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.

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) founder Michael Saylor said on Sunday that the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC)-hoarding company plans to convert its convertible debt into equity over the next three to six years. Strategy Won't Issue New Convertible Notes?

What Happens To Strategy's Bitcoin Model If Prices Crash To $8,000? Michael Saylor Has A Plan

Bitcoin's futures basis has widened amid retail dip buying surges, but one expert warns the setup may end in an "over-leveraged shakeout."

Bitcoin Leverage Heats Up as Traders Bet on Price Rebound

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Standard Chartered slashed its cryptocurrency price targets, warning bitcoin could slide toward $50,000 and ethereum near $1,400 in the coming months before a projected rebound, signaling mounting pressure across digital assets despite a resilient long-term outlook.

Standard Chartered Cuts BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL Forecasts

Strategy's CEO reveals when selling bitcoin could become a real consideration, confronting a $17 billion paper loss, outlining how the company would respond to a severe and prolonged crypto collapse. Strategy CEO Discusses $17B Loss and When Selling Bitcoin Could Become a Real Question Strategy Inc.

Will Strategy Sell Bitcoin? CEO Outlines Scenario When Talks Turn Real Amid $17B Loss

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Leading cryptocurrencies fell on Sunday, but stock futures rose as consumer inflation eased to an 8-month low. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:25 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Slide On High Selling Pressure: Analyst Sees 'Adam & Eve' Pattern That Could Push Bitcoin To $79,000

Strategy signaled another potential bitcoin purchase after Michael Saylor posted a cryptic “99>98” message, fueling speculation the company is expanding its massive BTC treasury as institutional investors closely track its aggressive accumulation strategy. Saylor's '99>98′ Sparks Buzz That Strategy Is Loading up on More Bitcoin Strategy Inc.

Saylor Drops '99>98′ as Strategy Signals Another Aggressive Bitcoin Purchase

Bitcoin traded at $68,729 at 4:30 p.m. EST on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, and the derivatives market is anything but sleepy. With $43.81 billion in futures open interest (OI) and call-heavy options positioning, traders appear to be bracing for movement — just not all in the same direction. Bitcoin Futures OI Dips 2.

Futures and Options Data Show Bitcoin Traders Still Eye $80K and Beyond

Bitcoin developers lay the groundwork for post-quantum upgrades, but experts vary on whether the threat is years or decades away.

Bitcoin Takes Step Towards Quantum Fix as Experts Diverge on Urgency of Threat

While bitcoin just posted its steepest difficulty decline since China's 2021 mining purge, the network has already found its footing, and the next adjustment cycle is shaping up to be a sizable one, with roughly 34% of blocks still left to be mined before the epoch closes.

After an 11% Difficulty Cut, Bitcoin Is Poised for Aggressive Recalibration

This week was a rollercoaster ride for the cryptocurrency market, with Bitcoin's price surging and then falling, sparking a flurry of activity among traders and investors. Meanwhile, the world of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) saw a unique Valentine's Day celebration.

Weekend Round-Up: Bitcoin's Wild Ride, Schiff's Bitcoin Blast And Pudgy Penguins' Valentine's Day Pop-Up

Rampant speculation on crypto derivatives platforms is fueling volatility and risking bitcoin's image as a stable hedge, says BlackRock's digital assets chief.

BlackRock's digital assets head: Leverage-driven volatility threatens bitcoin's narrative

Bitcoin price stands at $69,397, commanding a market capitalization of $1.40 trillion, with $42.58 billion in 24-hour trading volume. Over the past day, bitcoin has traded within a tight intraday range of $69,286 to $70,897, pointing to a market that is active, liquid, and carefully positioning itself.

Decision Zone: Bitcoin Compresses Under $72K With $80K or $60K in Sight

The difference in futures basis between CME and Deribit reflects varying risk appetite across regions.

Wall Street remains bullish on bitcoin while offshore traders retreat

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this edition, a strategic bitcoin reserve bill was introduced in the Brazilian Congress, Brazil prepares to tax stablecoins, and Argentina's statistics chief resigns.

Latam Insights: Brazil's 1 Million Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Bill Introduced, Stablecoin Taxation Also in the Works

Elon Musk has confirmed a bitcoin and crypto price "game-changer," sending the dogecoin price sharply higher

It's ‘Inevitable'—Elon Musk Suddenly Confirms Massive ‘Game-Changer' As X Reveals Bitcoin And Crypto Price Updates

Traders on Polymarket, Myriad, and Kalshi are putting real money behind their expectations for bitcoin's price trajectory in 2026. Across seven active contracts with over $84 million in volume, the crowd is signaling cautious optimism — with plenty of hedging along the way.

From $55K to $150K: How Bettors on Polymarket, Kalshi, and Myriad Are Pricing Bitcoin's Future

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Reclaims $70,000 After Deep February Slide After a rough sell-off that dragged BTC near $60,000, the bitcoin price has rebounded above $70,000. Bitcoin Price Reclaims $70,000 After Deep February Slide Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Reclaims $70,000 After Deep February Slide

Fidelity's director of global macro says bitcoin's drop to $60,000 likely marked the floor of its current cycle, setting the stage for a future bull market and a potential push toward new highs.

Fidelity Macro Chief Discusses Next Bitcoin Bull Market as Cycle Model Projects New Highs

Robert Kiyosaki says he would choose bitcoin over gold if forced to choose a single asset, citing its fixed supply, while projecting major upside for silver and warning that fiat currency is losing purchasing power.

Robert Kiyosaki Will Choose Bitcoin Over Gold if Forced to Pick One Asset

The CEO of Praetorian Group International has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for running a global bitcoin Ponzi scheme that defrauded more than 90,000 investors of over $201 million. Deceptive Trading Promises A U.S.

Judge Sentences PGI Founder to 20 Years for $201 Million Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme

South Korean authorities have confirmed that 22 bitcoin, worth about $1.5 million, vanished from a cold wallet held by the Seoul Gangnam Police Station in a 2021 financial crime case.

South Korean Police Lose 22 Bitcoin From Cold Wallet in Gangnam Evidence Case

Online chatter is intensifying around a striking idea: autonomous AI agents may be gravitating toward bitcoin as their preferred rail for cyber sovereignty and permissionless finance, potentially reshaping market dynamics between humans and machines.

Bitcoin as Machine Money? AI Adoption Narrative Gains Steam

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) may have been hammered in the ongoing slump, but is it enough to swap your digital fortune for a beachfront luxury pad? Well, real estate mogul Grant Cardone is making that exact offer.

Grant Cardone Is Selling A Mega Mansion For Bitcoin Only And Says He'll Be 'Better Off' By 2029 — But Will Anyone Bite?

Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) ended the week on firmer footing as bitcoin and ether both returned to inflows. XRP and solana also closed green, delivering a modest but broad-based recovery across digital asset funds.

Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Rebound With Modest Friday Inflows

Despite its 45% fall since its October peak, Bitcoin has not yet found its bear market bottom, according to a new report from CryptoQuant.

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