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 sudden awakening of old Bitcoin (BTC) whale wallets may be linked to a hack, according to on-chain analysis by Coinbase director Conor Grogan.

Sudden $8,000,000,000 Bitcoin Wallet Movement Potentially Result of Hack, According to Coinbase Executive

John Bollinger, the inventor of Bollinger Bands, has indicated that bitcoin may be poised for an upside breakout, as noted in a recent social media post. Bollinger, an American author and financial analyst who developed this technical analysis tool in the early 1980s, stated, “Bitcoin looks to be setting up for an upside breakout.

Inventor of Bollinger Bands Signals Potential Upside Breakout for Bitcoin

The Blockchain Group (ALTBG) has confirmed the acquisition of 116 BTC for approximately 10.7 million euro ($12.51 million), increasing its total bitcoin (BTC) holdings to 1,904 BTC.

The Blockchain Group Bolsters Bitcoin Reserves With $12.5M BTC Acquisition

Metaplanet Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3350 / OTCQX: MTPLF), a publicly listed bitcoin treasury company based in Japan, has announced the acquisition of an additional 2,205 bitcoin, increasing its total holdings to 15,555 BTC.

Metaplanet Acquires Additional 2,205 Bitcoin, Boosting Total Holdings to 15,555 BTC

The developer says he has now been released but was allegedly detained and faced up to eight years in prison after his Salvadoran neighbor accused him of calling her “stupid” during a dispute over a piece of land.

Bitcoin Core Developer Arrested in El Salvador For Allegedly Calling Neighbor ‘Stupid'

Ethereum

One ultra-leveraged Hyperliquid trader has been liquidated five times over the weekend and has lost nearly $3.7 million in the past week with aggressive bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) shorts, according to on-chain data.

Hyperliquid Trader Qwatio Loses $3.7M This Week on Extreme Bitcoin, Ether Shorts

Japan-based Metaplanet has acquired an additional 2,205 bitcoin (BTC) as part of its ongoing Bitcoin Treasury strategy, bringing its total holdings to 15,555 BTC per a new disclosure on Monday.

Metaplanet Picks Up Additional 2,205 BTC, Holdings Now Cross 15,555 Bitcoin

The Tokyo-listed investment firm remains the world's fifth-largest publicly listed corporate holder of bitcoin.

Metaplanet adds 2,205 BTC for nearly $239 million, now ranks fifth globally with 15,555 bitcoin holdings

Dogecoin

Dogecoin rallied more than 5% in the last 24 hours, climbing from $0.163 to $0.171, as Elon Musk's launch of the America Party fueled optimism around a more crypto-aligned political future. The breakout was backed by over 1.1 billion in trading volume, establishing strong support at $0.166.

Dogecoin Sees Heavy Buying From Whales as Elon Musk Supports BTC in New Party Rollout

Dogecoin (DOGE) surged over 6% in the past 24 hours to lead gains among major cryptocurrencies, as bitcoin (BTC) bounced toward the $110,000 mark on renewed rate-cut hopes and easing fears around looming U.S. tariffs.

Dogecoin Pops 6% to Lead Majors Gains as Bitcoin Nears $110K on Fresh Rate-Cut Optimism

Elon Musk said Sunday that his new ‘America Party' will embrace Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), the world's largest cryptocurrency by capitalization. What happened: An X user, Renato Lima, asked Musk whether his new centrist party would embrace Bitcoin.

Elon Musk Says His America Party Will Embrace Bitcoin: 'Fiat Is Hopeless'

One analyst said Trump's new trade negotiation date of Aug. 1 eased worries of incoming volatility.

Bitcoin climbs back above $109,000 after weekend slump as Trump pushes tariff deadline

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week's edition, Brazil proposes the issuance of a new BRICS trade currency, Tether pushes a green bitcoin mining initiative, and the Central Bank of Brazil faces a hack.

Latam Insights: Brazil Floats BRICS Currency, Tether Pushes Green Bitcoin Mining

Elon Musk's 'America Party', a pro-tech centrist party the Tesla and SpaceX founder plans to form after his split from President Donald Trump, would embrace bitcoin (BTC) Musk said on X.

Elon Musk Says America Party Will Embrace BTC as 'Fiat Is Hopeless'

The America Party's launch follows Elon Musk's highly publicized dispute with former close-ally Donald Trump over the $3.4 trillion budget bill.

Elon Musk says his new political party will support bitcoin: ‘Fiat is hopeless'

Welcome to Asia Morning Briefing, a daily summary of top stories during U.S. hours and an overview of market moves and analysis. For a detailed overview of U.S. markets, see CoinDesk's Crypto Daybook Americas.

Asia Morning Briefing: Michael Saylor's BTC Buys Aren't Making Up For Slowing Spot Demand, Say Analysts

Standard Chartered projects bitcoin to blast past $135,000 by Q3 and hit $200,000 by year-end, driven by ETF momentum, institutional demand, and U.S. policy catalysts. Bitcoin Targets $200K by Year-End With ETF Surge and US Policy Tailwinds Robust institutional demand and evolving U.S.

Standard Chartered Predicts Bitcoin to Smash $135K by Q3, $200K by Year-End

Traders on leading prediction markets are placing increasingly bullish bets that bitcoin ( BTC) will achieve record highs by the end of 2025, with overwhelming odds favoring a surge past $120,000.

Bullish Bitcoin Bets Soar on Prediction Markets, $150K in Sight

The Bitcoin (BTC) price has held above the support level of $108,000. The largest cryptocurrency had risen to a high of $110,700 before its fall.

Bitcoin Price Fights Against The $110,000 Level

Major cryptocurrencies rose Sunday morning as the U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hinted at upcoming trade deals before the July 9 Liberation Day tariff deadline.

Bitcoin, Dogecoin, XRP Rise as Bessent Hints at Trade Deals Before Liberation Day Tariff Deadline

BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) is already generating substantial revenue for the world's largest asset manager, despite being on the market for less than two years.

BlackRock's Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (IBIT) Just Two Spots Away From Being Firm's Top Revenue-Generating ETF: Bloomberg Analyst

The Bitcoin blockchain lacks meaningful on-chain activity, even as its native token, bitcoin BTC, trades near a record per-unit price. That's according to mempool – a holding area for unconfirmed blockchain transactions waiting to be included in a block by miners.

Bitcoin's 'Mempool' Nearly Empty as Prices Trade Near Lifetime Highs

Bitcoin traded at $108,162 on July 6, 2025, with a market capitalization of $2.15 trillion. Daily trading volume stood at $9.49 billion, as the cryptocurrency oscillated within a narrow intraday range between $107,876 and $108,252. Bitcoin On the 1-hour chart, bitcoin exhibited muted price action with tight consolidation between $107,800 and $108,400.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Tight Range Signals Calm Before the Breakout

The past week has been a rollercoaster ride in the world of finance and cryptocurrency. The spotlight was on President Donald Trump's ‘Big Beautiful Bill' and its potential implications for Bitcoin.

Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' And Its Impact On Bitcoin, America's Debt Crisis And Robinhood's Blockchain Move: This Week In Crypto

Wall Street's influence has transformed bitcoin from an anti-establishment asset to a macro-driven risk asset. Bitcoin's correlation with U.S. equities has increased, challenging its status as a hedge or 'digital gold.'

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