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.

Dogecoin

Ethereum

Bitcoin is spiked briefly to $94,000 after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $93,683 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,399 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $140.63 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.09 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1485 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.058758 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 100,951 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $196.69 million.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Spike 1% After Expected Rate Cut

"Powell is threading the needle between their two mandates," said one analyst.

Bitcoin Volatile Near $94K as Fed's Powell Straddles Labor Market and Inflation Issues

Markets haven't reacted well to GameStop's latest earnings call, where it revealed sinking Bitcoin value and retail sales alike.

GameStop Stock Falls After Bitcoin Holdings Lose Value, Firm Says It Could Sell BTC

Traders are shifting expectations, with futures markets pricing a nearly 40% chance of another cut by March despite the Fed's cautious tone.

Bitcoin and ETH whipsaw after Fed's quarter-point cut and caution on further easing

American Bitcoin Corp. has expanded its bitcoin reserve to 4,783 BTC, even as its stock continues to slide across several timeframes. ABTC Lifts Holdings to 4,783 BTC American Bitcoin Corp. has expanded its bitcoin reserve to 4,783 BTC as of Dec. 8, according to new disclosures from the company published Wednesday.

American Bitcoin Adds to BTC Treasury While Shares Face Prolonged Pressure

The central bank's move was widely expected, with the Federal Reserve announcing the third rate cut for 2025.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Waver as Fed Delivers Third Rate Cut

The CFTC has launched a limited pilot program that allows Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), and USDC (CRYPTO: USDC) to be used as in-kind collateral for derivatives contracts denominated in the same assets. What Happened: Speaking on CNBC's Squawk Box on Wednesday, acting chair Caroline Pham explained that the pilot includes strict safeguards.

CFTC Acting Chair Caroline Pham Clears Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDC For Use As Collateral In Derivatives Pilot

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

The Daily: Silk Road bitcoin wallets wake up, SEC Chair Atkins signals quick action on crypto priorities, and more

The firm said bitcoin could move toward $112,000 in the near term, but only if it clears two key resistance levels first.

CryptoQuant says bitcoin could reach $112,000 if Fed turns dovish and key resistance levels break

Wallets labeled with connections to defunct dark web marketplace Silk Road moved millions in Bitcoin for the first time in years.

Silk Road Wallets Allegedly Connected to Ross Ulbricht Move Millions in Bitcoin

Strategy founder Michael Saylor used his Bitcoin MENA 2025 keynote in Abu Dhabi to lay out a sweeping vision for digital capital, digital credit, and digital money — and he did it in his trademark style.

Michael Saylor Says Bitcoin Will Power Digital Credit Revolution in the Middle East

Bitcoin Magazine SpaceX Moves $95M in Bitcoin Ahead of Potential Mega IPO SpaceX moved 1,021 BTC worth $94.5, part of a series of transfers this year totaling 8,910 BTC as the company consolidates and upgrades its bitcoin holdings. SpaceX Moves $95M in Bitcoin Ahead of Potential Mega IPO Micah Zimmerman.

SpaceX Moves $95M in Bitcoin Ahead of Potential Mega IPO

iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF's (NASDAQ:IBIT) chart is starting to look like someone pulled the floorboard loose. The once unstoppable Bitcoin ETF has slipped into a technical setup that's hard to sugarcoat: the 50-day is now sliding toward the 200-day, and a death cross is close enough that traders are counting the pixels.

Bitcoin's Hottest ETF Is Careening Into A Death Cross — But Tom Lee Isn't Backing Off His Bull Case

Cathie Wood says Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) recent weakness is temporary, arguing that the asset is still behaving like a classic risk-on investment while steadily "climbing a wall of worry." What Happened: In an interview with Fox Business on Tuesday, Wood said she expects Bitcoin's traditional 4-year boom-bust cycle to become far less pronounced as institutional adoption deepens.

Cathie Wood Says Bitcoin Is 'Climbing A Wall Of Worry'

Strategy Inc warns that MSCI's plan to drop digital-asset-focused companies from major indexes could distort global markets, curb bitcoin-driven innovation, and trigger significant investment fallout. Strategy Argues MSCI Digital-Asset Policy Misrepresents Bitcoin Treasury Models Strategy Inc.

Strategy Challenges MSCI Digital Asset Exclusion Threatening Bitcoin Treasury Firms

Strategy argues MSCI's proposed crypto holding threshold would be impossible to apply consistently and would "stifle innovation."

Strategy says MSCI's 50% bitcoin test risks index ‘whiplash' and conflicts with US pro-innovation policy

The firm has not announced any new bitcoin purchases since May, when it bought 4,710 BTC.

GameStop Posted $9.4M Loss on Bitcoin Holdings in Q3

Bitcoin's pullback may be losing steam, according to new analysis from Cryptoquant researchers, who say easing exchange inflows and exhausted sellers are setting the stage for potential volatility ahead.

Cryptoquant: Large Holders Step Back, Bitcoin Regains Short-Term Strength

Eric Trump said the company has become one of the fastest-growing bitcoin accumulators since its Nasdaq listing three months ago.

Trump brothers' American Bitcoin adds another $38 million of the cryptocurrency as total holdings rise to 4,783 BTC

Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff has renewed his criticism of Michael Saylor after the Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) executive outlined his aggressive plan to buy as much Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as possible and convert it into BTC-backed digital credit. What Happened: Speaking at the Bitcoin MENA 2025 conference, Saylor argued that "Bitcoin is digital capital," a form of pristine collateral now effectively endorsed by the U.S. government and major financial regulators under President Trump.

Peter Schiff Slams Michael Saylor's Bitcoin Strategy As 'Total

In the meantime, Bitcoin (BTC) is rising within a narrow range.

Coinidol.com: Bitcoin Rises but Falters below $95,000

The Elon Musk–run company is moving ahead with plans for an initial public offering that would seek to raise “significantly more than $30 billion.” Even relatively small balance-sheet allocations matter at that scale.

SpaceX's $300M Bitcoin Stack Puts Crypto Inside the World's Biggest Planned IPO

Bitcoin Magazine American Bitcoin Adds 416 BTC, Holdings Near 4,800; ProCap Hits 5,000 Bitcoin Club American Bitcoin Corp. added 416 bitcoin to its reserve, bringing total holdings to 4,783 BTC, while ProCap Financial increased its stack to 5,000 BTC. American Bitcoin Adds 416 BTC, Holdings Near 4,800; ProCap Hits 5,000 Bitcoin Club Micah Zimmerman.

American Bitcoin Adds 416 BTC, Holdings Near 4,800; ProCap Hits 5,000 Bitcoin Club

Solana

Bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs staged a powerful rebound on Tuesday, posting a combined $330 million in inflows. Solana and XRP also joined the rally, delivering an all-green day across U.S. crypto ETFs. Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Surge as Markets Turn Fully Green The crypto ETF market lit up green on Tuesday, Dec.

All-Green Day: Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, XRP ETFs Rally with Strong Inflows

The shares of both bitcoin-related firms are posting modest early gains Wednesday, but remain sharply lower over the past several days.

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