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.

Tehran launched waves of missiles and drones targeting Israel, U.S. bases, and Gulf allies, with explosions reported in Dubai, Kuwait, and Bahrain.

Bitcoin could see further downside risks as Iran attacks U.S. bases across Middle East

Bitcoin and the whole cryptocurrency market experienced a sharp fall on Saturday morning, after Israel and the U.S. launched a series of “preemptive strikes” on Iran following days of intense negotiations regarding Iran's nuclear program. BTC lost the $64k support and kept falling. Bitcoin Nosedives After Israel and the U.S.

Bitcoin Drops Under $64K as Israel and US Launch ‘Preemptive Strikes' on Iran

As Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) trades near the $65,000 level, longtime crypto critic Peter Schiff reignited his attack on the world's largest cryptocurrency, urging investors to exit while they still can. Peter Schiff Doubles Down On Bitcoin Criticism On Friday, Schiff took to X, arguing that the market is giving investors "plenty of time to sell above $65,000.

Peter Schiff Says 'Dollars Win' Over Bitcoin As BTC Hovers Near $65,000: 'Bitcoiners Are Delusional'

The bitcoin price has dropped sharply, plunging toward $60,000 per bitcoin and losing almost 5% in a matter of minutes

Bitcoin Suddenly Plunges As Markets Brace For Iran War Price Crash

The drop extends a pattern where bitcoin sells off on geopolitical shocks before recovering, as the token's 24/7 liquidity makes it one of the few large assets traders can exit over the weekend.

Bitcoin slides under $64,000 as U.S. and Israel launch strikes on Iran

Bitcoin nears $63,000 as U.S. and Israel launch strikes on Iran

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The pullback erased most of Wednesday's push toward $70,000 as hot producer-price data and a post-earnings Nvidia decline dragged risk assets lower heading into the weekend.

Bitcoin slides to $65,000 in weekend sell-off, with solana, XRP, dogecoin down 6%

Bitcoin's bullish setup is strengthening as wallets holding 100 BTC or more approach record levels, according to Santiment, which says this trend can be considered a bullish sign when it rises during or after price declines.

Bullish Sign? Bitcoin Nears Milestone as 100+ BTC Wallets Approach 20K

Bitcoin's notorious four-year boom-and-bust cycle may be losing its grip as institutional demand, deeper liquidity, and shifting ownership patterns reshape market dynamics, potentially redefining how investors position bitcoin in long-term portfolios, according to Fidelity's analysis.

Fidelity Discusses Bitcoin Moving From Short-Term Trade to Long-Term Macro Portfolio Asset

As Bitcoin approaches the 20 million coin milestone in March 2026, the network is entering a pivotal transition from its era of massive block subsidies to a future dependent on transaction fees. Industry experts view this as a powerful psychological and institutional validator of “provable scarcity.” Provable Scarcity vs.

The Final Million: Why Experts Say 20 Million BTC Mined Cements ‘Provable Scarcity'

The proposal acknowledges it would require a coordinated network upgrade and could risk a chain split if parts refuse to adopt the change.

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