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.

Tim Draper envisions a future where bitcoin dominates, fiat crumbles, and people scramble to convert dollars before they become worthless, calling BTC the ultimate global currency.

Tim Draper: Bitcoin Goes to Infinity Against the Dollar—$250K BTC Is Just the Start

U.S. Representative Thomas Massie, a Republican hailing from Kentucky, has recently disclosed that he received more than $261,000 in contributions to his campaign. This week, the staunch advocate for fiscal responsibility, currently engaged in a spirited political clash with President Donald Trump, announced that his campaign is now welcoming bitcoin as a form of support.

Republican Thomas Massie Embraces Bitcoin Amid Trump Feud Over Fiscal Clashes

Sources disclose that U.S. Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) plans to introduce legislation on March 14, 2025, to permanently establish President Donald Trump's Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and Digital Asset Stockpile, aiming to shield the initiative from reversal by future administrations. U.S.

US Lawmaker Plans to Introduce Bill to Permanently ‘Cement' Trump's National Bitcoin Reserve

The UK court system has issued a final ruling preventing James Howells from searching a landfill where he believes his hard drive containing the Bitcoin was dumped.

Wales Man Loses Appeal to Dig Out Hard Drive Holding $676 Million in Bitcoin

The price of the traditional safe-haven asset has soared recently, but bitcoin is the real “hot sauce,” says analyst Eric Balchunas.

Gold ETFs Winning the Asset Race With Bitcoin Funds–for Now

Other major cryptos rose well into positive territory along with major equity indexes.

Bitcoin Climbs Amid Rally in Risk-On Assets

Retail investors can now access bitcoin-backed corporate bonds through a groundbreaking ETF, offering exposure to companies using convertible debt to integrate bitcoin into their financial strategy.

‘First-of-Its-Kind' ETF Focuses on Bitcoin-Linked Corporate Bonds

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Is A Strategic Asset, Not XRP The U.S. government should ignore proposals requesting that it conceptualize XRP as a strategic asset, as bitcoin is the only strategic asset in the crypto space. This post Bitcoin Is A Strategic Asset, Not XRP first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Frank Corva.

Bitcoin Is A Strategic Asset, Not XRP

Will Coinbase get the green light to offer tokenized securities? It's something the company has wanted to do since before it went public in 2021.

Public Keys: Coinbase IRL and Gemini Wants Bitcoin Believers to Look Up

Senior Bloomberg analyst Mike McGlone is warning investors that Bitcoin (BTC) could crater nearly 90% from its current price due to the conditions of the gold and stock markets.

Bloomberg Analyst Mike McGlone Issues Bitcoin Alert, Says BTC Could Crash 88% As Stocks Plummet

Cryptocurrency analyst and trader Ali Martinez is warning that Bitcoin (BTC) could go down by double-digit percentage points if it loses support at a key price level.

Trader Issues Bitcoin Alert, Says Bitcoin Could Crash 44% if Critical Support Level Fails

When bitcoin slipped beneath the $80,000 mark last Thursday, a cluster of 13 long-dormant wallets from 2013 suddenly sprang to life, shifting 325 BTC—now worth $27.4 million—into motion.

13 Bitcoin Time Capsules Crack Open: $27M in 2013 BTC Suddenly Awaken

Modeled after Solana's Pump.fun, ODIN-FUN leverages Dfinity's Internet Computer and the Runes protocol while inheriting Bitcoin's security.

Team behind Ordinals project Taproot Wizards leads ‘strategic' raise for Bitcoin's version of Pump.fun

Dogecoin

Ethereum

Crypto markets are surging into the weekend, sparking speculation on whether Bitcoin's break above $84,000 could fuel further upside. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $84,793.95 +5% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,939.46 +4.6% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $134.25 +9.2% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.35 +4.3% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1713 +4.2% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001265 +5.7% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 15.5% and daily active addresses up by 3.6%.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Rally: Can BTC Hold $84,000 Over The Weekend For A Push To $90,000?

A new report from Copper.co, a Swiss-based digital asset service provider, highlights a significant alignment between Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and the S&P 500. What Happened: The report notes that both cryptocurrencies have achieved an 83% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) since their 2020 lows, compared to the S&P 500's 20% CAGR over the same period.

How Bitcoin, Ethereum Have Outperformed The S&P 500 Since 2020: Report

Russia is using cryptocurrencies in oil transactions with India and China, according to a new Reuters report.

Russia Side-Stepping Western Sanctions by Trading Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and USDT for Oil: Report

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes believes that crypto markets are undergoing a short-term correction before Bitcoin (BTC) and other digital assets soar to new all-time highs by the year's end.

‘This Is Short-Term Pain': Arthur Hayes Forecasts $250,000 Bitcoin Price, Says Market Clearing Out Deadwood

As Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) reclaimed the $84,000 level on Friday, traders and technical analysts are discussing the impacts of the bullish market structure break on price action. What Happened: Prominent trader Ansem on Thursday on X emphasized that multi-month range breaks are crucial in technical analysis, as they often signal major trend shifts.

Bitcoin Reclaims $84,000: What Does Technical Analysis Say?

Bitcoin prices made a dazzling leap on Friday, climbing to an intraday peak of $85,294 per coin. Equities also staged a strong comeback after the S&P 500 tumbled 10% from its record high. Bitcoin's Bounce Back: From $79K Lows to $85K Highs in 24 Hours The value of bitcoin (BTC) jumped 4.55% against the U.S.

Bitcoin Bulls Roar: $43M in Short Positions Liquidated in 4 Hours

A recently launched exchange-traded fund, named the REX Bitcoin Corporate Treasury Convertible Bond ETF (NASDAQ:BMAX), began trading on Friday, focusing on convertible bonds issued by firms that hold Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) on their balance sheets, such as Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR), previously known as MicroStrategy. Managed by REX Financial, this fund targets companies that have adopted the practice of issuing equity-linked notes to finance their cryptocurrency investments, a strategy led by Strategy under its executive chairman, Michael Saylor, Bloomberg reported.

New ETF Targets Convertible Bonds Of Bitcoin-Holding Companies Like Strategy

Bitcoin Magazine Kentucky Senate Passes Bill Protecting Bitcoin Self-Custody Rights Legislation ensuring Bitcoin self-custody rights and protecting mining now heads to the Governor's desk for final approval. This post Kentucky Senate Passes Bill Protecting Bitcoin Self-Custody Rights first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Nik.

Kentucky Senate Passes Bill Protecting Bitcoin Self-Custody Rights

Solana

Chainlink

The rebound in risk assets propelled BTC above its 200-day moving average, a key benchmark for the long-term trend.

Bitcoin Tops $84K, Battling Key Level for Bulls; SOL, LINK Lead Gains

The company is, meanwhile, racing to gain approval for an ETF tracking U.S. President Donald Trump's meme coin.

REX's BTC Treasury ETF Targets Strategy's Bitcoin-Backed Bonds

Bitcoin's open interest on centralized exchanges and the CME has returned to pre-November 2024 election levels, signaling market stabilization as BTC rebounds to $83,400 following a recent low of $76,600.

Bitcoin Open Interest Reverts to Pre-Election Norms as Prices Stabilize

REX Shares launched the first ETF focused on convertible bonds tied to bitcoin-focused corporate treasury strategies. The convertible paper of Michael Saylor's Strategy makes up the majority of the fund holdings.

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