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.

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy says he's down millions on Bitcoin, but he's intent on holding this time—even if it falls to zero.

'Every Time I Buy It, It Tanks': Dave Portnoy Says He's Losing Millions as Bitcoin Falls

Polymarket traders are pricing only a 21% chance that bitcoin hits $70,000 before the end of July, with the coin trading near $61,600. The skepticism persists even as U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs just posted their strongest daily inflow since early May.

Polymarket Traders Give Bitcoin Just 21% Odds of Hitting $70K in July, Even as ETF Money Returns

Crypto analyst Rekt Capital says Bitcoin (BTC) may not have reached its bear market bottom, arguing that historical market cycles suggest there could still be additional downside ahead. In a new YouTube video, the analyst says the current market shares similarities with Bitcoin's 2022 bear market while also exhibiting characteristics seen during previous cycles.

Analyst Says Bitcoin ‘Not Quite Near Bottom,' Warns BTC Has Room for Further Downside if History Repeats

Ethereum

Crypto's largest exchange logged more than 166,000 ether withdrawal transactions in a single day, a three-year record, just as bitcoin miner Riot Platforms moved 500 BTC worth $30.72 million into NYDIG custody.

Binance ETH Withdrawals Hit 3-Year High as Riot Stages Another 500 BTC for Possible Sale

Thursday's inflows ended a run that drained $2.7 billion, but analysts warn one green day isn't necessarily a trend reversal.

Bitcoin ETFs Draw In $222M, Snapping 10-Day Losing Streak

U.S. institutional demand had its worst month ever in June. Large holders absorbed the selling, marking a divergence that has shown up near past cycle bottoms.

Bitcoin whales bought $16.7 billion of bitcoin in 2 weeks even as ETFs bled a record $4 billion

With bitcoin BTC$61,884.29 and the broader crypto market showing signs of life, defensive positioning in the market has eased, not disappeared, a sign of continued caution.

Bitcoin, ether traders aren't fully buying the bounce, options markets show

Bitcoin holds above $61,000 and ether above $1,700 as soft U.S. jobs data eases Fed hike bets and spot ETFs snap a 10-day outflow streak.

‘Markets find their footing': Bitcoin holds $61,000 rebound ahead of US Independence Day as soft jobs data eases rate fears

After dominating markets in 2026, AI-tied memory and semiconductor stocks are losing momentum, raising the question whether capital will shift back into bitcoin.

Memory and semiconductor stocks lose momentum, bitcoin rebounds in sign of changing investor focus

Crypto ETF flows rebounded on Thursday, July 2, with bitcoin ETFs drawing $221.72 million, their largest inflow since May 5 and the first positive session after 10 straight days of outflows. Crypto ETFs Turn All Green as Bitcoin, Ether, XRP and Solana Attract Fresh Capital The crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) market finally caught a bid.

Fidelity's FBTC Leads $222 Million Bitcoin ETF Rebound After 10 Days of Outflows

BlackRock's IBIT was the only fund to see net outflows on Thursday, shedding $40.4 million and continuing its negative streak.

US bitcoin ETFs break 10-day negative streak with $222 million worth of inflows

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Live updates: More bitcoin is now held at a loss than at a profit

Spot ETFs had their strongest inflow day in two months, driven by funds other than BlackRock's IBIT.

Finally. $221 million flow into Bitcoin ETFs, ending a painful 10-day outflow streak

Ireland's Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) reportedly pulled another 500 bitcoin out of a decade-dormant wallet this week, bringing its 2026 recovery total from a single cannabis dealer's stash to 1,500 BTC, worth more than $92 million at current prices.

Ireland's CAB Cracks Third Bitcoin Wallet, Recovers $31 Million From Cannabis Grower

Solana

Bearish traders lost $281 million in liquidations over 24 hours, nearly double the longs, as bitcoin pushed to its strongest level in two weeks. Ether is up almost 10% on the week and solana nearly 19% while a rebound in tech stocks eased the pressure from the AI trade.

Ether and solana extend gains as a short squeeze lifts bitcoin toward $62,000

Spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds experienced a record $4.5 billion in net outflows in June, marking the worst monthly withdrawal since their 2024 approval. Record Outflows Hit Bitcoin Funds Net outflows from spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) topped $4.5 billion in June 2026, making it the worst monthly withdrawal since their approval in early 2024.

Experts Say June $4.5B ETF Exit Reflects Macro Shift, Not Bitcoin Weakness

Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has charged Usie Otukpa Osang with eight counts of fraud for his alleged role in a multimillion-dollar cryptocurrency scam. EFCC Charges Suspect Over Crypto Fraud Nigeria's anti-corruption agency has charged a man accused of orchestrating a multimillion-dollar crypto investment scam that defrauded an Australian investor, officials announced.

Nigeria's EFCC Pushes $9.2M Crypto Fraud Case Against Alleged Scammer After Bitcoin Transfer

Metaplanet purchased 2,823 bitcoin during Q2 2026 for $225 million at an average price of $78,872 per bitcoin. This grew its total treasury to 43,000 BTC, with an aggregate lifetime cost basis of $4.09 billion. Treasury Growth and Portfolio Value Japanese listed bitcoin treasury, Metaplanet Inc.

Metaplanet Buys 2,823 Bitcoins for $225M as Treasury Reaches 43,000 BTC Holdings

SBI Crypto is shutting down its bitcoin mining pool, closing out more than five years of operation on July 31, 2026. The company launched the pool in March 2021 as part of SBI Holdings' push into digital assets. Today it sits between the 10th and 11th largest Bitcoin mining pool by hashrate, controlling 20,412.11 PH/s.

SBI Crypto Pulls the Plug on Bitcoin Pool as 20,412 PH/s Hunts for a New Home

CryptoQuant reported Bitcoin exchange inflows surged to 49,000 BTC on June 30 — a rare spike historically linked to heightened volatility and often downside risk — even as Bitcoin rebounded above the key $60,000 support level.

Bitcoin Exchange Inflows Spike to 49,000 BTC in a Day, Signaling More Volatility is Coming: Report

Wavespace, the Bitcoin-only neobank, has achieved MiCA compliance and launched its self-custodial wavecard® that uses Nostr Wallet Connect to automatically top up from users' Lightning nodes, eliminating custodial preloading risks.

Wavespace Launches MiCA-Compliant Self-Custodial Bitcoin Debit Card Powered by Lightning and NWC

Strategy introduced "avoidable two-way risk" into crypto markets with its recent bitcoin sale policy, according to JPMorgan analysts.

JPMorgan says Strategy's bitcoin sale policy introduced ‘avoidable' risk into crypto markets

Bitcoin rebounded to a daily high of $62,137, marking a 3% 24-hour gain and establishing a bright start to July after bouncing off a recent low of $57,735.

Bitcoin Pushes Above $62,000 After Whales Add 270,000 BTC, Forcing $130M in Short Losses

SBI Crypto, the subsidiary of the Japanese financial giant, is the latest firm to shutter its Bitcoin mining endeavor.

Japanese Financial Giant SBI to Shut Down Bitcoin Mining Pool

Bitcoin core developer Jon Atack is telling users to hold off on transactions during the second week of August 2026, pointing to reorg risk tied to BIP-110's activation window. Atack posted the warning on X on June 29, 2026.

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