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.

Options markets signaled rising tail risk as liquidations mounted, but January prediction odds adjusted slowly as bitcoin volatility unfolded.

Bitcoin holds below $80,000 as January prediction contracts miss liquidation-driven slide: Asia Morning Briefing

Here is what happened this weekend and what it means for the crypto industry.

'This is absolutely INSANE': Bitcoin's weekend crash exposes the cracks beneath crypto's latest boom

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Risk-off sentiment strengthened Sunday, triggered by a massive sell-off in leading cryptocurrencies and precious metals. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:20 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Decline, While Dogecoin Trades Flat; Analyst Says BTC's Underperformance Against Gold 'Tremendous Opportunity' To Scale In

Bitcoin trading under $80,000 stirred debate after Jim Cramer questioned the silence of vocal bulls, spotlighting weekend liquidity gaps, psychological price levels, and recurring tensions between short-term market moves and longer-term crypto fundamentals.

Where Are Bitcoin Bulls? Jim Cramer Questions Absence as BTC Struggles Below $80K

Stock futures fell on Sunday night as Wall Street begins a new month of trading, with traders keeping an eye on bitcoin after a weekend sell-off.

Stock futures fall after silver, bitcoin sell off; questions loom over AI trade: Live updates

At press time at 4:45 p.m. EST on Sunday, Feb. 1, bitcoin is trading at $76,601 as cross-asset markets wobble under liquidation pressure, geopolitical tension, and a sudden loss of risk appetite. Markets Lose Their Balance as Risk Appetite Fades Across Assets The crypto economy now stands at roughly $2.

5 Warning Signs Emerging Across Bitcoin, Gold, and Global Markets

By the numbers, January 2026 saw long-sleeping wallets from the 2010–2017 era finally stretch their legs, moving about 4,905.98 BTC—worth roughly $383 million at today's exchange rates—after years of radio silence. Digging deeper, the data shows that 40.

Sleeping Stashes Blink: Early Bitcoin Wallets Shift Nearly 5,000 BTC in January

Bitcoin's sharp weekend drop triggered fresh liquidations, with analyst Eric Crown warning the market may face months of further downside.

Bitcoin's 'hopium' for bulls may be over and this weekend's slide could be just the beginning

Bitcoin miners are kicking off February on shaky ground, with revenue slipping hard since mid-January and sitting well below July's 12-month peak. On top of that, the U.S. winter storm has kept the hashrate stuck far beneath the lofty levels seen back in October.

Hashprice Near Yearly Lows Puts Bitcoin Miners Under Heavy Pressure

Months after the Oct. 10 liquidation cascade, market depth has yet to recover, and traders are divided over Binance's role as bitcoin continues to crash.

Crypto's $19 billion '10/10' nightmare: Why everyone is blaming Binance for the bitcoin crash that won't end

Strategy signaled renewed bitcoin buying conviction as Michael Saylor posted “more orange” during a brutal crypto selloff, reinforcing expectations the firm will accumulate again even as prices slipped below key psychological levels.

‘More Orange': Saylor Sends Buy Signal as Bitcoin Nosedives and Leverage Flushes

The broader cryptocurrency market is enduring its most painful correction of the year.

Bitcoin Breaches $80,000 Support Amid Macro Turmoil

Society is experiencing a shift toward gambles that offer rapid feedback and immediate stimulation over long-term investment.

How instant gratification is sucking the air out of the bitcoin market

This surge in demand for lower-strike puts contrasts with the post-Trump-election pattern of enthusiasm for high-strike calls.

Bets on bitcoin slide below $75,000 are now as hot as those $100,000 plays

Bitcoin is changing hands at $78,199 per coin as of 9:55 a.m. Eastern time on Feb. 1, 2026, while derivatives traders quietly take their foot off the leverage pedal. Futures open interest and options positioning point to a market more interested in risk control than moonshot bets.

Crypto Traders Dial Back Leverage as Bitcoin Derivatives Markets Reset

Strategy's ability to fund a large bitcoin purchase appears limited after a weak performance for the price of its common and preferred shares.

Michael Saylor signals another bitcoin buy as BTC price slumps to $78,000

This week in the world of cryptocurrency was a mixed bag. While Tesla Inc. reported significant paper losses on its Bitcoin holdings, the U.S. Senate Committee took a step forward in establishing federal regulations for digital assets.

Weekend Round-Up: Tesla's Bitcoin Losses, US Crypto Bill Progress, Bitcoin's Downtrend And More

Bitcoin is priced at $78,634 as of Feb. 1, 2026, with a total market capitalization of $1.57 trillion. Over the past 24 hours, trading volume runs high at $83.65 billion, with intraday price swings ranging from $77,082 to $82,733. The market attempts to stitch together a recovery narrative—but for now, it's more bandage than breakthrough.

Resistance Everywhere, Relief Nowhere: Bitcoin's Rollercoaster Ride Continues

Jim Bianco claims that bitcoin will need to find another narrative now that market adoption is a given and that all events and news regarding this subject are already priced in. “That engine is now out of fuel; stop chasing a ghost,” he added.

‘Stop Chasing a Ghost:' Analyst Claims the Bitcoin Adoption-Fueled Trade Is Dead

Strategy, the company at the center of the bitcoin treasury playbook, is now in the sights of crypto enthusiasts, after BTC slipped below the company's average acquisition price. While Saylor has repeatedly stated he wouldn't sell any bitcoin, speculation has surged around this subject.

Diamond Hands Put to the Test: Will Strategy Ever Capitulate?

Bitcoin sank to its lowest levels since April as profit-taking by early holders collided with thinning liquidity and a sharp drop-off in fresh capital.

Bitcoin drops to $78,000 as MicroStrategy-fueled rally runs out of buyers, traders say

Bitcoin Magazine El Salvador's Bitcoin Beach Hosts Global Summit: Strategies for Sustainable Bitcoin Circular Economies Emerge The invite-only Bitcoin Circular Economy Summit in El Zonte drew representatives from 29 countries, spotlighting concentrated adoption, high-trust teams, and Bitcoin-only focus for lasting impact in failing-currency regions. El Salvador's Bitcoin Beach Hosts Global Summit: Strategies for Sustainable Bitcoin Circular Economies Emerge Juan Galt.

El Salvador's Bitcoin Beach Hosts Global Summit: Strategies for Sustainable Bitcoin Circular Economies Emerge

Bitcoin's price is having a rough day, sliding 8.3% over the past 24 hours and 13.6% across the last seven days, touching an intraday low of $75,555 on Bitstamp at 1:30 p.m. Eastern time. What follows is a closer look at three factors that have succeeded in keeping bitcoin prices pinned to the mat.

3 Reasons Bitcoin Buckled as January Closed

The main impact of the price decline is slowing Strategy's ability to buy more bitcoin without diluting shareholders, as its stock now trades at a discount to its bitcoin holdings.

Michael Saylor's bitcoin stack is officially underwater, but here's why he likely won't reach for the panic button

The crypto market's recent decline only accelerated Saturday, with Bitcoin falling to nearly $77,000 as liquidations piled up.

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