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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.

A closely followed crypto analyst believes that it's very unlikely that Bitcoin (BTC) has already printed a bull market top at $110,000. In a new video update, crypto strategist Cheds tells his 49,800 YouTube subscribers that Bitcoin's long-term uptrend remains strong as the price of BTC trades above multiple moving averages on the weekly chart.

Trader Issues Warning to Bitcoin Top-Callers, Says BTC Still in Stage One Uptrend – Here's What He Means

Markets are accustomed to violence in the Middle East. That, at least, is the conclusion you might draw from the way financial markets — especially oil — reacted to the U.S. airstrikes on Iran's nuclear sites over the weekend and the threat of Iran blocking the key Strait of Hormuz shipping route.

Crypto Daybook Americas: Bitcoin Seen Overcoming Bearish Futures, Options Signals

The Japanese firm has achieved 11% of its ambitious 100,000 BTC goal for 2026 following its latest Bitcoin purchase.

Metaplanet's Symbolic 1,111 Bitcoin Buy Puts it at 10% of 2026 Target

Bitcoin Magazine Metaplanet Buys Additional ¥17.2 Billion Worth Of Bitcoin Japanese public firm acquires 1,111 BTC at ¥15.5 million per coin, bringing total holdings to 11,111 BTC as institutional adoption accelerates. This post Metaplanet Buys Additional ¥17.2 Billion Worth Of Bitcoin first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Vivek Sen.

Metaplanet Buys Additional ¥17.2 Billion Worth Of Bitcoin

Recent price movements, which have seen the top cryptocurrency drop despite tangible positive market action amid the current geopolitical headwinds, have given rise to allegations regarding the presence of paper bitcoin in the market.

Paper Bitcoin Conspiracy Allegations Surge: The Bitcoin Treasury Companies Problem

The short-term holder realized price (STH RP) for bitcoin BTC currently sits at $98,200, representing the average on-chain acquisition price for bitcoin {BTC} held outside of exchange reserves and moved within the last 155 days.

Bitcoin Bounces After War-Driven Dip, $98.2K Emerges as Key Level to Maintain Bullish Momentum

The calm in the oil market following the U.S. airstrike on Iran's nuclear sites has dashed the forecasts of bears who predicted a slide in the price of bitcoin BTC. With this in mind, traders can look to the week's major events that could affect markets.

Bitcoin Week Ahead: Focus on Powell's Testimony, U.S. Core PCE as Tariff Deadline Looms

Metaplanet Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3350 / OTCQX: MTPLF), a publicly listed bitcoin treasury company based in Japan, has announced the acquisition of an additional 1,111 bitcoin as part of its ongoing Bitcoin Treasury Operations, bringing its total holdings to 11,111 BTC.

Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Holdings to 11,111 BTC With Recent Acquisition

Metaplanet, the Tokyo-listed hotel firm known for its bitcoin BTC acquisition strategy, has acquired 1,111 bitcoin for $117 million.

Metaplanet Buys 1,111 Bitcoin for $117M, Pushes Total Holdings to Over 11K BTC

American poet Charles Bukowski famously said: "The crowd is always wrong," and his words seem to sum up the situation in the financial markets perfectly.

Bitcoin Holds Key Support; Oil Disappoints 'Doomers' as Brent and WTI Erase Early Price Gains

The company recently hit 10,000 BTC in total holdings, which was its initial year-end goal before it was revised to 30,000 BTC.

Metaplanet buys 1,111 BTC, progressing toward new year-end target of 30,000 BTC

Texas has become the third U.S. state to approve a public Bitcoin reserve, with new legislation allowing direct crypto purchases.

Texas Joins Growing List of US States With Bitcoin Reserves

Welcome to Asia Morning Briefing, a daily summary of top stories during U.S. hours and an overview of market moves and analysis. For a detailed overview of U.S. markets, see CoinDesk's Crypto Daybook Americas.

Asia Morning Briefing: BTC Reclaims 100K as Markets Shrug off Iran Strike

Bitcoin rose back above $100,000 as markets shrugged off U.S. strikes on Iran, with oil and equities remaining largely unchanged.

Bitcoin Rebounds as Markets Price in 'Short-Lived' Iran Conflict

Spot bitcoin ETF inflows froze late last week as institutional investors grew cautious ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's Iran response.

Bitcoin sinks below $99,000 as U.S. strikes on Iran trigger crypto market sell-off

Altcoins were hit especially hard by the decline in prices, while the top 30 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization held up slightly better.

Crypto market sees over $1B in daily liquidations, BTC drops below $100k following U.S. strikes on Iran

Following the U.S. airstrikes against Iran on Saturday, the price of bitcoin slid beneath the $100,000 zone for the first time in 46 days. Bitcoin's reaction has caused a wave of people to share their two cents on how BTC will continue to perform during the conflict in the Middle East.

‘You Have No Idea What You Own': Bitcoiners Slam Sellers as BTC Wobbles Amid Middle East Conflict

Bitcoin fell beneath $100,000 on Sunday following U.S. confirmation of involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict, as derivatives data shows traders are heavily positioned for further volatility.

Options Market Still Tilts Bullish Despite Bitcoin's Dip Below $100K

More than $1 billion in crypto positions were wiped out over the past 24 hours, as bitcoin dropped below the $99,000 mark for the first time in over six weeks. Crypto Traders Hit Hard: 240,000 Liquidated in $1B Flush Crypto markets faced intense pressure Sunday as more than $1.

Over $1B in Leveraged Crypto Positions Wiped Out After BTC Drops Under Key Threshold

Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency by market value, was down by 4.13% at $99,237 at 10:52 a.m. ET (1452 GMT) on Sunday.

Bitcoin falls 4% to $99,237

While bitcoin has dropped more than 3% over the past 24 hours, Sunday's deeper bruising came from the altcoin market, which dragged the broader crypto economy down by $90 billion to $3.07 trillion.

Bitcoin Dips Below $100K as Iran Moves to Shut Strait of Hormuz

Bitcoin BTC fell below $100,000 on Sunday, its lowest point since May, signalling risk aversion on Wall Street on Monday amid reports that Iran is leaning towards blocking the Strait of Hormuz.

Bitcoin Price Slips Below $100K, Hinting Oil-Led Risk-Off on Wall Street

Dogecoin

Following U.S. strikes on Iran nuclear facilities, crypto prices are falling harder, with Bitcoin diving below $100K and Ethereum down 10%.

Bitcoin Plunges Below $100K as XRP and Dogecoin Prices Hit 2-Month Lows

A Connecticut man involved with a massive theft of Bitcoin (BTC) from a Washington, D.C. victim reportedly pleaded guilty to fraud and money laundering conspiracy charges.

Mastermind of $243,000,000 Bitcoin (BTC) Hack Cooperates With Feds, Pleads Guilty to Charges: Report

Ethereum

Bitcoin has plummeted sharply amid fears U.

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