoin wallet, known by the initial “1c5Cb,” was first funded back in 2013 through a CoinJoin address, reveals the blockchain data.

Decade-Old Bitcoin Wallet Emptied, Millions in BTC Moved Amid Market Correction

Bitcoin miners had a profitable month in July, JP Morgan analysts noted in a report, as the price of the digital coin broke a new record.

Bitcoin Miner Profits Hit Highest Monthly Mark Since Halving: JP Morgan

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced a historic $812 million outflow, their second-largest on record, while ether ETFs saw their 20-day green streak end with $152 million in losses.

Massive Red Friday: Bitcoin and Ether ETFs See Combined $964 Million Outflow

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) meteoric growth has increased the appetite for not only the asset, but also the predictions and prophecies surrounding it. Some, however, sound so unrealistic that they may confuse even the most perpetual optimists.

Will Bitcoin Reach $500,000 Or Even $1 Million In 2025? — Exploring Over-Ambitious BTC Forecasts For 2025

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Bitcoin is trading at $113,561 to $113,800 over the last hour with a market capitalization of $2.26 trillion. Over the past 24 hours, it recorded a trading volume of $49.17 billion and an intraday price range of $112,680 to $115,899, revealing heightened volatility and uncertainty in short-term direction.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Bulls and Bears Clash at Key $113K Pivot

Bitcoin traders are scrambling to get ahead of what could be a major market crash

Bitcoin Is Suddenly On The Brink As $300 Billion Crypto Shock Sparks Price Crash Fears

Bitcoin (BTC) could rally by double-digit percentage points from the current level if it captures just a tiny share of the global liquidity and gold's market cap, according to a report by digital asset investment firm CoinShares.

Here's How High Bitcoin Could Go As Global Liquidity Surges to $127,300,000,000,000, According to CoinShares

Marti Technologies has formally introduced a crypto asset treasury strategy, committing 20% of its cash reserves to bitcoin with regulatory safeguards and a roadmap to potentially raise that share to 50% including other major cryptocurrencies.

Marti Technologies Kicks off Bitcoin Treasury Strategy, With Roadmap to 50% Crypto Allocation

Bitcoin took a tumble today, dipping almost 3% versus the U.S. dollar, hitting an intraday low of $112,680. After that dip, the leading crypto asset by market cap bounced back, rising just above the $113,000 mark. Bitcoin Battered as $3.

Bitcoin Dives to a Low of $112,680 as Crypto Carnage Grips the Market

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) faced a setback with $115 million in outflows after days of steady gains, while ether ETFs kept their remarkable streak alive with a modest $17 million inflow.

Ether ETFs Secure 20th Straight Day of Inflows as Bitcoin ETFs Turn Red

Amid a confluence of bearish political and economic developments, Bitcoin and other assets are down while liquidations only keep rising.

Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Sink as Crypto Liquidations Top $900 Million

If you want to own a full bitcoin through dollar-cost averaging (DCA), 2025 may be your last realistic chance.

Analyst: This May Be the Final Year to DCA Your Way to One Bitcoin in a Decade

MicroStrategy aims to have the biggest corporate treasury stash ever—Bitcoin or otherwise—while Metaplanet raises $3.7 billion for its BTC buying spree.

Public Keys: Strategy Eyes Domination, Metaplanet Bitcoin Barrage, and Coinbase XRP Boost

New data from the crypto analytics firm Swissblock suggests that Bitcoin (BTC) is gearing up to skyrocket even as its momentum turns negative.

Bitcoin Preparing for a Breakout After Momentum Turns Negative, Says Analytics Firm – Here's the Outlook

Selling from long-term holders could lead to a months-long correction, analysts at CryptoQuant warned earlier this week.

Ancient Bitcoin Whale Moves Millions in BTC After 12 Years

Bitcoin briefly plunged to $113,547 on Thursday before recovering slightly, leaving traders reeling and liquidations piling up across the crypto market. Bitcoin tumbled 3.2% today to a daily low of $113,547, before bouncing back to $113,820 by afternoon trading. The drop dragged its market capitalization down to $2.

Bloodbath: Bitcoin Shudders Below $114K, BTC and ETH Longs Lead $863M Liquidation Wave

Dogecoin

The overall crypto market had a rough week. Bitcoin is holding onto key price support—but barely.

Crypto Rally Stalls as Dogecoin Tanks and Bitcoin Tests Key Support: Analysis

Based on the latest metrics, July proved to be a milestone month for dormant bitcoin activity, with a staggering $9.69 billion in aged coins springing to life. Kicking off August with more action, an address untouched for over 12 years suddenly stirred—moving $35.36 million worth of bitcoin for the very first time.

$9.69B in Dormant Bitcoin Moved in July—Then a 2013 Wallet Dropped $35M to Kick off August

Cryptocurrency markets are trading lower on Friday in tandem with sliding equity markets. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $113,782.50 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,547.80 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $166.20 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.99 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2049 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001209 Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows Bitcoin and Ethereum large transaction decreased by 8.6% and increased 6.5%, respectively.

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