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.

Both crypto and stock markets were down on Tuesday afternoon and the only metric rising was bitcoin's correlation with the S&P 500.

Bitcoin and Stocks Tumble in Tandem

As the White House continues pushing crypto, Bernstein says it's increasingly hard to see Bitcoin and the broader market peaking this year.

Bitcoin Could Keep Surging to New Highs Into 2026, Says Bernstein

Bitcoin Magazine From Hotel Rwanda to Bitcoin: Anaïse Kanimba's Fight for Freedom Enters a New Chapter Once a Bitcoin skeptic, Anaïse Kanimba discovered Bitcoin amid a campaign to free her father — and now she's helping to launch Africa's foremost Bitcoin think tank. This post From Hotel Rwanda to Bitcoin: Anaïse Kanimba's Fight for Freedom Enters a New Chapter first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Frank Corva.

From Hotel Rwanda to Bitcoin: Anaïse Kanimba's Fight for Freedom Enters a New Chapter

Bitcoin Magazine Has the Bitcoin Price Bull Market Topped? The bitcoin price retracement sparks concern, but negative funding rates and holder supply trends suggest the cycle is far from over. This post Has the Bitcoin Price Bull Market Topped? first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Matt Crosby.

Has the Bitcoin Price Bull Market Topped?

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) long-term price stability could increasingly depend on corporate treasuries rather than organic market demand, according to analysts raising concerns about Strategy's (NASDAQ:MSTR) capital strategy and the broader role of treasury-driven buying in setting floors. What Happened: Nick G.

Is Strategy Becoming A Risk To The Bitcoin Bull Market?

Over the past two months, debate has flared over Bitcoin Knots as an alternative to Bitcoin Core, with tensions building ahead of the Core v30 release (planned for Oct. 2025). The update removes certain data caps, drawing criticism for allowing more non-financial entries often described as “spam.

Knots Revolt: Nearly 4,000 Nodes Aim to Defy Bitcoin Core's New Rules

Healthcare company KindlyMD said Tuesday that it spent $679 million buying Bitcoin, and its stock is down over 13% since.

Bitcoin Treasury KindlyMD Stock Dives Following $679 Million BTC Buy

Bitcoin Magazine Stop Pretending Bitcoin Self Custody Is Easy, It's Not Bitcoin self custody is a bedrock principle of the system, and while the ease of it has greatly improved in the last decade, it is not a solved problem. This post Stop Pretending Bitcoin Self Custody Is Easy, It's Not first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Shinobi.

Stop Pretending Bitcoin Self Custody Is Easy, It's Not

On Aug. 19, 2025, KindlyMD, Inc. revealed it acquired 5,743.91 bitcoin ( BTC) for approximately $679 million through its subsidiary, Nakamoto Holdings, Inc. This significant purchase, executed at a weighted average price of $118,204.88 per BTC, marks the company's first acquisition of the leading cryptocurrency since completing a recent merger.

Nakamoto Holdings Expands Bitcoin Hoard to 5,765 BTC in Major Acquisition

Ethereum

Cryptocurrencies continued their slide on Tuesday with bitcoin (BTC) sinking below $114,000 as investors are turning cautious that Federal Reserve Chair Powell's Friday Jackson Hold speech may come with a hawkish surprise.

Bitcoin Drops Below $114K, Ether Loses $4.2K as Jackson Hole Speech Might Bring Hawkish Surprise

Strategy, formerly Microstrategy, faces intense scrutiny after investors claim it abandoned a key safeguard against share dilution, reigniting debates over the premium valuation of its bitcoin-heavy treasury.

Behind Strategy's mNAV Debate: Leverage, Risk, and Bitcoin

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is struggling to maintain key support levels, whereas Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) is holding rather well during recent volatility, according to a prominent market analyst. What Happened: In a podcast published on Aug.18, analyst Trader Mayne analyzed Bitcoin's swing failure pattern (SFP) during the last week, noting that 13 of the past 15 occurrences produced a reaction.

