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.

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Bitcoin is trading around $103,000 on early Thursday even as the Crypto Fear and Greed Index fell deeper into fear at 25. $581.83 million in positions were liquidated, impacting more than 146,022 traders.

Bitcoin At $103,000, Ethereum, Dogecoin Slip 2% But XRP Shows Strength

The crypto market continued to establish fresh levels of support on Thursday, with bitcoin BTC$102,919.20 trading around $103,000 while ether ETH$3,502.02 rose less than 1% to $3,500.

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Holds $103K, Altcoins Consolidate on `Fearful' Sentiment

Analysts say ETF outflows and heavy supply above $106K suggest bitcoin remains in consolidation mode as whales buy and macro improves.

Bitcoin whales step up accumulation amid renewed macro tailwinds: analysts

Bitcoin Magazine Cash App's New Feature Lets People Pay with Bitcoin — Even If They Don't Own Any Cash App has launched a feature that lets its 58 million users pay with Bitcoin instantly using their USD balance, meaning they can pay with Bitcoin without owning any. Cash App's New Feature Lets People Pay with Bitcoin — Even If They Don't Own Any Micah Zimmerman.

Cash App's New Feature Lets People Pay with Bitcoin — Even If They Don't Own Any

A push to review Bitcoin for Taiwan's reserves is sharpening broader questions on risk, technology, and its long-term strategic footing.

Taiwan Lawmaker Pushes Government to Consider Bitcoin Strategic Reserve

Venture capitalist Tim Draper reiterated his strong belief in the growing influence of the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) network, suggesting that it will replace traditional banking and government systems. ‘Gravitational Pull' Toward Bitcoin Draper took to X, sharing his recent interview on the Founders Room Podcast, in which he talked about the increasing dominance of Bitcoin in the blockchain space.

Tim Draper Reiterates Bitcoin Network Will Replace 'Laziest Bureaucracies' Like Banking, Notes 'Gravitational Pull Back Toward' BTC Chain

In a market characterized by choppy price action and uncertainty, large traders of major cryptocurrencies are quietly taking divergent paths.

How Bitcoin and XRP Traders Are Positioning Themselves in a Choppy Market Environment

Bitcoin Magazine Hesperides University Launches World's First Global Master in Bitcoin Hesperides University has launched the world's first fully online Master in Bitcoin, a program dedicated exclusively to studying Bitcoin's technology, economics, and societal impact. Hesperides University Launches World's First Global Master in Bitcoin Micah Zimmerman.

Hesperides University Launches World's First Global Master in Bitcoin

Bitcoin Magazine Oviato Launches Passkey Native Bitcoin Wallet SDK at Bitcoin Amsterdam Oviato unveiled a passkey-native Bitcoin wallet SDK at Bitcoin Amsterdam, letting users access self-custodial wallets instantly via Face ID, Touch ID, or passkeys. Oviato Launches Passkey Native Bitcoin Wallet SDK at Bitcoin Amsterdam Micah Zimmerman.

Oviato Launches Passkey Native Bitcoin Wallet SDK at Bitcoin Amsterdam

Even as the shutdown ends, the loss of October's inflation data has left investors without a key read on price pressures heading into year-end.

Jobs Data Blackout to Muddy Bitcoin's Macro Read as U.S. Shutdown Comes to a Close

According to CoinDesk Research's technical analysis data model, bitcoin BTC$102,057.17 retreated in measured fashion during Tuesday's trading session, sliding from $103,177 to $102,203 while carving out clear bearish structure after probing session highs above $105,300.

Bitcoin Price Dips 0.9% as Heavy Volume Breakdown Tests Key Support

Economist and market commentator Peter Schiff said Wednesday that the U.S. is already the world's Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) “capital,” making Americans the most vulnerable during an inevitable market crash. Schiff Spells Doom For US Crypto Investors In an X post, Schiff weighed in on President Donald Trump's commitment to make the U.S. the “world leader” in cryptocurrency.

