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.

Bitcoin prices climbed above $92,000 as investors responded to the news that Vanguard will allow investors to trade crypto exchange-traded funds and mutual funds.

Bitcoin Bounces Back As Vanguard Decision Opens Door To Flood Of Capital

The cryptocurrency has floundered since reaching an all-time high in early October, but it's not exactly clear why. Are Traders Exhibiting Symptoms of Bitcoin Derangement Syndrome? In his book “Irrational Exuberance,” published in 2000, Nobel prize-winning economist Robert Shiller put the blame of market bubbles squarely on the shoulders of overzealous investors.

Irrational Pessimism: Have Bitcoin Investors Gone Mad?

Bitcoin's (BTC) price is declining after retesting the 21-day SMA barrier at $93,000.

Bitcoin Oscillates Above Its $80,000 Bottom

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Equities Jump as Strategy ($MSTR) Leads Sector Rebound Strategy led Bitcoin-linked gains, with MSTR surging 8.66% to $186.26 on heavy volume. Bitcoin Equities Jump as Strategy ($MSTR) Leads Sector Rebound Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Equities Jump as Strategy ($MSTR) Leads Sector Rebound

Network reset complete: leverage flushed, LTHs accumulating and price back above fair value.

Bitcoin Dipped Below 'Fair Value' for First Time in 2 Years, History Says 132% Gains Next 12 Months

Michael Saylor just said something he's avoided for five years: MicroStrategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTR) might sell Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) "in the interest of shareholders." The comment stunned a market conditioned to believe the company would hold forever—and instantly ignited a fresh wave of speculation about what the move really means.

Jim Cramer Says Saylor Could Pull Off The 'Squeeze Of A Lifetime' — Is Bitcoin The Weapon?

Dogecoin

Ethereum

Bitcoin reclaimed $91,000 on Tuesday as Bank of America endorsed crypto investment allocations and Vanguard opens ETF trading for clients. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $91,998.16 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,017.64 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $140.15 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.17 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1464 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.058467 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 120,612 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $411.25 million.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Rally 10% On Institutional-Driven Interest Surge

Bitcoin Magazine American Bitcoin Stock ($ABTC) Collapses Over 50% as Crypto Volatility Continues Slamming Trump-Linked Ventures American Bitcoin stock ($ABTC) is currently down over 35%. American Bitcoin Stock ($ABTC) Collapses Over 50% as Crypto Volatility Continues Slamming Trump-Linked Ventures Micah Zimmerman.

American Bitcoin Stock ($ABTC) Collapses Over 50% as Crypto Volatility Continues Slamming Trump-Linked Ventures

Chainlink

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

The Daily: Grayscale predicts new bitcoin highs in 2026, ‘Vanguard effect' lifts crypto markets, Chainlink ETF debuts, and more

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) reclaimed the $91,000 level on Tuesday, lifted by renewed ETF activity and a wave of short liquidations that accelerated the move higher. What Happened: Crypto analyst Kevin noted in an X post on Monday that Bitcoin's current volatility is typical of a late-stage correction, now roughly 127 days in, where price swings intensify just before a proper bottom forms.

Bitcoin Roars Back To $91,000: 'Counter-Trend Rally' Is Coming, But Be Patient, Analyst Says

Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:BAC) on Tuesday began formally recommending a 1% to 4% cryptocurrency allocation for its wealth management clients and said it will launch coverage of multiple Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETFs starting January 5. BoA Ends Adviser Restrictions And Opens The Door To Bitcoin ETFs The shift marks a major reversal for one of the country's largest advisory networks.

Bank Of America Launches Bitcoin Coverage, Recommends Up To 4% Crypto Allocation

The collapse marks yet another disappointing Trump family crypto-related investment.

Trump-Associated American Bitcoin Plunges 40% on Heavy Volume, Dragging Hut 8 Lower by 12%

The spread between BTC and S&P 500 implied volatility indices is widening again.

Bitcoin Volatility Breaks Out Vs VIX, Setting Up Possible Pair Trade Opportunity

Solana

Vanguard's move to open crypto ETF access marks a pivotal expansion for millions of investors, widening mainstream exposure to digital assets such as BTC, ETH, XRP, and SOL while reshaping how traditional portfolios approach emerging markets.

Vanguard Cracks Open Crypto Access With Expansive BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL ETF Listings

Bitcoin surges past $90,000 in biggest rally since May as crypto markets rebound with strong ETF inflows.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Spike a Day After Mass Sell-off

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Roars Above $91,000 as Wall Street Ramps Up Its Bitcoin Buying Plans Bitcoin price roared back above $91,000 today. Bitcoin Price Roars Above $91,000 as Wall Street Ramps Up Its Bitcoin Buying Plans Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Roars Above $91,000 as Wall Street Ramps Up Its Bitcoin Buying Plans

Helping the mood in crypto were moves by institutional giants Vanguard and Bank of America to open up digital assets to their clients.

Bitcoin Surges Back Above $91K as Support Builds in $80K-$85K Area

Bitcoin ETFs opened December with a modest inflow, even as ether and solana products returned to outflow territory. Trading remained active across all three segments, signaling investors are still repositioning as year-end approaches.

Bitcoin ETFs Begin December With Modest Gains as Ether and Solana Slide

Bitcoin Magazine Bank of America Backs 4% Crypto Allocation for Wealth Clients as Wall Street Embraces Bitcoin Bank of America is opening the door for its 15,000 advisers to recommend a 1%–4% crypto allocation, signaling a wider Wall Street shift toward mainstream Bitcoin exposure. Bank of America Backs 4% Crypto Allocation for Wealth Clients as Wall Street Embraces Bitcoin Micah Zimmerman.

Bank of America Backs 4% Crypto Allocation for Wealth Clients as Wall Street Embraces Bitcoin

Bitcoin Magazine A Pivotal Moment for Bitcoin Price History shows the bitcoin price explodes every time balance sheet stops shrinking. Next leg up loading? A Pivotal Moment for Bitcoin Price Matt Crosby.

A Pivotal Moment for Bitcoin Price

Stocks rose on Tuesday, boosted by gains in and technology names, as traders tried to recover from a weak start to December Trading.

Stocks rebound as bitcoin bounces, tech shares gain: Live updates

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) retracing below $100,000 may feel painful, but on-chain data shows a recovery is possible. What Happened: According to Glassnode data, Bitcoin is stabilizing above key lows, with the Relative Strength Index (RSI) rebounding, which signals seller exhaustion.

Bitcoin Back In The $80,000s Feels Painful, But The Worst Part Is Over

The news comes just hours after longtime crypto holdout, asset management giant Vanguard, said it would allow its clientele access to digital asset ETFs.

Bank of America Greenlights Wealth Advisors to Recommend Up to 4% Bitcoin Allocation

BofA is recommending that wealth clients allocate up to 4% of their portfolios to crypto and will begin CIO coverage of four bitcoin ETFs in early 2026.

Bank of America backs 4% crypto allocation cap, ending adviser restrictions and adding bitcoin ETF coverage: report

Bitcoin clings to the upper edge of its daily range at $87,818, flaunting a market cap of $1.739 trillion while pushing $72.66 billion in volume across a volatile session capped between $83,989 and $87,820.

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