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 Federal Reserve delivered its third straight 25 basis points rate cut to close out 2025, briefly lifting retail optimism for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) before the market quickly reversed course. What Happened: On-chain platform Santiment noted that while lower rates typically boost risk assets by increasing liquidity and weakening the dollar, retail enthusiasm peaked before the announcement.

Why Is Bitcoin Not Going Up After The Fed Cut Rates?

A report found that most Bitcoin-stacking firms sit on unrealized losses, with a handful selling the asset as its price fell last month.

Some Bitcoin Buying Firms Are Selling as Losses Pile Up on Paper for Many: Report

Bitcoin Treasuries' latest November report shows digital asset treasury (DAT) companies powering ahead on bitcoin, ethereum, solana, and even XRP—proving the corporate accumulation era isn't cooling off so much as getting more complicated.

Bitcoin Treasuries: Corporate Crypto Buying Slows, but DAT Giants Keep Accumulating

Bitcoin and ether ETFs delivered another strong performance on Wednesday, posting combined inflows of $282 million. Solana and XRP joined the momentum, rounding out a steady, all-green day across major crypto ETF sectors. Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Extend Winning Streak with Strong Midweek Inflows Wednesday, Dec.

Crypto ETFs Extend Rally as Bitcoin Leads With $224 Million Inflow

Bitcoin Magazine Satsuma Technology Sells 579 Bitcoin Ahead of Planned LSE Uplisting Satsuma Technology sold nearly half its 1,199 BTC treasury, raising £40 million, alongside major board changes ahead of a London Stock Exchange uplisting. Satsuma Technology Sells 579 Bitcoin Ahead of Planned LSE Uplisting Micah Zimmerman.

Satsuma Technology Sells 579 Bitcoin Ahead of Planned LSE Uplisting

Crypto analyst Trader Mayne says Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could be gearing up for one last push above $100,000, but warns the broader cycle is starting to resemble a stretched, five-year super cycle that ends with a major downturn in 2026. What Happened: In his latest podcast, Mayne said Bitcoin's current rally could extend into the $105,000–$110,000 range but still form a macro lower high before rolling over into a prolonged bear market next year.

Bitcoin Is Ready For One More Push To $100,000 In 2025, Trader Claims

Bitcoin Cash (BCH), down 2.8%, also traded lower.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Bitcoin (BTC) Drops 3.6% as Index Trades Lower

With only weeks left in 2025, bitcoin is strutting into the year-end spotlight around $89,500 to $90,100 on Thursday morning, but it's not exactly doing the moonwalk. Traders are watching closely to see whether it ends the year with fireworks or a fizzle—and whether 2026 will finally deliver that long-awaited breakout or more sideways samba.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Will BTC Close 2025 With a Bang or a Whimper?

Bitcoin Magazine 65% of Corporate Bitcoin Treasuries Are Underwater: Report Corporate Bitcoin treasuries swung into widespread unrealized losses in November, as Bitcoin's brief drop below $90,000 left roughly 65% of measurable corporate holders in the red. 65% of Corporate Bitcoin Treasuries Are Underwater: Report Micah Zimmerman.

65% of Corporate Bitcoin Treasuries Are Underwater: Report

Saylor's bitcoin based monetary engine built on reserves, credit and digital money that could act like a stablecoin, supported by a plan to buy and hold bitcoin at scale.

Saylor's Plan To Build A Bitcoin Powered Shadow Central Bank

Ethereum

A viral social media claim suggesting the U.S. Internal Revenue Service is forcing all taxpayers to list their cryptocurrency wallets is false, though the episode has revived broader concerns about how federal agencies handle digital-asset privacy. Viral Screenshot Sparks Misleading Panic A viral post showed an IRS document asking a taxpayer to list all their currencies, such as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), Litecoin (CRYPTO: LTC), and Ripple (CRYPTO: XRP), along with each public key and who has access to the private keys.

No, Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Traders Don't Need To List Their Crypto Wallets For The IRS, But

Analysts say the Fed's rate cut was priced in, driving Bitcoin lower as risks like sticky inflation and the 2026 election cycle mount.

Here's Why Bitcoin is Falling Despite the Fed's Rate Cut

Dogecoin

Bitcoin is showing little reaction to the Federal Reserve's 25-basis-point rate cut and continues to trade around $90,000, with liquidations at $497.83 million over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $223.5 million in net inflows on Wednesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $57.6 million in net inflows.

Bitcoin Holds $90,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Show No Reaction To Fed Rate Cut

Analysts said Powell's messaging injected "fresh uncertainty," keeping conviction thin and muting the impact of positive ETF demand.

‘Santa rally' now unlikely as bitcoin slips after Fed delivers ‘hawkish cut': analysts

The crypto market slipped to the lower end of its range after the Federal Reserve's 25bps rate cut failed to spark fresh momentum.

Crypto Markets Today: Traders Seek Catalysts After Bitcoin's Post-Fed Pullback

The company sells BTC to secure cash for upcoming loan note obligations ahead of its planned uplisting.

UK Bitcoin Company Satsuma Sells 579 of Its 1,199 Bitcoin for $53.2 Million

American Bitcoin Corp. (NASDAQ:ABTC) may have been encountering heavy sell-offs lately, but a Roth Capital analyst painted a more than 100% upside for the stock on Wednesday. ‘Buy' Rating For American Bitcoin Roth Capital analyst Darren Aftahi initiated coverage of ABTC with a “Buy” rating and announced a price target of $4, according to Benzinga, representing a 106% upside from Wednesday's closing price.

Eric Trump-Backed American Bitcoin Down Over 60% In A Month, Yet This Analyst Just Initiated 'Buy' Rating For ABTC Stock

Oracle shares tanked after the firm revealed an earnings miss.

BTC, Nasdaq Futures Drop as Oracle Earnings Revive AI Bubble Fears

Strive Inc. (NASDAQ:ASST) announced on Wednesday an at-the-market offering to issue up to $500 million of its Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock (NASDAQ:SATA). Move Meant To Bolster Bitcoin Treasury?

Vivek Ramaswamy-Founded Strive Launches $500 Million Preferred Stock Offering With Proceeds Targeted To Acquire Bitcoin

Solana

The pullback followed Tuesday's brief spike above $94,500, a move that triggered a minor short squeeze but failed to break the resistance that has capped bitcoin for most of the past three weeks.

Ether, Dogecoin, Solana Slide as Bitcoin Fails to Sustain Early-Week Breakout

Binance, Hyperliquid, and Bybit were the most affected exchanges, comprising 72% of all forced unwinds.

Crypto Drop Wipes Out $370M in Bullish Bets as BTC, ETH Give Back Gains

Litecoin

In a year marked by sharp reversals in large-cap currencies, Dash (CRYPTO: DASH) distinguished itself as one of the market's top performers. A ‘Dash'ing Year The privacy-focused token has surged 21% year-to-date, becoming the eighth-largest cryptocurrency gainer in 2025.

This Litecoin Fork Outshone Bitcoin, Ethereum In 2025 — Did You Miss It?

Cryptocurrencies tumbled on Thursday and bitcoin fell back below the $90,000 threshold in a renewed signal of market jitters as fresh concerns about artificial intelligence profits weighed on technology stocks.

Bitcoin dips below $90,000 as AI worries dent risk appetite

Institutional flows surged 54% above the weekly average, indicating strategic selling rather than retail panic.

XRP Slides as Traders Take Bitcoin Profits, With ETF Flows Still Strong

Market uncertainty persists due to internal Fed divisions and unclear future rate paths until 2026.

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