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.

The price of bitcoin has fallen around 36% from its all-time high recently but data shows this is a regular occurrence in the history of the cryptocurrency.

Bitcoin is down nearly 30% from its record high — history shows that's normal

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan said there is no mechanism that would force Strategy to sell its bitcoin, despite market concerns.

No, Strategy is not going to sell its bitcoin, Bitwise CIO believes

Trump-affiliated bitcoin mining and treasury firm American Bitcoin disclosed holdings of 4,367 BTC, as of Tuesday.

Eric Trump's American Bitcoin bought $34 million in BTC during November slump

Cardano

Ethereum

“The short-term setup has shifted into a choppy pullback, with markets watching whether BTC can stabilize within the $90,000–$91,000 support zone,” one trader said.

ADA, ETH, XRP Climb as Bitcoin Zooms Above $93K, But Traders Warn of ‘Fakeout Rally'

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse predicts bitcoin will reach $180,000 by the end of 2026.

Ripple CEO's Bold Call: Bitcoin to Hit $180K by End of 2026

BTC's volatility meltdown offers bullish cues to the spot price.

BTC at $100K Back on Table as Volatility Shatters Uptrend, Ether Bulls Grow Bolder

Bitcoin is trading in a narrow band ahead of the Fed's rate decision, with more than $6 billion in leveraged positions at risk.

Bitcoin Short Positions Build Ahead of Potential Fed Rate Cut

Bitcoin's latest drop stems from structural strains, Coinbase Institutional explained, as weakening trend signals, thinning liquidity, whale selling and ETF outflows pressured the market despite normally supportive easing monetary conditions.

Coinbase Explains Why Bitcoin Price Dumps With Whale Selling Pressure

Dogecoin

Leading cryptocurrencies lifted alongside stocks on Wednesday, as soft private jobs data strengthened investor hopes that the Federal Reserve would slash interest rates next week.

Bitcoin Gains As Weak Jobs Data Bolsters Fed Rate Cut Hopes; Ethereum, Dogecoin, XRP Also Spike: Analyst Predicts BTC Testing $100,000 This Month

The cryptocurrency almost crossed into $94K territory after a lackluster jobs report nudged up the odds of an interest rate cut by the Fed. Bitcoin Climbs on Weak Labor Data Private employers cut 32,000 jobs in November, according to human resources firm ADP in its latest jobs report, published Wednesday.

Jobs Down, Bitcoin Up

Strategy has adopted a new dual-reserve treasury framework, according to a comprehensive analysis from cryptoquant.com, marking a notable shift in how the firm manages bitcoin exposure heading into what analysts describe as a potential extended downturn.

Cryptoquant Analysts Cite Structural Shift in Strategy's Bitcoin Accumulation Plans

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Dances with $94,000 as Institutional Demand Fuels a Bullish Setup The Bitcoin price is flirting with the $94,000 mark. Currently, it's trading around $93,117, with $81 billion in 24-hour trading volume. Bitcoin Price Dances with $94,000 as Institutional Demand Fuels a Bullish Setup Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Dances with $94,000 as Institutional Demand Fuels a Bullish Setup

Difficulty and network valuation models point to BTC hovering around fair value near $90,000.

Bitcoin Hovers Near Production Cost as Bull/Bear Line Tightens

Bitcoin treasury company Strategy is not too big to fail, say some company observers, but others disagree.

Is Bitcoin Treasury Giant Strategy ‘Too Big To Fail'?

Bitcoin is holding above $92,000 as renewed institutional support lifts market sentiment. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $92,766.89 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,122.86 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $141.41 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.17 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1508 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.059039 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 106,270 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $338.43 million.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Hold Gains As Fed Rate Cut Odds Surge

CQ's Julio Moreno told The Block that if the bear market continues, bitcoin could trade between $70,000 and $55,000 next year.

CryptoQuant says Strategy prepares for a bitcoin bear market as it sets up US dollar reserve

Bitcoin surged on Tuesday but lost momentum. Analysts debate whether the rally will last as markets brace for the Federal Reserve's rate decision next week.

Was the Bitcoin Jump a 'Fake Breakout'?

The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

The Daily: UK passes crypto property law, Firelight launches XRP staking protocol on Flare, Trump brothers' American Bitcoin plunges, plus more

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) next move may depend on whether bullish forces can prevail or if buyers have exhausted their potential. What Happened: According to a prominent market commentator, the five bullish drivers keeping Bitcoin's uptrend alive are: Institutional Expansion: Vanguard, BlackRock and others continue widening access to crypto-linked products, deepening liquidity and credibility.

Is Bitcoin's Rally Real? 5 Reasons Why It Is — And 5 Reasons Why It's Not

Solana

Bitcoin ETFs resumed their upward momentum with fresh inflows, while ether ETFs fell back into outflows. Solana funds, meanwhile, delivered another strong day, driven by broad-based inflows across all major issuers. Ether Slips, Solana Surges, and Bitcoin Extends Inflow Streak The crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) market closed Tuesday, Dec.

Bitcoin ETFs Reclaim Momentum as Solana ETFs Outshine Ether

Bitcoin Magazine BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Says He Was Wrong About Bitcoin, Reveals a ‘Big Shift' in His View BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, once a Bitcoin critic, now sees it as a hedge and potential portfolio asset, while BlackRock expands into crypto and asset tokenization. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Says He Was Wrong About Bitcoin, Reveals a ‘Big Shift' in His View Micah Zimmerman.

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Says He Was Wrong About Bitcoin, Reveals a ‘Big Shift' in His View

Bitcoin Magazine Neopool Reports Record $15+ Million in Bitcoin Payouts to Miners in November 2025 Dubai, UAE – December 1, 2025 — Mining pool Neopool reported a record 169 BTC (approximately $15 million USD) in payouts to its global miner network for November 2025. This volume reflects Neopool's expanding market presence and operational performance since its inception earlier this year. Independent data from miningpoolstats.

Neopool Reports Record $15+ Million in Bitcoin Payouts to Miners in November 2025

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin And Crypto Prediction Platform Polymarket Rolls Out US App Today After CFTC Approval Polymarket officially launched a U.S.-focused app today following approval from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Bitcoin And Crypto Prediction Platform Polymarket Rolls Out US App Today After CFTC Approval Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin And Crypto Prediction Platform Polymarket Rolls Out US App Today After CFTC Approval

So-called "backwardation" — a futures price curve moving lower in value as time gets further out — can be read as a measure of stress in the market.

Bitcoin Futures Return to Deepest Backwardation Since FTX Collapse

The stock was volatile after insiders took profits.

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