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.

Ethereum

Ethereum ETF soars to $10B, MicroStrategy eyes $2.5B Bitcoin spree, and MARA stock tumbles on debt news in this week's crypto market roundup.

Public Keys: Strategy Stretches Bitcoin Raise and BlackRock's Ethereum ETF Hits Warp Speed

Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) extended their dominance with a 15th straight day of inflows, pulling in $231 million and crossing $20 billion in assets, while bitcoin ETFs snapped a three-day losing streak with $227 million in inflows.

Bitcoin ETFs Bounce Back as Ether ETFs Keep Winning With $231 Million Inflow

Solana

Crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen expects a bearish month for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) in August, which could lead to fresh lows for altcoins. What Happened: In a July 21 podcast, Cowen maintains that altcoins remain elevated when measured against BTC, citing his custom indicator, “Total3 minus USDT divided by Bitcoin”, which suggests further downside for altcoins.

Bitcoin Could See Bearish August, Analyst Says—What Does It Mean For Ethereum, XRP, Solana?

BlackRock's crypto head is leaving the financial giant to join Ethereum treasury company SharpLink Gaming as its co-CEO.

SharpLink Nabs BlackRock Exec Who Helped Launch Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs

More than 101,000 bitcoin tied to early addresses created between 2009 and 2017 were shifted in the first seven months of 2025, with a massive July breakout accounting for over 80% of that total.

From Cold to Hot: 101,000 BTC Spent From Dormant Bitcoin Wallets in 2025's First 7 Months

Electric vehicle company Volcon Inc. (NASDAQ:VLCN) on Friday announced it now holds 3,183.37 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), purchased for approximately $375 million at an average acquisition price of $117,697 per coin. What Happened: The disclosure establishes Volcon as one of the most aggressive publicly traded corporate accumulators of Bitcoin to date.

Another Nasdaq-Listed EV Company Joins Tesla As Bitcoin Holder: Here's Who (And How Much It Bought)

The cryptocurrency left analysts scratching their heads trying to identify the culprit behind the price action. Meanwhile, institutions simply took advantage of the discount. Institutions Load up on BTC As It Slips Under $115K Bitcoin ( BTC) is known for being volatile but Friday's 3% retreat caught many off guard.

Bitcoin Drops Below $115K and Institutions Buy the Dip

Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management, says the era of crypto's traditional four-year market cycle is over. What Happened: In an X post on Friday, Hougan pointed to structural changes in the market, led by spot ETF flows, regulatory clarity, and deepening institutional participation as evidence that the halving-driven boom-and-bust rhythm is giving way to a more sustained, multi-year growth trajectory.

Bitcoin Halving Cycles? No Longer Key, Says Bitwise's Matt Hougan

Bitcoin Magazine Michael Saylor's Strategy Expands Preferred Equity Sale To $2.47 Billion To Buy More Bitcoin Strategy, the world's largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, has officially priced its initial public offering of 28,011,111 shares of Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock (STRC Stock) at $90 per share. The offering is expected to generate approximately $2.474 billion in net proceeds, with settlement scheduled for July 29, 2025.

Michael Saylor's Strategy Expands Preferred Equity Sale To $2.47 Billion To Buy More Bitcoin

Bitcoin Magazine The Smarter Web Company Purchases 225 More Bitcoin For Its Bitcoin Treasury The company purchased more Bitcoin for £19.6 million, which brings its total holdings to 1,825 BTC. This post The Smarter Web Company Purchases 225 More Bitcoin For Its Bitcoin Treasury first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Oscar Zarraga Perez.

The Smarter Web Company Purchases 225 More Bitcoin For Its Bitcoin Treasury

The Bitcoin behemoth already holds more than 607,000 Bitcoin.

Strategy Ups Raise for Bitcoin Purchases by $2 Billion

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) on Friday announced it has increased its initial public offering from $500 million to $2.521 billion to fund Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) purchases. What Happened: The offering, priced on July 24, involves 28,011,111 shares of Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock (STRC) at $90 per share, with net proceeds estimated at $2.474 billion after expenses.

