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.

A Bitcoin block signaling the BIP-110 proposal has appeared onchain while critics push back by inscribing a large image in protest.

Battle for Bitcoin's soul opens as first block supporting 'clean-up' proposal is mined

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is approaching the $70,000 mark, even as geopolitical tensions tied to U.S. airstrikes on Iran drive the price of oil higher. Short-Term Holders Show Resilience Despite a recent dip toward the $63,000–$64,000 range, Bitcoin's short-term holders (STHs) are not displaying signs of panic selling, CryptoQuant data shows.

Bitcoin Close To $70,000 As US Airstrikes On Iran Continue: What Is Going On?

Cake Wallet has announced the integration of Bitcoin's Lightning Network into its advanced privacy wallet. The move comes after a series of Bitcoin-specific updates that put Cake at the forefront of mobile wallets across the broader crypto industry.

Cake Wallet Launches Bitcoin Lightning Network Support With Full Self-Custody and Privacy Defaults

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Pumps 7% in Early Trading to Over $70,000 The bitcoin price pumped sharply from the mid‑$65,000 range to above $70,000 earlier today. Bitcoin Price Pumps 7% in Early Trading to Over $70,000 Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Pumps 7% in Early Trading to Over $70,000

Ethereum

Bitcoin ETFs rebounded as crypto funds saw $1 billion in fresh inflows last week—but is the worst really over?

Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs Snap Five-Week Losing Streak as Crypto Funds Add $1 Billion

Publicly-traded bitcoin treasuries have generally seen their share value deteriorate dramatically amid BTC's massive price drop.

Anthony Pompliano's Bitcoin treasury company adds 450 BTC, expands share buybacks

At their worst levels, U.S. stock index futures had been down more than 2%, but equity markets are barely lower one hour into Monday's trading session.

Bitcoin surges above $68,000 amid muted stock market reaction to Iran war

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) announced it purchased 3,015 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) for $204 million at $67,700 per coin. The 101st Bitcoin Purchase Strategy funded the acquisition through $229.9 million in common stock sales and $7.1 million in STRC preferred stock proceeds.

Strategy Buys 3,015 Bitcoin As BTC Rebounds Above $68,000

Strategy disclosed its third-largest Bitcoin purchase of the year, scooping up the asset using proceeds that partially came from STRC.

Strategy Spends $200 Million on Bitcoin, Raises STRC Dividend Yet Again

Bitcoin Magazine Citrea Launches Foundation to Advance Bitcoin's Programmable Future Citrea announced the creation of the Citrea Foundation today. Citrea Launches Foundation to Advance Bitcoin's Programmable Future Micah Zimmerman.

Citrea Launches Foundation to Advance Bitcoin's Programmable Future

Bitcoin Magazine ProCap Financial (BRR) Buys 450 Bitcoin and Doubles Down on NAV-Accretive Strategy ProCap Financial, Inc. continued its twin strategic thrusts this week with the acquisition of 450 Bitcoin, bringing its total holdings to 5,457 BTC and lowering its average cost basis per coin, the company announced.

ProCap Financial (BRR) Buys 450 Bitcoin and Doubles Down on NAV-Accretive Strategy

Bitcoin Magazine Strategy ($MSTR) Buys $204 Million in Bitcoin, Holdings Climb to 720,737 BTC Strategy purchased over $200 million in bitcoin last week, lifting its total holdings to 720,737. Strategy ($MSTR) Buys $204 Million in Bitcoin, Holdings Climb to 720,737 BTC Micah Zimmerman.

Strategy ($MSTR) Buys $204 Million in Bitcoin, Holdings Climb to 720,737 BTC

Strategy Inc. expanded its bitcoin treasury with a fresh $204 million purchase, lifting total holdings to 720,737 BTC and reinforcing its position as the largest corporate bitcoin holder as accumulation continues despite market volatility. Strategy Buys 3,015 BTC for $204M, Lifting Holdings to 720,737 Bitcoin Strategy Inc.

Strategy Extends Corporate Bitcoin Dominance, Pushing Holdings to 720,737 BTC

A group of former NYDIG and TradFi executives are building Five Bells Settlement to tackle counterparty risk in digital assets trades using Bitcoin-native technology.

Five Bells Is Decentralizing Digital Assets Settlement Using Bitcoin

On-chain analyst Joao Wedson wrote, "set your bot to buy every dump," after Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) 180-day Sharpe Ratio flashed what he called a historical accumulation signal. The 180-Day Signal Is In—But The 1-Year Is Not Wedson said the 180-day Sharpe Ratio has flipped into a buying zone, while the one-year Sharpe Ratio has not confirmed the move.

'Set Your Bot To Buy Every Dump'—Watch This Bitcoin Ratio For Accumulation, Analyst Says

The latest purchase, funded through common and preferred stock sales, lifted total holdings to 720,737 coins valued at more than $47 billion.

Strategy purchased more than $200 million in bitcoin last week

Hyperliquid that was the weekend's crypto winner, setting a new record and being featured by a major news outlet's weekend market coverage.

Morning Minute: Bitcoin Crashes, Rebounds as Iran War Begins

Strategy's holdings account for more than 3.4% of the total 21 million bitcoin supply — worth around $48 billion.

Michael Saylor's Strategy buys 3,015 bitcoin for $204 million as total holdings top 720,000 BTC

Agentic finance firm becomes 19th largest public Bitcoin holder as BRR rises 2%.

Anthony Pompliano's ProCap Financial buys 450 bitcoin, steps up share buybacks

Polkadot, Near, and Jupiter jumped as Bitcoin stabilized, but experts warn the move is a positioning rebound, not a trend shift.

Altcoins Outperform Bitcoin With Double-Digit Weekly Gains

Bitcoin was trading at $66,372 on March 2, 2026, with a market capitalization of $1.32 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of around $45.14 billion. The session's intraday range spanned $65,149 to $67,191, pointing to continued consolidation beneath major resistance near $70,000.

Bitcoin Trapped Between $64K and $70K as Momentum Signals Diverge

Iran's national security secretary Ali Larijani on Monday declared the Islamic Republic “will not negotiate with the United States” as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as Bitcoin's “digital gold” narrative is once again put to the test. The Diplomatic Door Slams Shut Larijani dismissed Wall Street Journal reports that Tehran sought dialogue through Omani mediators.

Iranian Official Says 'No Talks With US' As Bitcoin Struggles With Digital Gold Narrative

Markets reacted as they typically do: by de-risking and sending oil prices higher. Bitcoin BTC$66,355.92 dropped to $66,300, down 0.5% over 24 hours, having hit a high of $68,000 over the weekend.

Battered bitcoin could find solace in war-led 'debasement' trade

Dogecoin

Bitcoin held near the $66,000 level despite persistent extreme fear sentiment and rising geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran; liquidations stand at $316.95 million over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $27.6 million in net outflows on Friday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $43 million in net outflows.

Bitcoin Steady At $66,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Slip On US-Iran Engagement

Bitcoin has continued to trade defensively near the mid-$60,000s as traders balance rising Iran-related war risk and interest-rate pressures.

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