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.

Rising bitcoin supply in loss, weakening spot demand and cautious derivatives positioning were among the issues raised by the data provider in its weekly newsletter.

Bitcoin Market Echoes Early 2022 as Onchain Stress Mounts: Glassnode

Recent opinion pieces have drawn parallels between bitcoin and tulips because of the speculative frenzy surrounding the latter in the 1600s. I explain why those comparisons are unfair and why analyzing bitcoin solely as a store of value misses the point entirely.

Why Bitcoin Isn't a Digital Tulip — and Why It Will Never Be

Speculators maintain net bullish positions in the yen, limiting scope for sudden JPY strength and mass carry unwind.

Bitcoin Faces Japan Rate Hike: Yen Carry Trade Unwind Fears Miss the Mark, Real Risk Elsewhere

Robert Kiyosaki urges people to brace for deepening financial turmoil by building new income streams, securing essential trade skills, and accumulating hard assets as he warns of a severe global downturn approaching 2026.

Robert Robert Kiyosaki Offers Crash Advice With Deep Bitcoin Conviction—What Investors Need to Know

JPMorgan sees bitcoin primed for a powerful climb as gold-like trading patterns and shifting market dynamics set the stage for major upside potential in the months ahead.

JPMorgan Predicts Bitcoin Rising Toward $170K With Gold-Like Trends

Ethereum

Solana

The service will allow customers to buy and sell BTC, ETH, SOL, and USDC through a separate digital asset account managed by Hexarq.

French Banking Giant BPCE to Roll Out Crypto Trading for 2M Retail Clients

The Casascius coins were designed as offline cold storage with embedded private keys, but the project was shut down in 2013 due to regulatory pressure from FinCEN.

Two Casascius Coins Holding 2K BTC Moved After 13 Years of Inactivity

Dogecoin

Bitcoin is trading just below the $90,000 mark on Saturday as cooling inflation data is driving risk-off sentiment. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $89,496.98 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,024.66 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $132.33 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.02 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1384 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.058201 Notable Developments:

Bitcoin Stuck Below $90,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Extend Losses

On Friday, as bitcoin slipped beneath the $90,000 threshold, a long-dormant 2012 wallet stirred back to life, dispatching 1,000 BTC valued at $89.4 million at today's rates — its first activity in 13 years and 49 days.

Casascius Classics Awaken: 2,000 BTC From 2011–2012 Shake off 13 Years of Sleep

Academic literature finds that during periods of economic stress, correlations and spillovers between cryptocurrencies and equities spike.

Professor Coin: When Bitcoin Sneezes—How Crypto and Equities Caught the Same Cold

As the gap between spot bitcoin price and the power law widens, investors are left questioning whether mean reversion is coming or if another cornerstone model is approaching its end.

How Much Longer Until We Consider the Bitcoin Power Law Model Invalid?

Shares in the company fell more than 50% this week as the merger approval went forward.

Anthony Pompliano's Bitcoin Treasury Firm ProCap BTC Closes SPAC Merger Deal

Bitcoin currently sits at $89,618, with a market capitalization of $1.78 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $45.76 billion. Over the past day, its price has oscillated within a narrow band from $88,420 to $91,290—suggesting hesitation among both bulls and bears.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Technicals Signal Caution, Not Capitulation

The Australian Bitcoin Industry Body (ABIB) has formally filed a complaint with the national broadcaster ABC regarding a Dec. 1 article concerning bitcoin.

Australian Bitcoin Lobby Files Complaint Against ABC Over Misleading Article

A stronger yen typically coincides with de-risking across macro portfolios, and that dynamic could tighten liquidity conditions that recently helped bitcoin rebound from November's lows.

Japan's Higher Rates Puts Bitcoin in the Crosshairs of a Yen Carry Unwind

Mashreq Capital has launched a new multi-asset investment product that provides regulated exposure to Bitcoin ( BTC) for retail investors.

UAE's Mashreq Capital Unveils Multi-Asset Fund With Bitcoin Allocation

Bitcoin Magazine Vivek Ramaswamy's Strive Urges MSCI to Rethink Bitcoin Index Exclusion Strive Asset Management warned MSCI that its plan to exclude bitcoin-heavy companies from major benchmarks could create inconsistent results due to differing accounting standards. Vivek Ramaswamy's Strive Urges MSCI to Rethink Bitcoin Index Exclusion Micah Zimmerman.

Vivek Ramaswamy's Strive Urges MSCI to Rethink Bitcoin Index Exclusion

Cantor Fitzgerald analysts significantly lowered their price target for Strategy (MSTR) shares, while reiterating an “Overweight” rating.

Cantor Slashes Strategy Price Target By 59%, Remains 'Long-Term Bullish' on Bitcoin Giant

Bitcoin and ether ETFs both faced another difficult trading session, posting sizable outflows, while solana and XRP ETFs quietly notched fresh inflows. Market sentiment remained mixed, with traditional leaders struggling as smaller sectors absorbed renewed investor attention.

Bitcoin and Ether Post Combined $236 Million Outflow as Solana Stays Green

The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

The Daily: JPMorgan says Strategy is key to bitcoin's next move, IMF warns stablecoins may weaken central bank control, and more

Strategy's (NASDAQ:MSTR) Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) accumulation has slowed sharply in 2025, but analysts say its newly fortified reserves could drastically limit downside risk this cycle. What Happened: A new CryptoQuant report outlines a major shift in Strategy's treasury approach.

If Strategy Holds Its Bitcoin, MSTR's Drawdown Will Be Muted: Report

Bitcoin is back below the $90,000 mark as Ethereum flirts with another dip below $3,000—all while major stock indices stay green.

Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Dive as Liquidations Hit $500 Million—While Stocks Rise

The cryptocurrency market dived as bitcoin lost the $90K level after having regained it recently. The prime cryptocurrency dropped as low as $89,185 this Friday, even after a price resurgence and the expectation of a favorable decision on rate cuts.

Bitcoin Loses $90K, Bears Pile Over $200 Million in Liquidations

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Craters to $88,000, But JPMorgan Maintains $170,000 Target Bitcoin price is trading near $88,000 after an early morning price dump. Bitcoin Price Craters to $88,000, But JPMorgan Maintains $170,000 Target Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Craters to $88,000, But JPMorgan Maintains $170,000 Target

Strive said the proposal could lead to uneven results worldwide because companies report Bitcoin differently under various accounting rules.

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