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.

Gold falls into bear market territory, while a stronger U.S. dollar and rising rate expectations pressure risk assets.

Gold slips below 200-day moving average offering glimmer of hope for bitcoin bulls

The outflows were primarily driven by macroeconomic headlines, especially the stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs report, one analyst said.

Spot bitcoin ETFs log $1.7 billion in weekly outflows, largest since February 2025

A sudden bitcoin rebound torched roughly $320 million worth of short positions across the crypto market in just 15 minutes, as bearish traders were caught offside by a fast reversal off the year's lows.

Bitcoin's Bounce to $64,000 Wipes out $320 Million in Crypto Shorts in 15 Minutes

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) Chair Michael Saylor hinted on Saturday that the firm could disclose fresh Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) purchases in the week ahead, days after its reported sale of BTC roiled the cryptocurrency market. Will Saylor Buy The Dip?

Michael Saylor Hints At Potential Bitcoin Acquisition As Strategy CEO Reaffirms Commitment To Grow BTC Holdings

Monarq and DV Chain kick off trading in CME's bitcoin volatility index futures.

CME is letting traders bet on bitcoin volatility, not price, and two firms have already placed bets

Bitcoin climbed roughly 5% to around $64,000 on Sunday after U.S. President Donald Trump said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will have “no choice” but to accept a U.S.-brokered deal with Iran.

Bitcoin Surges 5% to $64K, Settles Near $62.5K as Trump Says Netanyahu Must Accept Iran Deal

Traders betting against bitcoin lost $504 million over 24 hours as it bounced from below $60,000, though a fresh Iran-Israel flare-up pulled prices back on Monday.

Bitcoin pump to $63,700 triggers the most short liquidations since late April

Ethereum

BTC, ETH, XRP and others pulled back from their overnight highs as Iran-Israel tensions and oil rally triggered risk aversion in Asian stocks.

Major cryptocurrencies under pressure as oil jumps 3%

Hunter Biden declared his commitment to blockchain-based art and Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) on Saturday, while praising fellow artist Mike Winkelmann, better known as Beeple. Hunter Biden: The Crypto Messiah?

Hunter Biden Saving Crypto? Beeple's Art Gets Ex-President's Son To Open About Accepting Bitcoin For His Art

BTC has pulled back from overnight highs as escalating geopolitical tensions weigh over risk sentiment and send oil price higher.

Bitcoin recedes to $63,000 as Iran-Israel trade strikes and Korean stocks crash

Presto's Min Jung told The Block that KOSPI's crash may have had some impact on bitcoin's recovery, but not substantially.

Bitcoin reclaims $63,000 in ‘oversold relief rally'; South Korea's KOSPI plunges 8%

Strategy's bitcoin buying model is facing new scrutiny after Grayscale warned that current share prices could limit future accumulation. The concern followed a bitcoin sale, STRC dividend pressure, and questions over whether Strategy can keep funding purchases without stronger investor demand.

Grayscale Warns Strategy May Struggle to Keep Buying Bitcoin

Dogecoin

Leading cryptocurrencies rallied Sunday evening, even as rising tensions in the Middle East fueled doubts about sustained market momentum. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:20 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Spring Back Even As Iran And Israel Exchange Strikes: Analyst Sees Increasing Possibility Of BTC Bottom

After a judge halted a default judgment Friday in the New York Supreme Court case Noah Doe v. John Does 1-39,069, several onchain wallets linked to the litigation have sprung into motion. On Sunday, Galaxy Research identified a wallet dormant since 2019 that transferred 1,878.5711 BTC, valued at $114.

1,878 BTC Moves Onchain as Noah Doe's Declaratory Judgment Bid Unravels

With bitcoin prices sliding to levels not witnessed since February, the network's hashrate has undergone a steep contraction, with 145 exahash per second (EH/s) exiting the system since the close of May.

Expert Flags Bitcoin's First Hashrate Bear Market as Network Sheds 145 EH/s

The brief, filed by attorney Ian R. Cohen, argues New York's lost-and-found statute cannot be used to claim "lost" assets controlled by private keys.

NY judge stays lawsuit seeking ownership of nearly 40,000 bitcoin wallets, sets July hearing on proposed amicus brief

Standard Chartered suspects Strategy could announce a large bitcoin buy on Monday, with estimates pointing to a buy of either 320 BTC or as much as 3,200 BTC. The outlook follows the company's recent sale of 32 BTC and suggests a much larger accumulation could quickly shift attention back to institutional demand.

100x Reversal? Strategy May Have Bought 3,200 BTC After Bitcoin Sale, Standard Chartered Says

This week, bitcoin took a trip to its lowest price tag of 2026, slipping to $59,100 per coin and now sitting a touch more than 50% below the leading crypto asset's all-time high above $126,000.

Here's Why Bitcoin's 50% Drop Looks Mild Next to What Several Altcoin Holders Are Sitting On

Strategy's CEO rejected rumors that the company's bitcoin strategy has changed, reaffirming its goal of increasing both net bitcoin holdings and bitcoin per share. His comments aligned with Michael Saylor's continued bullish outlook on BTC.

Strategy Affirms Mission to Grow Net Bitcoin as CEO Shuts Down Rumors

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) price is attempting to rebound after falling to a 2024-year low on Saturday. It jumped to $62,230, up modestly from the weekend low of $59,093.

Bitcoin Price Rally May Be a Dead Cat Bounce as Death Cross Nears and ETF Outflows

While bitcoin trades more than 50% beneath its all-time peak above $126,000 recorded last October, gold proponent Peter Schiff remains convinced the asset has considerably further to fall.

‘Bottom Fishers' Lift Bitcoin Above 2026 Low but Schiff Warns the Worst May Still Be Ahead

Bitcoin's return to $60,000 is drawing heavy ETF outflows, marking a sharp reversal from February when institutional selling eased into the dip.

Bitcoin near $60,000 today vs February: Institutional sentiment has flipped

Not one, but several overlapping headwinds are hitting the crypto market at once, weighing on bitcoin's price, the firm's head of research Greg Cipolaro said.

Bitcoin's slide has no single cause. AI, tech IPOs, quantum, Strategy sale all play a role, NYDIG says

Michael Saylor renewed attention on Strategy's bitcoin plans after the company's rare 32 BTC sale sparked debate among investors. His latest post shifted focus back to Strategy's 843,706 BTC reserve and the possibility of future acquisitions.

‘A Good Time to Add More Dots': Saylor Sparks Bitcoin Buy Buzz After Strategy's Rare BTC Sale

The post lands a week after Strategy revealed its first bitcoin sale since 2022 and one day before voting closes on a STRC dividend amendment.

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