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's bounce to the mid $70,000s had traders eyeing a bullish comeback, but one veteran on-chain analyst is urging caution, warning that the market may be flashing the kind of false-start signal that burns latecomers.

‘Bull Trap Forming' – Willy Woo Says Bottom Not In for Bitcoin

A widely followed crypto analyst says that the most severe part of Bitcoin's (BTC) correction is now over.

Crypto Analyst Says Historically Accurate Model Shows Worst of Bitcoin (BTC) Correction Now Over

Rising oil prices are shaking global markets, but the U.S. is largely insulated and bitcoin seems to be riding the wave alongside Wall Street.

U.S. isn't really exposed to oil shocks and that might be helping bitcoin

Veteran strategist Ed Yardeni raised his probability of a stock market crash this year as oil tops $100, the dollar posts its best week in a year, and the Iran conflict expands to Saudi Arabia.

Bitcoin could face deeper downside as odds of U.S. market meltdown rise to 35%

Tesla's $1.5 billion bitcoin bet produced early profits, huge sales during the 2022 crypto crash, and a lasting corporate crypto footprint, as blockchain analysis shows Elon Musk's company still holds a significant stash. Arkham Traces Tesla's $1.

What Happened to Tesla's 43,770 BTC? On-Chain Data Reveals Full Story Behind Its Crypto Moves

Nikkei drops more than 6%, and Kospi slides about 8% as traders price supply disruption risk, while prediction markets show strong odds of $120 crude.

Oil futures surge 20% past $110 as war fears hammer Asian stocks, bitcoin steady near $67K

Japan's benchmark Nikkei has plunged 7% after Monday's market open, while South Korea's KOSPI has dropped 7.9%.

Bitcoin slumps to $66,000 as oil price spike rattles Asian stock markets

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Leading cryptocurrencies slid alongside stock futures and commodities Sunday overnight as the ongoing Middle East conflict kept investors on edge. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:20 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Slide, XRP, Dogecoin Steady As Iran War Spooks Investors: Popular Chartist Says This Indicator Acting As 'Ceiling' For BTC Price

Whether Bitcoin's resilience holds may depend less on battlefield developments than on how energy prices respond in the days ahead.

Bitcoin Price Slips as Oil Surges and US Stock Futures Tumble

There was little sign over the weekend of any de-escalation in the war against Iran.

Bitcoin tumbles below $66,000 as oil prices explode nearly 20% higher

Strategy's massive bitcoin accumulation is back in focus after Michael Saylor shared a chart highlighting continued corporate buying, reinforcing the firm's position as the largest public-company holder and sparking speculation that another acquisition cycle may be underway.

‘The Second Century Begins': Saylor's Declaration Ignites Huge Bitcoin Buying Anticipation

A Washington startup says the next frontier for computing—and possibly bitcoin mining—may orbit hundreds of miles above Earth.

Startup Starcloud Plans First Bitcoin Mining Satellite in Low-Earth Orbit

The central debate has shifted from whether bitcoin can survive to if it can function as a sovereign reserve asset, as critics assess it by institutional standards.

Bitcoin is still a great way to diversify portfolio even if it trades like a tech stock, analyst says

Bitcoin traded around $66,922 to $67,259 per unit on March 8, 2026, holding inside a $66,636 to $68,109 intraday range as traders assess whether the recent decline from the $73,000–$74,000 region has stabilized. With a market cap around $1.34 trillion and roughly $29.

Bitcoin Charts Signal Stalemate as $68K Caps Upside

Murban crude, a key benchmark for barrels that can bypass the Strait of Hormuz, now trades art $103 per barrel.

Some Middle East oil is now over $100 a barrel. Here's how it could affect bitcoin

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this edition, Paraguay seeks to implement seized hardware to mine bitcoin, Colombia prepares to regulate the crypto industry, and Uala raises $195 million to expand throughout Latin America.

Latam Insights: Paraguay to Mine Bitcoin With Seized Hardware, Colombia Prepares Crypto Regulation

The divergence between large and small holders has historically preceded further downside, with the Crypto Fear and Greed Index dropping to 12

Bitcoin dip may not be over as whales sell into retail buying — a bearish signal

While bitcoin has drifted sideways this week, we turned to some of today's leading artificial intelligence (AI) models to weigh in on where the asset may head next. Will the crypto asset fall below its 2026 low? Or will it reclaim the $100,000 mark in the near term? Nine AI models lay out their expectations.

Grok, Claude, Qwen, ChatGPT, and More: 9 AI Models Predict Bitcoin's Next Price Path

Massive institutional exposure to Strategy stock underscores Wall Street's deepening link to bitcoin as trillion-dollar asset managers quietly accumulate shares tied to the largest corporate bitcoin treasury.

The World's Largest Asset Managers Hold MSTR: Strategy Highlights Massive Institutional Bitcoin Exposure

Vancouver city staff have recommended that council halt work on a motion exploring a municipal bitcoin reserve, concluding the cryptocurrency is not an allowable investment under the Vancouver Charter.

Vancouver City Staff Rejects Bitcoin Treasury Idea Ahead of March 10 Council Vote

The shift comes as stablecoins surge in popularity and competitors like Stripe and PayPal add stablecoin options, increasing market pressure.

Bitcoin purist Jack Dorsey says that his firm is reluctantly giving in to stablecoin craze

BlackRock's Rick Rieder, UBS's Ulrike Hoffmann-Burchardi and Third Point's Daniel Loeb see steady economic growth but a tougher market environment.

Top Wall Street minds see AI rotation ahead as bitcoin seeks role in new cycle

Bitcoin traded at $67,802 as of 10 a.m. EST on March 7, 2026, while derivatives markets flashed a mix of cautious positioning and long-term optimism. Futures open interest remains elevated and options traders continue clustering bets around major expirations, suggesting the next decisive move may hinge on upcoming settlement windows.

Derivatives Activity Boils as Bitcoin Options Traders Favor Calls Over Puts

The executive order to build President Donald Trump's Strategic Bitcoin Reserve has awaited congressional action, and sources say there's one idea left for 2026.

Those who cheered U.S. Bitcoin reserve have spent year watching Trump's order languish

Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) ended the week under pressure as bitcoin funds recorded a second consecutive day of heavy outflows. Ether, XRP, and solana ETFs also posted losses, marking another broad selloff across the sector.

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