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.

Europol dismantled a crypto-mixing platform it said is used by ransomware groups and darknet markets to launder bitcoin, seizing servers, data and $29 million in BTC.

European Authorities Seize $1.51B Bitcoin-Mixing Service Cryptomixer

Michael Saylor changed his tune on selling Bitcoin, stating that Strategy could dump BTC to pay dividends to its stockholders.

Bitcoin Giant Strategy Establishes $1.44 Billion USD Reserve—But Still Might Sell BTC

Bitcoin Magazine Strategy ($MSTR) Creates $1.44 Billion Reserve to Calm Fears of Bitcoin Sell-Off Strategy announced a $1.44 billion cash reserve to cover dividends and updated its 2025 earnings forecast after Bitcoin's price dropped sharply. The company also bought 130 more bitcoin. Strategy ($MSTR) Creates $1.44 Billion Reserve to Calm Fears of Bitcoin Sell-Off Micah Zimmerman.

Strategy ($MSTR) Creates $1.44 Billion Reserve to Calm Fears of Bitcoin Sell-Off

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Plunges 8% to $84,000 as December Opens With More Market Jitters The Bitcoin price fell to the mid-$84,000s early Monday, sliding 8% over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin Price Plunges 8% to $84,000 as December Opens With More Market Jitters Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Plunges 8% to $84,000 as December Opens With More Market Jitters

Peter Schiff is back on X, swinging at Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) with his greatest hits encore. This time, he argues Bitcoin isn't selling off because it's risky — but because it's “a fake asset,” pointing to the 28% drop from all-time highs while the Nasdaq sits within 2% of its own.

Peter Schiff Calls Bitcoin 'Fake' — BlackRock Calls It Their Biggest Moneymaker

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) slide below key support levels has sparked renewed focus on how traders should approach investing during a market downturn. What Happened: In a post on X on Sunday, pseudonymous swing trader and DeFi enthusiast Picolas Cage noted that the crypto market has matured dramatically over the past two years.

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On Monday, Strategy — the largest bitcoin treasury outfit on the planet — revealed it scooped up another 130 BTC, nudging its stash to a hefty 650,000 BTC. At the same time, the firm rolled out a USD Reserve worth $1.44 billion, setting the stage for future dividend payouts with plenty of cushion.

Strategy Flexes Hard With Fresh 130 BTC Grab and $1.44B War Chest

Bitcoin Cash (BCH) also declined, shedding 4.8% over the weekend.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Bitcoin (BTC) Drops 5.7% as Index Trades Lower

Coinidol.com: The volatile tug-of-war in price action resumed on December 1st, with Bitcoin (BTC) price slipping over 4% in early trading, signaling a renewed "risk-off" mood as the market reacted to global economic uncertainty and poor data reads.

Bitcoin Slips Anew as 'Risk-Off' Sentiment Marks Start of December

It was a Thanksgiving week of crypto price action to be grateful for—until it wasn't.

Morning Minute: Over $650M Liquidated as BTC Erases Last Week's Gains

The broker said fears over Strategy's solvency are misplaced and the stock remains the strongest asymmetric bet on bitcoin.

Strategy Still the Premier Bitcoin Proxy, Benchmark Says, Rejecting ‘Doom' Narrative

Strategy cut its earnings forecast for 2025 on Monday, citing a weak run in bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency.

Strategy sharply cuts annual earnings forecast as bitcoin tumbles

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) breaking below $90,000 on Monday has prompted crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen to draw striking parallels to the 2019 macro setup. What Happened: In a podcast published on Sunday, Cowen warned that Bitcoin's current downturn, arriving just as quantitative tightening (QT) ends, is tracking almost identically to 2019.

Bitcoin Loses $90,000: Look At 2019 To See What Happens Next

Led by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, the company also added to its bitcoin holdings last week, bringing its total stack to 650,000 BTC.

Strategy Establishes $1.44B Cash Reserve, Slashes 2025 Profit, BTC Yield Targets

Ethereum

Solana

Ether ETFs roared back to life with their strongest week in a month, while bitcoin funds ended a four-week outflow streak and solana funds extended their multi-week surge. Across all three sectors, the tone shifted decisively toward accumulation.

Ether ETFs Lead Weekly Gains as Bitcoin and Solana Stay Green

Strategy's holdings account for more than 3% of the total 21 million bitcoin supply — worth around $56 billion.

Strategy purchases another 130 bitcoin for $11.7M as total holdings hit 650,000 BTC; establishes new $1.44 billion dividend reserve

Traders are bracing for further bitcoin price declines that could spiral into a full-blown crash

Sudden $3 Trillion Crypto Market Collapse Sparks Serious Bitcoin Price Crash Warning

A sharp sell-off following the CME bitcoin futures open, compounded by hawkish signals from the Bank of Japan, dragged the CoinDesk 20 down nearly 6% on Monday.

Crypto Markets Today: Hawkish BOJ Comments Spur Sharp BTC Downturn

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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is down almost 6% in the past 24 hours after a sudden wave of long-position liquidations erased nearly $4,000 from price in a matter of minutes. Cramer Says Speculation, Not Fundamentals Drove The Slide Jim Cramer said the sharp decline reflected speculative positioning rather than any change in Bitcoin's underlying case.

Jim Cramer Notes 'Horrible' Bitcoin Start To December As BTC Falls By $4,000 In Minutes

Bitcoin fell sharply on the first day of December, dropping from $91K to $86K as Asian markets delivered a wave of bearish catalysts. Despite improving U.S. liquidity conditions and rising rate-cut expectations, sentiment remains fragile heading into a pivotal month.

Bitcoin Drops to $86K as Asian Markets Trigger Selloff

Bitcoin's drop to $86,000 has coincided with slowing whale accumulation and rising retail buying — a late-cycle pattern that, analysts say, heightens fragility.

Bitcoin faces ‘late-cycle fragility' as whale accumulation slows, retail interest surges: analysts

Dogecoin

Bitcoin has tumbled below $87,000 as rising Japanese bond yields impact risk assets, with liquidations topping $637.55 million over the past 24 hours. BTC Kicks Off December In The Red Crypto trader Jelle noted Bitcoin was "smacked down" from its first major resistance, marking the monthly high almost instantly.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Drop 5% On Rising Japanese Bond Yields

A weekend crypto crash triggered $524M in liquidations, with fears over Tether's stability and DAT selling pressure acting as key catalysts.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP Crash Triggering $637M in Liquidations

The proposed tax change, supported by the government, will categorize crypto profits under a separate-taxation framework.

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