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's BTC dollar high succumbed on Thursday as the largest cryptocurrency rose past $111,800, a remarkable 50% gain from its April low near $75,000, but when measured against traditional stores of value like gold and silver, BTC — often dubbed "digital gold" — still has room to advance.

King Dollar Falls, Bitcoin Marches Toward Sound Money Highs

Bitcoin (BTC) Pizza Day is here and it just got its most fitting tribute yet: a new all-time high.

Bitcoin ‘Pizza' Day is Now a $1.1B Celebration

The financial services firm co-founded by billionaire entrepreneur and former US presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy entered into a strategic partnership to acquire a significant amount of Bitcoin (BTC). In a new filing with the U.S.

Billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy Announces Plans To Acquire 75,000 Bitcoin Under New Corporate Entity

"Don't be surprised if buying activity picks up across the spectrum of products tied to BTC," CoinDesk said in Tuesday's edition of the Crypto Daybook Americas, presenting a bullish case for bitcoin.

Bitcoin Options Open Interest Hit Record $42.5B on Deribit as Traders Eye Next Bull Target for BTC

Texas lawmakers have approved a bill to create a state-run Bitcoin reserve, leaving one final procedural step before it can become law.

Texas Moves to Adopt Bitcoin Reserve, Needs Final Sign-Off to Become Law

Bitcoin continued its rally on Thursday, hitting a brand new record high above $111,000.

Bitcoin hits new record high above $111,000 as rally marches on

David Sacks, the White House-appointed ‘Crypto Czar," said Wednesday he tried convincing JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) CEO Jamie Dimon of Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) value. What happened: During an interview with Fox Business, Sacks was asked about Dimon's persistent skepticism about the world's leading cryptocurrency.

Jamie Dimon Is No Fan Of Bitcoin, But Trump's Crypto Czar Made An Attempt To Change the JPMorgan CEO's Mind Using This Narrative

US spot bitcoin ETFs reported a daily trading volume of $7.64 billion on Wednesday, the highest since late February.

Spot bitcoin ETFs attract $609 million in net inflows as BTC renews all-time high

Bitcoin's (BTC) price has surged to record highs, sparking optimism among investors. However, expected hedging activities of market makers/dealers, often an invisible force, at certain price levels, may slow the ascent.

Bitcoin's Rally to Record Highs Puts Focus on $115K Where an 'Invisible Hand' May Slow Bull Run

Bitcoin (BTC) broke through $111,000 for the first time early Thursday, setting a fresh all-time high as capital continues to pour into the asset from an increasingly institutional class of buyers.

Bitcoin Smashes Past $111K, Setting New Record Highs, on Institutional Fervor

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) blistering rise past $110,000 has handed El Salvador another headline-worthy windfall, prompting President Nayib Bukele to fire back at critics with a screenshot of the country's Bitcoin treasury and the quip, "They said, ‘Don't take screenshots, take profits.'" What Happened: Bukele's image, posted on X, pegs the nation's stash of roughly 6,180 BTC at $678 million—an unrealized gain of about $386 million, or 132%, on the $292 million the government has spent buying the dips since 2021.

Nayib Bukele Hits Back At Naysayers After Bitcoin Bolts Past $110,000: 'They Said, Don't Take Screenshots, Take Profits' — Flaunts El Salvador's Neat Gains

Crypto sleuth ZachXBT has revealed that a threat actor behind the estimated $300M Coinbase theft last week is mocking him on-chain.

Coinbase Hacker Trolls Crypto Sleuth ZachXBT After Moving $42M in Bitcoin

Bitcoin's record high has analysts eyeing a potential altcoin rally—if market conditions align and the crypto's dominance hits a key level.

Bitcoin Is Roaring and Analysts Say Altcoins Could be Next

U.S. fiscal concerns and a tepid auction of Treasury bonds slapped the dollar to a two-week low versus the yen on Thursday, while President Donald Trump tried to push his sweeping spending and tax-cut bill through Congress.

Dollar swoons on fiscal worries, bitcoin extends record rally

Bitcoin prices, which managed to set multiple records on Wednesday, May 21, could test the $120,000 level in the coming weeks, according to analyst Joe Dipasquale.

Bitcoin Could Test $120,000 In A Matter Of Weeks, Says Analyst

Presto Research analyst told The Block that its year-end price forecast for bitcoin stands firm on $210,000.

Bitcoin jumps above $110,000 as institutional focus deepens

On Wednesday, the leading crypto asset bitcoin, vaulted over another price barrier, reaching $110,730 per coin. Bitcoin Rockets to $110,730 — Is the Next Stop a Moonshot? Throughout the day, bitcoin tapped fresh highs multiple times, with the latest peak hitting $110,730 per unit.

Bitcoin Price Charges Into New Territory, Fueled by ETF Frenzy and Soft Inflation

Bitcoin is charging toward a potential $150K by August as explosive chart formations signal unstoppable momentum and historic upside.

Peter Brandt Eyes $150K Bitcoin by August as Bullish Patterns Explode

Orange Surf, in charge of research and strategy at Mempool Research, has determined that over half of all bitcoin transactions made during the last 12 months included some data-related component. 51% of all the transactions involved Runes and BRC20 tokens, which are considered “spam” by some.

A Bitcoin ‘Spam' Takeover! Data Storage Surpassed ‘Money' Use Case Over the Last Year

Bitcoin set a new price record Wednesday, but analysts and industry bigwigs expect much larger gains ahead. Here are their lofty targets.

Bitcoin Reenters Price Discovery—How High Will It Go?

Sangha Renewables is turning West Texas sunshine into bitcoin, breaking ground on a 20 MW mining facility powered by solar energy—and nearly hitting its $17 million equity target with $14 million already secured. Texas Solar Farm to Generate Bitcoin via Sangha's 20 MW Mining Operation Sangha Renewables began construction on a 19.

Behind-the-Meter Bitcoin Mining: Sangha Renewables Breaks Ground on 20 MW Texas Site

The chief executive of crypto asset manager Galaxy Digital says America's current financial situation is bullish for Bitcoin (BTC) and crypto. In a new interview with Bloomberg, Novogratz says that many factors have contributed to the rise of digital assets, including President Donald Trump and BlackRock CEO Larry Fink's embrace of the sector.

Mike Novogratz Says Weakening Dollar, Widening Deficit and America's Deteriorating Financial Situation ‘Very Good' for Bitcoin and Crypto

Bitcoin prices climbed to a fresh, all-time high close to $110,000 after "three structural tailwinds" converged to fuel these latest gains.

Bitcoin Hits Record Near $110,000 After ‘Three Structural Tailwinds' Converge

Bitcoin Magazine KindlyMD, Nakamoto, and Anchorage Digital Form Strategic Bitcoin Treasury Alliance Nakamoto Holdings Inc., KindlyMD, Inc., and Anchorage Digital today announced a strategic partnership that will see Anchorage become a trading partner for KindlyMD's Bitcoin treasury. The partnership will officially take effect upon the close of KindlyMD's merger with Nakamoto, expected in Q3 2025. Anchorage Digital, a U.S.

KindlyMD, Nakamoto, and Anchorage Digital Form Strategic Bitcoin Treasury Alliance

The position's liquidation price was upped to $104,000.

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