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.

While precious metals and stocks bounce from their worst levels of the session, crypto remains near the day's low.

Here are key levels to watch as bitcoin plunges to $84,000

Bitcoin plunged to a two-month low Thursday as risk-on assets broadly fell—and even gold and silver gave up earlier gains.

Bitcoin Hits 2-Month Low as Gold and Stocks Give Up Gains, Crypto Liquidations Top $800M

Ethereum

In the current market environment, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) have notably lagged behind other risk assets like equities and precious metals. Crypto analyst Garrett Bullish attributes this underperformance to three primary factors: The lingering effects of a deleveraging cycle Unique market micro-structure issues Potential manipulation by speculative entities Crypto's “Ghost Town” Effect: Deleveraging and Retail Exhaustion The crypto market is suffering from a “deleveraging hangover” that began in October, the analyst noted in an article published on X on Thursday.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Perform Terrible Compared To Gold, Silver—And That's Totally Ok

After calmly camping above the $87,000 handle, bitcoin slipped on a banana peel and fell through $85,000, tagging an intraday low of $84,231 as the price slid 3.7% in the past hour. Path of Least Resistance Points Lower as Bitcoin Cracks Key Support The crypto economy is off 5.29% and now clocks in at $2.

Crypto Bloodbath: Bitcoin Slips Below $85K, $796M Liquidated as Traders Get Forced Out

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Crashes 6% to $84,000 As Market Braces for Next Catalyst The bitcoin price erased a rally above $90,000 in less than 24 hours as it dumped to $84,000. Bitcoin Price Crashes 6% to $84,000 As Market Braces for Next Catalyst Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Crashes 6% to $84,000 As Market Braces for Next Catalyst

Wall Street broker Benchmark argued the crypto network has ample time to evolve as quantum risks shift from theory to risk management.

Bitcoin's Quantum threat is ‘real but distant,' says Wall Street analyst as doomsday debate rages on

Soaring to $5,600 at one point earlier on Thursday, gold quickly pulled back to the $5,400 level in U.S. morning trade.

Bitcoin tumbles to 2026 low of $85,200 as gold reverses big gains, Microsoft leads Nasdaq lower

Tokyo-listed Metaplanet has wrapped up a new equity and warrant issuance that may bring in as much as $137 million, capital it plans to deploy primarily toward expanding its bitcoin treasury.

Metaplanet Lines up $137M to Continue Bitcoin Acquisitions

In partnership with Standard Chartered's Zodia Custody, Dubai Insurance is the first insurer globally to issue a crypto wallet for its policy holders to transact with digital assets.

Dubai Insurance offers a crypto wallet so you can pay premiums and collect claims in bitcoin

Worse Than ‘2008 Financial Crisis'—Gold Surge Triggers Serious U.S. Dollar Warning As Bitcoin Price Suddenly Drops

Bitcoin Magazine Metaplanet Raises Up to $137 Million to Buy Bitcoin and Pay Off Debt Metaplanet raised up to 21 billion yen ($137 million) through share issuance as it doubles down on its strategy of accumulating bitcoin. Metaplanet Raises Up to $137 Million to Buy Bitcoin and Pay Off Debt Micah Zimmerman.

Metaplanet Raises Up to $137 Million to Buy Bitcoin and Pay Off Debt

Bitcoin Magazine Russia to Roll Out Bitcoin and Crypto Framework This July, Allowing Retail Participation Russia wants to introduce its first regulatory framework for crypto like Bitcoin, with lawmakers aiming to finalize the draft for a parliamentary vote by the end of June. Russia to Roll Out Bitcoin and Crypto Framework This July, Allowing Retail Participation Micah Zimmerman.

Russia to Roll Out Bitcoin and Crypto Framework This July, Allowing Retail Participation

Gold continues its parabolic rally, up 100% over the past year and seemingly finding new highs by the day. When will Bitcoin have its turn?

Morning Minute: Gold Soars Toward $5,600; Bitcoin Falls

Metaplanet targets up to $137 million in total potential funding through shares and warrants for its bitcoin treasury plans.

Metaplanet targets up to $137 million equity raise to fund bitcoin treasury expansion

Bitcoin isn't in the mood for fireworks today. With price holding at $87,867, the market cap clocks in at a sturdy $1.75 trillion, and 24-hour trading volume stands at a healthy $47.44 billion. The intraday range between $87,640 and $90,315 shows traders are tiptoeing between key levels without much conviction.

Squeezed and Silent: Bitcoin's Tight Range Hints at Explosive Next Move

Bitcoin is trading like a high-beta risk asset instead of a dollar hedge, analysts say, as gold soars and the DXY hits yearly lows.

Bitcoin Flat at $88K Despite Dollar's 12-Month Slump, Gold's New High

Bullion ripped past $5,500 and sentiment gauges hit “extreme greed,” while bitcoin stayed pinned below $90K — a split that's getting harder to ignore.

Gold in “extreme greed” sentiment as it adds the entire bitcoin market cap in one day

Midweek trading delivered a split verdict for crypto ETFs, with bitcoin extending its outflow streak while Ether regained momentum. XRP and solana quietly added to their recent run of inflows, reinforcing selective risk appetite.

Ether ETFs Flip Green With $28 Million Inflow as Bitcoin Keeps Bleeding

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Bitcoin's no gold, and it's falling short for payments, too

The fund delivered an 8.9% annualized net return in its first quarter, targeting 8-10% annual returns through systematic arbitrage strategies.

Sygnum's new bitcoin fund pulls in $65 million from investors looking for steady yield

Dogecoin

Bitcoin is back below $88,000 level while gold surged to fresh all-time highs; liquidations stand at $342.45 million over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $19.6 million in net outflows on Wednesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $28.1 million in net inflows Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $87,639 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,9273 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $122.81 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.86 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1208 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.057546 Trader Commentary: George Trader

Bitcoin Below $88,000, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Can't Catch A Break Either

The Tokyo-based bitcoin treasury company secures fresh capital through a share and warrant issuance.

Metaplanet is raising $137 million to pay down debt and buy even more bitcoin

Swiss digital asset banking group Sygnum and Starboard Digital secure 750+ BTC from professional investors for the market‑neutral BTC Alpha Fund. Sygnum and Starboard Digital Strategies announce seed‑phase completion of the Starboard Sygnum BTC Alpha Fund on Jan.

Sygnum and Starboard Raise Over 750 BTC for BTC Alpha Fund

Most invested bitcoin supply sits above current prices, increasing price vulnerability if key support levels fail.

More than half of bitcoin's invested supply has a cost basis above $88,000

Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN), said on Wednesday that the company has signed up for the TrumpAccounts initiative, pledging to match the $1,000 contribution for eligible children of employees. Coinbase Supports Trump-Branded Program In an X post, Armstrong lauded the federal government initiative, emphasizing the importance of early investments in financial security and literacy for kids.

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