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.

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR), formerly known as MicroStrategy, has completed a $2.52 billion initial public offering (IPO) of its STRC preferred stock and used the proceeds to purchase 21,021 Bitcoin at an average price of $117,256 per BTC, the company announced July 29. The STRC stock offering, the largest U.S. IPO of 2025 to date, involved 28,011,111 shares of Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock, priced at $90 per share.

Strategy Closes $2.52B STRC IPO, Acquires 21,021 Bitcoin At $117K Each

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Holds Firm at $118,000 as Trump's Crypto Report Nears Release The White House is set to release a crypto report proposing a Bitcoin reserve, as new laws and rising institutional support put Bitcoin at the center of US policy. This post Bitcoin Holds Firm at $118,000 as Trump's Crypto Report Nears Release first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Oscar Zarraga Perez.

Bitcoin Holds Firm at $118,000 as Trump's Crypto Report Nears Release

Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR/STRK/STRF/STRD) closed its initial public offering (IPO) of 28,011,111 shares of Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock (“STRC”) at $90 per share, raising approximately $2.521 billion. Estimated net proceeds totaled $2.474 billion after underwriting costs and expenses.

21,021 Bitcoin Added to Strategy's Treasury Following IPO

Bitcoin Magazine Twenty One Capital CEO Jack Mallers Says Bitcoin Price Will Continue to Rise Above $150,000 Appearing on Bloomberg Crypto, Jack Mallers announced Twenty One Capital's plans to acquire over 43,500 BTC, positioning the firm as the third-largest corporate Bitcoin holder behind Strategy and MARA. This post Twenty One Capital CEO Jack Mallers Says Bitcoin Price Will Continue to Rise Above $150,000 first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Nik.

Twenty One Capital CEO Jack Mallers Says Bitcoin Price Will Continue to Rise Above $150,000

Dogecoin

Ethereum

Cryptocurrency markets are trading sideways one day ahead of the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $117,766.69 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,772.28 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $181.58 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $3.14 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $181.58 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001313 Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows Bitcoin's large transaction and daily active addresses increased by 39.4% and 62.7%, respectively.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Remain Muted As Dogecoin Drops Ahead Of FOMC Meeting

Twenty One Capital Inc. expects to acquire approximately 5,800 additional bitcoins from Tether before closing its planned public listing, increasing its total holdings to over 43,500 BTC.

Twenty One to Add 5,800 Bitcoin Ahead of Listing, Holdings Top 43,500 BTC

A Bitcoin whale that's been lying low since 2013 has suddenly moved coins out of its wallet, sending some BTC to crypto exchange Kraken.

Bitcoin OG Sitting on 1,368x Returns Suddenly Sends Coins to Kraken After 12 Years of Dormancy: Lookonchain

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and other cryptocurrencies continue to trade sideways ahead of Wednesday's Federal Open Market Committee meeting, though pundits expect volatility to pick up soon. What Happened: Market commentator Cryptoinsightuk noted on Tuesday that Bitcoin has been consolidating in a tight range for weeks.

FOMC Meeting Preview: Will Jerome Powell Accelerate The Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Bull Run?

Bitcoin's early adopters are stirring again—this time, moving 770 BTC valued at just over $90 million. The dormant stash was split into six separate transfers over the last two days, marking the first activity from these vintage wallets in years.

Dormant Bitcoin Wallets Continue to Come Alive: Another 770 BTC Moved in 6 Mysterious Transfers

Bitcoin Magazine Wall Street Veteran Reconfirmed Bitcoin Price To Hit $444,000 Former Wall Street trader Josh Mandell doubles down on his bold Bitcoin price prediction as institutional adoption accelerates. This post Wall Street Veteran Reconfirmed Bitcoin Price To Hit $444,000 first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Vivek Sen.

Wall Street Veteran Reconfirmed Bitcoin Price To Hit $444,000

Publicly listed Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) treasury companies are no longer just passive holders of BTC. A new financial model, leveraging traditional capital markets tools like share issuance and fixed-income debt, is enabling these firms to outperform Bitcoin itself in BTC terms.

