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.

Onchain data from Arkham Intelligence now shows wallets tagged "Clifton Collins" holding roughly 4,500 BTC.

Irish authorities recover another 500 bitcoins from lost Clifton Collins drug stash

Ethereum

Bitcoin continued rising after hitting a 21-month-low earlier this week, topping $62,000 and leading a broader crypto market rebound.

Crypto Shorts Get Rekt as Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Rise to Weekly High Prices

FBI Director Kash Patel failed to disclose a significant purchase of stock in Bitcoin treasury firm Strategy from last November.

FBI Director Kash Patel's Undisclosed Stock Buy in Bitcoin Giant Strategy Is Down 44%

Miners must redirect their hashrate before the July 31 cutoff, as the pool will stop accepting contributions after that date.

SBI Crypto to shut down mining pool that holds roughly 2% of Bitcoin's hashrate

The bank said Strategy's bitcoin sales policy adds avoidable market uncertainty and should be replaced with equity issuance to build cash reserves.

JPMorgan says Strategy's bitcoin sales policy adds 'two-way risk' to crypto markets

The Japanese firm's 43,000-BTC stack now sits well below its cost basis, and it has leaned on debt over equity to keep buying.

Metaplanet Adds 2,823 Bitcoin in Q2 as Buying Pace Cools

Bitcoin has bounced back from its recent lows this week, climbing to over $60,000 per bitcoin after falling to levels not seen since U.S. president Donald Trump retook the White House as a bitcoin "Ponzi scheme" teeters on the verge of collapse.

‘Exactly What Warsh Is Afraid Of'—Bitcoin's Fed Nightmare Is Suddenly Coming True

An analyst known for making timely crypto calls believes that Bitcoin (BTC) is flashing bullish signals. The pseudonymous analyst Bluntz tells his 336,300 followers on X that Bitcoin is showing bullish divergence on the four hour chart.

Crypto Strategist Who Nailed 2025 Bitcoin Peak Says BTC Close to ‘Turning North' – Here's Why

Bitcoin reclaims $61,000 as Glassnode and Bitfinex flag long-term holder accumulation beneath persistent ETF selling.

‘Accumulation beneath the surface': Bitcoin rebounds above $61,000 as long-term holders accumulate amid steady ETF outflows

Bitcoin climbed to $61,211 early Thursday, a rebound of more than 5% off its 24-hour low. The move puts price back near the top of its daily range as short-term momentum indicators turn bullish while longer-term averages keep sellers in control.

Bitcoin Traders Brace for $62K Test After Rebound From $57,735 Low

Metaplanet added 2,823 BTC in the second quarter to reach 43,000 Bitcoin, becoming the world's third-largest corporate Bitcoin treasury behind Strategy and Twenty One Capital.

Metaplanet Adds 2,823 Bitcoin, Reaches 43,000 BTC and Becomes World's Third-Largest Corporate Treasury

The Nasdaq-listed Korean media company once lined up $1 billion in financing to buy 10,000 bitcoin. A recent filing confirms its balance is now zero as it pivots to AI infrastructure and fights to stay listed.

A struggling Nasdaq-listed company that tried to copy Saylor's Bitcoin playbook is completely dumping crypto for AI

The debasement trade, where investors move money out of fiat currencies like the dollar and into “hard assets” with limited supply, such as bitcoin BTC$61,205.59 and gold, could be back in vogue if Thursday's U.S. nonfarm payrolls data backs up Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's latest take on inflation.

Warsh's comments set the stage for U.S. jobs data to ignite bitcoin, gold rally

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan says Strategy's STRC selloff reflects the kind of "end-of-cycle" deleveraging that precedes a bitcoin market bottom.

‘I think we're nearing the bottom': Bitwise CIO says Strategy's STRC selloff is part of bitcoin's end-of-cycle dynamics

Solana

Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies rebounded on dovish Federal Reserve signals, with speculative tokens like Memecore's M and Audiera's BEAT leading gains.

Smaller tokens lead as bitcoin, sol rally in 'first real bounce of the selloff'

Bitcoin rose more than 4% to trade above $61,000, its strongest level in over a week, after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh said inflation risks had eased. A 7.9% drop in South Korea's Kospi on renewed AI chip worries did little to dent the bid.

Bitcoin zooms above $61,000 as inflation fears soften

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Live markets: Bitcoin holds above $60,000 as yen jumps on intervention fears

Metaplanet spent $222 million on the bitcoin purchase during the second quarter, translating to $78,608 per bitcoin.

Metaplanet adds 2,823 bitcoin to holdings in Q2, bringing total to 43,000 BTC

The Japanese firm, now the world's third largest publicly traded bitcoin holder, reported stronger Bitcoin Income Generation revenue.

Metaplanet buys another $170 million of bitcoin expanding treasury to 43,000 BTC

Ionic Digital, the bitcoin miner formed out of the Celsius bankruptcy, filed to go public on Nasdaq after a sharp pullback in its mining operations and a rapid shift toward AI infrastructure leasing. This article first appeared in The Energy Mag. The original article can be viewed here.

Ionic Raises $400M as AI Revenue Tops Bitcoin Mining Ahead of Nasdaq Listing

Long-term holding wallets have shifted to net accumulation from net distribution, according to Glassnode.

Bitcoin's long-term holders have returned to accumulation

Dogecoin

Bitcoin climbed back above $60,000 for the first time in over a week after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh said inflation risks had come down. Solana led the majors, up about 16% on the week, while a semiconductor selloff hit Asian markets and dented the AI trade that has pulled capital from crypto all quarter.

Ether, solana, dogecoin in the green after Warsh comments push bitcoin above $60,000

Bitcoin retreated toward $58K despite improving financial conditions, highlighting an unusual market divergence. Analysts said persistent crypto-specific selling, rather than broader macroeconomic pressure, has kept the asset disconnected from equities, Treasury yields, and gold.

Why Bitcoin Retested $58K Despite Supportive Macro Backdrop

Citigroup (Citi) announced major downward revisions to its 12-month price targets for both Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH).

Wall Street Realism: Why Citigroup Slashed Its Bitcoin and Ethereum Targets

Bitcoin price climbed back above $60,000 on Wednesday, lifting Bitcoin treasury stocks, with Strategy (MSTR) and Strive (ASST) surging more than 10% intraday.

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