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.

Steak 'n Shake says same-store sales have climbed sharply since it began accepting bitcoin nine months ago. The company now holds about 161 BTC in a corporate reserve and is using part of it to fund employee bonuses.

Steak 'n Shake Links Dramatic Sales Surge to Bitcoin Adoption

Starboard argues Riot's Texas power assets position the company to secure large AI data center tenants if management accelerates deal execution.

Activist investor Starboard says Riot AI pivot could be worth up to $21 billion as miner lags peers

The rise of artificial intelligence is likely to displace millions of workers in quick order, triggering sizable credit defaults, said Hayes.

Bitcoin's plunge signals coming AI crisis, but massive Fed response will drive new record high: Arthur Hayes

Defensive sentiment, falling leverage, and declining ETF exposure suggest the market may be near a bottom, K33 said.

Bitcoin approaches ‘late bear market territory' as regime signals echo 2022 bottom, K33 says

CryptoQuant founder Ki Young Ju says a future quantum computing breakthrough could force Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) into a difficult choice: upgrade aggressively — or risk large amounts of BTC being stolen. Quantum Attack Or Coin Freezing?

Is Freezing Satoshi's Coins The Answer To Quantum Threats? It's Complicated, Expert Says

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Holds Near $67,000 as Market Forces Push in Opposing Directions The bitcoin price is hovering around $67,000 in a tight, bearish-leaning range as macro uncertainty limits momentum. Bitcoin Price Holds Near $67,000 as Market Forces Push in Opposing Directions Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Holds Near $67,000 as Market Forces Push in Opposing Directions

Bitcoin is consolidating within a tightening range as momentum signals remain conflicted across time frames. As of Feb. 18, 2026, BTC's price structure at $67,336 per unit reflects stabilization rather than confirmed directional expansion, with technical indicators reinforcing a cautious, range-bound environment.

Stalling Under $70K: Bitcoin Range War Intensifies as Key Technical Signals Clash

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Bitcoin is holding near $67,000 despite renewed volatility and significant ETF outflows; liquidations stand at $188.97 million over the past 24 hours. The backdrop includes optimism surrounding potential progress on the CLARITY Act, which could provide more structured crypto regulatory guidance in the U.S. Bitcoin ETFs saw $104.9 million in net outflows on Tuesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $48.6 million in net inflows.

Bitcoin At $67,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Reverse Gains On Regulatory Optimism

Bitcoin trades in a tight range as derivatives stabilize and altcoins show pockets of strength ahead of key macro cues and a high-profile crypto event.

Bitcoin holds near $68,000 as volatility cools, WLFI jumps ahead of Mar-a-Lago forum

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan said DeFi could help lead the market out of crypto winter, while Michael Saylor declared "spring is coming."

Bitwise CIO says DeFi could lead market out of crypto winter as Strategy's Saylor predicts bitcoin recovery

Institutional investors just sold $173 million in Bitcoin and crypto investment products in one week, according to a new update from CoinShares. The digital asset firm says outflows have now totaled a whopping $3.74 billion in the last month, as the price of BTC dropped from around $95,400 to a low of $62,800.

Institutional Investors Sell $3,740,000,000 in Bitcoin and Crypto in Just One Month As BTC Price Craters: CoinShares

HIVE Digital Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:HIVE) CEO Aydin Kilic said Tuesday that the company will prioritize expanding its high-performance computing (HPC) business in 2026.

HIVE Digital CEO Says Company Worked On Scaling Bitcoin Mining Business In 2025—Here's What It Wants To Focus On This Year

Crypto majors soften while Asian equities rebound modestly, with traders continuing to weigh quantum fears, ETF flows and a possible shift in bitcoin's broader trend.

Bitcoin losing $70,000 is a warning sign for further downside

Bitcoin spot ETFs in the United States still hold about $85 billion in assets, despite the BTC price crash.

