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 Federal Reserve may be teeing up a snooze-worthy rate hold, but bitcoin is busy staging its own rebellion — eight straight days up and suddenly everyone's asking if it's finally breaking free from the macro leash.

Bitcoin Rips for 8 Straight Days as Fed Signals Rate Hold — Decoupling or Just a Tease?

SEC Chair Paul Atkins said the new securities guidance, which impacts "most crypto assets," provides "clear lines in clear terms."

SEC Declares 'Most Crypto Assets' Not Securities, Including Staking, Airdrops and Bitcoin Mining

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) on Tuesday morning hit $76,000 after eight straight green days, a pattern that has only occurred 15 times in Bitcoin's history and not seen in three years. The Rare Eight-Day Streak The eight consecutive green days pushed Bitcoin up 15%-16% from crisis lows, breaking through key resistance despite testing back to $74,000.

Bitcoin Hit $76,000 With A Pattern That Only Happened 15 Times Before

Bitcoin price traded near $75,000 on Tuesday, after extending a winning streak that has pushed the asset close to a key psychological level.

Bitcoin Price Dances Near $75,000 as Market Questions ‘Decoupling' Narrative

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Bitcoin moved swiftly above $74,000 on Tuesday, buoyed by strong institutional demand and improving sentiment.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Trade Sideways Ahead Of FOMC Meeting

Bitcoin experienced significant volatility, briefly surpassing $76,000 before encountering resistance and dropping to around $73,500. Despite these fluctuations, bitcoin has gained over 10% in March. Intraday Volatility and the Battle for $75,000 Bitcoin ( BTC) showcased significant volatility during Tuesday's session, briefly surging past the $76,000 threshold in the morning before facing stiff overhead resistance.

Bitcoin Bulls Eye $75K as Market Experts Forecast Sustainable Rally

The Iran conflict is impacting on commodities beyond oil, as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz chokes off shipping.

Urea Surges 34% as Iran Conflict Ripples Through Commodities, Bitcoin

Prominent trader Taiki Maeda says the crypto market may have already bottomed, arguing that a new fixed-income product tied to Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could make further downside increasingly difficult. ‘Bottom Is In' As Bearish Sentiment Peaks In his Mar.17 podcast, Maeda noted that market sentiment is extremely bearish, with many traders expecting a final capitulation toward $45,000.

Michael Saylor's New Product Means 'Bitcoin Bottom Is In,' Trader Says

Bitcoin's (BTC) price resumed its upward trend but was halted at the $75,000 high.

Coinidol.com: Bitcoin Falters Below the $75,000 Mark

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has surged 14% since the Iran war began on February 28, outperforming the MSCI World Index and gold, which are down 4% and 5%, respectively. Still, analysts warn the rally may fizzle by April and worsen by August.

Why Does Bitcoin Outperform Stocks, Gold During Iran War?

The partnership aims to lay the foundations for the agentic workflows that will become increasingly important to on-chain finance.

Allium Brings 65TB of Data from Bitcoin, Ethereum, Sui and More to Walrus

Bitcoin is flirting with $74,055 at noon EST, but the real drama isn't on the price chart — it's in the derivatives market, where billions are quietly positioning for what comes next. Futures and Options Data Hint at Bitcoin's Next Big Move — or Big Fakeout The bitcoin derivatives complex is anything but sleepy.

Bitcoin Derivatives Data Shows Wall Street and Crypto Traders Diverging

Here, Wellener offers tactics that firms must use to prove they're more than just a crypto play.

Facing a crisis, Bitcoin treasury companies need to pivot to survive

Bitcoin ETFs extended their inflow streak to six consecutive days, anchoring a strong start to the week. Ether and solana followed with steady gains, while XRP lagged with continued outflows. Bitcoin ETFs Extend Inflow Streak to Six Days Momentum doesn't knock, it builds.

Crypto ETFs Rally Continues With $202 Million Inflow for Bitcoin

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is beginning to stand out as a true "borderless asset" as geopolitical tensions rise, according to Professional Capital Management CEO Anthony Pompliano. Bitcoin Diverges As Chaos Hedge Pompliano highlighted in his weekly podcast update that Bitcoin and oil are the two assets currently showing strength.

Anthony Pompliano: Bitcoin's Strong Because It's Proving Itself As A 'Borderless Asset'

A $1.18 billion preferred stock raise, roughly equivalent to 16,800 BTC, signals a shift away from common stock as dividend obligations top $1 billion.

Strategy's latest massive bitcoin purchase offers insight into its evolving funding model

Bitcoin steadies in the mid-$70,000 ahead of a pivotal slate of central bank decision as early signs of recovery emerge, per multiple analysts.

Bitcoin holds above $74,000 as Fed and global central banks line up rate decisions

A strong surge in bitcoin prices drove an estimated $1.2 billion gain over one week for Strategy, highlighting the powerful upside of its bitcoin-centric treasury strategy and the growing impact of crypto on corporate performance.

Strategy Reports $1.2B Bitcoin Gain in One Week as BTC Accumulation Accelerates

Muneeb Ali's Stacks Labs said its SIP-034 upgrade has now been implemented, boosting effective capacity for certain DeFi applications.

Bitcoin Layer 2 Stacks says its latest upgrade boosts DeFi capacity by up to 30x

Over the last hour, bitcoin traded at $73,859 to $74,375 on Tuesday, with a market cap of $1.47 trillion and 24-hour volume of $55.84 trillion, while price action remained confined within a $73,143 to $75,937 range.

Bitcoin's Rally Hits a Wall Near $76K — Breakout or Breakdown Next?

Strategy (MSTR) is closing in on BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT).

Strategy (MSTR) is About to Have More Bitcoin Than BlackRock's IBIT

Capital B announced a €3 million capital raise on Tuesday alongside amendments to existing convertible bonds.

Capital B Raises €3 Million to Expand Bitcoin Treasury Holdings

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) spot ETFs recorded $201.62 million in net inflows on March 16, marking six consecutive days of positive flows as BTC tested $76,022 before pulling back to $74,147 at a pivotal compression zone. The ETF Flow Story BlackRock's IBIT (NASDAQ:IBIT) pulled in $139.40 million in a single day, nearly 70% of the entire market's daily inflow, bringing net assets to $63.21 billion.

Bitcoin ETFs Hit 6 Straight Days Of Inflows: Why Is BTC Going Up Again?

Strategy just made its biggest Bitcoin buy of 2026, and Kalshi is running a $1 billion March Madness bracket contest.

Morning Minute: Strategy's $1.58B Buy Pushes BTC to $75k

Citigroup has lowered its 12-month price targets for bitcoin and ethereum, citing delays in U.S. crypto legislation, softer ETF inflows and weakening network activity.

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