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.

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) fell 6% in 2025 while gold surged 65%, but ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood says Bitcoin wins in 2026 because gold just hit valuations only seen once in 125 years—during the Great Depression. Why Gold Hit Extreme Levels Gold, as measured by the (NYSE:GLD) rallied 166% from $1,600 to $4,300 since October 2022, driven by global wealth creation growing faster than gold's supply.

In 2025, Bitcoin Fell 6% And Gold Rose 65%—But Cathie Wood Says BTC Will Win In 2026

Bitcoin Magazine U.S. Government Denies Sale of Forfeited Samourai Wallet Bitcoin, Says BTC Will Remain in Strategic Bitcoin Reserve A U.S. official denied reports that the bitcoin forfeited by Samourai Wallet developers was sold and said it will remain on the government's balance sheet in compliance with President Trump's executive order. U.S. Government Denies Sale of Forfeited Samourai Wallet Bitcoin, Says BTC Will Remain in Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Micah Zimmerman.

U.S. Government Denies Sale of Forfeited Samourai Wallet Bitcoin, Says BTC Will Remain in Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

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The Daily: Jefferies strategist drops 10% bitcoin allocation over quantum fears, Google Play bans overseas crypto exchanges in South Korea, and more

The price of Bitcoin is down today, but BTC also just flashed its most-watched bullish signal. Is a recovery rally on the way?

Despite the Dip, Bitcoin Just Flashed Its Most Reliable Bullish Signal: Analysis

Bitcoin miner Canaan faces Nasdaq delisting deadline as shares languish below $1 despite major hardware order and brief October rally.

Nasdaq Warns Bitcoin Hardware Maker Canaan About Delisting

Bitcoin Magazine Belarus Creates Legal Framework for Bitcoin and Crypto Banks in New Decree Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has signed Decree No. 19, establishing a legal framework for bitcoin and crypto banks. Belarus Creates Legal Framework for Bitcoin and Crypto Banks in New Decree Micah Zimmerman.

Belarus Creates Legal Framework for Bitcoin and Crypto Banks in New Decree

Ethereum

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the broader crypto market cooled after a busy week on Capitol Hill

Bitcoin and Ethereum Waver–Why Did Trading Volume Drop?

A selloff in precious metals and lower U.S. stocks appeared to be denting crypto sentiment.

Bitcoin pulls back to $94,000 as U.S. stocks sink, precious metals tumble

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is slowly pushing up to $100,000, but traders warn the zone offers little clarity on near-term bullish or bearish direction. Bitcoin's Key Price Zones Analyzing on-chain data, trader Snow said Bitcoin's swift rally from roughly $89,000 to $97,000 created a false sense that the market had cleared major resistance.

Bitcoin Approaches $100,000, But Here's Why That May Be A Bull Trap

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Adoption Surges in Iran Amid Protests and Rial Collapse Iran's crypto economy surged past $7.78 billion in 2025, with Bitcoin emerging as both a financial lifeline for citizens and a strategic tool for the IRGC amid political turmoil and conflict. Bitcoin Adoption Surges in Iran Amid Protests and Rial Collapse Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Adoption Surges in Iran Amid Protests and Rial Collapse

Bitcoin Magazine West Virginia Lawmakers Propose Bitcoin Investments With State Funds West Virginia lawmakers introduced a bill that would allow the state treasurer to invest up to 10% of public funds in bitcoin, gold and precious metals. West Virginia Lawmakers Propose Bitcoin Investments With State Funds Micah Zimmerman.

West Virginia Lawmakers Propose Bitcoin Investments With State Funds

U.S.-listed bitcoin miners entered 2026 with rising revenues, improving margins and recovering valuations, setting a more constructive near-term backdrop.

Early 2026 tailwinds for bitcoin miners as hashrate falls, profitability improves: JPMorgan

Wood removed bitcoin from his model portfolio, reallocating the 10% stake into gold and gold-mining stocks amid quantum computing concerns.

Jefferies' Wood drops 10% bitcoin allocation over quantum computing fears

Bitcoin Magazine After A Snake-Like 2025, Is The Bitcoin Price Ready to Break Out In 2026? The bitcoin price twisted and turned through a tough 2025 — but historical cycles, investor sentiment, and market signals suggest a stronger 2026 may be ahead. After A Snake-Like 2025, Is The Bitcoin Price Ready to Break Out In 2026? Conor Mulcahy.

After A Snake-Like 2025, Is The Bitcoin Price Ready to Break Out In 2026?

Bitcoin's fixed supply makes it a superior scarce asset to gold when demand rises, according to the Ark Invest CEO's 2026 Outlook report.

Here's Why Bitcoin is a Better Scarce Asset Than Gold: Ark Invest's Cathie Wood

Christopher Wood, Jefferies' global head of equity strategy, swapped a 10% bitcoin allocation with gold on concern quantum computing could weaken bitcoin's security case.

Jefferies strategist Christopher Wood swaps bitcoin for gold on quantum computing concern

Chainalysis said Iran's crypto ecosystem topped $7.78 billion in 2025 as IRGC-linked activity grew and BTC withdrawals surged during unrest.

Iran's crypto ecosystem nears $8B as IRGC footprint grows and bitcoin withdrawals surge during protests: Chainalysis

Dogecoin

Bitcoin hovers around $95,000 as sentiment took a slight hit from news around the crypto market structure bill. Bitcoin ETFs saw $100.1 million in net inflows on Thursday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $164.4 million in net inflows.

Bitcoin At $95,000 Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Slide On Market Structure Bill Delay

Shares climb more than 5% in pre-market trading as the company reinforces long term Bitcoin strategy.

DDC Enterprise buys 200 bitcoin in first 2026 treasury move

Experts say bitcoin and crypto market liquidity are increasingly concentrated in institutional channels, with macro forces driving prices.

Kraken sees 2026 crypto markets shifting from hype to structure as macro forces reshape bitcoin cycle

Dash

Major CoinDesk indexes moved less than 1% on Friday as bitcoin consolidated above a key breakout level, while dash extended its advance.

Bitcoin consolidates, dash outperforms in quiet crypto session: Crypto Markets Today

While most attention in recent months has focused on publicly traded miners racing to add hashrate or pivot toward AI, one of the fastest-growing bitcoin mining operations has expanded largely outside the spotlight.

11 EH/s: Bitmain Eyes a New Bitcoin Mining Proxy? – Miner Weekly

The institutional bitcoin manager expands its mandate as demand for professional risk-managed digital asset strategies grows.

Two Prime selected to manage $250 million in bitcoin for Digital Wealth Partners

Citrea introduces Citrea USD (ctUSD), a 1:1 USD stablecoin issued by Moonpay and powered by M0 for bitcoin liquidity. Citrea announced the launch of Citrea USD (ctUSD), a U.S. dollar–denominated stablecoin backed 1:1 by short‑term U.S.

Citrea Launches USD Stablecoin for Bitcoin Liquidity Issued by Moonpay, Powered by M0

A widely followed crypto analyst says that gold remains on target to hit a new massive level early this year. Crypto market analyst Dave the Wave tells his 154,100 followers on X that gold remains in a bullish ascending channel and that the metal is capable of hitting $5,000 within months.

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