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.

Economist Peter Schiff said on Sunday that AI is a threat to Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), rather than serving as a positive catalyst for the cryptocurrency. Schiff Attacks BTC Pumpers' In an X post, Schiff called out what he saw as attempts by “Bitcoin pumpers” to connect BTC with the AI trade.

Peter Schiff Says Hitching Bitcoin to Artificial Intelligence Wagon is a Mistake: AI Isn't 'Bullish' for BTC, It's a 'Threat'

Strive CEO said the next bitcoin cycle will be the strongest ever, citing its strong performance against both the dollar and gold.

Bitcoin records largest weekly dollar gain in history; Strive CEO predicts ‘strongest' cycle ever

Ray Dalio warns U.S. debt could reach $60 trillion within a decade, raising the risk of severe financial disruption. The Bridgewater Associates founder recommends 10% to 15% in gold, plus a bit of bitcoin, as currencies weaken.

Ray Dalio Backs Bitcoin as US Debt Could Spiral to $60 Trillion

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Leading cryptocurrencies pulled back on Sunday after a sharp rally earlier in the week as geopolitical tensions tempered risk appetite.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Gain, XRP, Dogecoin Slide as Crypto Market Takes a Breather: Analyst Predicts 'Little Dip' Before BTC Hits 'New Highs'

American economist Peter Schiff is warning that artificial intelligence (AI) could become a threat to the leading crypto asset bitcoin. Schiff further argued that the two technologies compete for money, electricity and infrastructure, while increasingly powerful AI could potentially uncover weaknesses in Bitcoin's software.

Peter Schiff Says AI Could Turn Into Bitcoin's Biggest Threat

Yesterday, at block height 963648, Bitcoin logged its 17th difficulty adjustment of 2026, and the numbers tell a brutal story. This has not been a year of steady hashrate expansion. It has been a grind of miner capitulation, sharp rebounds and repeated failures to make those recoveries stick. The latest 1.

Bitcoin Mining Hits a Crossroads as Difficulty Hovers Near the Floor

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) executives moved to reassure an investor whose stake lost significant value during the current bear market. Investor Accuses Strategy of Ignoring MSTR holders During Monday's Q&A with Strategy shareholders, a person named Rob said he invested $73,000 in MSTR for each of his three children, believing in the stock's long-term potential.

$219,000 to $60,000: Investor's MSTR Bet for Kids Takes a Big Hit, but Bitcoin Bull Michael Saylor Isn't Sugarcoating It: 'Be Prepared' for Difficult Years

An analyst known for making timely crypto calls is revealing his bullish price targets for Ethereum (ETH), including a potential move to five figures. The pseudonymous analyst DonAlt tells his 788,700 followers on X that it is within the realm of possibility for Ethereum to surge to five figures. “Target for ETH is $4,000.

Crypto Analyst Unveils Upside Price Target for Ethereum, Hints at Next Bitcoin Move

Michael Saylor says bitcoin's defining advance is converting economic energy into digitally controlled value for people, companies, machines, and nations. His own company, Strategy Inc., sits on 840,447 BTC bought for $63.36 billion, and has been selling over the past few months.

Michael Saylor Defines Bitcoin's ‘Most Profound Breakthrough'

Since Paul Sztorc's ECX hard fork kicked off, more than 25,092 blocks have been mined during the Alpha phase, and block times have swung wildly. The network has already chewed through several difficulty adjustments, with some delivering massive upward jolts.

Paul Sztorc's Bitcoin Fork ECX Rips Past 25,000 Blocks in Just 13 Hours

This week has been a rollercoaster ride for the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin had its best week since 2023, surging by 23.47% from Monday to Friday.

Weekend Round-Up: Bitcoin's Best Week Since 2023, Coinbase CEO's Bullish Outlook and More

BTC and ETH gain 25%+, Strategy is back in profit and 13F filings show institutions buying IBIT and Bitcoin. Is the bear market over?

