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.

DEMAND launched the first Stratum V2 Bitcoin mining pool built on the Stratum Reference Implementation, which could strengthen bitcoin's decentralization an reliability.

DEMAND Launches New Bitcoin Mining Pool That Helps Independent Miners

Strategy is unleashing a 5 million-share stock offering, strengthening its bitcoin war chest and pushing its aggressive expansion in the world's largest cryptocurrency treasury.

Strategy's New Stock Offering Poised to Supercharge Bitcoin Accumulation

Bitcoin might be "digital gold" to some investors, but it's not acting much like the real thing lately—especially as gold hits a new peak.

Gold Just Set a New All-Time High While Bitcoin Is Falling: What's Going On?

In the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump's establishment of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR), speculation has emerged regarding potential Department of Defense (DoD) initiatives to engage in cryptocurrency mining.

Game Theory at Play? Speculation Grows Over US Military's Bitcoin Mining Interest

On March 18, 2025, about 19.83 million bitcoins were circulating, and a substantial portion of these holdings now reside on established cryptocurrency platforms. To illustrate, Coinbase maintains 5.66% of the world's circulating BTC.

Bitcoin Powerhouses: The 10 Exchanges Holding 3 Million BTC

Macro investor and fund manager Dan Tapiero says he remains long-term bullish on Bitcoin (BTC) amid a correction that has seen the flagship crypto asset fall by around 24% from the all-time high recorded in January.

Bitcoin Will Rally to $180,000 As Investors Become Despondent, Says Venture Capitalist Dan Tapiero – Here's When

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Cryptocurrency markets are trending lower on Tuesday as investors brace for tomorrow's FOMC meeting. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $82,037.14 -3.1% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,903.81 -2.1% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $123.88 -5% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.25 -4.8% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1657 -5.7% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001242 -5% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 32.6% and daily active addresses growing by 16.1%.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Dip As Markets Await FOMC: 'Don't Get Fooled With Ongoing Correction,' Trader Says

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has dropped 16% in the past month, leading some analysts to warn of a macro downtrend. What Happened: Ali Martinez, a widely followed crypto chart analyst, points to several key indicators that suggest Bitcoin may be entering a bear market phase.

Bitcoin Drops 16% In A Month: Are Bear Market Signals Flashing?

The Nasdaq and S&P 500 were both lower by more than 1% about an hour before the close.

Bitcoin Pulls Back With Markets Nervous Ahead of Fed Meeting Results

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

The Daily: Bitcoin ETFs post largest inflows in six weeks, Solana retracts ad amid crypto community backlash and more

South Korea's central bank reportedly has no plans to include Bitcoin (BTC) in its foreign exchange reserves. The Bank of Korea said “a cautious approach is needed” when it comes to Bitcoin, citing the top crypto asset's price volatility, per a new report from The Korea Herald, a South Korean news outlet.

Bank of Korea Rejects Bitcoin As Foreign Reserve Asset, Citing Instability and Other Factors: Report

Bitcoin Magazine Trump Administration Eyes Massive Bitcoin Accumulation, Says Executive Director At the Digital Assets Summit in New York, President Trump's Executive Director on Digital Assets, Bo Hines, made a bold declaration: the United States wants "as much [Bitcoin] as we can get." This post Trump Administration Eyes Massive Bitcoin Accumulation, Says Executive Director first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Nik.

Trump Administration Eyes Massive Bitcoin Accumulation, Says Executive Director

A Hyperliquid trader banked nearly $4 million profit on a massive leveraged Bitcoin short, then proceeded to bet on MELANIA.

Bitcoin Whale Dumps $521 Million Short for Profit, Goes Long on Melania Trump Meme Coin

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) bull cycle appears to have come to an end, according to Ki Young Ju, Founder and CEO of blockchain analytics firm CryptoQuant. The comments follow fresh signals from CryptoQuant's proprietary PnL Index chart, which now reflects a sell signal that has historically aligned with prior market tops.

