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 widely followed crypto analyst believes Bitcoin (BTC) is on the verge of breaking out against gold. Crypto trader Michaël van de Poppe tells his 816,800 followers on X that the BTCUSD/gold ratio, which is the value of Bitcoin relative to the price of gold, is showing bullish divergence on the daily chart.

Big Rotation Into Bitcoin Incoming As BTC-Gold Ratio Flashes Bullish Reversal Signal: Michaël van de Poppe

Bitcoin's 2026 price remains one of the most debated projections in finance as 2025 draws to a close.

Bitcoin 2026 Price Predictions: Will BTC See $250K or $10K Next Year?

The Federal Bureau of Investigation revealed that scammers have defrauded Americans of more than $300 million in 2025 through Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ATMs, according to a report published on Tuesday. Trend Is ‘Not Slowing Down' The FBI has observed a “clear and constant rise” in fraudulent transactions involving cryptocurrency kiosks, a trend that is “not slowing down,” reported ABC News, quoting a bureau spokesperson.

Bitcoin ATM Scams Skyrocket In 2025, Americans Defrauded Of Over $333 Million: Report

One analyst said the inflows during the year-end holiday period point to resilient demand from institutional investors.

Spot bitcoin ETFs record $355 million net inflows, ending 7-day negative streak

The BTC market has experienced a steady decline in implied volatility as institutions embraced derivatives to generate extra income.

Bitcoin's market got calmer in 2025 thanks to yield-hungry institutional investors

Ethereum

The market's focus is now on whether bitcoin can maintain its support levels into the new year, as the failed rally may signal a need for a deeper market reset.

Bitcoin, ether drop more than 22% in Q4 as December ‘Santa rally' fizzles

Layer-1 token Chiliz (CRYPTO: CHZ) rallied sharply on Tuesday, becoming one of the cryptocurrency market's biggest gainers. CHZ Leaves BTC And ETH Behind CHZ rose more than 10% to become the third most successful token in the last 24 hours.

Chiliz's Native Token Rallies 10%, Leaves Bitcoin, Ethereum In The Dust: What's Going On With CHZ?

Silver's industrial boom is real, but Binance CEO Richard Teng says bitcoin's expanding purchasing power and role as future financial infrastructure give it a decisive edge over metals as a long-term store of value.

Binance CEO: Silver Shines Short-Term While Bitcoin Rewrites the Monetary Endgame

Dogecoin

Leading cryptocurrencies rose on Tuesday, while the stock market slipped as the Federal Reserve released minutes from its December meeting. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:35 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Gain As 2026 Looms: Analyst Expects 'Nice Little Surprise' On New Year's Day If BTC Does This

Bitcoin (BTC) has resumed its upward trend, breaking above the 21-day SMA.

Coinidol.com: Bitcoin Rallies and Breaks the $88,000 Barrier

In a move that has reignited "bullish hope" across a stagnant market, MicroStrategy (operating as "Strategy") officially ended its brief holiday pause on December 29, 2025.

MicroStrategy Defies Market Lull with $109M Bitcoin Buy

The fourth-largest bitcoin treasury company, Metaplanet, said it picked up 4,279 BTC, lifting its total holdings to a tidy 35,102 BTC. Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Holdings Again, Solidifies No. 4 Treasury Rank The publicly traded Japanese firm Metaplanet disclosed Tuesday that it scooped up 4,279 BTC during the fourth quarter.

Metaplanet Loads up on 4,279 BTC While Markets Test Conviction

Mike Novogratz predicts Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) will have a breakout 2026 after crypto sentiment hit near all-time lows in 2025, comparing the year to an Apollo 13 mission where the command module barely made it back intact. Why 2026 Could Be Crypto's Year In the latest “All Things Markets” podcast by Anthony Scaramucci, Novogratz said Bitcoin's 2025 underperformance against gold and silver created a setup for a major reversal, with retail sentiment dead and Google searches for Bitcoin near all-time lows.

