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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.

More efficient token standards on Bitcoin are a good thing

BRC-2.0 Bitcoin Tokens Could Outshine Runes

Conor Grogan, Director of Product Strategy at Coinbase, has recently linked 430 bitcoin to the now-free former founder and operator of Silk Road, Ross Ulbricht.

Dust Worth Millions: Coinbase Executive Identifies Ross Ulbricht-Linked Wallets Containing 430 Bitcoin

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at strengthening U.S. leadership in the cryptocurrency and blockchain sector.

Bitcoin makes muted move after Trump's new crypto executive order lacks concrete strategic reserve plan

The SEC has rescinded SAB 121, removing barriers for banks to custody Bitcoin and crypto, signaling a major shift in crypto regulation.

SEC Rescinds SAB 121, Permitting Banks to Custody Bitcoin

The past 24 hours have been among the most hectic in the crypto industry for years, and this was reflected in Thursday's bitcoin (BTC) price, which whipsawed 2% to 3% multiple times in a matter of minutes. Still, it managed to stay above the psychological $100,000 level and is is currently around $105,000.

Crypto Daybook Americas: Bitcoin Whipsaws as Risk Assets Get Feel-Good Boost

Selling pressure for Bitcoin has been reduced greatly after realizing daily profits as high as $10 billion as the asset approached $100,000 in December.

Bitcoin Whales in ‘Accumulation Phase' After Trump Inauguration: CryptoQuant

Ki Joung Yu, founder and CEO of Cryptoquant, stated that while most lists include China as one of the countries with the most bitcoin, the Chinese government may have already sold its BTC reserves back in 2019.

Cryptoquant CEO: China May Already Have Sold Its Bitcoin Stash

Ethereum

A widely followed cryptocurrency analyst and trader is leaning bullish on Ethereum (ETH) against its Bitcoin (BTC) pair. The analyst pseudonymously known as Credible Crypto tells his 459,100 followers on the social media platform X that after being bearish on the ETH/BTC pair for the last two years, “it's time to start shifting bullish.

Time To Start Turning Bullish on Ethereum Against Bitcoin, According to Crypto Analyst – Here's His Outlook

An analyst who nailed Bitcoin's pre-halving correction last year says BTC may be on the verge of printing new all-time highs. The analyst pseudonymously known as Rekt Capital tells his 105,000 YouTube subscribers that Bitcoin may be about to exit a corrective phase and enter another price discovery phase based on a historical pattern.

Bitcoin Will Be Off to the Races Once the ‘Final Major Resistance' Breaks, Says Analyst – Here's His Target

China's government has likely sold nearly $20 billion worth of Bitcoin, according to CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju.

China Sells Nearly $20 Billion in Bitcoin Seized from PlusToken Scheme, CryptoQuant CEO Reveals

President Donald Trump ordered the creation of a digital asset working group on Thursday which, among other things, would be tasked with exploring a U.S. cryptocurrency stockpile.

Explainer: -How would a US bitcoin strategic reserve work?

Bitcoin's price surged past $106,000 on Thursday, fueled by developments in U.S. crypto policy and speculation surrounding President Donald Trump's plans for a national Bitcoin reserve.

Bitcoin Soars Past $106,000 Following U.S. Policy Developments and Trump-Bukele Call Reports

On Jan. 23, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order banning the creation and issuance of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) in the United States.

Trump Bans CBDC, Forms Task Force To Regulate Cryptocurrency and Create Bitcoin Stockpile

RUNE Plunges 30% as THORChain Pauses Bitcoin, Ether Withdrawals

Risk assets, including BTC, held steady while the Japanese yen rose after the BOJ hiked rates to the highest in 17 years.

Bitcoin Steady Near $104K After Bank of Japan Delivers Hawkish Rate Hike

Untouched Bitcoin wallets potentially linked to Ross Ulbricht and Silk Road are now worth over $47 million.

Bitcoin Donations Are Pouring In for Ross Ulbricht—Who Might Already Be Sitting on $47M in Old Wallets

President Trump has officially eliminated a controversial guideline from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that effectively prevented US banks from holding crypto assets. The new administration just rescinded Staff Accounting Bulletin 121, which forced banks to identify crypto assets held on behalf of their customers as liabilities on their balance sheets.

President Trump Eliminates SAB 121, Allowing Banks To Custody Bitcoin and Crypto Assets

Dogecoin

Cryptocurrency markets are trading sideways after a volatile Thursday that saw President Trump sign a crypto-related executive order. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $103,650 -0.3% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,268 +0.3% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $248.26 -5.6% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $3.10 -2.1% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.3484 -3.1% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001978 -2.6% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 8.2% and daily active addresses falling by 6.1%.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Flat Despite President Trump Signing Crypto Executive Order

President Trump just signed an executive order to evaluate the creation of a strategic national Bitcoin and crypto stockpile, as well as prevent the adoption of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) while boosting stablecoin adoption.

President Trump Signs Executive Order To ‘Evaluate' Strategic Bitcoin and Crypto Reserve, Ban Central Bank Digital Currency, Boost Stablecoins

President Donald Trump on Thursday has signed executive orders on digital assets, aiming to bolster U.S. leadership in the crypto industry while halting progress on central bank digital currencies. The order establishes a Presidential Working Group on Digital Asset Markets, chaired by White House ‘AI & Crypto Czar' David Sacks.

Trump Signs Executive Order On Crypto, Bitcoin Reserve To Be 'Evaluated'

President Trump's new executive order embraces Bitcoin and open blockchain technologies, bans Central Bank Digital Currencies, and revokes prior restrictive regulations—signaling a landmark policy shift toward fostering responsible innovation and financial freedom in the United States.

Trump Signs Executive Order to Explore a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

Donald Trump signed his first executive order on crypto, establishing a working group and prohibiting CBDCs without mentioning Bitcoin.

Trump Executive Order Paves Way for Federal Crypto Reserve—But Doesn't Mention Bitcoin

Stellar

A popular crypto analyst thinks one top-10 altcoin is on the verge of another rally. The pseudonymous analyst known as Altcoin Sherpa tells his 240,300 followers on the social media platform X that XRP‘s next leg is loading. XRP is trading at $3.17 at time of writing.

Crypto Analyst Says Top-10 Altcoin on Cusp of Its Next Rally, Updates Outlook on Bitcoin and Stellar Lumens

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

The Daily: Bitcoin whipsaws amid Lummis announcement and Trump WEF remarks, Ledger co-founder freed after kidnapping and more

The co-founders of the blockchain analysis platform Glassnode say Bitcoin (BTC) may be gearing up for a series of rallies based on key metrics. Glassnode and Swissblock co-founders Jan Happel and Yann Alleman, who share the social media handle Negentropic, say that the Bitcoin Fundamental Index (BFI) is starting to signal a breakout.

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