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.

Artificial intelligence could eventually propel Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) to a valuation of $600,000 to $1 million, according to 22V Head of Macro Research Jordi Visser. The analyst laid out his thesis in an interview with Anthony Pompliano on Sunday, saying that Bitcoin will be the beneficiary of liquidity flows to blockchain-based financial infrastructure.

Bitcoin Could Hit $1M if AI Agents Fuel Tokenization Demand, Macro Expert Says

Bitcoin's price used to be sensitive to geopolitical developments. Not anymore.

Bitcoin Unfazed by Trump's Iran Threats

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Bitcoin traded around $79,000 on Monday after Strategy announced its first Bitcoin purchase in months.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Trade Sideways After Strategy's BTC Purchase

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has already bottomed and could see a stronger finish to 2026 as Asia emerges as the crypto king's next major adoption engine, according to Metaplanet (NASDAQ:MTPLF) CEO Simon Gerovich. Asia's Untapped Capital Opportunity Speaking at Bitcoin Asia 2026 on Aug. 29, Gerovich said Bitcoin's roughly 50% drawdown forced weaker sellers out of the market, while the buyers now entering are likely to have longer investment horizons.

Metaplanet CEO Says Bitcoin's Next Cycle Could Belong To Asia: 'The Bottom Is In'

Bitcoin's price fell to an intraday low of $77,024 following reported military clashes between U.S. and Iranian forces. The cryptocurrency quickly recovered, consolidating near $78,600. Strong August Performance Bitcoin's price appeared to consolidate around $78,000 on the last day of August after the latest direct military exchanges between the U.S.

Bitcoin Price Holds Above $78.5K as August Gains Near 25%

The company last week spent $143 million on bitcoin last week, bringing its holdings to 23,156.

Strive Becomes Fifth-Largest Bitcoin Treasury, Stock Jumps on Latest Buy

The largest cryptocurrency is on track for its best month since 2017, holding above $78,000 even as a hawkish Fed and renewed Middle East conflict drag on stocks and lift crude.

Bitcoin Holds Steady as US Strikes on Iran Rattle Stocks and Lift Oil

U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs attracted $924.48 million during the week of Aug. 24 to Aug. 28, while ether funds added $824.42 million. Solana, XRP and HYPE exchange-traded funds (ETFs) posted their strongest broad-based showing yet, lifting combined inflows across the five categories to roughly $2.07 billion. Bitcoin ETFs Add $924.48M as Ether Funds Draw $824.

Crypto ETFs Pull in $2.07 Billion as Bitcoin and Ether Lead the Week

TD Cowen expects Strive (ASST) to end 2026 with 27,156 BTC, nearly 4,300 more bitcoin than previously forecast.

Strive becomes fifth-largest public bitcoin treasury after 1,800 BTC buy, TD Cowen lifts ASST price target

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) remains in a narrow range around $78,000, with analysts pointing out that only a select few cryptocurrencies can expect meaningful gains in the future. What Technical Analysts Forecast Prominent technical analyst Doctor Profit posted his weekly update on X Sunday, noting that $71,000 remains extremely strong support, $78,500 the next major resistance and $82,000 as the level that confirms a full bull market.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Trade Sideways but Analysts Warn Against Switching to Meme Coins

The bitcoin treasury last week spent nearly $370 million on the big orange coin after taking a break to rebalance its cash reserves.

Strategy Resumes Bitcoin Buying After 10-Week Hiatus

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has stalled near a key level, which could determine whether the bear market is officially over. Where Is BTC's ‘Line In The Sand?

Bitcoin Stalls Around $78,000: Here's the Key Level to Watch

‘Beginning Of A Death Spiral'—Serious $40 Trillion U.S. Dollar Collapse Warning Triggers Surprise BlackRock Bitcoin Price And Gold Prediction

Strategy bought 4,603 BTC for $369.7 million, raising total holdings to 845,050 BTC worth over $66 billion.

‘We're back': Strategy buys another 4,603 bitcoin for $369.7 million as holdings hit 845,050 BTC

Solana

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) are retreating from their recent highs, but experienced trader DonAlt says the first pullback after the explosive rally has yet to invalidate the bullish market structure. Why Crypto Can Go "Sideways/Up" “Nothing's really changed,” DonAlt said in a podcast on Aug. 29, noting that BTC's weekly chart has barely deteriorated following one of its strongest recent upside impulses.

BTC, ETH, SOL Pull Back After Explosive Rally but 'Nothing's Broken Yet,' Top Trader Says

Bitcoin is fighting to steady itself Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, after a hard rejection from the upper-$79,000 range flushed the leading crypto asset toward $77,000 per coin before buyers finally showed up.

Bitcoin Price Battles Back From $77K as Bulls Eye $80K Breakout

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) bought 4,603 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) for $370 million Monday, ending a two-month buying drought after Michael Saylor posted “We're Back” on Sunday. How Much Bitcoin Did Strategy Buy?

Strategy Buys 4,603 BTC For $370 Million After Saylor's 'We're Back' Tease

The 4,603 BTC cost an average of $80,318, some 29% above what the company took for the coins it sold this summer.

Strategy Buys $370M of Bitcoin in First Purchase Since June

Strategy purchased another 4,603 bitcoin for $369.7 million, pushing Michael Saylor's company deeper into its long-running bitcoin treasury strategy after he teased the acquisition on Sunday. Saylor Delivers on ‘We're Back' With 4,603-Bitcoin Purchase The Nasdaq-listed company acquired the bitcoin at an average price of $80,318 per coin, according to Saylor's announcement Monday, Aug. 31.

Saylor Strikes Again: Strategy Scoops Up $370M Worth of Bitcoin

It's the first week of bitcoin purchases for the Michael Saylor-led company in about two months.

Strategy returns to bitcoin buys, adding $370 million worth last week

Much has recently been said about the burgeoning U.S. federal debt and how it's bullish for hard assets such as bitcoin BTC$78,542.02 and gold. The problem looks more severe once that debt is weighed against gross domestic product (GDP) and then compared against other nations'.

Here's 1 metric on U.S. debt that makes bitcoin's bull case look stronger than ever

Bitcoin held steady despite a broader risk-off move after the first U.S. strikes against Iran for weeks sent oil higher and stocks lower. The cryptocurrency has gained 24% this month.

U.S. strikes on Iran fail to stir bitcoin, on track for best month since November 2024

Metaplanet moved 2,400 BTC, worth about $186 million, into Coinbase Prime in just three hours on August 31, its third large transfer to the exchange since August 25. Six Transactions, Three Hours, $186 Million Metaplanet moved again, and this time onchain trackers caught nearly every step.

Metaplanet Sends $188M More Bitcoin to Coinbase in 3 Hours

Bitcoin is holding just under $78,000 as August closes. The dollar strength that pushed the yen past its intervention line is the same force capping crypto.

Live updates: Bitcoin holds $78,000 as yen breaks 160 and rate-hike bets lift the dollar

The split was mutual, with both parties citing differing views on the future of Bitcoin mining and recent protocol developments.

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