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.

A group of 20-odd developers is scanning the Bitcoin ecosystem for AI-discoverable flaws, warning that cheap, powerful models have handed attackers unprecedented reach.

AI Has Made Bitcoin Software a Target—This Group Is Fighting Back

U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs closed Friday with $307.45 million in net inflows, completing five consecutive positive sessions worth $1.92 billion. Ether funds added $184.93 million, while XRP and solana ETFs also drew fresh capital. Ether ETFs Add $184.93M as Demand Stays Strong Wall Street's crypto bid held firm through the closing bell.

Bitcoin ETFs Add $1.92 Billion in 5 Days as Wall Street Buying Surges

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is up about 20% this week, and analysts argue that may be just the beginning. They see the apex crypto as one of the beneficiaries of the Treasury's support for long-dated bonds, which has revived the debasement trade narrative.

How Scott Bessent Jolted Bitcoin 20% Higher: Crypto's Historic Rally Deciphered

Galaxy Research analysis shows Bitcoin at $77,500 after a 32.4% rally, with the 50-week moving average near $82,470 as the key test; historical data indicates 11 of 13 prior reclaims confirmed the bear market low. The post Galaxy Research Analysis Flags Bitcoin 50-Week MA Reclaim as Bull Market Trigger appeared first on The Daily Hodl.

Galaxy Research Analysis Flags Bitcoin 50-Week MA Reclaim as Bull Market Trigger

Bitcoin has surged roughly $10,000 over the past week, breaking above $77,000 for the first time since May after the U.S. Treasury doubled its long-dated bond buybacks. The rally briefly touched $79,500 yesterday, wiping out billions in short bets along the way.

Bitcoin Jumps $10,000 in a Week as Shorts Lose $3 Billion

Elon Musk, the SpaceX and Tesla chief executive who rode their soaring valuations to become the world's first trillionaire this year is seeing his $40 trillion U.S.

Elon Musk's $40 Trillion Nightmare Is Suddenly Coming True As The Bitcoin Price Soars

Ethereum

Bitcoin and crypto staged their strongest rally in months as Treasury intervention, regulatory moves and a historic short squeeze collided, while banks and technology companies pushed deeper into stablecoins.

Bitcoin and Ether bears get decimated amid 'squeeze-led' rally and Musk's X wants to pay creators in stablecoins: Crypto week in 5 stories

Treasury buybacks are not QE, analysts said, but the move helped pull long-term yields off 19-year highs and triggered a record short squeeze in a market already leaning too bearish.

How a Treasury buyback tweak helped bitcoin surge nearly 25% in days

Bitcoin's climb to multi-month highs ran on spot buying, not borrowed money, giving the rally a longer runway than a typical squeeze, Bitfinex analysts say. The coins now in profit could still trigger 2026's largest wave of profit-taking.

Analysts See Strong Bitcoin Rally, But Profit-Taking Risk Remains

Pantera Capital's portfolio manager has said it's hard not to be bullish with bitcoin's recent price surges.

Smart Money Helping Support Bitcoin Rebound, Says Pantera Capital

Coinkite's latest firmware requires users to add their own randomness when generating wallet seeds and fixes additional security issues uncovered during a three-week review.

Coldcard Adds New Security Measures After $130 Million Bitcoin Exploit

U.S. stocks ripped higher Friday while bitcoin held the $77,000 line after a nearly 24% weekly tear to a seven-day peak of $79,461, as softer Treasury yields gave markets breathing room while inflation, runaway debt, and Middle East oil risks kept traders firmly on edge.

Bitcoin, Stocks and Gold Rip Higher While Bond Market Fear Festers

Bitcoin prices continued to rally on Friday, August 21, nearing the $80,000 level and reaching their loftiest valuation since May.

Bitcoin Flirts With $80,000 And Reaches Highest Since May

Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio has said Bitcoin will do well with government money printing.

Legendary Investor Ray Dalio Touts Bitcoin — With Gold — To Hedge Against Incoming Debt Crisis

Institutional buying, improving macro conditions and a friendlier regulatory outlook are supporting Bitcoin's rally, while billions in short liquidations have accelerated the move.

Wall Street and Washington Fuel Bitcoin Rally: Here's What's Going On

Billionaire investor Ray Dalio said the the debt buyback announcement this week fits into a larger pattern that could signal a looming debt crisis.

Ray Dalio says Bessent move is sign that a debt crisis is getting closer; recommends gold and bitcoin

Dogecoin

Bitcoin is up 23% over the past week, fueled by strong ETF inflows after the Treasury announced plans to at least double its long-dated bond buybacks.

Bitcoin Posts Best Week Since 2023 as Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Rally Over 25% on Treasury Buybacks

Bitcoin's price continues to rise and those betting on it to fall are suffering.

Bitcoin Has Its Best Week Since 2023 as Shortsellers Continue To Get Wiped Out

Bitcoin has rallied ferociously this week after the U.S. Treasury intervened to stop a sell-off in bonds and industry leaders and regulators rallied at the White House to put pressure on Congress to approve the Clarity Act market structure proposal.

Kalshi traders think the bitcoin rally could end the year near current levels

Bitcoin held above $77,000 after touching a multi‑month high near $79,500, positioning the asset for its strongest week of August. Bitcoin Consolidates Near $77,000 After Multi-Month Peak Bitcoin (BTC) appeared to consolidate above $77,000 hours after reaching a multi-month peak.

Bitcoin Holds $77K as Bulls Keep August's Best Week in Play

The Bitcoin treasury giant is sitting on roughly $1.4 billion in unrealized gains after Bitcoin climbed above its average acquisition price.

Strategy Swings From $13 Billion Bitcoin Loss to $1.4 Billion Profit as BTC Rallies

The recent announcement of the U.S. Treasury debt buybacks expansion has sparked debasement trade talks, a strategy in which investors abandon currencies and buy scarce hard assets such as gold and bitcoin, which is serving as a leading indicator in the current rally.

Treasury Buyback Sparks Bitcoin Surge as Debasement Trade Returns

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has spent 2026 watching everything else rally. This week it produced its biggest gain in more than three years.

QUICK SPARK: Bitcoin Posts Best Week Since 2023 On Bond Fix, Crypto Bill

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs pulled in $606 million Thursday, the biggest haul since May. And altcoin funds finally showed up too.

Bitcoin ETFs Just Had Their Biggest Day Since May—BlackRock Took 83% of It

Renowned macro analyst Lyn Alden on Thursday told CNBC the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) bottom is in by almost every metric, saying “the bull market is back in play.” Why Alden Says the Bitcoin Bottom Is In Bitcoin Historian Pete Rizzo flagged on X that Alden told CNBC the fast money is out, Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) will not be selling, and there are not many downside catalysts left.

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