Bitcoin, Ethereum Rally 20%+ — Is the Crypto Bear Market Over?

The study, published by three Vietnamese investigators, found a positive relation between the EU's carbon emissions pricing and a so-called “leakage” to cheaper jurisdictions, such as Russia. This means that as carbon allowance pricing grows, some of this mining activity shifts to Russia to maximize profits.

EU Carbon Taxes Push Bitcoin Mining to Russia, Study Claims

Billionaire investor Ray Dalio is highlighting unsustainable US government finances and recommending investors underweight bonds while allocating 10-15% to gold and a bit of bitcoin. The post Ray Dalio Warns of Looming US Debt Crisis and Urges Gold and Bitcoin Allocations appeared first on The Daily Hodl.

Ray Dalio Warns of Looming US Debt Crisis and Urges Gold and Bitcoin Allocations

Over the last four days, Bitcoin's hashprice has climbed 20.41%, punching into territory not seen since May. Bitcoin miners are pocketing fatter revenue from the latest price rally, delivering a badly needed reprieve after months of tighter margins.

Bitcoin Miners Get a Lifeline as Hashprice Explodes 20% Higher

Bitcoin holders are lined up to receive a matching balance of a new asset called ecash (ECX) when the project kicks off its three-stage hard-fork rollout with an alpha launch around Bitcoin block height 963648. The launch comes from Layertwo Labs, founded and led by longtime Bitcoin developer Paul Sztorc, also known as Truthcoin.

Bitcoin's ECX Fork Is Coming: When It Hits and Who Gets Free Coins

Grayscale says bitcoin's sharp weekly rally could mark a turning point after a relatively shallow bear market. Historical cycle comparisons and improving institutional demand suggest the market may be forming a more durable bottom.

Bitcoin May Hit Turning Point This Week as Durable Bottom Takes Shape

Robert Kiyosaki says expanded U.S. Treasury debt buybacks amount to quantitative easing and renewed his preference for bitcoin, gold, silver, and selected real estate. Treasury describes the operations as liquidity support for longer-dated markets.

Robert Kiyosaki Calls Expanded Treasury Buybacks QE, Backs Bitcoin

Standard Chartered's Geoffrey Kendrick says record bitcoin short liquidations and renewed ETF demand have increased the market's upside risk. He now sees a possible year-end run from $79,500 toward bitcoin's $126,000 record, a 58% climb.

Bitcoin's $100K Forecast May Be Too Low After Record Short Squeeze

Bitcoin price prediction after a 26% squeeze to $79,500: Standard Chartered's Geoff Kendrick says his $100,000 year-end call may now be too low.

Standard Chartered Shock Has Bitcoin Retail Suddenly Eyeing $126,000

Grayscale sees three conditions aligning for people asking whether now is a good time to buy bitcoin. The crypto asset manager points to continued adoption, a mature bear market, and a supportive macro outlook, while acknowledging that prices could still fall.

Grayscale Sees 3 Reasons Bitcoin May Be Worth Buying Right Now

A mystery whale sold another 2,700 BTC (about $211.8 million) earlier today, pushing its three-day total to 7,700 BTC (roughly $576.6 million). The selling lands just as bitcoin trades within reach of $80,000, capping its strongest weekly rally in years.

Mystery Whale Sells $576M in Bitcoin as BTC Nears $80,000

Combined ETF weekly trading volume more than tripled to $29 billion as bitcoin and ether prices rallied, though both categories are negative on the year.

Bitcoin and ether ETFs draw $2.6 billion in strongest inflow week since October, tripling volume

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) price staged a strong comeback after spending the past few months inside a narrow range. It jumped to $79,500, its highest level since May 15 this year.

Bitcoin Price Prediction as Monthly ETF Inflows Hit a Key Milestone

Bitcoin's current 50-week moving average, which lies near $82,470, has become a closely watched level for traders assessing whether the current bear market has ended. Historical data from Galaxy Research suggests a weekly reclaim has been far more reliable than shorter-term signals.

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