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.

Seventeen years after Satoshi Nakamoto mined Bitcoin's genesis block, the once-obscure experiment has grown into a global financial force that has reshaped markets, challenged policymakers, and captured the world's attention in ways few could have imagined on Jan. 3, 2009.

Bitcoin at 17: The Network That Refused to Go Offline — or Go Away

With bitcoin priced at $89,907, boasting a market cap of $1.79 trillion and a brisk 24-hour trading volume of $45.09 billion, it's clear the crypto king isn't napping. But despite an intraday range between $88,532 and $90,788, the charts paint a picture less of a breakout bonanza and more of a waiting game with attitude.

Bulls Push, Bears Lurk: Bitcoin's Price Hits the Indecision Zone

The U.S. overnight launched a military strike against Venezuela, capturing President Nicolas Maduro and his wife and extracting them from the country.

Bitcoin dips, but quickly recovers as Venezuela's Maduro captured

Bitcoin Magazine Fedi to Go Open Source on Bitcoin Genesis Anniversary Fedi plans to open-source its entire software stack on Jan. 3, fulfilling a commitment it made at launch in 2024. Fedi to Go Open Source on Bitcoin Genesis Anniversary Micah Zimmerman.

Fedi to Go Open Source on Bitcoin Genesis Anniversary

Bitcoin Magazine Why MSCI's Upcoming Decision on Bitcoin Treasury Companies Matters Index giant MSCI announces its decision January 15 on excluding companies with over 50% digital assets, including Bitcoin holders MicroStrategy and Metaplanet, potentially triggering $10-15B in forced sales and reshaping corporate Bitcoin strategies. Why MSCI's Upcoming Decision on Bitcoin Treasury Companies Matters Juan Galt.

Why MSCI's Upcoming Decision on Bitcoin Treasury Companies Matters

Dogecoin

Ethereum

Bitcoin spiked above $90,000 heading into the first weekend of 2026, even as spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs recorded net outflows this week. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $89,771.74 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,104.24 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $130.98 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.98 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1386 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.058101 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 105,578 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $381.05 million.

Bitcoin Taps $90,000 As Ethereum, Dogecoin, XRP Rally On First Market Day In 2026

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) executive chairman Michael Saylor says Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) makes the stock “interesting,” but Polymarket traders bet 76% the company gets booted from MSCI by March 31. Options Activity Dwarfs Mega-Cap Peers Saylor on Frida pointed to MSTR's options interest-to-market cap ratio, which now sits at 86.2%—far exceeding derivatives exposure at Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) at 22%, Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) at 10.4%, and Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) at 7.2%.

Michael Saylor Says Bitcoin Makes MSTR 'Interesting,' But Polymarket Aren't So Sure

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Struggled in 2025, but Long-Term Lows Show a Strong and Rising Floor The bitcoin price's 2025 price swung above $125,000 before falling to around $87,000, reflecting a shift from speculative rallies to macro-driven market forces. Bitcoin Price Struggled in 2025, but Long-Term Lows Show a Strong and Rising Floor Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Struggled in 2025, but Long-Term Lows Show a Strong and Rising Floor

Ilya Lichtenstein, who hacked crypto exchange Bitfinex and stole nearly 120,000 bitcoin, said he has been freed from prison early.

Ilya Lichtenstein, Bitcoin hacker behind massive crypto theft, credits Trump for early prison release

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) continues to struggle below $90,000, leaving investors uncertain whether 2026 will begin with prolonged consolidation or a decisive macro-driven move. What Happened: According to CryptoQuant, Bitcoin has entered the new year stuck in a volatile range rather than a clearly defined bull or bear trend.

Bitcoin Stuck At $90,000: 3 Scenarios To Watch In 2026

Particularly hard-hit in 2025's final sessions, crypto-related stocks are bouncing in this year's first trading day.

Bitcoin pushes above $90,000 as traders eye change in pattern

During the first week of December, we posed a question to several leading artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots, asking them to forecast bitcoin's price by year's end.

Can Bitcoin Reclaim $100K by the End of January? 8 AI Chatbots Offer Starkly Different Predictions

To find out, one must look past the BTC and artificial intelligence fear headlines and examine the actual math of the "Quantum-AI" synergy.

Will AI-Accelerated Quantum Computing Break Bitcoin in 2026?

Bitcoin strutted into 2026 like it owned the cryptosphere, posting a price of $89,431, a 24-hour range between $87,742 and $89,778, and a market cap nearing $1.78 trillion. Yet, beneath the surface of this glittering price tag lies a market simmering with conflicting signals.

New Year, Same Resistance: Bitcoin Battles the $90K Ceiling

Polymarket traders are giving Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) just a 31% chance to hit $100,000 in January, while Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) sits at 8% for $4,000 and XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) at 14% for $2.40—signaling traders expect volatility without breakouts. Bitcoin: Stuck In A $5,000-$15,000 Range Bitcoin conviction is strongest near current levels and deteriorates rapidly above key thresholds.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP To Surge 20% In January? Unlikely, Polymarket Says

The company is selling the site to the Sympatheia Power Fund, managed by Singapore-based Hawksburn Capital.

Bitcoin miner Bitfarms exiting Latin America with $30M sale of Paraguay site

Bitcoin edged above $89,000 on Friday morning, with liquidations at $205.18 million over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $348.1 million in net outflows on Wednesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $72.06 million in net outflows.

Bitcoin Rallies Above $89,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Jump 3%

Trump's media company has revealed it will issue a new cryptocurrency to its shareholders in 2026—doubling down on bitcoin and crypto even as prices struggled through last year

Trump Surprise Helps Bitcoin Suddenly Soar Alongside Gold And Silver As Traders Brace For A 2026 Price Earthquake

Spot BTC ETFs registered their sharpest outflows on record through November and December as prices dropped 20%.

Bitcoin ETFs lose record $4.57 billion in two months

BTC's volatility bands have compressed to levels that have historically paved the way for a renewed price turbulence.

Bitcoin's squeeze sets stage for major price swing

Crypto ETFs closed the final trading day of 2025 with continued pressure on bitcoin and ether products, while XRP and solana quietly extended their late-year momentum.

Bitcoin ETFs End 2025 Under Pressure as Outflows Deepen

Cardano

ADA outperforms as traders return from the holiday break, but analysts say the market is still far from a broad altcoin season.

Cardano's ADA pops 7%, bitcoin, ether show steady gains as traders enter 2026

The purchase is part of Tether's strategy to use up to 15% of its quarterly profits for bitcoin acquisitions.

Tether adds nearly $800 million in bitcoin, bringing holdings above 96,000 BTC

Leading cryptocurrencies consolidated with thin liquidity on the first day of 2026, while stock futures rallied. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:25 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Trade Flat On New Year's Day—XRP, Dogecoin Climb: Analyst Bullish On BTC Reclaiming $100,000 Soon

Galaxy's 2026 outlook frames bitcoin's evolution beyond price cycles, arguing the asset is increasingly tracking gold's adoption curve as institutional access expands and long-term monetary hedge demand strengthens toward a $250,000 trajectory.

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