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.

Corporate bitcoin holdings reached a record in early 2026, with institutions buying at 2.8 times the new mining supply, led by ETFs and major corporate treasuries like Strategy.

Corporate Bitcoin Holdings Hit Record High as Institutions Accumulate 2.8x Mining Supply: Report

Ethereum

BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) on Thursday launched the iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF (NASDAQ:ETHB) on Nasdaq, combining spot Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) exposure with staking rewards as institutional demand for crypto yield accelerates. The Staking Feature Gap ETHB marks BlackRock's third crypto ETF and the first to incorporate staking, Coindesk reported on Thursday.

BlackRock's $55B Bitcoin ETF Success Continues With Staked Ethereum Launch

Prominent crypto analyst Trader Mayne predicts Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) may face another leg lower before long-term buying opportunities emerge. Bitcoin Could See Another 20% Drop Speaking on his podcast, Maybe said Bitcoin remains in a broken higher-timeframe structure, suggesting further downside may occur before a meaningful bottom form.

Brace Yourselves, Bitcoin And Ethereum Holders—Here's How Low Crypto May Still Go

Bitcoin ETFs extended their inflow streak to a third straight day with $115 million in new capital. Ether ETFs also rebounded strongly, while solana posted modest gains and XRP ETFs saw no trading activity.

Crypto ETFs Extend Inflow Streaks as Bitcoin Adds $115 Million and Ether Adds $57 Million

Research shows that only 8% to 10% of global Bitcoin hashrate runs in oil-sensitive power markets, suggesting that geopolitical shocks may affect BTC prices more than mining costs.

Here is what $100 oil means for Bitcoin network

U.S. President Trump said stopping Iran is more of a concern than oil prices, as crude climbed 10% on Thursday.

Bitcoin holds $70,000 level as surging oil prices and credit issues have stocks tumbling

Today's quantum computers are far from breaking Bitcoin's cryptography and any real threat would likely emerge gradually, giving the network time to adapt.

Cathie Wood's Ark Invest says quantum computing is a long-term risk for bitcoin, not an imminent threat

Glassnode's Accumulation Trend Score drops to 0.04 as smaller wallet cohorts offload BTC while macro headwinds intensify.

Bitcoin selling intensifies across all wallet sizes despite price holding near $70,000

Binance Research suggests the upcoming 2026 United States midterm elections could set the stage for a recovery in both Bitcoin and equities.

Binance: U.S. Midterms Historically Followed by Strong Bitcoin Gains

Hands-on Review by Bitcoin.com. Bitcoin has matured far beyond its early days as a niche digital experiment. Today, many holders are thinking less about short-term trading and more about long-term wealth management.

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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has been trading in a range for months, with observers searching for short-term price patterns that could signal where the market may head in the longer run. Bitcoin Often Rises Before Sharp Bear Market Drops Prominent analyst Benjamin Cowen said in a March 11 podcast that bear markets in Bitcoin often behave counterintuitively, with prices spending more time drifting upward than falling.

Is Bitcoin Heading To $40,000? Analyst Warns Potential Weakness Into April

Metaplanet is expanding its strategy beyond holding Bitcoin, announcing the launch of two subsidiaries.

Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Strategy With Venture Fund and Asset Management Unit

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index has been stuck in extreme fear for over 40 consecutive days, longer than the Terra-Luna collapse. Here's what happened last time.

Bitcoin's Record 'Extreme Fear' Streak Just Passed The Terra Crash

The issuer behind the USDT stablecoin joined a $5.2 million funding round for Ark Labs, backing software that could let stablecoins move and settle on Bitcoin rails.

Tether invests in Ark Labs to make Bitcoin ready for stablecoins and payments

Ark Labs announced it secured $5.2 million in a seed funding round led by Tether alongside investors including Ego Death Capital, Epoch VC, Lion26, Sats Ventures and Contribution Capital.

Ark Labs Raises $5.2M with Tether to Bring Programmable Finance to Bitcoin

Ark Labs' latest funding builds upon efforts to return stablecoin giant Tether to its Bitcoin-based roots

Tether Backs Ark Labs' $5.2 Million Bet on Bitcoin's Stablecoin Revival

The funding coincides with Arkade adding support for digital assets, including infrastructure designed for stablecoins like USDT on Bitcoin.

Tether backs Ark Labs $5.2 million seed raise to expand stablecoin and programmable finance infrastructure on Bitcoin

Bitcoin has swung alongside the oil price over the last 24 hours, with the bitcoin price climbing back over $70,000

‘Get Ready'—Serious ‘Crisis' Warning Triggers Sudden Bitcoin Price Alert

As of March 12, 2026, bitcoin traded around $70,523 per unit, with a market capitalization of roughly $1.41 trillion and 24-hour trading volume near $47.04 billion.

BTC Price Today: Bitcoin Stabilizes Near $70K as Oscillators Flash Neutral Signals

Dogecoin

Bitcoin is hovering around $70,000, following $115.2 million in net inflows into Bitcoin ETFs on Wednesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $57 million in net inflows.

Bitcoin At $70,000, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Go Sideways On ETF Inflows

Bitcoin rebounded as Gulf shipping strikes sent Brent crude past $101, with analysts split on near-term outlook.

Bitcoin Recovers Above $70K as Tanker Attacks Push Oil Back Over $100

The futures-to-spot ratio has climbed to 5.1, reflecting a structural shift in how the market trades.

Bitcoin futures trading is now five times bigger than spot on Binance

Ultra-bearish forecasts are getting no love from industry observers, and rightly so, with bitcoin BTC$69,873.58 holding resilient amid global market chaos. Yet options flows hint there may be merit to the bears' dire warnings.

Bitcoin looks resilient, but don't ignore those $20,000 puts

Two Prime CEO Alexander Blume says the high yield product driving the buying surge carries risks despite strong momentum.

Strategy's STRC buys an estimated 7,000 bitcoin this week, but Two Prime CEO warns ‘no free lunch'

BTC holds near $70,000 and outperforms major assets during Middle East tensions, even as derivatives data and fear indicators signal deep market pessimism.

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