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.

Hands-on Review by Bitcoin.com. Bitcoin has matured far beyond its early days as a niche digital experiment. Today, many holders are thinking less about short-term trading and more about long-term wealth management.

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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has been trading in a range for months, with observers searching for short-term price patterns that could signal where the market may head in the longer run. Bitcoin Often Rises Before Sharp Bear Market Drops Prominent analyst Benjamin Cowen said in a March 11 podcast that bear markets in Bitcoin often behave counterintuitively, with prices spending more time drifting upward than falling.

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Metaplanet is expanding its strategy beyond holding Bitcoin, announcing the launch of two subsidiaries.

Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Strategy With Venture Fund and Asset Management Unit

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index has been stuck in extreme fear for over 40 consecutive days, longer than the Terra-Luna collapse. Here's what happened last time.

Bitcoin's Record 'Extreme Fear' Streak Just Passed The Terra Crash

The issuer behind the USDT stablecoin joined a $5.2 million funding round for Ark Labs, backing software that could let stablecoins move and settle on Bitcoin rails.

Tether invests in Ark Labs to make Bitcoin ready for stablecoins and payments

Ark Labs announced it secured $5.2 million in a seed funding round led by Tether alongside investors including Ego Death Capital, Epoch VC, Lion26, Sats Ventures and Contribution Capital.

Ark Labs Raises $5.2M with Tether to Bring Programmable Finance to Bitcoin

Ark Labs' latest funding builds upon efforts to return stablecoin giant Tether to its Bitcoin-based roots

Tether Backs Ark Labs' $5.2 Million Bet on Bitcoin's Stablecoin Revival

The funding coincides with Arkade adding support for digital assets, including infrastructure designed for stablecoins like USDT on Bitcoin.

Tether backs Ark Labs $5.2 million seed raise to expand stablecoin and programmable finance infrastructure on Bitcoin

Bitcoin has swung alongside the oil price over the last 24 hours, with the bitcoin price climbing back over $70,000

‘Get Ready'—Serious ‘Crisis' Warning Triggers Sudden Bitcoin Price Alert

As of March 12, 2026, bitcoin traded around $70,523 per unit, with a market capitalization of roughly $1.41 trillion and 24-hour trading volume near $47.04 billion.

BTC Price Today: Bitcoin Stabilizes Near $70K as Oscillators Flash Neutral Signals

Dogecoin

Ethereum

Bitcoin is hovering around $70,000, following $115.2 million in net inflows into Bitcoin ETFs on Wednesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $57 million in net inflows.

Bitcoin At $70,000, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Go Sideways On ETF Inflows

Bitcoin rebounded as Gulf shipping strikes sent Brent crude past $101, with analysts split on near-term outlook.

Bitcoin Recovers Above $70K as Tanker Attacks Push Oil Back Over $100

The futures-to-spot ratio has climbed to 5.1, reflecting a structural shift in how the market trades.

Bitcoin futures trading is now five times bigger than spot on Binance

Ultra-bearish forecasts are getting no love from industry observers, and rightly so, with bitcoin BTC$69,873.58 holding resilient amid global market chaos. Yet options flows hint there may be merit to the bears' dire warnings.

Bitcoin looks resilient, but don't ignore those $20,000 puts

Two Prime CEO Alexander Blume says the high yield product driving the buying surge carries risks despite strong momentum.

Strategy's STRC buys an estimated 7,000 bitcoin this week, but Two Prime CEO warns ‘no free lunch'

BTC holds near $70,000 and outperforms major assets during Middle East tensions, even as derivatives data and fear indicators signal deep market pessimism.

Bitcoin climbs the wall of worry amid escalating Iran war and stock market losses

Bitcoin traded around $69,800 as open interest rose to $102 billion, suggesting defensive, bearish bets while altcoins outperformed in a risk-off macro backdrop.

Bitcoin steady near $70,000 as rising open interest hints at cautious, bearish positioning

VanEck's Matthew Sigel argued miners are redirecting infrastructure to AI while trading at a discount to traditional data-center peers.

Bitcoin Miners ‘Sitting on a Gold Mine' as AI Demand Ramps Up: VanEck

Tokyo-listed Metaplanet is expanding beyond holding BTC into funding, incubating, and granting to companies building bitcoin financial infrastructure.

Asia's biggest bitcoin buyer now wants to build the BTC ecosystem

Zcash

Barry Silbert, CEO of cryptocurrency conglomerate Digital Currency Group, hailed the growth of financial privacy on Wednesday after mining giant Foundry announced plans to launch a Zcash (CRYPTO: ZEC) mining pool. A Mining Pool For ZEC?

Barry Silbert Sees 'Financial Privacy' Becoming More Important As Leading Bitcoin Mining Pool Operator Dives Into Zcash

Eskom, South Africa's state-owned power utility, is reversing its previous stance by targeting high-intensity energy consumers, specifically bitcoin mining companies. Nyati announced plans to sell excess electricity generated during the day due to increased solar power usage.

From Blackouts to Bitcoin: South African Power Utility's Surreal Pivot to High-Intensity Power Sales

Metaplanet is launching two subsidiaries and backing Japan's first licensed yen stablecoin as it bets on the country's digital asset infrastructure.

Metaplanet Deepens Bitcoin Strategy With $25M Investment Plan, New Venture Arm

Brent crude surged 10% after attacks on two oil tankers in Iraqi waters, with the prompt spread hitting levels not seen in years and MSCI Asia Pacific stocks falling 1.8%.

Bitcoin slips below $69,500 as tanker attacks send oil back above $100

Renowned author and statistician Nassim Nicholas Taleb found Elon Musk's widely touted X Money payments service better than Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) on Wednesday. X Money A ‘Private' Currency?

Elon Musk's X Money 'Smarter' Than Bitcoin, Says 'Black Swan' Author Nassim Taleb: 'Private Currencies Must Compete With One Another'

Leading cryptocurrencies traded flat, while stocks fell further on Wednesday as President Donald Trump authorized tapping the strategic reserve to lower oil prices.

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