Bitcoin ETFs hold billions despite price crash, but resilience masks harsh reality

American Bitcoin Corp. (NASDAQ:ABTC ) co-founder Eric Trump toasted the firm's treasury hitting the 6,000 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) milestone on Tuesday. Trump Sees ‘Exciting Days Ahead' In an X post, Trump stated that the firm hit the “incredible” milestone within six months of going public.

Eric Trump Celebrates American Bitcoin's 'Incredible' 6,000 BTC Milestone — But Stock Has Sunk 85% Since Nasdaq Debut

Soluna Holdings is deepening its ties with Blockware, adding 6 megawatts (MW) of capacity at Project Dorothy 1 in West Texas as deployment moves toward completion by the end of February. Bitcoin Miner and HPC Service Provider Soluna Strengthens Texas Presence With Capacity Increase Soluna Holdings Inc.

Bitcoin Miner Soluna Expands Behind-the-Meter Capacity in Texas via Blockware Pact

Arthur Hayes warns Bitcoin's divergence from a flat Nasdaq signals an AI-driven credit crisis, but experts say the timeline is overstretched.

Bitcoin's Divergence From Nasdaq Is a Warning on Dollar Liquidity: Arthur Hayes

Leading cryptocurrencies tumbled, while stocks closed higher on Tuesday, as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's minutes from January's policy meeting. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:30 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Slide Ahead Of Fed Meeting Minutes: Analyst Says BTC In An Area Where They'd 'Fancy' Buying Some

The U.S. government controls nearly $23 billion in bitcoin, making it one of the world's largest holders as massive seizures and a new Strategic Bitcoin Reserve reshape America's crypto footprint. US Government Keeps $23 Billion in Bitcoin Blockchain intelligence platform Arkham shared on social media platform X on Feb. 16 that the U.S.

US Government Holds 328,372 BTC as Onchain Data Confirms $23B Federal Crypto Stockpile

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor told billionaire Ray Dalio to own bitcoin after the billionaire warned the post-World War II global order is breaking down, positioning the cryptocurrency as a shield against mounting geopolitical and financial instability.

Michael Saylor Tells Ray Dalio: If World Order Breaks Down, Own Bitcoin

Bitcoin open interest has plunged 55% from its October 2025 peak, marking the steepest decline since April 2023 as traders unwind leverage.

Why Bitcoin Open Interest Has Seen Its Largest Decline in Almost 3 Years

The U.S. dollar is heading for a weekly loss as bearish positioning hits record lows, but bitcoin's shifting correlation with the dollar index is complicating the usual bullish narrative for crypto. Bitcoin's Lack of Reaction to Weak Dollar Tests Historic Inverse Link The U.S.

Record Dollar Bearishness Sparks Bitcoin Correlation Debate

Nakamoto Inc. says it will acquire BTC Inc. and UTXO Management in a $107.3 million all-stock transaction aimed at building an integrated Bitcoin-focused operating company. Bitcoin Treasury Firm Nakamoto Strikes $107M Deal Nakamoto Inc. (Nasdaq: NAKA) announced Feb. 17, 2026, that it has entered into definitive merger agreements to acquire BTC Inc.

Nakamoto Inc. to Acquire BTC Inc. and UTXO in $107M All-Stock Deal

Combined, Mubadala Investment Company and Al Warda Investments held more than $1 billion of BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) at the end of 2025.

Abu Dhabi wealth funds added to bitcoin ETF holdings in Q4

Bitcoin Magazine Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Addresses “Paper Bitcoin” Claims, Claims Bitcoin ETFs Are Fully Backed Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong dismissed “paper Bitcoin” claims, insisting spot Bitcoin ETFs are fully backed, while defending Coinbase's dominant custody role and calling U.S. regulatory clarity the next key step for the industry. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Addresses “Paper Bitcoin” Claims, Claims Bitcoin ETFs Are Fully Backed Micah Zimmerman.

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