Peter Schiff Warns Americans Will Be The 'Biggest Losers' When The Crypto Bubble Bursts: 'Being Bitcoin Capital Comes With A Heavy Cost'

Leading cryptocurrencies traded flat overnight on Wednesday, while stock futures climbed after the House approved a bill to end the 43-day government shutdown. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:35 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Range-Bound Even As Longest Government Shutdown Nears End; Analytics Firm 'Bullish' On This Key BTC Metric

Exodus posted stronger third-quarter results and unveiled a new Latin America payments acquisition as it expands its Bitcoin-driven business.

NYSE-Listed Exodus Posts Solid Third-Quarter Lift as Bitcoin Revenue Climbs

Brazil's government and central bank are tightening rules on crypto use in targeting criminals.

Brazil Targets Illegal Bitcoin, Stablecoin Use Through New Proposals

IBM said its new processors and software breakthroughs will speed its path toward fault-tolerant quantum computing by 2029.

Bitcoin Q-Day on the Horizon? New IBM Quantum Chip Expected to Hit Another Milestone

Analysts are getting increasingly skittish about the mind-bending dollar amounts being plowed into the red-hot artificial intelligence (AI) sector. The AI Bubble Anxiety: Why Bitcoin Is Falling “We are looking at commitments of about $1.4 trillion over the next 8 years,” OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said last week.

Bitcoin Dips as Concerns of an AI Bubble Mount

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Plunges to $100,000 Range Ahead of U.S. Shutdown Vote Bitcoin price dropped nearly 3.6% to around $100,800 as U.S. stocks and gold rose ahead of the House vote to end the government shutdown. Bitcoin Price Plunges to $100,000 Range Ahead of U.S. Shutdown Vote Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Plunges to $100,000 Range Ahead of U.S. Shutdown Vote

According to CoinDesk Research's technical analysis data model, bitcoin BTC$101,341.64 pulled back from recent peaks Tuesday, sliding from $103,413 to $101,775 as the world's largest cryptocurrency consolidated below key $102,000 resistance. The 1.24% decline unfolded on tepid volume just 2.11% above seven-day averages, signaling cautious market participation despite proximity to the critical $100,000 psychological support level.

Bitcoin Slips 1.2% as Volume Thins Near $100K Support

Bitcoin extended losses below $102,000 on Wednesday, as investors shift focus toward traditional assets ahead of the U.S. House vote to end the government shutdown. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $101,744.93 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,445.13 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $153.71 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.34 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1696 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.059628 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 163,808 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $638.01 million.

Bitcoin Slips Below $102,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Drop Over 2%

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR ) is down over 3% on Wednesday, extending losses as investors shrugged off Michael Saylor's bold digital finance vision and sold into weakness near the $250–$260 resistance zone. Saylor Redefines Digital Finance At Cantor Crypto 2025, Michael Saylor called 2025 a pivotal year for digital assets and corporate capital models.

MSTR Slips 3% Even As Michael Saylor Lauds Bitcoin's Role As 'Digital Capital'

Briefly topping $105,000 earlier today, the largest crypto nosedived 3% in just a couple hours as U.S. traditional markets opened. It wasn't just bitcoin; ether ETH$3,402.31 fell almost 5% below $3,400 during the same period, while Solana SOL$153.61, XRP$2.3427 and other altcoin majors suffered similar declines.

Bitcoin Plunges Below $102K Amid Weak U.S. Demand, Fed Divided on December Cut

Corporate adoption of bitcoin is entering a new phase as companies diversify holdings and embrace yield-bearing “digital credit” instruments, according to Bitcoin Treasuries' October Corporate Adoption report. Bitcoin Treasuries Report: Corporate BTC Holdings Hit 4.05M Bitcoin Treasuries (bitcointreasuries.

Report: Corporate Bitcoin Treasuries Top $444B; Digital Credit Instruments Gain Steam

The Brazilian government proposed a law to allow the sale of bitcoin BTC$101,516.94 and other cryptocurrencies seized during criminal investigations at a time when the nation appears to be cracking down on organized crime.

Brazil Proposes Selling Seized Bitcoin to Undercut Organized Crime Networks

A fire affected two buildings belonging to publicly traded Bitcoin miner Bitdeer in Massillon, Ohio on Tuesday.

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