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.

Fed chair Jerome Powell said rising energy prices are feeding into the inflation outlook, but "nobody knows" yet how lasting the impact will be.

Bitcoin sinks below $71,000, stocks close at session lows, as 2026 rate cut hopes fade further

Investments continue to pour into crypto exchange-traded products amid the war in the Middle East, according to the digital asset manager Coinshares. Inflows of digital asset investment products hit $1.06 billion last week, marking the third consecutive week of inflows.

Institutional Inflows Into Bitcoin and Crypto ETFs Soar to $1,060,000,000 in One Week: CoinShares

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Bitcoin dropped below $72,000 on Wednesday, following hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation data and rising Middle East tensions.

Bitcoin Down To $71,000, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Drop 5% In 24 Hours

The bitcoin infrastructure firm's full-year operating losses jumped to $27.7 million, widening significantly from $5.8 million YoY.

Fold reports $69.6 million net loss for 2025 as it looks to expand customer base with bitcoin credit card

Bitcoin temporarily dropped below $71,000 after the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported higher-than-expected wholesale inflation, causing significant market turbulence. Macro Pressures: PPI vs. Geopolitics Bitcoin momentarily slipped below the $71,000 threshold on Wednesday after the U.S.

From $76K to $71K: Is Bitcoin Losing Its ‘Safe Haven' Status to Macro Reality?

A UK woman is accused of spying on her husband and stealing $172 million in Bitcoin from his hardware wallet.

Till Death or Seed Phrase: Woman Accused of Spying on Husband, Stealing $172 Million in Bitcoin

A United Kingdom High Court's recent ruling has clarified the legal status of bitcoin, stating that while it is considered property, it cannot be subjected to traditional legal claims applicable to physical goods.

Court Reaffirms Bitcoin's Status as Property but Limits Tort Claims in $172M Case

Inflation has exceeded the central bank's 2% target for nearly five years, but the Fed held rates firm again as Bitcoin and Ethereum wobbled.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Waver as Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady

A hotter-than-expected inflation reading pushed crypto prices lower Wednesday—slashing the chances of a broad spring breakout.

Myriad Traders Slash Spring Rally Chances as Bitcoin, Ethereum Slide

Bitcoin's miners just got hit with a one-two punch—price slipping under $71,000 and network difficulty preparing to ease up like a bouncer who suddenly stopped caring.

Difficulty Drop Incoming: Bitcoin Miners Catch a Break While Revenues Stay Ugly

The last time American Bitcoin updated its holdings, about two weeks ago, it said it held roughly 6,500 BTC.

Trump-linked American Bitcoin passes Galaxy in treasury rankings, holdings climb to 6,899 BTC

Gemini stock (GEMI) fell 16% on Wednesday following the downgrade and a broader market dip, after Citi cut its Bitcoin and Ethereum targets.

Citi Downgrades Crypto Exchange Gemini After Cutting Bitcoin, Ethereum Price Targets

Boltz Exchange today introduced atomic, non-custodial swaps enabling direct Lightning Network sats to USDT0 on Arbitrum, powered by LayerZero's OFT standard for seamless, risk-free bridging.

Boltz Exchange Launches Atomic USDT Swaps for Lightning Network Users

American Bitcoin (ABTC) has climbed to become the 16th-largest bitcoin holder, with 6,899 BTC, as firms compete to build bitcoin treasuries.

Trump-linked American Bitcoin's BTC holdings overtake Mike Novogratz's Galaxy Digital

U.S. senators are pushing to advance a bipartisan bill on crypto market structure before the Easter recess to provide regulatory clarity.

US Senators Urge Swift Action on Bitcoin, Crypto Market Structure Bill

“The Crypto Castle” takes a look at the early days of Bitcoin—and the "sad evolution" it's undergone since then.

'Crypto Castle': YouTube Comedy Takes You Back to When Bitcoin Was Just $250

Bitcoin traded below $71,000 on March 18, 2026, after dropping to an intraday low of $70,767 just before 11 a.m. EST, within a broader $70,767 to $74,836 range. The move places price directly on a critical support zone, with technical signals increasingly strained across shorter timeframes.

Bitcoin Breaks Lower Range as Pressure Builds Beneath $71K

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) holds 761,068 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), just 23,000 coins behind BlackRock's (NYSE:BLK) 784,062 BTC, after purchasing 22,337 BTC last week for $1.57 billion. The Race To Become Largest Holder BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ:IBIT) has seen cumulative net inflows of $63.21 billion since launching in January 2024.

Strategy Just 23,000 Bitcoin Away From Surpassing BlackRock As Largest Holder

The initial deployment is being used as a performance testing ground before HIVE considers larger AI data center buildouts.

HIVE launches first AI GPU cluster in Paraguay as miner expands beyond bitcoin

A major Wall Street bank has suddenly soured on bitcoin

A Wall Street Giant Just Issued A Stark Bitcoin Price Warning

Bitcoin fell alongside U.S. stocks after the world's largest gas field came under attack amid hotter-than-expected inflation data.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Slip on Inflation Surprise as Oil Prices Jump

A falling hash rate and the resultant pressure on miners could signal another potential capitulation phase, which could push prices down further

Bitcoin hash rate is tumbling as Iran war lifts energy prices

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is holding above $70,000 for now, but prominent analyst Trader Mayne foresees a broader macro downturn. Bitcoin Still Holding Key Levels In a Mar. 17 podcast, Mayne said Bitcoin's recent rebound appears to be a countertrend move rather than the start of a sustained bull run.

Bitcoin May Drop 30%–40% Before A 'True Bottom,' Trader Warns

Breez SDK now supports Passkey Login, allowing developers to build self-custodial Bitcoin wallets without mandatory seed phrases using FIDO2 PRF extensions for deterministic key derivation.

Breez SDK Launches Passkey Login for Seedless Bitcoin Wallets

Bitcoin ETFs extended their inflow streak to seven days with a $199 million addition, reinforcing strong institutional demand. Ether, solana, and XRP also posted gains, marking a broadly positive day across crypto ETFs. ETF Momentum Builds as Bitcoin, Ether Lead Fresh Inflows On Tuesday, March 17, the market didn't just open; it accelerated.

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