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.

ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood says that Bitcoin (BTC) is likely to continue surging higher based on its performance against one red-hot commodity. In a new YouTube update, Wood shares a Bitcoin-to-gold chart that she says is still in an uptrend, partially due to BTC's “anti-fragile” nature in recent years.

Cathie Wood Says Bitcoin Hinting at Risk-On Market Structure, Sees BTC Holding Uptrend Against Gold

Michael Saylor is ultra bullish on bitcoin as institutional adoption explodes, supply tightens, and regulatory clarity fuels his bold 30% annual growth forecast for two decades.

Michael Saylor on $13M Bitcoin Forecast: ‘I'm Getting More Bullish'

Welcome to Asia Morning Briefing, a daily summary of top stories during U.S. hours and an overview of market moves and analysis. For a detailed overview of U.S. markets, see CoinDesk's Crypto Daybook Americas.

Asia Morning Briefing: Michael Saylor Downplays BTC's Quantum Threat

31 Bitcoin Core developers recently released an open letter arguing against relayers filtering out non-standard transactions as a decentralization risk.

Bitcoin network transaction activity reaches lowest level since Oct. 2023

On Sunday, June 8, bitcoin's price climbed past the $106,000 mark, though the top crypto token has barely budged over the past seven days, gaining just about 1%. Meanwhile, coins like ravencoin, spx6900, and internet computer have been stealing the spotlight with eye-catching double-digit growth.

Bitcoin Breaks $106K as This Week's Crypto Rollercoaster Hits Highs and Lows

Bitcoin (BTC) BTC maintained a steady climb Saturday as U.S. domestic tensions intensified.

Bitcoin Pushes Toward $107K Even as Trump Sends National Guard to Los Angeles

Over the past three years, bitcoin mining gear has evolved dramatically—from machines cranking out massive terahash to widely available rigs boasting efficiencies under 20 joules per terahash (J/TH).

Bitmain's 1.16 PH/s Bitcoin Mining Beast: The ASIC Arms Race Just Got Real

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Since late May—spanning the past 17 days—the price gap for bitcoin in South Korea has climbed, topping a 3% difference by month's end. As of Sunday, June 8, bitcoin is trading in the country at more than $1,500 above the worldwide average.

Bitcoin to Solana: Crypto Prices Stay High Above Global Averages in South Korea

Bitcoin's hashrate hit a record-setting 943 exahash per second (EH/s) on May 31, but in the days since then, the network's processing power has dipped by more than 75 EH/s.

From High Gear to Grind: Bitcoin Hashrate Slides 75 EH/s After Etching New Record

An analyst who accurately called the November 2021 crypto bull cycle top is predicting fresh record highs for Bitcoin (BTC) this month. Pseudonymous analyst Pentoshi tells his 866,100 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin's weekly chart shows that BTC demand is significantly outpacing supply, resulting to higher prices.

Analyst Unveils New All-Time High Price Target for Bitcoin This Month, Says New Bubble Brewing in Crypto

The price of bitcoin hovered at $105,384 on June 8, 2025, with a market capitalization of $2.09 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $15.81 billion. Throughout the session, it moved within a tight intraday range of $105,112 to $105,891, indicating relative short-term stability amid a broader consolidation.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Range-Bound Action Hints at Imminent Move

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week's edition, Lula defies Trump's tariff threats, Meliuz seeks financing to increase its bitcoin reserves, and Tether invests in Chile-based Orionx.

Latam Insights: Brazil Defies Trump's Threats; Meliuz Seeks Funding to Purchase BTC

The former chief executive of the software firm Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, is doubling down on his massive price prediction for Bitcoin (BTC) as it continues to trade above the six-figure level.

Michael Saylor Doubling Down on Bitcoin Price Prediction As BTC Holds $100,000 Level

Bitcoin Core, the leading Bitcoin node software implementation, has published a statement on its policy regarding nonfinancial transactions. Over 30 collaborators signed the document, which highlights that, as a censorship-resistant system, “Bitcoin can and will be used for use cases not everyone agrees on.

Bitcoin Core Reinforces Stance on Nonfinancial Transactions in Recent Statement

The new launchpad platform by MEXC is designed to provide fair and transparent access to high-quality tokens. The inaugural event offers up to 90% bitcoin discounts for new users.

MEXC Launchpad Debuts With Discounted Bitcoin Subscriptions

The Bitcoin of yesteryear is gone. In its place is a sprawling, sometimes absurd, sometimes inspiring ecosystem. Call it pragmatism. Call it growth. Just don't call it maximalist. This editorial is from last week's edition of the Week in Review newsletter. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the editorial the second it's finished.

Bitcoin Maximalism is Dead, Long Live Bitcoin Pragmatism

Bitcoin is primed for a breakout as Tim Draper reaffirms his bold $250K target, citing accelerating institutional adoption, regulatory clarity, and powerful blockchain innovations.

Tim Draper: $250K Bitcoin Coming in 2025, May Go ‘Infinite' Against Dollar

Trump Media is targeting up to $12 billion in capital through a sweeping SEC filing, accelerating its bitcoin acquisition strategy and positioning for massive crypto-fueled expansion. Trump Media Seeks SEC Approval to Raise up to $12 Billion to Advance Bitcoin Holdings Trump Media & Technology Group Corp.

Trump Media Submits SEC Filing to Register up to $12B for Bitcoin Reserve

Based on current data, the 12 U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) collectively manage over 1.2 million BTC. Yet, two in particular—Blackrock's IBIT and Fidelity's FBTC—command a striking majority, accounting for more than 71% of that aggregate.

If It Keeps the Pace, Blackrock's IBIT Is on Track to Seize 1 Million BTC by Early 2026

Bitcoin BTC held firm above $105,000 on Saturday despite an unusually combative and personal escalation in the Trump-Musk feud that could rattle traditional markets next week.

Bitcoin Holds Above $105K Despite Donald Trump's Threats Against Elon Musk

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw a second consecutive day of net outflows, shedding $48 million despite inflows across five funds, dragged down by a large exit from Blackrock's IBIT. Meanwhile, ether ETFs celebrated a milestone 15th straight day of net inflows.

Huge Outflow on Blackrock's IBIT Pulls Bitcoin ETFs Into Red Zone

Analytics platform Glassnode is outlining the possible path ahead for Bitcoin (BTC) amid a period of intense profit-taking. According to the analytics platform, Bitcoin is facing growing resistance after reaching a new all-time high last month.

Bitcoin at Crossroads Amid Increased Selling Pressure, Warns Analytics Platform Glassnode – Here's the Firm's Outlook

At 8 a.m. Eastern time, bitcoin is trading at $104,881 to $105,266 over the past hour, with a market capitalization of $2.08 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $24.93 billion. The 24-hour intraday price range spanned from $103,655 to $105,213, reflecting a tightly wound consolidation phase ahead of a potential breakout.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Cup and Handle Pattern Signals Potential Surge

A widely followed cryptocurrency analyst and trader is leaning bullish on Bitcoin (BTC) as the flagship crypto asset trades around 7% below the all-time high reached in May.

Widely Followed Analyst Outlines Bullish Path for Bitcoin, Says BTC Will Battle Gold and ‘Never Look Back'

The world's largest corporate Bitcoin (BTC) holder is announcing a new stock offering worth hundreds of millions of dollars as a means of accumulating more of the crypto king. In a new press release, Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, is announcing the stock offering of 11.

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