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 stock has risen by nearly 90% over a five-day period.

Bitcoin Miner TeraWulf's Stock Surges as Google Ups Its Stake in the Company

Ethereum

Litecoin

The SEC punted on deciding next steps for an ETF issued by Truth Social, a social media platform operated by Trump Media & Technology Group.

SEC delays decisions on Truth Social's Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF, along with XRP and Litecoin funds

Bitcoin Magazine An Excerpt from Bitcoin Circular Economies: Prologue The Prologue from Bitcoin Circular Economies explores how Bitcoin empowers local communities to connect with global value chains in the digital age. This post An Excerpt from Bitcoin Circular Economies: Prologue first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Alvaro D. Maria.

An Excerpt from Bitcoin Circular Economies: Prologue

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Tipping Is Now Live on X, Powered by BitBit and Spark LOS ANGELES (CA), 8/18/2025 – BitBit, the self-custodial social wallet that lets users instantly send and receive Bitcoin directly in their browser, today announced the launch of its X (formerly Twitter) integration, enabling users worldwide to exchange Bitcoin tips on the platform seamlessly.

Bitcoin Tipping Is Now Live on X, Powered by BitBit and Spark

TeraWulf announced a $400 million private convertible notes offering as its Google-backed AI client Fluidstack looks to lease more compute.

Google's pro forma stake in fifth-largest bitcoin miner TeraWulf grows to 14% as the miner plans $400 million fundraising plan

Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) stole the spotlight last week with $2.85 billion in inflows, their strongest week on record. Bitcoin ETFs managed $548 million, extending their recovery but falling far short of ether's dominance. Crypto ETF Flows Diverge As Ether Shines and Bitcoin Lags The week of Aug.

ETF Recap: Ether ETFs Deliver Blockbuster Week With $2.85 Billion as Bitcoin ETFs Trail Behind

Short-seller James Chanos calls Strategy's latest Bitcoin buy a sign of weak demand and slams Saylor for loosening shareholder protections.

Famed Short Seller Warns Strategy's $51M Bitcoin Buy Signals Weak Demand for Latest Offering

Protection against price drops in BlackRock's spot bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF), is now at its priciest since the early April market slide.

Insurance Against Price Slides in BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Now Costliest Since April Crash

In a sharp reversal from last week's euphoric record highs and $300,000 bitcoin price targets, some of crypto's most followed traders are now warning of looming downside risks for both bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH).

Top Crypto Traders Flip Bearish on BTC, ETH in Major Sentiment Shift

The Bitcoin network hashrate rose 4% in the first two weeks of the month to an average of 937 exahashes per second (EH/s), Wall Street bank JPMorgan (JPM) said in a research report Monday.

Bitcoin Network Hashrate Rose 4% in First Two Weeks of August: JPMorgan

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) has added 430 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) to its corporate treasury for approximately $51.4 million at an average price of $119,666 per Bitcoin, according to its Aug.18 SEC filing. The company now holds 629,376 BTC acquired at an aggregate purchase price of $46.15 billion, translating to an average cost of $73,320 per Bitcoin.

Strategy's Bitcoin Stash Hits 629,376 BTC—More Than Tesla, Coinbase, Marathon Digital Combined

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Slides Below $115,000 As Strategy And Metaplanet Buys Additional Bitcoin Bitcoin price dropped below $115,000 as Metaplanet acquired 775 BTC for $93 million at $120,006 per coin, bringing its holdings to 18,888 BTC, while Strategy purchased 430 BTC for $51.4 million, increasing its total to 629,376 BTC. This post Bitcoin Price Slides Below $115,000 As Strategy And Metaplanet Buys Additional Bitcoin first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Vivek Sen.

Bitcoin Price Slides Below $115,000 As Strategy And Metaplanet Buys Additional Bitcoin

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) maximalists typically call their coin "digital gold." But Tom Lee, Fundstrat co-founder and now chairman of Bitmine Immersion Technologies Inc (NYSE:BMNR), is maximizing the potential of a different digital asset — Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH).

Tom Lee's $5 Billion Ethereum Bet Puts Bitcoin Maximalists On Notice

Solana

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) recent breakdown below support has injected caution across the cryptocurrency market, but certain altcoins are displaying resilience. According to market commentary from pseudonymous analyst EmperorBTC on Monday, Bitcoin failed to hold a key support level and warned that if a bearish retest plays out with low trading volume, price could slide further.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana Struggle But This Crypto Keeps Outperforming In The Dip

Strategy Inc. said it acquired 430 bitcoin between Aug. 11–17, 2025, spending $51.4 million at an average price of $119,666 per BTC, bringing its total holdings to 629,376 bitcoin worth approximately $46.15 billion. The purchases were funded entirely by net proceeds from recent sales of preferred shares via its at-the-market (ATM) programs.

Strategy Acquires 430 Bitcoin, Bolstering Holdings to 629,376 BTC

The Japanese firm's latest buy puts its holdings at almost 63% of its Bitcoin acquisition goal for this year.

Metaplanet's Bitcoin Treasury Swells to 18,888 BTC With Fresh Buy

Institutions are buying up Bitcoin, but the average fund manager is barely allocated to crypto. What does it mean?

Morning Minute: Wall Street Loads Up on Bitcoin

Bitcoin's price held steady at $115,025 on Aug. 18, 2025, with a total market capitalization of $2.29 trillion. Despite the impressive valuation, price action reflected increased volatility within a 24-hour intraday range of $114,706 to $118,514, while trading volume reached $34.93 billion.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Bulls Defend $114.7K as Bearish Momentum Builds

Dogecoin

Cryptocurrency markets are trading lower on Monday as profit-taking accelerates. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $115,040.35 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $4,263.27 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $180.76 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.97 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2215 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001253 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 131,098 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $550.00 million.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Plummet As Traders Eye $113,000 For BTC

Strategy (MSTR) — the original and leading bitcoin treasury company — added 430 bitcoin to its stack last week.

Michael Saylor's Strategy Added $51M of Bitcoin Last Week

Strategy acquired 430 BTC for $51.4 million, boosting holdings to about 629,376 BTC following record Q2 earnings and an mNAV-driven financing stack.

Largest bitcoin treasury firm Strategy buys 430 BTC for $51.4 million, expands holdings to 629,376 bitcoin

A solo bitcoin (BTC) miner pulled off a rare feat over the weekend, solving block 910440 on their own and pocketing 3.137 BTC worth more than $362,000.

Solo Bitcoin Miner Bags $360K in Rare BTC Block Win

This is a daily analysis by CoinDesk analyst and Chartered Market Technician Omkar Godbole.

Bitcoin in Precarious Position as BTC Price Penetrates Bullish Trendline

Bitcoin sinks to $115,000 after hitting its newest record, as macro concerns spark liquidation wave

Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) spot exchange-traded funds registered a record net inflow of $2.85 billion between Aug. 11 and Aug. 15, according to data from SoSoValue. What Happened: The surge marks the largest weekly inflow on record for ETH products and underscores growing institutional appetite despite heightened market volatility.

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