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.

Further downside would likely require a U.S. equity bear market, analysts say, as bitcoin tests weak support.

Crypto bear market is nearing end, with $60K as key bitcoin floor, Compass Point analysts say

Bitcoin's latest stumble has caught the attention of several crypto desks, with Galaxy Digital's Alex Thorn warning that mounting technical and onchain signals suggest prices may still have room to fall. Thorn Sees More Bitcoin Pain Before a Bottom As of Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, bitcoin was trading at $78,640 per coin, roughly 37.

Bitcoin Weakness Points Lower as Galaxy's Head of Research Flags Risk of Deeper Pullback

GameStop moved its entire Bitcoin stash to an institutional exchange as CEO Ryan Cohen signals M&A now outranks crypto.

Will GameStop Dump Its Bitcoin? CEO Says ‘Way More Compelling' Move Ahead

Bitcoin has dropped by 13% in the last 30 days and the charts are screaming caution. Where does the price of BTC go from here?

Bitcoin Falls Into 'Extreme Fear': How Low Will It Go?

An En+ subsidiary has filed an insolvency claim against the crypto mining firm, adding to pressure from energy debts, regulatory curbs and internal turmoil.

Russia's biggest bitcoin mining firm's founder arrested for tax evasion while his company faces bankruptcy

Bitcoin Magazine U.S. Government Takes Control of $400M in Bitcoin, Assets Tied to Helix Mixer The U.S. government has finalized the forfeiture of over $400 million in cryptocurrency, cash, and property linked to Helix, a major darknet bitcoin mixer, following the conviction of its operator, Larry Dean Harmon. U.S. Government Takes Control of $400M in Bitcoin, Assets Tied to Helix Mixer Micah Zimmerman.

U.S. Government Takes Control of $400M in Bitcoin, Assets Tied to Helix Mixer

Bitcoin miner profitability has been on a multi-year decline as network hashpower continues to push to new highs, The Block data shows.

Bitcoin's price slide pushes most miner rigs into the red

Bitcoin investors liquidated $2.56 billion in recent days, according to data provider CoinGlass, as cryptocurrencies slumped following a sell-off in other risk assets, including equities and precious metals.

Crypto market volatility triggers $2.5 billion in bitcoin liquidations

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Bitcoin is trading sideways after the U.S. ISM PMI climbed to its highest level since 2022, easing recession fears. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $78,262 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,328 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $104.36 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.63 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1083 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.056923 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 184,994 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $765.88 million.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Trade Sideways After Weekend Crash

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), and XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) continue bleeding lower, but Hyperliquid (CRYPTO: HYPE) surged 10% after the decentralized exchange unveiled plans to add prediction markets through its HIP-4 proposal. The Prediction Markets Play Hyperliquid announced that HyperCore will support outcome-based trading, introducing fully collateralized contracts that settle within a fixed price range.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Bleed, But Why Is HYPE Up Another 10%?

Myriad users give Bitcoin a 68% chance of dropping to $69K after the asset fell to its lowest price since 2024 this weekend.

Bitcoin Traders Swing Bearish as BTC Price Languishes Below $80K

GameStop's shares have surged as Cohen teased a "transformational" consumer-related deal he said is "way more compelling than bitcoin."

GameStop's Ryan Cohen appears to be moving on from bitcoin, eyes 'consumer megadeal'

Bitcoin Magazine U.S. Manufacturing Data Turns Positive as Bitcoin Searches for a Bottom U.S. manufacturing surprised to the upside last month, signaling economic growth as bitcoin struggles to stabilize after a sharp sell-off. U.S. Manufacturing Data Turns Positive as Bitcoin Searches for a Bottom Micah Zimmerman.

U.S. Manufacturing Data Turns Positive as Bitcoin Searches for a Bottom

Institutional investors just sold an overall total of $1.7 billion in Bitcoin and crypto assets in only one week, according to a new update from Coinshares. The outflows are essentially equal to the previous week, reversing year-to-date inflows to a net outflow of $1 billion.

