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.

Bitcoin finally has a real payments advantage in the world of agentic payments. We all have to pitch in to capitalize on it.

Bitcoin Has a Golden Opportunity With AI Agents, It's Time to Build

On Monday, with bitcoin changing hands at $68,600 a coin, the Royal Government of Bhutan quietly nudged 175 bitcoin—about $12 million—across the ledger. Bhutan's latest maneuver follows its previous transfer in mid-February 2026. Bhutan Moves $11.85M in Bitcoin Onchain data tracked by Arkham Intelligence shows Bhutan shifting 175 BTC worth $11.

Bhutan Executes $11.85M Bitcoin Transfer as Royal Government Repositions BTC Holdings

Bitcoin broke the descending triangle with a massive candle—then crept right back inside. Today, it's trying again, but the daily chart isn't convincing.

Bitcoin Price Bounces, But Bears Are Still in Control: Analysis

Bitcoin rallied at the start of the week, reaching an intraday high of $69,497 despite broader market declines driven by rising oil prices, now exceeding $100 per barrel.

Bitcoin Defies Market Rout: Price Rebounds to $69K as 20 Millionth Coin is Mined

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong says AI agents will increasingly transact using crypto wallets, while Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan argues institutional adoption could push Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) toward $1.3 million over time. ‘Own A Crypto Wallet' Armstrong said Monday autonomous AI systems may soon execute more financial transactions than humans.

Bitcoin To $1.3 Million? Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Urges: 'Own A Crypto Wallet'

Coinbase has launched futures contracts for traders in 26 European countries, including Germany, France, and the Netherlands, marking its first direct derivatives offering in the region.

Coinbase Launches Regulated Bitcoin and Crypto Futures Across Europe

A silent but momentous milestone was reached today, March 9, 2026: the 20 millionth Bitcoin has officially been mined.

The Final Million: Bitcoin Mints its 20,000,000th Coin

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Coinbase launched regulated crypto futures in 26 European countries, offering perpetual and dated contracts with up to 10x leverage.

Coinbase Debuts Crypto Futures for European Traders, Including Bitcoin and Ethereum

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) rejected $73,500 following a brief early March rally as Into The Cryptoverse analyst Benjamin Cowen declares the “simulation confirmed,” arguing BTC is tracking the average return of prior midterm years with 2014, 2018, and 2022 precision. The Historical Playbook Cowen predicted a month ago that Bitcoin would find a low in February, stay weak through February, rally in the first week of March, and then fade that rally.

Bitcoin Rejects Key Level Exactly As Predicted: 'Simulation Confirmed,' Says Analyst

The recent moves are comparatively much smaller than when Bhutan moved over $60 million in bitcoin last July over the course of four days.

Bhutan moves nearly $12 million in bitcoin as 2026 outflows pile up

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has joined the $333,000 fundraising round for Stack BTC alongside Blockchain.com.

Nigel Farage Backs Bitcoin Treasury Firm Chaired By Former Chancellor

The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

The Daily: Bitcoin's mined supply tops 20 million BTC, Nasdaq partners with Kraken on tokenization initiative, and more

Major U.S. public Bitcoin miners including Cipher Digital, Bitfarms, and Core Scientific are selling Bitcoin holdings and rebranding to chase AI/HPC leases with hyperscalers like Microsoft and Google, amid industry-wide profitability challenges.

Public Bitcoin Miners are Dumping Bitcoin for AI, a Historic Mistake

Bitcoin price held near $69,000 on Monday, steadying after last week's short-lived rally and weekend sell-off.

Bitcoin Price Teeters Near $69,000 Despite Market Volatility and Oil Price Swings

Bitcoin has fallen 38% since Trump took office as surging oil prices and tariff wars hammer crypto. The self-proclaimed 'crypto president' faces a price reality check.

‘Thank You, Mr. President'—Trump Oil Price Shock Crashes Bitcoin Price

Onchain data indicates that the Bitcoin network has now recorded the mining of its 20th million bitcoin, leaving fewer than one million coins still waiting to be brought into existence. Bitcoin's Scarcity Deepens After 20 Million BTC Mined, 21M Cap Approaches Blockchain metrics show that 95.

Bitcoin's Fixed Supply Comes Into Focus as Network Passes 20 Million Coins Mined

Institutional investors just bought an overall total of $619 million in Bitcoin and crypto assets in one week, according to a new update from CoinShares. The outflows came despite significant late-week outflows. Crypto products saw $1.

Institutional Investors Pour $619,000,000 Into Bitcoin and Crypto Assets in One Week: CoinShares

Macro strategist Mark Connors says war-driven spending, rising debt and lower interest rates could support bitcoin.

Bitcoin could be the big winner if the U.S.-Iran conflict drags on for months

WTI crude oil, which soared nearly 30% to $120 per barrel overnight, has pulled back to $95, easing pressure on risk assets.

Bitcoin rises to $69,000, stocks reverse big early losses, as crude oil sinks back below $100

Bitcoin has surpassed 20 million mined coins, meaning over 95% of its total 21 million supply is now in circulation.

Bitcoin Hits 20 Million: Less Than 1 Million Coins Left

Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) delivered a mixed but largely positive performance during the week of March 2–6. Bitcoin, ether, and solana funds finished with net inflows, while XRP ETFs ended the week slightly in the red. Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Post Weekly Gains as XRP Slips Institutional capital flowed in waves across crypto ETFs this week.

ETF Weekly: Bitcoin ETFs Add $568 Million Despite Late Outflow Streak

Bitcoin has its own volatility gauge (BVIV), and that spiked in early February, suggesting crypto markets may have already experienced their panic phase.

Stock market volatility hits one-year high, possibly marking bitcoin bottom

Following an initial pullback, bitcoin rose toward $70,000 as oil volatility and a stronger U.S. dollar pressured risk assets.

Bitcoin floats near $70,000 as dollar strength and oil volatility pressure risk assets: analysts

Michael Saylor declared the start of a “second century,” following the firm's 100th Bitcoin purchase last month.

Strategy Drops $1.28 Billion on Bitcoin, Issues $377 Million in Preferred Shares

Crypto funds saw $619M weekly inflow as oil spikes triggered late outflows, with experts split on whether Bitcoin can withstand macro pressure.

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