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.

CoinDesk Indices presents its daily market update, highlighting the performance of leaders and laggards in the CoinDesk 20 Index.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Bitcoin Price Declines 0.2% as All Assets Trade Lower

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Swiss Bitcoin Platform Relai & Casa Partner to Offer Multisig Bitcoin Security

Bitcoin's price stands at $104,323 on June 18, 2025, supported by a market capitalization of $2.07 trillion and 24-hour trading volume totaling $33.61 billion. With an intraday range of $103,630 to $105,886, bitcoin has remained above the $100,000 threshold for 42 consecutive days, signaling sustained investor interest despite emerging signs of weakness.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Bearish Momentum Builds Despite Holding $100K Line

This is a daily technical analysis by CoinDesk analyst and Chartered Market Technician Omkar Godbole.

Bitcoin Retests 50-Day Average Support; XRP Risks Dogecoin-Like Bearish Shift in Momentum

Bitcoin (BTC) is hovering a smidgen under $105,000 having dropped just 1.4% in the past 24 hours as crypto markets balanced the Israel-Iran war with regulatory progress in the U.S.

Crypto Daybook Americas: Bitcoin Holds the Line as Trump Labels Iran Leader ‘Easy Target'

Corporate adoption of bitcoin BTC is well-known, and most of it involves a classic buy-and-hold strategy, loosely analogous to the dollar-cost averaging (DCA) strategy.

Bitcoin 'Accumulator' Better Fit for Corporates Than Dollar-Cost Averaging Strategy, Research Suggests

Investors are starting to question the default status of the fiat money system, according to Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan.

Bitwise CIO says world waking up to fiat ‘craziness,' turning to bitcoin as digital hedge against debasement

Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz predicts Bitcoin (BTC) will one day be worth a whopping $1 million for two main reasons. In a new interview on the Schwab Network, Novogratz says Bitcoin will eventually increase 850% from its current value due to increased adoption and a weakening US dollar. “The price moves on two metrics.

Billionaire Mike Novogratz Expects $1,000,000 Bitcoin Price Due to These Two Catalysts

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Spanish lender BBVA is advising its wealth clients to invest 3%-7% of their portfolios in cryptocurrencies, an executive of the Spanish bank said on Tuesday.

Spain's BBVA is Advising Clients to Invest Up to 7% of Portfolio in BTC, ETH: Reuters

The Blockchain Group (Euronext Paris: ALTBG) announced the acquisition of 182 bitcoin for approximately $19.65 million (€17 million), bringing its total holdings to 1,653 BTC valued at around $171.36 million (€148.9 million). The company reported a remarkable BTC yield of 1,173.2% year-to-date (YTD) and a gain of approximately 469.3 BTC, or about €43.8 million YTD.

The Blockchain Group Acquires 182 Bitcoin, Boosting Total Holdings to 1,653 BTC

The Blockchain Group (ALTBG), a Paris-listed tech firm that brands itself as Europe's first bitcoin BTC treasury company, said it bought 182 BTC for 17 million euros ($19.6 million), bringing its total stash to 1,653 BTC valued at nearly 149 million euros.

The Blockchain Group Adds 182 Bitcoin, Lifts BTC Holdings to Over $170M

A bitcoin donation of over $46 million from convicted criminal Tomáš Jiřikovský to the Czech Ministry of Justice has sparked a crisis in the coalition government, leading to a no-confidence vote initiated by opposition parties on June 17.

$46M Bitcoin Donation Pushes Czech Government to the Brink

The Federal Reserve's (Fed) Open Market Committee, comprising 12 officials, is scheduled to announce its decision on interest rates at 18:00 UTC on Wednesday, followed by Chairman Jerome Powell's press conference half an hour later.

Bitcoin Traders' Are Looking at a Key Data Point in Fed Meeting and Its Not Interest Rate Decision

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Crypto markets slipped across the board Wednesday, with altcoins leading the decline and Bitcoin continuing to trade in a tight band just above $105,000.

XRP, ADA Lead Crypto Majors Slide, While Bitcoin Watchers Target Return to Highs in Q3

The world's three best-selling makers of bitcoin mining machines - all of Chinese origin - are setting up manufacturing footholds in the United States as President Donald Trump's tariff war reshapes the cryptocurrency supply chain.

Dominant Chinese makers of bitcoin mining machines set up US production to beat tariffs

Antalpha raised $56.7 million via its IPO just last month, with Tether acquiring an 8.1% stake in the company.

BTC ecosystem service firm Antalpha posts 423% YoY net income growth in Q1

The company was valued at a razor-thin premium compared to its Bitcoin holdings, as of Tuesday.

Is Semler Scientific Flashing a Warning Sign for Bitcoin Treasury Firms?

Bitcoin transaction fee rewards have dropped to their lowest level since 2022, making the already tough BTC mining industry even tougher.

Bitcoin Miners Face More Trouble as Transaction Fee Share Hits 3-Year Low

The publicly traded Bitcoin financial services firm plans to issue and sell shares of its stock, largely to add more Bitcoin to its corporate treasury.

Bitcoin Financial Services Firm Fold Set to Unload $250 Million on BTC Buys

An analyst from one of the biggest asset managers in crypto is warning Bitcoin treasury companies that they need to pay attention to the ratio of their shares compared to their BTC net asset values (NAV).

VanEck Warns of Emerging Risk for Bitcoin Treasury Companies, Outlines Strategies To Combat Capital Erosion

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other coins are down after President Trump threatens to have Iran's leader assassinated.

Bitcoin, Altcoins Plunge as Trump's Threat to Assassinate Iran Leader Escalates Middle East Tensions

Bitcoin Magazine BBVA Tells Wealthy Clients to Invest Up to 7% in Bitcoin Spanish bank BBVA is now advising its wealthy clients to invest up to 7% of their portfolios in crypto and Bitcoin, showing how traditional banks are starting to see the potential of Bitcoin.

BBVA Tells Wealthy Clients to Invest Up to 7% in Bitcoin

The U.S. may soon go to war against Iran, and crypto markets aren't liking the prospect.

Bitcoin Heads Lower as Trump Threatens to Assassinate Iran's Supreme Leader

AgriFORCE Growing Systems (AGRI), a small agricultural firm that recently adopted bitcoin mining, has launched its first bitcoin BTC mining and digital compute site in Berwyn, Alberta, using stranded natural gas to power 120 mining machines.

AgriFORCE Launches Gas-Powered Bitcoin Mining Site in Alberta, Plans Expansion to 1 EH/s

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) has risen above the moving average lines twice after falling below the 21-day SMA level.

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