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

This week in the crypto world was nothing short of eventful. From Peter Schiff's critique of Donald Trump‘s crypto stance to the dramatic fluctuations in Bitcoin and Ethereum prices, the market was a rollercoaster ride.

Weekend Crypto Round-Up: Trump's Crypto Stance, Bitcoin's Rollercoaster Ride And Ethereum's Fall

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week's edition, the Brazilian government is preparing to introduce a decree to pave the way for taxing cryptocurrency flows, Venezuela offers gas bitcoin mining opportunities, and new Libra revelations arise.

Latam Insights: Brazil Prepares to Tax Crypto Flows, Venezuela Offers Flared-Gas Bitcoin Mining Opportunities

South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb mistakenly distributed approximately 620,000 bitcoins, worth around $44 billion, to 695 customers during a promotional event. The company quickly acted to restrict trading and withdrawals, claiming to have recovered 99.7% of the erroneously distributed cryptocurrency within 35 minutes of the incident.

South Korea's Bithumb Exchange Accidentally Sends $44 Billion in Bitcoin to Users

Bitcoin's sharp sell-off on Feb. 5, 2026, was driven primarily by activity in spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and broader traditional finance (TradFi) deleveraging, according to a detailed analysis published by Jeff Park, chief investment officer at Procap. Bitcoin's Feb.

Why Bitcoin Fell on Feb. 5: Procap Executive Points to ETF Mechanics, Not Crypto Panic

Bitcoin's sharp rallies mask a deeper bear market that could end in a brutal crash, as speculative optimism fades, corporate exposure grows riskier, and digital gold narratives unravel, according to longtime crypto critic Peter Schiff.

Peter Schiff Warns Bitcoin Rallies Are Traps Before Bear Market Crash

Bitcoin's pullback is drawing institutional attention as Fidelity flags a key price zone, framing the move as part of a broader cycle shaped by Federal Reserve politics and shifting flows between digital assets and gold.

$65K Bitcoin Marks Attractive Entry Point, Fidelity Says Amid Consolidation

Bitcoin remains materially undervalued as the crypto bear market nears its end, with strengthening fundamentals, rising institutional accumulation and macro pressures setting the stage for the next phase, according to Jan3 CEO Samson Mow.

Samson Mow Sees Bitcoin Bear Market Ending: ‘Fundamentals Haven't Changed'

Robert Kiyosaki signaled a pause in buying bitcoin, gold, and silver while hinting at future purchases, stirring scrutiny as his latest comments clash with a long record of buying during rallies.

Robert Kiyosaki Quietly Buying Bitcoin? Preparing to Load up After New Bottom

This weekend, the Bitcoin network logged its steepest difficulty cut since July 3, 2021—a moment that followed China's sweeping ban on mining and trading, which triggered a sharp market sell-off and sent miners scrambling for exits beyond the region. Bitcoin Mining Gets Easier—for Now—as Difficulty Drops 11.

Bitcoin Difficulty Logs 11.16% Reduction, Largest Drop Since China's 2021 Mining Crackdown

BTC lending platform Strike has updated its bitcoin-backed loan policies amid heightened crypto market volatility, extending the margin call recovery window and adjusting loan-to-value thresholds to give borrowers more flexibility.

Strike Extends Margin Call Window for Bitcoin-Backed Loans as Volatility Intensifies

Glassnode data is showing buying across all cohorts of bitcoin holders.

Broad-based bitcoin accumulation emerges after sharp capitulation

The Justice Department's release of millions of files related to Jeffrey Epstein has unearthed some wild Bitcoin and crypto stories.

The Most Surprising Bitcoin and Crypto Stories in the Epstein Files

On Saturday, South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb faced a significant blunder, accidentally distributing over $40 billion worth of Bitcoins (CRYPTO: BTC) to customers during a promotional event. The exchange initially intended to give small cash rewards of 2,000 Korean won ($1.40) or more to each user, but instead, winners received at least 2,000 Bitcoins each, leading to a massive selloff.

Crypto Firm Accidentally Sends $44 Billion in Bitcoin to Users

What if your $24 bet exploded into $850,000 in only four years? Well, that's exactly what early Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) adopter Kristoffer Koch pulled off.

Student's Forgotten 'Fun' Bitcoin Bet From 2009 Delivered A Windfall And A Home In A Posh Neighborhood

Several X accounts have reignited a long-running debate in bitcoin circles, arguing that a single onchain bitcoin now underpins multiple financial claims across exchange-traded funds (ETFs), futures, perpetual swaps, wrapped tokens, and structured products.

Why Some Traders Say Bitcoin's 21 Million Cap Is Being Diluted Off-Chain

Last week, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) experienced a significant drop, plummeting to a low of $60,000, marking a 19% decline. The downturn is attributed to multiple factors, including massive deleveraging and miners being forced to sell, rather than a single catastrophic event.

Bitcoin Price Crash: VanEck Analyst Explains What Triggered the Drop

The network's hashrate has dropped about 20% over the past month as bitcoin's price collapsed and Winter Storm Fern forced widespread miner shutdowns.

Bitcoin mining difficulty drops 11% in largest negative adjustment since China's 2021 ban

The selloff reflects bitcoin's built-in volatility and market misreads of Fed policy, not structural weakness, aruged Bode.

Bitcoin's 50% plunge isn't a crisis, says hedge fund veteran Gary Bode

Crypto sentiment was hit as Gemini plans to close operations in several regions and cut staff, while spot bitcoin ETF flows turned negative.

Bitcoin falls below $70,000 after erasing post-election gains during 'sell at any price' rout

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) finally halted weeks of selling pressure with a strong inflow, offering a rare moment of relief. Ether and solana, however, remained under strain, while XRP continued to quietly rebuild momentum.

Bitcoin ETFs Snap Losing Streak With $331 Million Inflow

On Saturday morning, bitcoin's price sits between $68,090 and $69,162 over the last hour, with a $1.36 trillion market cap, $97.38 billion in 24-hour volume, and a wide $66,131 to $71,604 intraday range, reflecting a market that has stopped panicking but hasn't found conviction.

Bitcoin Compresses at $68K as Technical Signals Set the Stage for a Decisive Break

Bitcoin and crypto traders are reeling from a $10 billion BlackRock exchange-traded fund (ETF) rush for the exit

‘Panic Mode'—$10,000 Bitcoin Price Crash Warning Suddenly Triggers Huge BlackRock Earthquake

Bitcoin could drop further after wiping out all of its price gains since the election of U.S. President Donald Trump as liquidity is expected to remain thin for the near future.

Bitcoin loses Trump-era gains as crypto market volatility signals uncertainty

Bithumb says it has recovered almost all of the bitcoins it gave away.

South Korean crypto firm accidentally sends $44 billion in bitcoin to users

South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb said on Saturday it had accidentally given away more than $40 billion worth of bitcoins to customers as promotional rewards, triggering a sharp selloff on the exchange.

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