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.

On Monday, CoinDesk reported that Goldman Sachs was downplaying the chance of the Federal Reserve raising interest rates in September, citing slower inflation and echoing dovish expectations among traders, a potential tailwind for bitcoin BTC$64,277.24.

The 'crack' in the energy market is wider than ever. Bitcoin might feel it.

BTC has dropped 0.6% since midnight UTC as Nasdaq 100 futures slip 1.1%, with the FOMC's July meeting minutes and a White House crypto summit both due Wednesday.

Bitcoin pauses at $64,000 as rising yields, oil drag equities lower

BTC outperformed Wall Street on Monday, breaking its recent pattern of lagging behind U.S. stocks.

Bitcoin scores a rare win over S&P 500 with 2.6% rise versus 0.5% fall

Sui's Hashi bitcoin lending protocol has processed more than 1.1 million deposits and 165,000 withdrawals in the three weeks since its July 22 testnet launch, per onchain data.

Sui's Hashi Bridge Tops 1.1 Million Bitcoin Deposits in 3 Weeks

The 30-year Treasury yield hit its highest since 2007 and Brent topped $91 as the US-Iran conflict escalates, pressuring stocks. Bitcoin is holding its range, for now.

Live updates: Bitcoin holds $64,000 as surging yields and oil drain risk appetite

Quantitative trading giant Jane Street revealed nearly $1 billion in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) exchange-traded fund holdings in second quarter, according to its latest 13F filing released Friday. Jane Street Expands Bitcoin Stake and How The New York City-headquartered firm disclosed roughly $828.19 million invested in iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (NASDAQ: IBIT) as of June 30, with the remainder of $163.38 million spread across products including Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF (NYSE:GBTC) and Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (BATS:FBTC).

Jane Street's Q2 Filing Reveals Nearly $1 Billion Bet on These Bitcoin ETFs — and a Major Stake in Michael Saylor's MSTR

Bulls are stacking longs, liquidity is thinning and one key level could trigger large liquidations.

The bitcoin price level where leveraged bulls could get whacked

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) Chair Michael Saylor advised investors on Monday to take a long-term approach to Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and refrain from investing unless they plan to hold it for at least four years. ‘Ideally Hold BTC for 10 Years' During a Q&A session with Strategy's shareholders, Saylor said the ongoing bear market has made things a bit “tougher,” but reaffirmed the company's commitment to continuing its Bitcoin purchases.

Michael Saylor Says Don't Invest in Bitcoin Unless You'll Hold It for Over 4 Years— Strategy Chair Offers No 'Useful Wisdom' for Short-Term Traders

Miners have cut their computing power by a fifth over three quarters to make room for AI, and Venice's token jumped 10% after the company said it crossed $100 million in annualised revenue.

Bitcoin climbs above $64,000 while most majors slip

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Leading cryptocurrencies rose on Monday as investors weighed developments related to Iran and the possibility of a White House meeting with cryptocurrency and prediction-market executives. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:30 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Rise, XRP Flat as Trump Prepares to Host White House Crypto Summit: Analyst Says BTC 'High-Momentum Uptrend' Unlikely Until This Happens

Bitcoin exchange balances have recovered 84% of a six-week decline, weakening claims that ETF demand is creating an immediate shortage. Santiment data shows the reversal unfolded in less than three weeks. Bitcoin Exchange Supply Reverses Bitcoin's exchange supply reached its highest level since June 15, Santiment Intelligence shared on Aug.

Bitcoin Supply Squeeze Unwinds as 28,000 BTC Return to Exchanges

The amount of bitcoin stolen has been confirmed at $115 million, according to Galaxy Digital's latest figures.

Losses Top $115M In Coldcard Bitcoin Hack: Galaxy Research

While AI is at the forefront of economic development, veteran macro investor Jordi Visser argues that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could become “the "S&P 500 of 10 years from now.” Bitcoin Benefits From An AI-Speed Economy Visser made the case in Anthony Pompliano‘s podcast on Sunday.

