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.

Dominant call positioning is shaping bitcoin's price dynamics as bitcoin breaks out of its sideways range.

Bitcoin traders kick off 2026 with bets on price rally above $100,000

Scammers have taken more than $333 million from Americans in just one year using Bitcoin ATMs, according to new data released by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and reported by ABC News.

Scammers Use Bitcoin ATMs To Steal $333,000,000 As FBI Warns Crypto Scams ‘Not Slowing Down': Report

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) acceptance among merchants sharply increased in 2025, with analysts attributing the growth to Block Inc.'s (NYSE:XYZ) integration of BTC payments into its point-of-sale business. Bitcoin Adoption Surges The number of up-to-date merchants, i.e, businesses verified within the last year, rose 53% last year, according to BTC Map, a platform that tracks businesses accepting Bitcoin.

Bitcoin Merchant Adoption Surges 53% In 2025 As Block's Square Drives Growth

Analysts cite Bitcoin portfolio rebalancing as institutional investors price in three more years of Trump's "America First" policy.

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Sees Biggest Inflow in Three Months as Crypto Prices Rise

Bitcoin rose over 1% during Monday's Asian trading session, marking a potential five-day winning streak.

Bitcoin eyes longest daily winning streak in 3 months

The rally in crypto was mirrored by a surge in commodities and Asian equities, driven by AI-led momentum and geopolitical developments.

Bitcoin briefly hits $93,000 as crypto market extends new year rally with $260 million in liquidations

Traders are monitoring US operations in Venezuela, looking for signs of a strategic entry into the nation's oil sector, one analyst said.

Bitcoin tops $93,000 as markets digest US operations in Venezuela

The U.S. capture of Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro sent oil to four-year lows, while crypto markets have held steady.

US Strike on Venezuela Puts Bitcoin in Focus as Oil Slides

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Leading cryptocurrencies spiked on Sunday evening, while stock futures held steady after the U.S. struck Venezuela and toppled Maduro's regime. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:25 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Rally Following US Military Operations In Venezuela: Analyst Says BTC 'Fighting Final Resistance' Before $100,000

Media attention shifted from bitcoin's environmental footprint to crime and kidnapping in 2025, while overall sentiment remained broadly neutral, according to crypto intelligence platform Perception.

Asia Morning Briefing: Data shows legacy media took a more balanced view of bitcoin in 2025

Email activity, number of unique developers, and number of lines of code changes all increased in 2025 compared to declines in prior years.

Bitcoin Core sees development uptick, reversing multi-year decline: Casa CSO

Bitcoin (BTC) has staged a dramatic recovery, reclaiming the $91,000 level on January 4, 2026.

Bitcoin Battle for $91,000 and the Sovereign Reserve Era

In the wake of the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces, the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and crypto market has seen a significant uptick. The market is bracing for a potential oil price shock, which could have profound implications for the U.S. dollar in 2026.

Venezuela Aftermath: Bitcoin and Crypto Markets Soar Amid $17.3 Trillion Oil Price Shock

Bitcoin's spot value hovered at $91,219 on Jan. 4, 2025, and the derivatives market appears anything but relaxed. Futures and options positioning across major venues shows traders leaning in, not backing away, with open interest holding near cycle highs and options contracts stacking up around key strike levels.

Bitcoin Derivatives Market Leans Bullish, but Max Pain Looms Below Spot

Max Keiser, known for his unrivaled enthusiasm for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), was one of the earliest broadcasters to cover the cryptocurrency alongside his wife Stacy Herbert, long before it gained mainstream traction. When Bitcoin Was ‘Explained' For The First Time On TV Back then, Keiser and Herbert co-hosted the Keiser Report, a popular financial program on Russia's RT Network.

Max Keiser Pioneered Bitcoin TV Coverage 15 Years Ago, Anyone Who Purchased The Crypto That Day Has Gained 33,016,800%

The FBI has revealed a drastic surge in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ATM fraud, with swindlers making off with $333 million in 2025. Scammers have been found to impersonate a bank or a company, flagging purported suspicious activity on the victim's account.

Bitcoin ATM Fraud Hits Record High, $333 Million Pilfered In 2025: Report

Dormant bitcoin addresses collectively moved 123,852.58 BTC in 2025—now worth more than $11 billion—while over 1,000 long-idle wallets stirred back to life during the year. Figures from Btcparser indicate that this activity clustered heavily around wallets created more than ten years ago, with a clear tilt toward bitcoin's earliest adoption era.

Some of Bitcoin's Oldest Wallets Drove Dormant Spending Patterns in 2025

In crypto news this week, Bitcoin soared past the $90,000 mark, while Ethereum, Dogecoin, and XRP also experienced significant rallies. Meanwhile, Iran is reportedly using cryptocurrency to trade advanced weapons amid sanctions and economic crisis.

Weekend Roundup: Bitcoin Hits $90,000, Iran's Crypto Weapon Trade And A Strong 2026 Start For Memecoins

‘Just The Beginning'—Bitcoin And Crypto Suddenly Braced For A ‘Critical' $17.3 trillion Oil Price Shock

Political changes in Venezuela, including U.S. plans for involvement, influenced market volatility and trading dynamics.

Bitcoin tops $91,000 with ether, dogecoin higher amid U.S. action on Venezuela

Blackrock is cementing bitcoin's institutional ascent as its spot ETF amasses roughly 771K BTC, while CEO Larry Fink outlines a path where global adoption could drive bitcoin toward $700,000. Blackrock's 771K Bitcoin Position Grows: Larry Fink Maps $700K Scenario Blackrock, the world's largest asset manager, closed the year with a dominant institutional bitcoin position.

Blackrock Ends 2025 With 771K Bitcoin as CEO Larry Fink Eyes $700K BTC

Throughout 2025, Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki warned that a historic market crash was unfolding, while highlighting bitcoin's rising role as an alternative asset amid debt, debasement, and weakening trust in fiat systems.

A Look at Robert Kiyosaki's Historic Crash Predictions and Bitcoin Advice

As 2026 gets underway, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) sits in an awkward middle ground. After pushing to an all-time high above $126,000 in mid-2025, prices have pulled back and stabilized in the high-$80,000s.

The Best Time to Buy Bitcoin in 2026 Isn't a Date — It's a Process

Shiba Inu

Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) has reached a crucial price point for the first time in 2026. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is charting a course towards the $100,000 mark, and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) is comfortably trading around the $3,000 level.

Crypto Market Move: Shiba Inu Hits Significant Price Point, Bitcoin Eyes $100,000, Ethereum Steady At $3,000, And Dogecoin Broke Above Key Resistance

Attacks against Bitcoin and crypto holders became increasingly physical in 2025. Here's a look back at some of the horrific assaults.

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