Strategy Upsizes $500 Million IPO To $2.5 Billion: Which Other Companies Are Buying Bitcoin?

Fueled by a $2.47 billion stock raise, Strategy is preparing for another major bitcoin acquisition, reinforcing its aggressive bet on the crypto's long-term market supremacy. Strategy Eyes Another Huge Bitcoin Allocation Pending $2.47B Raise Software intelligence firm Microstrategy (Nasdaq: MSTR), which has rebranded as Strategy, is positioning itself for another substantial bitcoin acquisition.

Strategy Targets Massive Bitcoin Buy With $2.5B Offering Set to Close Within Days

Publicly traded companies are increasingly integrating cryptocurrencies other than Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), into their treasuries, with significant investments announced in Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), Solana (CRYPTO: SOL), XRP (CRYPTO: XRP), Binance Coin (CRYPTO: BNB) and other tokens this year. What Happened: This trend, driven by firms across biotech, fintech, and Web3 sectors, reflects a strategic pivot to diversify financial assets and capitalize on the growing legitimacy of digital currencies.

Why Are Public Companies Ammassing ETH, XRP, SOL, BNB Instead Of Just Bitcoin?

Cango Inc. generated 147 bitcoin this week and now holds 4,387 BTC, as the restructured miner joins MARA and CleanSpark in surpassing 50 EH/s of hashrate.

Bitcoin miner Cango generates 147 BTC in a week, joins 50 EH/s club with holdings above 4,380 BTC

Bitcoin drops 1.8% as Galaxy Digital and others move $3.7B worth of BTC to exchanges, triggering massive selling pressure and liquidations.

Billions in Bitcoin Sold on Exchanges as Liquidations Top $500 Million

Reconciling Store of Value and Medium of Exchange—Again

Using Bitcoin As A Vehicle For Adoption

Bitcoin Magazine Does Bitcoin Have Less Than 100 Days Left In This Cycle? Past Bitcoin cycles suggest a Q4 2025 peak as ETF and treasury accumulations tighten supply while MVRV Z-Score hints at a potential parabolic run to $250,000 This post Does Bitcoin Have Less Than 100 Days Left In This Cycle? first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Matt Crosby.

Does Bitcoin Have Less Than 100 Days Left In This Cycle?

Analysts are betting the bitcoin price is on the brink of a major move

Bitcoin Is Suddenly On The Brink As Crypto Braces For A $50 Trillion Price Shock

The cryptocurrency market is seeing a modest pullback on Friday, with Bitcoin breaking below the $117,000 level, caused by an uptick in whale selloffs. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $116,634.79 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,730.88 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $181.14 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $3.13 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2325 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001369 Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows Bitcoin and Ethereum large transaction increased by 5.8% and 5.1%, respectively.

Bitcoin Slips Below $117,000 On Whale Selling, Ethereum, XRP Hold Steady

Bitcoin has dropped 3% in the past 24 hours and is currently some 7% below its June 14 all-time high.

Bitcoin Demand Outstrips Supply Ahead of August Lull: Crypto Daybook Americas

Bitcoin experienced a sharp decline, dropping below $115,000 for the first time in nearly two weeks after briefly flirting with the $120,000 mark. Bitcoin's Descent Just a day after flirting with the $120,000 mark, bitcoin ( BTC) experienced a swift descent, plummeting below $115,000 — a level not seen in nearly two weeks.

Bitcoin Whiplash: BTC Dives Below $115K, $140M in Longs Liquidated

Galaxy Digital sent around 30,000 BTC to major exchanges and withdrew $1.15 billion USDT, edging closer to completing the sale of an 80,000 BTC whale trove.

Galaxy Digital appears to offload bitcoin worth billions from OG whale trove: onchain analysts

Wall Street bank Citi (C) refined its crypto valuation models to reflect the evolving dynamics of the digital asset market, producing a new year-end forecast that puts bitcoin (BTC) at $135,000 in its base case.

Bitcoin to Hit $135K by Year-End in Base-Case Forecast, $199K in Bullish Scenario: Citi

With 1,825 BTC in holdings, The Smarter Web Company now ranks 26th globally among publicly listed corporate bitcoin holders.

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