Bitcoin Could Become the 'S&P 500 Of The Future' Thanks to AI Development, Macro Veteran Jordi Visser Says

Top Wall Street firm Jane Street has bought Bitcoin via the spot ETFs.

Jane Street Reveals Nearly $1B Bitcoin Position

Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) may be sitting near a major resistance level, but a breakout could open the door to a much larger move, according to a prominent analyst. Why Buy ETH At $1,900?

ETH Is a Better Bet Than BTC, Prominent Trader Argues: Bitcoin Just Needs to Break $65,000 First

Bitcoin rebounded from an intraday low of $62,653 to cross $64,000, securing a nearly 2% daily gain and pushing its market cap past $1.29 trillion. Rapid Intraday Recovery Drives Liquidations On Monday, bitcoin reclaimed the $64,000 threshold just hours after the cryptocurrency fell below $63,000 and appeared on course to match its Aug. 14 lows.

BTC Reclaims $64K as Short Sellers Lose $57.4M in Liquidations

Bitcoin climbed above $64,000 on Monday as markets watch the expiration of the 60-day U.S.-Iran truce. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $64,247.37 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,907.49 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $75.88 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.00 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.07033 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.054467 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 61,780 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $196.26 million.

Bitcoin Cracks $64,000 Ethereum Rises 1% as XRP, Dogecoin Hold Steady

The Bitcoin investment vehicles were on a hot streak but investor sentiment last week changed.

Investors Cash Out Fast of Bitcoin ETFs but Price Remains Stable

CleanSpark is up 6.4% year to date, while BitFuFu and Canaan have fallen more than 50% and 70%, respectively.

Bitcoin production slips again in July for CleanSpark, BitFuFu and Canaan

Strive Inc. scooped up 79 bitcoin for roughly $5 million, pushing its corporate treasury to 20,246 BTC as of Aug. 14. The Dallas-based public asset manager accumulated the bitcoin (BTC) between Aug. 10 and Aug. 14 at an average cost of roughly $63,231 per coin, including fees and expenses.

Strive Buys 79 Bitcoin, Expands Its $1.27B Corporate BTC War Chest

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) hit $64,000 on Monday as sell pressure shows early signs of easing, though weak spot liquidity and ETF outflows keep conviction limited, according to Glassnode. What Glassnode's Weekly Pulse Report Found Glassnode analyst Chris Beamish wrote in the firm's Week 34 Market Pulse report that Bitcoin remains firmly range-bound after slipping from the $65,000 area over the past week.

Bitcoin Hits $64,000: Sell Pressure Is 'Easing,' Glassnode Says

U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs recorded $389.7 million in net outflows during the week of August 10 to August 14, reversing the previous week's strong inflow run. Ether funds slipped slightly into the red, while solana, XRP and HYPE ETFs ended the week with net additions. Bitcoin ETFs Reverse Prior Week's Rally With $389.

Fidelity Leads $389.7M Bitcoin ETF Weekly Outflow With $153M Exit

Strategy last week sold MSTR shares for approximately $333.7 million and did not buy or sell any Bitcoin.

Strategy Goes Another Week Without Buying — Or Selling — Bitcoin, Builds Up Cash Reserve

With bitcoin still holding above $60,000 and 19 full weeks left in 2026, critics have already buried it 21 times this year. The Bitcoin Obituary List Bitcoin obituaries, better known as Bitcoin death lists, archive public statements, headlines, articles, tweets, and predictions declaring bitcoin dead, dying, finished, worthless, or inevitably headed to zero.

Bitcoin Has Been Declared Dead 21 Times in 2026, Yet It Won't Stay Buried

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) raised $333.7 million last week through stock sales but bought zero Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) for the seventh straight week. What Monday's Filing Actually Shows According to a Monday 8-K filing, Strategy sold 3.46 million MSTR shares last week, using the proceeds to repurchase $132.2 million of STRC preferred shares, fund $52.4 million in STRC dividends, and add roughly $150 million to its USD reserve.

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