Bitcoin Is 'Past The Bull Cycle Peak,' Top Analyst Warns

Ahead of a much-anticipated phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia's president Vladimir Putin, Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) price action remains closely tied to the outcome of a potential ceasefire in Ukraine. What Happened: According to Polymarket data, a ceasefire in Ukraine has a 61% chance of being announced until July and a 76% chance of being announced until the end of the year.

What Will Happen To Bitcoin Prices If Donald Trump And Vladimir Putin Agree On A Ceasefire In Ukraine?

Strategy would use proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes such as buying more bitcoin, possibly adding to the firm's nearly 500,000 BTC holdings.

Strategy issues 5 million-share ‘perpetual strife' preferred stock offering to fund more bitcoin purchases

Known for its heavy investment in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) on Tuesday revealed plans to raise $500 million by offering 5 million shares of a new type of stock called Series A Perpetual Strife Preferred Stock, or STRF, to the public. What HappenedL The company stated that the money raised will be used for everyday business needs and to buy more Bitcoin, continuing its strategy of building a large Bitcoin reserve.

Strategy Announces $500 Million STRF Preferred Stock Offering To Boost Bitcoin Investments

With bitcoin lingering below the $83,000 mark and the crypto market hovering at a $2.7 trillion valuation—a slight 1.

Bitcoin Bull Run Hitting Pause? Cryptoquant CEO Warns of 6–12 Months of Bearish Action

A crypto whale with a history of profitable trades has managed to come out on top after opening a massive short position on Bitcoin (BTC). Blockchain analytics firm Lookonchain says a deep-pocketed trader built a 3,940 BTC short position worth $332 million by ramping up leverage to 40x.

Crypto Whale Opens $332,000,000 Bitcoin Short Position, Sees Profits Even After Getting Hunted: On-Chain Data

The company, which will pay a higher rate on shares, grew its Bitcoin stash by 0.026% on Monday.

Strategy Unveils $500M Stock Raise to Buy More Bitcoin

The world's largest corporate holder of bitcoin is looking to raise around $500 million in an offering of Perpetual Preferred Strife Stock.

Michael Saylor's Strategy Funding More Bitcoin Purchases With New Preferred Stock

Cryptocurrency analyst Benjamin Cowen has provided a roadmap for Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) recovery, emphasizing that broader market trends, particularly a local bottom for the S&P 500's, will play a crucial role in crypto market movements. What Happened: In a podcast on March 16, Cowen suggested that Bitcoin's current downturn could extend until late March before a potential rebound in the second quarter.

Bitcoin Remains Stuck In The Low $80,000s: What Does Technical Analysis Say?

The digital asset remained relatively stable over 24 hours, mostly trading just below the $82,000 level, as both traditional and crypto markets await tomorrow's Federal Reserve interest rate announcement. Bitcoin Edges Lower as Investors Await Federal Reserve's Next Move Bitcoin ( BTC) traded within a tight range of $81,630 to $84,725, dipping slightly by 1.

Bitcoin Dips Slightly Ahead of Federal Reserve Meeting

A sudden spike in U.S. spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETF inflows has caused only a brief rally, with prices reversing in early Tuesday trading. What Happened: U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded their highest daily net inflows in six weeks on Monday, totaling $274.6 million.

Bitcoin Meanders Around $82,000 As ETFs Net $275 Million In Inflows

Bitcoin Magazine DMND To Launch First Stratum V2 Bitcoin Mining Pool and Closes Venture Capital Investment DMND (“Demand Pool”) aims to revolutionize Bitcoin mining with the launch of the first-ever Stratum V2 mining pool, empowering miners with greater control, security, and transparency. By allowing miners to construct their own block templates and implementing an auditable payout system, DMND aims to decentralize mining and maximize profitability. This post DMND To Launch First Stratum V2 Bitcoin Mining Pool and Closes Venture Capital Investment first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Nik.

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