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.

Despite Bitcoin's drop, analysts expect favorable outcomes from key macroeconomic events this week to restart the bull run.

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Ethereum

Bitcoin—alongside other major cryptocurrencies ethereum and XRP—have fallen sharply, raising fears of a crypto market crash

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Puteaux, August 18, 2025: Capital B, a European Bitcoin Treasury Company listed on Euronext Growth Paris, has announced a capital increase of approximately $2.57 million (€2.2 million), fully subscribed by Adam Back. This capital infusion is expected to facilitate the acquisition of approximately 17 additional BTC, potentially raising the company's total holdings to 2,218 BTC.

Capital B Announces Over $2.5 Million Capital Increase, Fully Subscribed by Adam Back, to Expand Bitcoin Holdings

Bitcoin (BTC) has fallen more than 7% dipping below $115,000, since hitting its all-time high of over $124,000, as traders booked in over $3.5 billion of realized profits across the weekend, according to Glassnode data.

Bitcoin Drops Below $115K Amid Wave of Profit-Taking

Tokyo-listed Metaplanet Inc (3350) has acquired an additional 775 bitcoin (BTC) for 13.73 billion yen (about $94 million), according to its most recent filing.

Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Treasury by 775 BTC, Assets Outweigh Debt 18-Fold

A solo Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) miner solved an entire block on Sunday, earning a total reward of more than $360,000. Solo Miner Gets Lucky The block 910440, which contained 4.193 transactions, was mined early morning hours through an individual mining pool operated by the Solo CK pool, according to data from Mempool.

Solo Bitcoin Miner Hits Jackpot, Earns $360,000 After Beating Heavy Odds

Bitcoin experienced a significant drop in the early hours of August 18, briefly falling to $114,955 before stabilizing above $115,200. Market-Wide Plunge and Bitcoin's Retreat On Monday, Aug. 18, bitcoin ( BTC) tumbled, briefly dropping to $114,955 before recovering and consolidating above $115,200. The top cryptocurrency's 2.

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Cameron Winklevoss, co-founder of the Gemini crypto exchange, floated an unconventional idea for sustainable Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) mining on Monday, which is to route electricity from piezoelectric floor tiles into the network. Cameron Winklevoss Thinks Footsteps Could Power Bitcoin Mining "This energy should be converted into Bitcoin mining.

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Metaplanet Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3350) announced the purchase of an additional 775 bitcoin at an average price of ¥17,720,023 per coin (totaling ¥13.733 billion), bringing its cumulative holdings to 18,888 bitcoin at an overall average cost of ¥15,041,118 (aggregate ¥284.097 billion).

Metaplanet Adds 775 Bitcoin, Total Holdings Reach 18,888 BTC

Solana

Crypto markets traded sideways heading into Monday, with bitcoin (BTC) holding near $115,000 and ether (ETH) above $4,200, as traders weigh whether a potential Fed rate cut in September will extend digital assets' risk-on momentum or revive correlations with gold.

Solana's SOL, XRP Dive 5% Amid Profit-Taking; Bitcoin Traders Eye Gold Divergence

Amsterdam-based cryptocurrency service provider Amdax plans to launch a bitcoin treasury company called AMBTS (Amsterdam Bitcoin Treasury Strategy) on the Dutch stock exchange, Amdax said on Monday.

Dutch crypto firm Amdax aims to launch Bitcoin treasury company on Euronext

Dogecoin

Dogecoin (DOGE) nursed losses on Monday as the community behind Qubic, which recently attacked Monero, voted to target the Dogecoin network over Zcash and Kaspa by a big margin.

Dogecoin Sellers in Control as Monero Attacker Votes to Target DOGE; Bitcoin Below $116K

Analysts say the next market mover will also be a U.S. macro event, such as the upcoming Jackson Hole meeting and the jobless claims data.

Bitcoin slides to $115,500 as macro data continues to dampen market sentiment

The Japanese investment firm disclosed Monday an additional purchase of 775 BTC for approximately $93 million.

Metaplanet buys additional 775 BTC for $93 million, lifting total holdings to 18,888 bitcoin

Leading cryptocurrencies slid on Sunday night as large investors began to lock in gains. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 10:05 p.m.

Bitcoin Slides As Whales Take Profits; Ethereum, Dogecoin Also Slip: Analyst Rules Out Major ETH Correction Before It Hits $5,000

Bitcoin's historical monthly and quarterly returns show a clear pattern of strength toward the end of the year, suggesting that the final months of 2025 could deliver significant gains if past trends hold. Historical Bitcoin Returns Highlight Seasonal Strength in Q4 So far in 2025, bitcoin ( BTC) has seen mixed performance.

Bitcoin's Q4 History Suggests Strong Finish for 2025

Wall Street ramped up its exposure to bitcoin in the second quarter, adding positions not only in spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) but also in U.S. stocks closely tied to the cryptocurrency's price, according to new filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Brevan Howard, Goldman Sachs and Harvard Lead Billions in Bitcoin ETF Buying Spree

Bitcoin (BTC) mining profitability increased 2% in July as the price of the world's largest cryptocurrency rose 7% while the network hashrate jumped 5%, investment bank Jefferies said in a research report on Friday.

Bitcoin Mining Profitability Rose 2% in July Amid BTC Price Rally, Jefferies Says

Bitcoin hovered near $118,348 on Sunday, up 0.39% in 24 hours, as two analysts outlined paths that could test traders' nerves: a dip toward $108K–$112K or a drawn-out range with room for altcoins.

Bitcoin Steadies at $118K as Analysts Flag Deeper Pullback Risks and Altcoin Rotation

Renowned trader Peter Brandt has backed a Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) price prediction chart that suggests the cryptocurrency could reach a staggering $280,000 by the end of 2025. What Happened: Brandt endorsed a Bitcoin cycle chart that aligns the four major Bitcoin cycles since 2011.

Could Bitcoin Really Hit $280,000 in 2025? This Legendary Trader Thinks So

Block CEO Jack Dorsey has once again emphasized his stance on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), advocating for its use as everyday money, a vision originally proposed by Bitcoin's creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. What Happened: Dorsey stressed that Bitcoin's ultimate purpose should be for daily transactions, not merely speculative trading.

Jack Dorsey Advocates for Bitcoin Use as Everyday Currency 'As It Was Designed to Be'

Bitcoin's price stood at $118,351 on Aug. 17, 2025, with a market capitalization of $2.356 trillion and a 24-hour global trading volume of $20.09 billion. The intraday price range was narrow, fluctuating between $117,279 and $118,445, signaling consolidation after recent volatility.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Consolidation Phase Could Precede Sharp Rally—or Breakdown

Bitcoin could reach $150,000 before facing a bear market, Canary Capital CEO Steven McClurg said in a recent interview.

Canary Capital's McClurg Sees Bitcoin Soaring to $150K Before Inevitable Downturn

Meliuz, the largest Bitcoin Treasury Company in Latin America, has completed its expansion into U.S. markets, trading on OTCQX under the ticker MLIZY. The company is focused on promoting its proposal in U.S. markets, aiming to attract foreign capital enticed by its bitcoin initiatives. Meliuz Crosses Over to U.S.

Latam Bitcoin Pioneer Meliuz Expands Into US Markets

Crypto analyst Cryptobirb predicts that bitcoin is nearing its cycle peak, which is likely to occur between October 19 and November 20, 2025. Halving Events and Bull Market Length A crypto analyst is projecting bitcoin ( BTC) to peak between Oct. 19 and Nov. 20, 2025, before bears typically take over.

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