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.

Analysts flagged early signs of market stability as whales accumulated nearly 30,000 BTC and ETF inflows turned positive.

Bitcoin hovers above $100,000 as whale buying and ETF inflows lift sentiment: analysts

Satnotes to dispense 500 satoshi‑denominated banknotes via a community ATM pilot on Jan 1, 2026.

Bitcoin Banknote-ATM Network Pilot Launches in El Zonte, El Salvador

Eric Trump, executive vice president of The Trump Organization, reiterated in an interview aired Wednesday his strong support for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and its potential to disrupt traditional financial institutions. Bitcoin Challenges TradFi Dominance: Eric Trump Appearing on the Full Send Podcast, Trump said that a million dollars' worth of BTC could be sent and received in seconds with practically “zero fees,” something that the biggest financial institutions are not too pleased about.

Eric Trump Says Big TradFi Institutions Are Upset Over Bitcoin Giving 'Financial Freedom' To People: 'They Want As Many Middlemen As Humanly Possible'

Wall Street giant Citi (C) said the sluggish start to the traditional Santa Claus rally may not yet derail the year-end equity rebound but points to bitcoin's BTC$101,615.92 slump as a warning sign.

Bitcoin Weakness Sends a Warning to Stocks, But Liquidity May Soon Turn, Citi Says

A team of analysts led by JPMorgan strategist Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou said bitcoin is currently oversold relative to gold. Panigirtzoglou estimated bitcoin would need to rise above $170K to reach gold's private-investor level of investment.

JPMorgan Analysts Say Bitcoin Is Cheap Compared to Gold, Estimate $170K Fair Value

Thursday's inflows brought an end to a six-day streak of outflows, during which a total of $2.05 billion exited the ETFs.

US spot bitcoin ETFs see $240 million in inflows, ending six-day outflow streak

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Bitcoin hovered around $102,000 on Friday as crypto markets struggled to sustain a rebound, weighed down by renewed caution in global equities and a stronger dollar.

Bitcoin Holds $102K, SOL, XRP, DOGE Pullback as AI Valuations Draw Scrutiny

Bitcoin's sideways drift has deepened concerns about year-end performance as macro risks weigh on sentiment and liquidity.

Can Bitcoin End Q4 on a Positive Note? Here's What the Experts Think

Block Inc. (NYSE:SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey said Thursday that the company has high expectations for the upcoming launch of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) payments on its Square point-of-sale system. Dorsey Says Company ‘Excited' About The Prospect During Block's third-quarter earnings call, Dorsey said the firm is “really excited” about the rollout next week.

Block CEO Jack Dorsey Says Company Has 'A Lot Of Hope' From Upcoming Square Bitcoin Payment Rollout, But Notes This 'Challenge'

Bitcoin and crypto are primed for a monumental comeback as U.S. monetary expansion accelerates, with surging Treasury debt and Federal Reserve liquidity injections setting the stage for an explosive new bull cycle across digital assets.

Arthur Hayes Says Bitcoin's Next Surge Is Locked in With Fed Liquidity Flood Rising

Bitcoin's institutional wave is surging as smart money fuels a potential record-breaking year-end rally. With deep-pocketed investors dominating flows into ETFs, momentum is building for a powerful breakout that could redefine the crypto market's trajectory.

Bitwise and Saylor Align on $150K Bitcoin Target With Institutional Power Driving Liftoff

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Leading cryptocurrencies retraced on Thursday, while the market mood fell back into the “Extreme Fear” category. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:50 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Reverse Gains Amid Fed Rate Cut Uncertainty: Analyst Sees 'Potential Rebound' For BTC

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BTC Market Now 'Extremely Bearish,' Says QCP: Asia Morning Briefing

Block's bitcoin revenue accounted for about $1.97 billion of its total revenue, down from $2.4 billion during the same quarter last year.

Jack Dorsey's Block sees nearly $2 billion in bitcoin revenue in Q3, nearly 1/3 of its total revenues

Tenerife's Technological and Renewable Energy Institute bought 97 Bitcoin in 2012—and now wants to sell them after a 1,000x price increase.

Spanish Council Aims to Sell Bitcoin After 1,000x Jump, Could Fuel Quantum Research

The cryptocurrency sank to $100K for the second time in less than a week as fears of an impending artificial intelligence (AI) stock crash gripped Wall Street. Bitcoin and Stock Markets Tumble as AI Fears Spark Selloff The romance between AI and Wall Street is quickly turning sour and bitcoin is paying the price.

Bitcoin Sinks Again and Stocks Follow, as Fears of an AI Bubble Return

Bitcoin and ether ETFs extended their outflow streaks, losing a combined $256 million, while solana ETFs continued to quietly attract investors, adding $10 million in fresh inflows.

Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Stay Red Despite Inflows

The firm's SVP of Finance and Strategy Shiv Verma said that the company's management is "constantly" discussing the possibility of a Bitcoin treasury.

Will Robinhood Start a Bitcoin Treasury? Firm Says It's Weighing 'Pros and Cons'

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Dances with $100,000 as Crypto Industry Waits to See What's Next Analysts say Bitcoin's next move hinges on whether new buyers can absorb ongoing whale selling, with volatility likely to persist as the market seeks a post-distribution equilibrium. Bitcoin Price Dances with $100,000 as Crypto Industry Waits to See What's Next Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Dances with $100,000 as Crypto Industry Waits to See What's Next

Bitcoin is back below $102,000 as the government shutdown continues to weigh on risk appetite. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $101,313.79 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,313.25 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $156.06 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.22 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1597 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.058970 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 198,110 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $572.82 million.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Retrace Bounce As Government Shutdown Extends

Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood said Bitcoin probably won't reach her previous target of $1.5 million by 2030, because of rapid stablecoin adoption.

Ark Invest's Cathie Wood Slashes Bitcoin Price Target Over Growing Stablecoin Mania

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

The Daily: Google to integrate Polymarket and Kalshi data in search results, JPMorgan sees bitcoin reaching $170,000, and more

Bitcoin Magazine Cathie Wood Lowers Bitcoin 2030 Target To $1.2 Million as Stablecoins Gain Popularity ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood lowered her 2030 Bitcoin forecast from $1.5 million to $1.2 million. Cathie Wood Lowers Bitcoin 2030 Target To $1.2 Million as Stablecoins Gain Popularity Micah Zimmerman.

Cathie Wood Lowers Bitcoin 2030 Target To $1.2 Million as Stablecoins Gain Popularity

Ark Invest has adjusted its long-term bullish outlook on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) from $1.5 million by 2030 down to $1.2 million, citing the rapid rise of stablecoins as a factor for its downward revision. What Happened: In a CNBC Squawk Box interview on Wednesday, CEO Cathie Wood pointed out that with stablecoins increasingly fulfill the transactional role that ARK once expected Bitcoin to play.

Cathie Wood's New Bitcoin Target: 'Only' $1.2 Million By 2030—And Stablecoins Are To 'Blame'

In the first week of November, bitcoin's price dipped 5.68%, adding to October's 3.69% slide. The chatter this year has centered on long-resting coins suddenly waking up—something many believe has kept the market moving sideways all year. Onchain analyst James Check reports that roughly 4.

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