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.

Starknet plans to launch strkBTC, a bitcoin-based asset that enables shielded balances and transfers while preserving DeFi composability.

Starknet introduces strkBTC to bring ‘private bitcoin' and confidential DeFi transactions to its Layer 2 network

The bitcoin mining company now holds over 6,000 BTC, with roughly one-third acquired through mining and two-thirds through open-market purchases and strategic transactions.

Trump family-linked American Bitcoin posts $59 million Q4 loss as bitcoin price slides

Influential cofounder of Wikipedia, Jimmy Wales, has issued a worrying bitcoin price prediction

People Are ‘Mistaken'—Wikipedia Founder Issues Surprise Bitcoin Price Prediction

Dogecoin

Ethereum

Bitcoin extended its advance and held above $68,000 overnight as ETF inflows accelerated and market sentiment improved; liquidations stand at $600.40 million over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $506.5 million in net inflows on Wednesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $157.1 million in net inflows.

Bitcoin Holds $68,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Rally On Institutional Inflows

American Bitcoin , backed by two of U.S. President Donald Trump's sons, swung to a fourth-quarter loss on Thursday amid a weakness in the digital assets space.

Trump brothers-backed American Bitcoin swings to quarterly loss amid crypto selloff

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Bitcoin's bounce fails to convince options traders

Uniswap

BTC traded within a well-defined range as polkadot and uniswap rallied, cosmos slid.

Bitcoin stalls below $70,000 while DOT, UNI lead altcoin surge

Bitcoin demand has rebounded for the first time since November as ETF inflows hit $506M and Coinbase premium flips positive.

Bitcoin Selling Pressure Weakens as U.S. Spot ETFs Draw in $506M

Jane Street is a major authorized participant in spot bitcoin ETFs. That's not a conspiracy.

The 10 a.m. mystery: Why bitcoin's daily ‘price slam' suddenly vanished after a massive lawsuit

TON Wallet is shifting from simple self-custody into a gateway for third-party DeFi yield strategies.

Telegram crypto wallet unveils yield for Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDT holdings

ETF inflows suggest institutional sentiment is stabilizing and shifting toward cautious accumulation, one analyst said.

Bitcoin ETFs post highest net inflows in three weeks, attracting more than $506 million

Solana

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) Executive Chair Michael Saylor shared his vision Wednesday for the future of “digital credit,” emphasizing its potential beyond Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) on networks like Solana (CRYPTO: SOL). Future Of ‘Digital Credit' In a keynote address at the Strategy World 2026 Conference, Saylor discussed the concept of “digital credit,” which involves issuing Bitcoin-collateralized, yield-bearing financial instruments, such as its Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock (NASDAQ:STRC).

Michael Saylor Unveils 'Digital Credit' Vision, Signals Expansion Beyond Bitcoin To Solana

The bill seeks to open up crypto investment options for public retirement plans and protect digital asset activities on an individual level.

Indiana's bitcoin rights bill heads for final sign-off after bicameral approval

Ether, solana, and cardano all outpaced bitcoin on the day, suggesting a rotation into higher-beta tokens as forced selling from the February crash begins to clear.

Bitcoin touches $70,000 before fading as altcoins lead the strongest bounce in weeks

Leading cryptocurrencies jumped on Wednesday, though analysts view the uptick as a relief bounce rather than a momentum shift. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:15 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Surge With Stocks, But Analyst Warns This Might Just Be A 'Relief Rally'

Online claims have drawn attention to how institutional middlemen hedge Bitcoin ETF shares, exposing a gap between inflows and spot buying.

Jane Street Speculation Renews Scrutiny of Bitcoin ETF Market Mechanics

A new research report from bitcoin-focused financial services firm River estimates that 23 nation-states now hold bitcoin, signaling a steady shift from fringe asset to sovereign balance sheet contender.

Bitcoin Goes Sovereign: 23 Nation-States Estimated to Own BTC

The rally marks one of the strongest single-day rebounds in weeks, snapping a steady slide that had pushed bitcoin down sharply from its October highs.

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