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.

Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock Inc. (NYSE:BLK), stated on Wednesday that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is more stable at current levels, with excessive leverage largely washed out of the system. Is Fink Betting On Bitcoin's Bull Run?

Larry Fink Says Bitcoin Has 'More Stability' at Current Levels: BlackRock CEO 'Very Bullish on the Markets'

Humanitarian crowdfunding can raise thousands in hours, but banking rules, sanctions and intermediaries may still stop the money reaching those in crisis.

When The Financial System Can't Reach People In Crisis, Bitcoin Can

Blockchain investigator ZachXBT came down heavily on hardware wallets. BTC traded steady near $65,000 after South Korea's rate hike.

Live updates: ZachXBT calls hardware wallets complete garbage; BTC steady near $65,000

The coins went to a fresh address rather than an exchange, so nothing has been sold yet.

A bitcoin wallet dormant since the 2017 peak just moved $383 million

Ethereum

This is not a broad rally as bitcoin is up 4% over the same stretch, and solana, TRON and hyperliquid are all lower.

Ether outruns bitcoin as ETF money returns, almost all of from BlackRock's fund

Bitcoin surges toward $65,000 on softer-than-expected inflation data, but on-chain signals show two key investor groups selling into the bounce.

Two Groups of bitcoin Investors sell on the rise as U.S. inflation lifts prices to nearly $65,000

Cleanspark has signed a 20-year triple-net lease at its Sandersville, Georgia, campus, expected to generate $6.6 billion in contracted revenue. The tenant has also secured exclusivity over Cleanspark's 885 MW Texas portfolio, signaling a broader artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure partnership. Cleanspark Turns Georgia Mining Site Into 175 MW AI Campus With $6.

Cleanspark Lands $6.6B AI Lease as 20-Year Deal Reshapes Bitcoin Mining Strategy

Bitcoin whales have not identified quantum computing risks as a reason for selling, according to Galaxy Digital, while institutional investors have flagged quantum concerns as a reason to avoid buying the crypto asset.

Bitcoin Whales Are Not Selling Over Quantum Fears, Analyst Says

Dogecoin

Leading cryptocurrencies traded sideways on Wednesday, while stocks rallied as investors digested softer inflation data amid heightened tensions with Iran

Bitcoin, XRP, Dogecoin Steady; Ethereum Gains Amid Soft Inflation Reading: Analyst Says Indicators 'Flashing Bottom Signals Everywhere'

Blackrock CEO Larry Fink said he is bullish on markets, citing early gains from technology-driven margin expansion. He also said the washout of excessive leverage has left bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market more stable.

Blackrock CEO Larry Fink ‘Very Bullish' on Markets as Bitcoin Stabilizes

Strategy would begin considering risks associated with its debt only if bitcoin falls to around $8,000-$10,000, CEO Phong Le said.

Strategy CEO says company isn't going anywhere as bitcoin buyer, sees debt concerns only below $10,000 BTC

Bitcoin could drop as low as $38,000 this year, a new report claims.

Bitcoin to $40,000? If History's Anything to Go By, It's Possible, Says Report

A proposal to restrict non-financial data on Bitcoin has split prominent developers, miners, and industry leaders ahead of a key activation deadline, reopening one of the network's biggest governance debates since the Blocksize Wars.

What Is BIP-110 and Why Is It Dividing the Bitcoin Community?

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) tapped $65,000 on Wednesday as several on-chain indicators flash the strongest accumulation signal since the 2022 bear market. Bitcoin Enters Historically Undervalued Zone In a Milk Road interview on July 14, Bitcoin Magazine Pro analyst Matt Crosby said Bitcoin may still revisit lower levels, but current valuations create an "asymmetric opportunity" as technical, fundamental and macro indicators converge near historically important support zones.

Bitcoin Hits 3-Week High Above $65,000: What Is Happening?

Bitcoin crossed $65,000 on Wednesday, with the Crypto Fear & Greed Index improving to 35 as prices rebounded.

Bitcoin Holds $65,000 as Crypto Sentiment Improves, Ethereum Outshines XRP, Dogecoin

Fueled by positive economic data, bitcoin added to its July 14 gains on Wednesday to breach $65,000, hitting an intraday peak of $65,518 and driving its market cap past $1.3 trillion. Leveraged Shorts Wiped Out in Derivatives Flurry Building on a recovery that wiped out Monday's losses, bitcoin comfortably surpassed the $65,000 threshold on Wednesday.

Bitcoin Tops $65,500 as $209 Million in Crypto Shorts Collapse Across Markets

A new study found that Polymarket's five-minute Bitcoin contract functioned as a wealth transfer mechanism, funneling money from retail traders to a small group of manipulators while distorting Bitcoin's spot price.

Traders Took $8.2 Million From Polymarket's Five-Minute Bitcoin Bets, Study Found

BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) on Wednesday reported that its digital asset products fell 39% to $48.8 billion over the past year despite, pulling in $15.1 billion in net inflows as falling crypto prices wiped out far more than investors put in. $45.8 Billion In Market Losses Wiped Out Every Dollar Of New Money BlackRock attracted $15.1 billion in fresh crypto capital over 12 months, but $45.8 billion in market depreciation overwhelmed every dollar of those inflows, shrinking the business from $79.6 billion to $48.8 billion.

BlackRock's Bitcoin, Ethereum Holdings Value Sees 39% Decrease Despite ETF Inflow Boom

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) is temporarily prioritizing balance sheet strength over aggressive Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) accumulation, but CEO Phong Le says the company's long-term strategy remains unchanged. Why MSTR Building Cash, Not Buying BTC During an interview with Bloomberg Television on July 15, Le said Strategy's decision to hold $3 billion in cash after recent stock sales reflects feedback from preferred shareholders rather than a change in the company's Bitcoin thesis.

Strategy CEO Says Debt Is Safe Unless Bitcoin Falls to $8,000

Crypto ETF flows turned positive on Tuesday, July 14, as bitcoin funds drew $181.08 million and ether ETFs added $58.34 million. Altcoin ETFs were unusually quiet, with XRP, solana and HYPE products seeing no trading activity.

Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Turn Green With $239M in Inflows as Japan Moves Toward Crypto ETFs

Bitcoin price jumped over $65,000 per coin after US inflation data was cooler than expected.

Bitcoin Price Jumps Over $65,500 on Soft Inflation Data

BTC cleared a key resistance level Tuesday, giving bulls hope. Prediction market traders aren't convinced.

Bitcoin Breaks Heavy Resistance—But Death Cross Looms: Analysis

Upshift will build dedicated vaults tailored to each client's specific investment strategy and risk considerations.

Kraken Institutional taps Upshift to build vaults that earn yield on idle bitcoin, ETH and stablecoins

The Bitcoin treasury giant will issue fresh preferred stock and resume buying once its Stretch shares climb back to par, CEO Phong Le said.

Bitcoin Giant Strategy Isn't Panicking—Unless BTC Crashes to $10K: CEO

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) hit $65,000 on Wednesday, even as crypto social volume dropped to its second lowest daily level since October 2024. Why Is Dead Social Volume Actually A Bullish Signal?

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