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 Magazine Bitcoin Price Approaches $60,000, Eyes Multi-Month Bottom The Bitcoin price is approaching a multi-month bottom near $60,000 after a sharp multi-month decline from over $100,000. Bitcoin Price Approaches $60,000, Eyes Multi-Month Bottom Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Approaches $60,000, Eyes Multi-Month Bottom

Galaxy CEO Mike Novogratz believes crypto's speculative era is ending, replaced by real-world asset tokenization with lower returns.

Following Bitcoin Dive, Galaxy CEO Novogratz Says Crypto Headed for 'Much Lower Returns'

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) may be quietly transitioning into a new "winter phase," even as prices remain historically elevated, a new report shows. Bitcoin Entering New ‘Winter Phase'?

Beware Dip Buyers, Bitcoin Is Entering Its 'Winter Phase', New Report Finds

With so many other asset markets in rally mode, investors for the moment appear to have moved on from crypto.

Cryptos crumble, bitcoin falls through $66,000, as Friday's bounce fades

Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) delivered a rare all-green performance as bitcoin extended its inflow streak to three days. Ether, XRP, and solana funds also closed higher, signaling renewed investor confidence across major digital assets.

Bitcoin Leads Broad ETF Rally With $167 Million Inflow

Bitcoin Magazine DDC Enterprise ($DDC) Adds 100 Bitcoin, Treasury Holdings Reach 1,988 BTC DDC Enterprise says it bought another 100 bitcoin, lifting its stash to 1,988 BTC as it pushes ahead with an aggressive, long-term treasury strategy despite bitcoin trading around $67,000. DDC Enterprise ($DDC) Adds 100 Bitcoin, Treasury Holdings Reach 1,988 BTC Micah Zimmerman.

DDC Enterprise ($DDC) Adds 100 Bitcoin, Treasury Holdings Reach 1,988 BTC

Bitcoin Magazine Danske Bank Opens Retail Bitcoin Access After Years of Crypto Resistance Danske Bank now allows retail customers Bitcoin-linked ETP access, reversing years of crypto resistance amid rising demand. Danske Bank Opens Retail Bitcoin Access After Years of Crypto Resistance Micah Zimmerman.

Danske Bank Opens Retail Bitcoin Access After Years of Crypto Resistance

The firm now expects a prolonged consolidation phase between $60,000 and $75,000 following hyperactive trading and derivatives stress.

K33 sees ‘strong case' bitcoin has bottomed amid ‘capitulation-like' conditions

Bitcoin entered Feb. 11, 2026, walking a tightrope between hopeful rebounds and heavy-handed resistance. Priced at $67,131 with a market cap of $1.34 trillion, the cryptocurrency saw an intraday range between $66,351 and $69,876 and boasted a 24-hour trading volume of $46.24 billion. But despite the fireworks in volume, momentum isn't exactly throwing a party.

Dead Cat Bounce or Bottoming Out? Bitcoin Bulls Face Harsh Reality Check

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Bitcoin is trading around $67,000 ahead of U.S. unemployment data and renewed fears of a potential government shutdown. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $67,035 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,949 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $80.87 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.36 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.08977 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.055791 The meme coin sector dropped 5.7% in a single day to $31.8 billion.

Bitcoin At $67,000, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Extend Losses Ahead Of Unemployment Data As

Denmark's largest bank is ending an eight-year ‘ban' on crypto services in response to growing customer demand and improved regulation.

Danske Bank Offers Bitcoin, Ethereum ETPs to Investors, Ending Eight-Year Crypto 'Ban'

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As bitcoin extends declines, industry figures say it's time to buy

Bitcoin and ether extended declines, dragging down crypto-related stocks, even as gold and silver rallied.

Bearish sentiment prevails as bitcoin falls below $67,000, ether drops

South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service launches a formal inspection of Bithumb over a $44 billion bitcoin overpayment accident and possible custody and control failures.

Bithumb's Accidental $44 Billion Bitcoin Overpayment Triggers Sudden Inspection, Scrutiny of Internal Controls

During an interview at Consensus Hong Kong 2026, Joseph Lubin argued that "blue chip" decentralized finance has reached parity with traditional banking.

Joe Lubin claims DeFi is as safe as traditional finance, adding that bitcoin is in crisis

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Bitcoin has remained volatile, recovering from its early February low to $70,000 before falling back down under that mark.

Bitcoin bounce fades as it drops back down to just under $67,000

David Marcus, co-founder and CEO of Lightspark, said on Tuesday that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is superior to gold, and the federal government should consider rotating a small portion of its bullion reserves into the apex cryptocurrency. Marcus' Bold Suggestion During an interview with Bloomberg TV, Marcus said he's all for selling gold to buy Bitcoin for the Strategic National Reserve.

PayPal's Ex-President David Marcus Wants US To Rotate 'Very Tiny Slice' Of Gold Reserves Into Bitcoin: 'But Do It Very Slowly'

Interactive Brokers is widening its crypto derivatives playbook, adding nano-sized bitcoin and ether futures via Coinbase Derivatives as the brokerage continues its long, deliberate march from electronic trading pioneer to multi-asset heavyweight with regulated crypto firmly in view.

Interactive Brokers Brings Nano Bitcoin and Ether Futures to Global Clients

Legal experts say civil claims offer Bithumb the clearest route to recovering Bitcoin mistakenly distributed in a $43 billion error.

Bithumb's Bitcoin Blunder Puts Burden on Users as Legal Case Favors Civil Recovery

One analyst cited Kevin Warsh's nomination as Fed chair as a hawkish signal, pointing to tighter liquidity and fewer rate cuts ahead.

Bitcoin slides below $67,000 as traders digest hawkish US macro outlook

It held $1.06 billion in spot bitcoin ETFs and $1 billion in spot Ethereum ETFs as of the end of last year, according to its 13F filing.

Goldman Sachs cuts bitcoin ETF holdings by 40% in Q4

Scaramucci noted that SkyBridge has been purchasing bitcoin at various price points, including around $84,000, $63,000 and in the current lower range.

SkyBridge's Scaramucci is buying the bitcoin dip, calls Trump a crypto President

Leading cryptocurrencies fell alongside major stock indexes on Tuesday as investors awaited the first employment report of the year. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:20 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Slide Ahead Of Key Jobs Report: Analyst Sees 'Potential Rebound' For BTC Within 3-9 Days

A new report from Coinshares argues that quantum computing poses a manageable, long-term risk to Bitcoin, but a pointed rebuttal from a post-quantum security advocate says that confidence may be misplaced.

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