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.

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Leading cryptocurrencies lacked momentum on Monday as traders balanced geopolitical risk from Iran against selling pressure from large corporate Bitcoin treasuries. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:20 p.m.

Bitcoin, Dogecoin Gain; Ethereum, XRP Slide Amid Trump's Latest Warning to Iran: Analyst Says BTC 'Bottom' Not Yet Confirmed

Bitcoin analyst Willy Woo estimates authorities have a 20% to 40% chance of recovering part of the bitcoin stolen through the Coldcard vulnerability. Historical crypto recoveries spanning billions of dollars underpin that outlook, while security leaders urge victims to preserve evidence that could support future claims.

Willy Woo Sees 20%-40% Chance of Partial Coldcard Bitcoin Recovery

Strategy says MSTR outperformed bitcoin across every rolling four-year holding period since the company adopted its treasury strategy. The comparison arrives as institutional ownership expands and Strategy holds 842,138 bitcoin after its third sale of 2026. Strategy Charts MSTR's Performance Against Bitcoin Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) CEO Phong Le shared on Aug.

Strategy Says MSTR Beat Bitcoin in Every Four-Year Holding Period

Jim Cramer says he plans to sell all of his bitcoin because he believes quantum computing could break the cryptocurrency's security within about three years. Cramer Ties Quantum Progress to Bitcoin's Security The CNBC “Mad Money” host made the comments after a July 30 interview with IBM Chairman and CEO Arvind Krishna.

Jim Cramer Plans to Dump His Bitcoin, Warns Quantum Will Crack It Soon

The Bitcoin treasury firm Strategy (MSTR) sold 1,638 BTC worth $105 million in the past week, continuing a trend started earlier this summer.

Michael Saylor's Strategy Resumes Bitcoin Sales, Hawking $105,000,000 Worth of BTC

The biggest corporate holder of Bitcoin has again cashed out some of its crypto.

‘We'll Get Through This Bear Market,' Says CEO of Bitcoin Treasury Company Strategy

Bitcoin prices climbed on Monday, August 3, even as headlines were dominated by a hack that resulted in the loss of over $100 million' worth of the digital currency.

Bitcoin Prices Rally In Spite Of $116 Million Coldcard Hack

Michael Saylor says he has never sold any personally held bitcoin, separating his own holdings from Strategy's corporate treasury. His statement followed the company's third BTC sale of 2026, which left Strategy holding 842,138 bitcoin. Saylor Responds After Strategy's Latest Bitcoin Sale Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) Executive Chairman Michael Saylor declared Aug.

Michael Saylor Says He's Never Sold Bitcoin, Not One Satoshi

Air-gapped wallets keep private keys completely offline, reducing exposure to hackers—but they're not immune from threats.

What Is an Air-Gapped Bitcoin Wallet? Why the Coldcard Exploit Changes the Conversation About Offline Security

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) Executive Chairman Michael Saylor defended his long-standing “Never Sell Your Bitcoin” mantra after renewed debate over the company's ability to sell Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) to manage capital. Conviction In BTC Remains Unchanged Saylor on Monday clarified that his personal investment philosophy differs from Strategy's corporate treasury management.

Michael Saylor Defends 'Never Sell Bitcoin' Message: 'I Have Never Sold Mine, Strategy Is Not My Wallet'

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is in the process of forming a market bottom, according to Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan, who expects the next crypto bull market to be driven less by speculation and more by tokenization, decentralized finance and institutional adoption. Why BTC Is Bottoming Speaking on The Wolf of All Streets podcast on Sunday, Hougan described the current market as a “Great Reset.

Bitcoin Can Hit $250,000 in the Next Bull Run, Bitwise's Matt Hougan Predicts

Bitcoin traded around $63,000 on Monday, holding above key support as macro volatility eased off. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $63,848 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,868 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $74.04 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.08 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.07037 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.054994 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 67,757 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $257.04 million.

Bitcoin Holds $63,000 as Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Trade Flat on Equities Bounce

American Bitcoin generated $67 million in Q2 2026 revenue and maintained gross margins near 50% despite a 12% market drop in bitcoin price. Record Revenue and Production Growth American Bitcoin, a bitcoin accumulation platform linked to the Trump family, released its second-quarter 2026 financial and operational results Aug. 3.

American Bitcoin Grows Treasury Reserve to 8,000 BTC as Revenue Hits $67M

The publicly traded Bitcoin miner's stock is up after it revealed it had bought more coins.

American Bitcoin Reports Quarterly Loss But Boosts Bitcoin Stash

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) may be entering the final phase of its bear market, with widespread expectations for a drop to $40,000 possibly exaggerated, according to a prominent trader. Three Camps In BTC Market In his “Sunday Report”, crypto analyst Doctor Profit said the current market is split into three camps: Those expecting Bitcoin to bottom between $40,000 and $50,000.

Bitcoin Entering the Final Bear Market Phase? $40,000 May Never Come, Expert Says

Bitcoin recovered from an intraday low of $62,216 to reach nearly $64,000, eventually settling between $63,680 to $63,929. Initial price declines were triggered by Strategy completing its sale of 1,638 bitcoins to fund preferred dividend payments and stock repurchases.

BTC Pushes Toward $64K as CLARITY Act Odds Slide to 27%

Ether ETFs attracted $27.42 million in the week ended July 31, securing a fourth consecutive week of inflows. Bitcoin funds lost $61.53 million, while XRP and solana gained ground and HYPE recorded another week of redemptions.

Ether ETFs Extend Weekly Run With $27M Inflow as Bitcoin Loses $61.5M

CKPool's developer put the winner's hashrate at a “wildly variable” peak of 100 PH, noting that it was probably rented.

Solo Bitcoin Miner Hits Jackpot, Scoring $200K BTC Reward

Lopp said AI is reshaping wallet security by helping attackers uncover bugs and developers audit code faster.

Jameson Lopp says Coldcard exploit exposes limits of Bitcoin's ‘don't trust, verify' mantra

Strategy Inc disclosed that it sold 1,638 bitcoin last week for $104.7 million, reducing its total holdings to 842,138 BTC.

Michael Saylor says he's never sold his personal bitcoin after Strategy dumps more BTC

The Hut 8 subsidiary increased its Bitcoin holdings by 14% in the second quarter even as Bitcoin's price fell.

Trump Family's American Bitcoin Tops 8,000 BTC After Record Mining Quarter

The executive is leaving the Eric Trump-backed miner to join an AI power infrastructure firm, highlighting the shift toward energy and data center buildout.

Trump-linked American Bitcoin president Matt Prusak departs for Giga Energy

The company had held off buying Bitcoin before the sale, instead focusing on strengthening its cash balance.

Strategy Sells Bitcoin After Five Weeks Without Buying

Amid the Coldcard chaos that has rattled bitcoin holders for days, a wallet dating back to Dec. 2013 suddenly shifted 500 BTC at block height 960867. The eye-catching transfer lands as a growing string of long-dormant wallets has sprung back to life, adding fresh intrigue since the Coldcard breach first surfaced on July 30.

2013 Bitcoin Whale Wakes, Moving 500 BTC as Coldcard Fear Deepens

Coordinated action sent the yen sharply higher, but bitcoin's recent correlation suggests U.S. dollar strength, rather than the carry trade, may be the bigger risk.

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