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 price of Bitcoin (BTC) began a sideways decline below the $120,000 mark after its recent high.

Bitcoin Is In A Sideways Trend Below The $120,000 Mark

President Trump's January executive order said the report should outline how the federal government should go about creating a national crypto stockpile.

White House: Sprawling Crypto Report Makes No Mention of Bitcoin Reserve

The long-awaited White House crypto strategy is out, but the 163-page report isn't likely to tell the crypto industry much that it doesn't already know — including about the federal bitcoin reserves, which remain a black box for a sector keen to learn anything new.

U.S. Bitcoin Reserve Plans Still Elusive as White House Touts Crypto Report

For over a decade, the mantra for bitcoin holders has been clear: "not your keys, not your coins." But as bitcoin matures into a globally recognized asset, that mindset is no longer sufficient for whales managing hundreds of millions in BTC.

"A Whale of a Problem: Why Self-Custody Might Sink Bitcoin Giants"

Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan has laid out a compelling bullish thesis for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), citing a powerful demand shock as the catalyst for explosive upside over the next 18 months. What Happened: In a podcast with Scott Melker, Hougan predicts Bitcoin will reach $200,000 by the end of 2025, driven by institutional demand growing 5 to 10 times faster than supply.

Bitcoin To Hit $200,000 By Year-End, Bitwise's Matt Hougan Maintains

The Smarter Web Company PLC announced the purchase of 225 bitcoins on Wednesday as part of its ongoing corporate treasury strategy. Smarter Web PLC Spends £19.9M on 225 Bitcoin Acquisition The London-listed technology firm paid an average price of £88,482 per Bitcoin, totaling £19,908,550. This acquisition increases the company's total Bitcoin holdings to 2,050.

UK's Smarter Web Company Buys 225 Bitcoin, Boosts Treasury to 2,050 BTC

The Bitcoin miner owns 50,000 BTC worth $5.8 billion.

Bitcoin Miner MARA Is Missing Out on AI Boom: Compass Point

The Uber-like company could increase its crypto holdings to 50% of its cash reserves and purchase other assets like Ethereum and Solana.

NYSE-listed Turkish mobility company Marti will put 20% of its cash into Bitcoin

Analysts said investors will likely hang on Powell's comments for rate cut cues as the Fed is expected to hold interest rates for a fifth time.

Bitcoin steadies near $118,000 as analysts see Fed holding rates again

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Mining Company Canaan Adopts BTC as Primary Reserve Asset Canaan adopts Bitcoin as its primary reserve asset, aiming to hedge against inflation and strengthen its balance sheet with 1,484 BTC. This post Bitcoin Mining Company Canaan Adopts BTC as Primary Reserve Asset first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Oscar Zarraga Perez.

Bitcoin Mining Company Canaan Adopts BTC as Primary Reserve Asset

Nine days ago, bitcoin was selling at its steepest discount of the year in South Korea. While the discount hasn't disappeared, the price gap has been shrinking ever since.

Bitcoin's South Korean Price Gap Tightens to a Sliver After Weeks of Discount

A coalition of federal agencies, commissioned by the White House, detailed their recommendations to usher "in the golden age of crypto."

White House group lays out roadmap for ‘golden age' of digital assets in fact sheet, with no mention of Bitcoin reserve

Ethereum

CoinDesk Indices presents its daily market update, highlighting the performance of leaders and laggards in the CoinDesk 20 Index.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Bitcoin and Ethereum Trade Flat as Index Declines

Crypto markets slide 5.4% as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP fall ahead of Fed decision while ETF flows remain strong despite policy uncertainty.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP Slump as US Interest Rate Decision Nears

Martı, Turkey's leading ride-hailing platform, has committed 20% of its cash reserves to crypto assets, starting with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), CEO Oğuz Alper Öktem announced on Wedjesday. The move positions Martı among a growing list of global companies incorporating digital assets into their treasury management strategies.

'Turkey's Uber' Joins Strategy, Tesla As Bitcoin Treasury Company

Bitcoin (BTC) traded tentatively below $118,000 after better-than-expected U.S. growth data pushed the dollar index to a five-week high.

BTC Tentative, Dollar Index Hits 5-Week High as U.S. GDP Grew 3% in Second Quarter

Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) has outperformed Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) in July, rallying over 53% from $2,398 to $3,850. While some attributed this surge to capital rotating out of Bitcoin, on-chain data tells a different story.

Ethereum's Rally Driven By Fresh Inflows, Not A Rotation Out Of Bitcoin: Report

Bitcoin traded at $117,425 to $117,904 over the past hour on July 30, 2025, with a market capitalization of $2.34 trillion. Over the last 24 hours, its trading volume reached $35.48 billion, and it moved within a narrow range of $117,157 to $118,965, reflecting a market in wait-and-see mode.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Bulls Wrestle for Control at $118.5K Resistance

Analysts are flagging growing near-term risks from overcrowded short positions in the U.S. dollar, raising the possibility of a sharp reversal that could ripple across risk assets, including cryptocurrencies. What Happened: According to market commentary from QCP Capital, the consensus bearish narrative on the dollar, fueled by the ongoing tariff war and expected monetary easing, may be approaching exhaustion.

Could The 'Short Dollar' Trade Tank Bitcoin? Analysts Say It Might—Under One Condition

Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) extended their winning streak to 18 days with $219 million in inflows, while bitcoin ETFs posted a modest $80 million as outflows from key funds muted Blackrock's strong entry. Ether Streak Hits 18 Days As Bitcoin Sees Modest Gains The green wave for ether ETFs shows no signs of slowing down.

Crypto ETF Flows Favor Ether Again With $219 Million vs $80 Million for Bitcoin

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approval on Tuesday of in-kind creations and redemptions for spot bitcoin and ether ETFs aligns them more closely with traditional exchange-traded funds and is set to unlock new market efficiencies and smoother trading.

In-Kind Bitcoin and Ether ETFs: How They Will Reshape the Crypto Market?

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Reclaims $118,000 As SEC Approves In-Kind Creations and Redemptions for Crypto ETPs The Securities and Exchange Commission has authorized in-kind creations and redemptions for crypto exchange-traded products, marking a significant shift in regulatory approach as Bitcoin Price rebounds above $118,000. This post Bitcoin Price Reclaims $118,000 As SEC Approves In-Kind Creations and Redemptions for Crypto ETPs first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Vivek Sen.

Bitcoin Price Reclaims $118,000 As SEC Approves In-Kind Creations and Redemptions for Crypto ETPs

Legendary billionaire Ray Dalio has recommended a 15% bitcoin or gold portfolio allocation, warning the Federal Reserve has been caught up in debt “doom loop"

‘Point Of No Return'—Fed ‘Doom Loop' Dollar Crisis Predicted To Trigger ‘Critical' Bitcoin Price Shock

Thousands of Bitcoin flowed through an Anchorage Digital address and Gemini hot wallets in what partly seems like a shift in BTC treasury holdings.

Anchorage-linked address receives 10,141 BTC amid wave of corporate Bitcoin activity

Dogecoin

Cryptocurrency markets are trading flat as retail traders increase short positions ahead of FOMC meeting and final tariff deadline of Aug. 1. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $118,141.45 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,781.15 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $178.44 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $3.09 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2198 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001288 Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows Bitcoin and Ethereum large transaction decreased by 9.6% and 20.8%, respectively.

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