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.

The cryptocurrency's latest sell-off looks more like a retreat from growth, according to the crypto asset management firm.

Bitcoin a tech trade for now, not digital gold, says Grayscale

Tesla billionaire Elon Musk has (again) predicted the end of the U.S.

Tesla Billionaire Elon Musk Issues Serious Dollar Warning—Sparking Wild Bitcoin Speculation After Price Crash

Bitcoin is holding a firm line at $68,703 on Feb. 10, 2026, around 8 a.m. Eastern time, carving out a tight intraday range between $68,427 and $71,032. With a market cap of $1.37 trillion and 24-hour trading volume hitting $49.

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Analysts remain split on Bitcoin's next move: a short squeeze toward $84K or a 6-12-month grind toward $55K.

Where Next for Bitcoin? The Bull and Bear Case

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Bitcoin is holding near $68,000 as liquidations stand at $249.25 million over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $145 million in net inflows on Monday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $57.05 million in net inflows.

Bitcoin At $68,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Stabilize Ahead Of Economic Data

Crypto ETFs opened the new week on steadier footing, led by a second consecutive day of inflows for bitcoin and renewed strength across ether and XRP products.

Crypto ETFs Start Week Firm as Bitcoin Sees $145 Million Inflow

Bitcoin's futures market doesn't show panic capitulation as in late 2022, analyst said.

I'm not confident we hit a true capitulation in bitcoin, derivatives expert says

Jeff Park, CIO at Procap, explained that bitcoin, as a decentralized asset, will shine in what he called a “wartime” period, when the fragmentation of world powers and the centralization of the governments' roles will allow it to surge again as a tool to fight capital controls and financial oppression.

Analyst: Bitcoin Will Shine in a ‘Wartime' Environment, Becoming the ‘Ultimate Hedge'

Michael Saylor's Bitcoin (BTC) treasury company, Strategy, remains undeterred by continued weakness across the crypto markets. Saylor says the firm acquired an additional 1,142 Bitcoin for roughly $90 million at an average price of about $78,815 per BTC. Strategy now holds 714,644 Bitcoin acquired for approximately $54.

Michael Saylor's Strategy Acquires $90,000,000 in Bitcoin, Tom Lee's BitMine Buys $85,500,000 in Ethereum Amid Crypto Market Woes

ETF assets under management continue to diverge from spot bitcoin price.

U.S. bitcoin ETFs register back-to-back inflows for first time in a month

Bitcoin's sell-off shows signs of easing as large buyers step in, though analysts say any rebound still depends on institutional demand.

Is Bitcoin's Sell-Off Finally Running Out of Steam?

A rebound in the Coinbase Bitcoin Premium Index suggests U.S. buyers stepped in near recent lows, though it does not confirm a broader risk-on turn.

Bitcoin's U.S. demand signal flickers back after crash

Trading data show a broad risk-off unwind, with spot volumes on major exchanges down about 30% since late 2025 and retail participation fading

Bitcoin rebound has hit a wall at $71,000 with sentiment at most fearful since 2022

Bitcoin's bull case holds firm as analysts say the latest pullback marks the weakest bear phase ever, reinforcing a $150,000 price target for 2026 despite sharp volatility and renewed confidence-driven selling pressure. Bernstein Reaffirms $150K Bitcoin Target, Signaling Bullish 2026 Path Bitcoin's long-term outlook remains firmly bullish despite recent volatility.

Analysts Double Down on $150K Bitcoin as Market Faces ‘Weakest Bear Case'

Bitcoin consolidated, while stocks ended higher on Monday, as investors rotated cautiously back into risk assets.

Bitcoin, Dogecoin Flat, While Ethereum, XRP Inch Higher: Analyst Spots Signal That Preceded 'Sharp Corrective Moves' For ETH Historically

Bitcoin is holding above $70,000 despite broader risk-off pressure across global equities, as markets await key U.S. jobs data scheduled for Wednesday. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $70,353 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,111 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $87.39 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.44 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.09604 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.056144 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 102,178 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $408.19 million.

Bitcoin At $70,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Trade Sideways On Quiet Monday

A volatile first full week of February left crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) sharply divided, with bitcoin and ether absorbing sustained pressure while XRP quietly delivered a strong showing. Rapid daily reversals underscored a market still searching for conviction.

Volatile Start for Crypto ETFs in February as Bitcoin Lags and XRP Shines

Bitcoin Magazine Fed's Waller Shrugs Off Bitcoin Volatility, Says Crypto Crashes Don't Threaten Banks Fed Governor Christopher Waller said bitcoin and crypto remain largely separate from the traditional financial system, viewing their volatility as a market feature rather than a systemic risk. Fed's Waller Shrugs Off Bitcoin Volatility, Says Crypto Crashes Don't Threaten Banks Micah Zimmerman.

Fed's Waller Shrugs Off Bitcoin Volatility, Says Crypto Crashes Don't Threaten Banks

﻿﻿On February 9, 2026, the global crypto community is still reeling from the details of a catastrophic technical error at Bithumb, South Korea's leading digital asset platform.

Bithumb's $43 Billion Nightmare: The Day "Ghost Bitcoin" Flooded South Korea

Cango is the latest publicly traded Bitcoin miner to embrace AI, and it's fueling that push by selling a bunch of Bitcoin.

Bitcoin Miner Cango Dumps $305 Million in BTC to Fuel AI Pivot

On the afternoon of Feb. 9, bitcoin rebounded to near $71,000 after dipping to $68,285. The recovery followed an announcement by Strategy that it had purchased 1,142 bitcoins for $90 million, while Binance added 4,225 bitcoins to its secure asset fund for users (SAFU).

BTC Reclaims $70,000: Analyst Eye $180K Target as Bitcoin Flushes Excess Speculation

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Rebounds from $60K Capitulation Low, Eyes $74,500 Resistance This Week Bitcoin staged a strong recovery from $60,000 support last week after heavy selling, closing near $70,315 with MRI buy signal flashing – key levels to watch include $71,800 resistance and $57,800 deeper support. Bitcoin Rebounds from $60K Capitulation Low, Eyes $74,500 Resistance This Week Ethan Greene - Feral Analysis and Juan Galt.

Bitcoin Rebounds from $60K Capitulation Low, Eyes $74,500 Resistance This Week

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

The Daily: Bernstein reaffirms $150K price target citing ‘weakest bitcoin bear case in history,' Strategy buys another 1,142 BTC, and more

Fears around quantum computing breaking Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) are overstated as the practical threat is distant, limited in scope, and manageable through gradual protocol upgrades, according to a new research report by CoinShares. Quantum Risk Is Long-Dated And Narrow Only about 10,200 BTC, held in a small number of large legacy Pay-to-Public-Key (P2PK) addresses, could pose a meaningful market risk if compromised, CoinShares noted in its report.

3 Reasons Why The 'Bitcoin Quantum Threat' Is Overstated: Report

Bitcoin (BTC) fell to a low of $59,930 before recovering above the $68,000 support.

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