How Bitcoin Treasury Companies Are Beating Bitcoin's Returns

The U.S. Federal Reserve is currently conducting its two-day meeting to determine the direction of the country's interest rates. BTC Holds Steady Ahead of Critical Fed Interest Rate Decision Most experts are predicting the Fed will hold rates at the 4.25-4.

Bitcoin Flat as Markets Await Fed Decision

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) broke back into strong inflows with $157 million on Monday, while ether ETFs extended their incredible streak to 17 consecutive green days, adding $65 million despite significant outflows on two funds.

Bitcoin ETFs Pull $157 Million While Ether ETFs Stretch Streak to 17 Days

That will bring the Tether, Softbank, and Cantor Fitzgerald joint venture's total holdings to over 43,500 bitcoin.

Tether giving additional 5,800 BTC to its treasury firm Twenty One ahead of public listing

Bitcoin Magazine Twenty One Capital To Acquire 5,800 Additional Bitcoin To Its Treasury The company will now hold 43,500 BTC. This post Twenty One Capital To Acquire 5,800 Additional Bitcoin To Its Treasury first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Oscar Zarraga Perez.

Twenty One Capital To Acquire 5,800 Additional Bitcoin To Its Treasury

Bitcoin is holding steady as we approach the end of July, while Ethereum is seeing a surge in speculative interest.

Bitcoin shrugs off 80,000 BTC OG whale sale as Ethereum demand ‘explodes' and open interest dominance nears 40%: analysts

The new PR firm is named Halcyon and will work with early to mid-stage companies in the crypto and AI space, Strobel told The Block.

Bitcoin podcaster Aubrey Strobel launches boutique PR firm with a focus on emerging tech

Solana

A pseudonymous trader has shared a story of turning one of the market's worst wipeouts into an inspiring comeback by recovering from a $400,000 loss with narrative-driven spot investing. What Happened: In a detailed post shared on X on July 29, trader Dyme chronicled his journey from being a "top signal" in 2021 to reaching portfolio all-time highs in 2024.

Trader Bounces Back From $400,000 Loss With Bitcoin, Solana, Dogecoin Spot Holdings

Hedera

Pantera Capital, FalconX, Arrington Capital, among others, are backing the latest Bitcoin reserve company, ZOOZ.

Hedera Hashgraph co-founder Jordan Fried to lead latest Bitcoin treasury company, listed in both US and Israel

The company plans to use the offering proceeds for general corporate purposes, including the acquisition of bitcoin and other digital assets.

Bakkt stock plummets 40% after announcing pricing of $75 million public offering to buy bitcoin

Bitcoin mining company MARA Holdings (MARA) has completed a $950 million offering of 0.00% convertible senior notes due 2032, with the majority of proceeds earmarked to purchase additional bitcoin.

MARA, Holder of Nearly $6B BTC, Raises $950M to Buy More Bitcoin

Bitcoin is holding steady on July 29, 2025, with a price of $118,424, positioning itself within a $117,498 to $119,026 intraday range. With a market capitalization of $2.35 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $41.22 billion, the cryptocurrency is currently exhibiting technical signs of consolidation amid a broader uptrend.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Bullish Setup Emerges if Price Clears $120,500

This is a daily analysis of top tokens with CME futures by CoinDesk analyst and Chartered Market Technician Omkar Godbole.

Bitcoin's Bollinger Bands Tightest Since February; XRP, SOL Establish Lower Highs

Crypto mining hardware producer Bitmain Technologies is preparing to establish its first U.S. facility later this year, a move influenced by shifting industrial policies and a growing "Made in America" sentiment within the digital asset sector. What HappenedL According to Bitmain's global business head, Irene Gao, the company plans to open a new headquarters and production line in either Texas or Florida by the end of Q3.

Chinese Bitcoin Mining Tech Producer Bitmain Is Betting Big On America—But Why?

Bitcoin's Asian session bounce from $117,500 ran out of steam near $119,200 during European hours, extending two weeks of directionless trading. The CoinDesk 20 (CD20) Index traded 1.4% lower over 24 hours, with the broader CD80 gauge reporting a 4.6% decline, indicating pronounced weakness in altcoins.

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