Bitcoin Faces Slide To $110,000, But Ethereum Offers Superior Risk-Reward, Analyst Concludes

Bitcoin Magazine KindlyMD Buys 5,744 Bitcoin For $679 Million To Expand Nakamoto Bitcoin Treasury KindlyMD purchased 5,743.91 BTC at $118,204.88 per Bitcoin for a total of $679 million, bringing its total holdings to 5,764.91 BTC, marking its first major acquisition since merging with Nakamoto Holdings. This post KindlyMD Buys 5,744 Bitcoin For $679 Million To Expand Nakamoto Bitcoin Treasury first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Vivek Sen.

KindlyMD Buys 5,744 Bitcoin For $679 Million To Expand Nakamoto Bitcoin Treasury

Bitcoin Magazine The Secrets Behind Matt Odell's Bitcoin Empire Matt Odell's vision to make open source freedom money profitable, might just work

The Secrets Behind Matt Odell's Bitcoin Empire

SoFi Technologies (SOFI) will soon allow remittance payments on top of the Bitcoin layer-2 Lightning Network through a partnership with Lightspark, aiming to bring real-time international money transfers to its members.

SoFi Taps Bitcoin Lightning Network for Global Remittances With Lightspark

Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP were flat Tuesday morning as "dry powder" builds in stablecoins—but analysts are split on how bullish a signal that is.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Flat as ‘Dry Powder' Builds in Stablecoins

KindlyMD Inc. (NASDAQ:NAKA) announced it has acquired 5,744 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) through its subsidiary Nakamoto Holdings, raising its total treasury to 5,765 BTC. What Happened: The purchase, valued at $679 million at a weighted average price of $118,204.88 per Bitcoin, marks the company's first acquisition since completing its merger with Nakamoto earlier this month, the company announced.

KindlyMD Expands Bitcoin Treasury With $679 Million Acquisition

Bitcoin (BTC) has been trading sideways below the $120,000 mark since July 7.

Bitcoin Stalls Above $112,000 After Losing Its Uptrend

KindlyMD, following its merger with Nakamoto, purchased 5,744 BTC for $679 million to launch its bitcoin treasury vehicle, joining the corporate BTC race.

KindlyMD secures $679 million in bitcoin to begin Nakamoto treasury buildout

Economist and crypto advisor Alex Krüger is arguing that the current Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) cycle remains intact, despite investor panic during corrections. What Happened: In an X post on Aug. 18, Krüger said the market is already 7x above 2022 lows, with recent gains driven more by TradFi treasury engineering than retail excess.

Bitcoin's Bull Run Isn't Over Without A 'Major External Trigger', Economist Argues

Bitcoin's price stands at $115,497 as of Aug. 19, 2025, positioning the asset within a $2.3 trillion market capitalization and a 24-hour trading volume of $37.47 billion. Over the past 24 hours, bitcoin traded within a narrow intraday range of $114,733 to $116,996, pointing to a consolidative phase after recent volatility.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Bearish Engulfing Pattern Caps $124K Rally

KindlyMD, Inc. (NAKA) has acquired 5,743.91 BTC through its subsidiary Nakamoto Holdings, marking the company's first major bitcoin purchase following the merger.

KindlyMD/NAKA Expands Bitcoin Treasury with $679M Acquisition

Dogecoin

Cryptocurrency markets are trading sideways on Tuesday morning, with market commentators remaining cautious about near-term prospects. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $115,536.31 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $4,298.11 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $181.85 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $3.01 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2203 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001264 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 95,544 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $298.32 million.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Flat While Dogecoin Slips

Bitcoin—alongside other major cryptocurrencies ethereum and XRP—have fallen sharply, raising fears of a crypto market crash

Bitcoin Price Crash Fears Gather As Crypto Braces For A Fed Shock

Bitcoin remains under pressure after losing the bullish trendline from April lows, with downside largely contained around $114,600 for now.

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