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 (CRYPTO: BTC) tame reaction to a $100 million cold storage hack has prompted market observers to argue that institutional adoption, ETFs and changing custody habits have made it less sensitive to industry-specific shocks. “All the sellers have left“ In an interview with Scott Melker on Aug. 4, Bitwise executives Matt Hougan and Ryan Rasmussen, alongside Arch Public CEO Tilman Holloway, discussed Bitcoin's stability despite uncertainty in broader markets.

Have All the Bitcoin Sellers Left? If a $100M Hack Makes Nobody Panic That Means Yes, Experts Argue

Bitcoin's seven-day active supply climbed to a 2026 high with about 890,000 BTC moved over the past week amid the Coldcard attack, per K33.

‘Panic visible onchain': Bitcoin activity hits 2026 high amid Coldcard attack as K33 flags potential bottoming pattern

There's an old saying that “every coin has two sides.” It applies perfectly to the multimillion-dollar hack of the hardware wallet Coldcard that began on July 30 and is still in progress.

The $120 million Coldcard hack lights up Bitcoin's memory pool

Derivatives data show subdued activity in bitcoin and ether but aggressive positioning in select altcoins.

Bitcoin, broader market fail to keep pace as global equities hit record highs

Bitcoin is holding near $64,000 after a week that delivered a $116 million Coldcard wallet hack, fresh Strategy selling and a stalling Clarity Act. A Week of Very Bad News for Bitcoin By any normal standard, bitcoin should be falling.

Bitcoin Hovers Near $64,000 While Coldcard Losses Top $116M

Eric Halem and his crew wore police vests to enter a Koreatown high-rise, then handcuffed a 17-year-old and took his hard drive.

Ex-LAPD Officer Gets Life Plus 15 Years Over $350K Bitcoin Robbery

Economist Peter Schiff observed on Tuesday that hopes for an Iran peace deal significantly boosted risk assets and stocks, yet Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) showed minimal gains. ‘The Bitcoin Party Is Over' Schiff said on X that the ongoing “peace-inspired mega-rally” barely moved Bitcoin, while the stock market surged.

Peter Schiff Says Bitcoin 'Barely Up' on Iran Peace Deal Optimism While 'Risk Assets' Are Surging—Issues Warning for Next Selloff

Elon Musk's SpaceX beat Wall Street revenue estimates in its first earnings report since June's initial public offering (IPO), but the value of its 18,712 BTC treasury dropped $540 million in six months.

Musk's SpaceX Tops Forecasts But Bitcoin Stash Sheds $540 Million

The so-called ‘500-day rule' says buying BTC roughly 500 days before a bitcoin halving and selling it about 500 days after would have produced profits in prior cycles.

Why bitcoin's ‘500-day rule' faces its biggest test yet

Maelstrom co-founder Arthur Hayes says overleveraged AI data-center spending will eventually crack, forcing government bailouts and money printing that become the next major bitcoin catalyst.

Live updates: An AI credit bubble could set up bitcoin's path to $1 million

Former LAPD officer Eric Halem was sentenced to life plus 15 years for kidnapping teen and stealing $350,000 in bitcoin.

Former LAPD officer gets life sentence for kidnapping teen in $350,000 bitcoin robbery: report

For 14 years, one ratio only moved in bitcoin's favor. Now it has decisively turned the other way and bulls may not like what it means.

The worst chart for bitcoin bulls right now

A wallet tied to Michael Saylor's Strategy moved 1,030 BTC worth $66.14 million recently, just days after the company confirmed its third bitcoin sale of the year.

Lookonchain: Strategy-Linked Wallet Moves 1,030 BTC as Fourth Sale Looms

BTC held near $64,000 as MSCI's world index set another peak and Brent fell toward a Hormuz deal. Ether is the only major down on the week.

Bitcoin flat at $64,000 as stocks print records and Hormuz deal nears

Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:SPCX) didn't sell any of its Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) in the second quarter, but the position suffered a sizable unrealized loss. SpaceX Hit by Crypto Bear Market SpaceX reported digital assets worth $1.1 billion as of June 30, down 31% from $1.6 billion in the previous quarter.

SpaceX Reports $540 Million Losses on Bitcoin Holdings in Q2 — Elon Musk-Led Rocket Company Didn't Sell Any

The three individuals have pleaded not guilty to the charge of conspiracy to interfere with commerce by robbery.

Three Missouri men charged over alleged plot to steal bitcoin through home invasion

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Leading cryptocurrencies edged higher on Tuesday as investors weighed the prospects of a U.S.-Iran peace agreement after weeks of fighting. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:15 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Gain; XRP, Dogecoin Slide Amid Iran Deal Hopes: Analyst Says 'Most of the Pain' of the BTC Bear Market Already in

Non-custodial Bitcoin swap provider Boltz says attackers are finding vulnerabilities faster than its team can fix them, forcing it to suspend swaps indefinitely.

This Bitcoin Bridge Shut Itself Down Because AI Was Finding Bugs Too Fast

Ledger CTO Charles Guillemet says the Coldcard exploit underscores why certified hardware randomness matters—and why AI is reshaping wallet security.

Ledger Says Coldcard Exploit Shows Bitcoin Wallet Security Must Adapt to AI

Canadian digital asset manager 3iQ Corp. will work to manage some of the Bitcoin reserves of Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City project.

Asset Manager 3iQ to Manage Bhutan's Bitcoin Reserves

The CNBC host announced the decision on air after interviewing IBM CEO Arvind Krishna, asking him whether quantum computers could eventually crack the cryptography protecting his coins.

Jim Cramer Is Selling His Bitcoin Over Quantum Threat—Crypto Twitter Is Thrilled

Elon Musk's space company posted its first earnings as a public company ahead of a major insider share unlock.

SpaceX tops Wall Street revenue forecast, posts $540 million loss on bitcoin holdings

Bitcoin posted a 0.8% gain, trading between $63,300 and a session high of $64,360, while holding support above $63,500 and keeping market cap at $1.29 trillion. A sudden rally triggered a heavy short squeeze, wiping out $35 million in short positions.

BTC Hits $64,360, but Bitfinex Warns of Downside Risks

A flaw in Coldcard wallets cost Bitcoin holders more than $100 million—and reopened an old fight about whether you can trust dice.

Coldcard Bitcoin Exploit Explained: Entropy, How Keys Are Generated, and Why Bits Matter

Bitcoin traded around the $64,000 level on Tuesday, continuing its low-volatility sideways movement. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $64,248 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,874 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $73.88 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.07 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.07026 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.054998 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 61,746 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $164.57 million.

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