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.

The cryptocurrency has recovered somewhat, after a tumultuous weekend that saw it plunge as low as $112K on Saturday.

Bitcoin Flounders, But Clings to $115K

The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

The Daily: Bitcoin rebounds above $115,000 as ‘cautiously optimistic' traders buy the dip, Bullish files IPO at $4.2 billion valuation, and more

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MARA Stock Up As It Surpasses 50,000 BTC in Bitcoin Holdings

France's far-right political bloc is pushing an ambitious plan to mine Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) using excess energy generated by the country's nuclear power plants. What Happened: The initiative, led by Rassemblement National (RN) lawmakers, marks a striking turn from the party's prior hostility toward cryptocurrencies, and signals a broader ideological shift within European digital asset politics, according to a local news report published on July 30.

Bitcoin Mining With Nuclear Energy? French Lawmakers Are Considering It

Traders and technical analysts are divided about whether Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is starting to lose momentum or if the recent dip is just a brief period of weakness. What Happened: Bitcoin is still holding bullish momentum, according to CryptoQuant, with Long-Term Holders (LTHs) showing strong conviction and staying deep in profit territory (NUPL > 0.5).

Bitcoin Rebounds Above $115,000: What Does Technical Analysis Say About Its Next Move?

Bonk

The crypto strategist who nailed the Bitcoin (BTC) local top in January believes that the memecoin Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) is gearing up for another upside burst. The pseudonymous analyst Bluntz tells his 326,600 followers on the social media platform X that PENGU looks poised for a wave-five surge.

Crypto Analyst Who Called 2025 Bitcoin Pullback Sees PENGU Set for Next Leg Higher, Updates Forecast for BONK and Top Memecoin

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BTC Risks Deeper Slide to $100K, XRP Challenges Corrective Trend

Experts remain cautious as Bitcoin's drop could extend amid CTA exposure uptick, hinting more correction may unfold.

Bitcoin Recovery at Risk Amid Macro Headwinds

Bitcoin's price stands at $114,290 today, with a market capitalization of $2.27 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $25.01 billion. Over the past 24 hours, the price has ranged between $113,702 and $114,869, reflecting tight consolidation near key intraday resistance.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Bulls Fight to Regain Momentum After Pullback

Ethereum

Eric Trump, the executive vice president of The Trump Organization, is at it again, advising investors to accumulate Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) amid the market's pullback. What happened: Eric urged everyone to "₿uy the dips," like he did back in February.

Eric Trump Advises To Buy Bitcoin, Ethereum Dips — Last Time He Said This, The Two Coins Fell To Their Yearly Lows In Barely 45 Days

Wall Street giant BlackRock could be poised to extend its bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) lead over its rivals

Bitcoin And Crypto Are Quietly Braced For A ‘Monstrous' BlackRock ETF Price Earthquake

Bitcoin has fallen from its highs. Investors aren't the least bit worried.

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Capital B (The Blockchain Group), listed on Euronext Growth Paris, has announced a capital increase and convertible bonds issuance totaling approximately $13.3 million (€11.5 million), aimed at advancing its Bitcoin Treasury Company strategy. The capital increase, priced at around €2.90 per share, will raise approximately $5.

Capital B Announces $13.3M Capital Increase and Convertible Bonds to Boost Bitcoin Treasury Strategy

Dogecoin

Crypto markets are ticking higher on Monday, with Ethereum notably outperforming Bitcoin on its bounce from weekend lows. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $114,231.74 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,556.23 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $162.35 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.99 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2013 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001229 Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows Bitcoin and Ethereum large transaction decreased by 0.1% and grew 3.97%, respectively.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Continue Relief Rally Off Saturday Lows

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Municipal workers recovered the vandalized Satoshi Nakamoto statue from Lake Lugano as supporters launch a petition to restore the Bitcoin monument.

Bitcoin Creator Satoshi Nakamoto Statue Recovered from Lake Lugano After Vandalism

A group of French lawmakers is preparing a draft law that would enable the use of surplus electricity from nuclear power plants to mine bitcoin (BTC), according to recent public statements.

French MPs Float Plan to Mine Bitcoin With Surplus Nuclear Energy

The combined assets under management (AUM) of gold and bitcoin (BTC) exchange traded funds (ETFs) have crossed the $500 billion mark for the first time, according to the latest data from the Bold Report.

Bitcoin and Gold ETFs Combined Break $500B Barrier

Blockchain “de-anonymizer” firm Arkham has discovered what it believes is the biggest Bitcoin (BTC) hack in history. In a post on the social media platform X, Arkham says it has uncovered the “largest ever” BTC hack, which appears to have targeted Chinese mining firm LuBian in 2020.

‘Largest Ever' Bitcoin Hack Uncovered As Thieves Get Away With $14,500,000,000 Worth of BTC: Arkham

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Metaplanet (3350), a Tokyo-listed investment firm, said it bought another 463 bitcoin (BTC), emphasizing the cryptocurrency's long-term shareholder value even as its stock fell more than 7% to sit at half the value it held in June.

Metaplanet Doubles Down on Bitcoin as Shares Slide, Buys Another $54M

Metaplanet Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3350 / OTCQX: MTPLF) has announced the acquisition of an additional 463 bitcoin as part of its ongoing Bitcoin Treasury Operations, with an average purchase price of about $116,695 (17,268,320 yen) per bitcoin, totaling approximately $54 million (about 7.995 billion yen).

Metaplanet Acquires Additional 463 Bitcoin, Total Holdings Reach 17,595 BTC

Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, announced on Monday that it is opening access to bitcoin (BTC) "options writing" for all users. The move is a direct response to a significant increase in retail demand for more strategic and sophisticated trading tools.

Binance Opens 'Bitcoin Options Writing' to All Users

A statue of Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto, located in Lugano, Switzerland, which was presumed stolen for little more than a day, was found on the shore of a nearby lake. The alleged theft even spurred a bounty hunt, with Satoshigallery offering 0.1 BTC to anyone providing directions to its whereabouts.

Grand Theft Satoshi: Bitcoin's Creator Statue Lost and Found in Lugano

Don't call the top yet, market analyst specializing in the Elliott wave theory, told CoinDesk. He added that bitcoin (BTC) will rally to around $140,000 this year before slipping into a bear market in 2026.

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