Institutional Investors Sell $1,700,000,000 in Bitcoin and Crypto Assets in One Week: CoinShares

Bitcoin rebounded to $79,000 after sliding to a two‑month low of $74,500, lifting its market cap back to $1.57 trillion and the broader crypto market to $2.74 trillion. Gains were supported by easing U.S.–Iran tensions, but analysts remain cautious, citing capital rotation into AI stocks and metals, with some projecting bitcoin could fall to $50,000.

Bitcoin Recovery Hits $79K, Analysts Caution on Potential Drop to $50K

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Bear Control Solidifies: $84K Support Broken, Price Eyes $68K–$60K Zone Bitcoin fell 13% last week after bears decisively broke $84,000 support, pushing prices to $75,600 before a minor recovery to $76,919 close. The loss of the 100-week SMA signals bear market confirmation, with resistance now at former support levels. Bitcoin Bear Control Solidifies: $84K Support Broken, Price Eyes $68K–$60K Zone Ethan Greene - Feral Analysis and Juan Galt.

Bitcoin Bear Control Solidifies: $84K Support Broken, Price Eyes $68K–$60K Zone

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) slide below $80,000 has raised fears of a deeper collapse, but market structure suggests the next leg down may be more compressed than in past cycles. Why Bitcoin's Market Structure Is Turning Bearish Bitcoin has fallen roughly 11% over the past week, prompting debate over whether the move signals a path to historically deep lows or a maturing cycle with smaller drawdowns.

Bitcoin Down 11% In A Week: What Is Going On?

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has struggled to sustain upside momentum, with the post-election "Trump rally" almost entirely retraced. Sell-The-News Takes Hold Prominent analysts Crypto Cred and DonAlt argued in a podcast update that the much-anticipated "crypto presidency" has played out as a classic sell-the-news event, with price action failing to reflect bullish political narratives.

Bitcoin's Post-Election 'Trump Pump' Almost Fully Gone: What Now?

Bitcoin Magazine Argentine Crypto Fugitive With $56 Million in Bitcoin Arrested in Venezuela Rosa María González, a key figure in the collapse of Argentine crypto firm Generación Zoe, was arrested in Venezuela. Argentine Crypto Fugitive With $56 Million in Bitcoin Arrested in Venezuela Micah Zimmerman.

Argentine Crypto Fugitive With $56 Million in Bitcoin Arrested in Venezuela

Strategy's Bitcoin bet showed losses on paper for the first time in years, as it tumbled below the firm's average purchase price on Sunday.

Strategy's Bitcoin Bet Dips Underwater as Firm Adds to $56 Billion BTC Stash

U.S.-listed crypto funds led withdrawals as Bitcoin and Ethereum prices slid after Donald Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh for Fed chair.

Bitcoin, Ethereum ETF Investments Flip Negative for 2026 as Crypto Funds Shed $1.7B

Crypto-related stocks like Robinhood, Coinbase, and Strategy continued to sport sizable losses on Monday.

Bitcoin bounces 7% from lows, but crypto remains under pressure in U.S. trade

Having called the bitcoin top in 2024 and seen the boom/bubble play out, I've been predicting the subsequent crash for a very long time. And voila, here we are.

Bitcoin: Finally The Crash Is Here

Historical data show that bitcoin has always found support in bear markets at the 200-week moving average.

Why a $58,000 bitcoin is the key number for crypto investors right now

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) bought 855 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) at an average price of $87,974 last week as CNBC's Jim Cramer questions whether executive chairman Michael Saylor has enough capital left to defend the sell-off. The Ill-Timed Purchase Strategy acquired 855 BTC for $75.3 million between January 26 and February 1, funding the purchase entirely through selling 673,527 Class A shares that generated $106.1 million in net proceeds.

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