Bitcoin's 'Apollo 13 Moment' Sets Up A 2026 Surge, Says Mike Novogratz

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Struggles at $88,000 as Thin Holiday Trading Stalls Year-End Rally The bitcoin price is stuck near $88,000 as thin holiday liquidity, fading ETF demand, and unwinding leverage continue to cap any year-end breakout above $90,000. Bitcoin Price Struggles at $88,000 as Thin Holiday Trading Stalls Year-End Rally Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Struggles at $88,000 as Thin Holiday Trading Stalls Year-End Rally

Bitcoin was changing hands at about $114,000 at the time of the announcement, but has since fallen to about $88,000.

David Beckham-backed supplements firm quits Bitcoin buying strategy after raising $48 million

Bitcoin and crypto ATMs faced heightened scrutiny in 2025, as authorities and lawmakers tried to confront a growing number of scams.

The Year in Bitcoin and Crypto ATMs 2025: Power Tools, Scams and Calls for Action

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) remains stuck below $90,000 even as gold and silver hit record highs, but a major shift in derivatives positioning could soon help reverse the trend. What Happened: In his latest podcast, Trader Mayne said on his latest podcast that Bitcoin is in a period of suppressed volatility that is likely to end as 2026 begins.

Bitcoin Stalls As Gold Soars: Will A $27 Billion Options Expiry Trigger A Breakout?

The health sciences company, co-founded by English football icon, announcement comes as the crypto's market capitalization continues to lose ground.

David Beckham-backed Prenetics ditches bitcoin purchase

Bitcoin Magazine Async Payjoin, the HTTPS of Bitcoin Privacy Executive Director Dan Gould highlights the nonprofit's mission to sustain open-source Bitcoin privacy development, drawing parallels to HTTPS mass adoption via Let's Encrypt. Async Payjoin, the HTTPS of Bitcoin Privacy Juan Galt.

Async Payjoin, the HTTPS of Bitcoin Privacy

Fears that a drop in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) to $74,000 would push Michael Saylor's Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) toward bankruptcy are largely misplaced, according to fresh analysis. What Happened: In a recent post on X, market commentator Bull Theory pointed out that Strategy now functions primarily as a Bitcoin treasury company.

Why Michael Saylor Won't Go Bankrupt Even If Bitcoin Falls To $74,000

Bitcoin Magazine David Beckham's Prenetics Stops All Bitcoin Purchases, Pivots Money to Wellness Brand Prenetics has stopped buying bitcoin and will focus its capital and strategy entirely on scaling IM8, its growing consumer health brand. David Beckham's Prenetics Stops All Bitcoin Purchases, Pivots Money to Wellness Brand Micah Zimmerman.

David Beckham's Prenetics Stops All Bitcoin Purchases, Pivots Money to Wellness Brand

Open interest data suggests the advance is likely short-covering, rather than fresh longs entering the market.

Bitcoin rises above $89,000, showing rare gain in U.S. trading

A widely followed crypto analyst and trader says Bitcoin (BTC) is officially in a bear market. With BTC currently trading for $87,138, down 4% in the last month, crypto trader Benjamin Cowen tells his 970,000 YouTube subscribers that BTC is likely to fall further in 2026.

Analyst Benjamin Cowen Calls Bitcoin Bear Market, Reveals 2026 BTC Prediction

Bitcoin Magazine Metaplanet Spends $451 Million on 4,279 Bitcoin in Q4 Metaplanet bought $451 million worth of bitcoin in the fourth quarter, lifting its holdings to 35,102 BTC as it doubles down on a high-risk, long-term treasury strategy. Metaplanet Spends $451 Million on 4,279 Bitcoin in Q4 Micah Zimmerman.

Metaplanet Spends $451 Million on 4,279 Bitcoin in Q4

Just like yesterday, bitcoin's price has floated in a tight band between $87,831 and $88,067 in the last hour, revealing a market hesitant to make its next move. With a market cap of $1.75 trillion and a moderate 24-hour trading volume of $35.

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