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 firm has not announced any new bitcoin purchases since May, when it bought 4,710 BTC.

GameStop Posted $9.4M Loss on Bitcoin Holdings in Q3

Bitcoin's pullback may be losing steam, according to new analysis from Cryptoquant researchers, who say easing exchange inflows and exhausted sellers are setting the stage for potential volatility ahead.

Cryptoquant: Large Holders Step Back, Bitcoin Regains Short-Term Strength

Eric Trump said the company has become one of the fastest-growing bitcoin accumulators since its Nasdaq listing three months ago.

Trump brothers' American Bitcoin adds another $38 million of the cryptocurrency as total holdings rise to 4,783 BTC

Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff has renewed his criticism of Michael Saylor after the Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) executive outlined his aggressive plan to buy as much Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as possible and convert it into BTC-backed digital credit. What Happened: Speaking at the Bitcoin MENA 2025 conference, Saylor argued that "Bitcoin is digital capital," a form of pristine collateral now effectively endorsed by the U.S. government and major financial regulators under President Trump.

Peter Schiff Slams Michael Saylor's Bitcoin Strategy As 'Total

In the meantime, Bitcoin (BTC) is rising within a narrow range.

Coinidol.com: Bitcoin Rises but Falters below $95,000

The Elon Musk–run company is moving ahead with plans for an initial public offering that would seek to raise “significantly more than $30 billion.” Even relatively small balance-sheet allocations matter at that scale.

SpaceX's $300M Bitcoin Stack Puts Crypto Inside the World's Biggest Planned IPO

Bitcoin Magazine American Bitcoin Adds 416 BTC, Holdings Near 4,800; ProCap Hits 5,000 Bitcoin Club American Bitcoin Corp. added 416 bitcoin to its reserve, bringing total holdings to 4,783 BTC, while ProCap Financial increased its stack to 5,000 BTC. American Bitcoin Adds 416 BTC, Holdings Near 4,800; ProCap Hits 5,000 Bitcoin Club Micah Zimmerman.

American Bitcoin Adds 416 BTC, Holdings Near 4,800; ProCap Hits 5,000 Bitcoin Club

Ethereum

Solana

Bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs staged a powerful rebound on Tuesday, posting a combined $330 million in inflows. Solana and XRP also joined the rally, delivering an all-green day across U.S. crypto ETFs. Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Surge as Markets Turn Fully Green The crypto ETF market lit up green on Tuesday, Dec.

All-Green Day: Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, XRP ETFs Rally with Strong Inflows

The shares of both bitcoin-related firms are posting modest early gains Wednesday, but remain sharply lower over the past several days.

Eric Trump's American Bitcoin and Anthony Pompliano's ProCap Add to BTC Holdings

Bitcoin Magazine Strive Lines Up $500 Million Stock Offering to Buy More Bitcoin Vivek Ramaswamy's Strive is looking to raise $500 million via sales of its Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock to buy more bitcoin. Strive Lines Up $500 Million Stock Offering to Buy More Bitcoin Micah Zimmerman.

Strive Lines Up $500 Million Stock Offering to Buy More Bitcoin

Bitcoin has taken a breather just shy of the $95,000 mark after a whiplash rally that screamed from the ashes of $80,537 earlier this month. The digital darling has been stuck in a tightrope act between $90K and $94K, keeping market participants nibbling their fingernails and squinting at charts.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Bulls Eye $95K as Charts Flash Mixed Signals

The Ark Invest CEO believes that Bitcoin has now switched to being ‘a risk-on asset,' in contrast to gold.

Ark Invest's Cathie Wood: Bitcoin's Four-Year Cycle Will Be ‘Disrupted'

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is trading in a narrow range between $90,000 and $93,000 as traders brace for today's FOMC decision and Jerome Powell's press conference — a period that historically sparks sharp volatility. What Happened: Crypto chart analyst Ali Martinez noted that while markets are pricing in a 97% chance of a 25-bps rate cut, Bitcoin's behavior around FOMC events in 2025 has been decisively negative.

Bitcoin Braces For Fed Decision: These Are The Two Most Likely Scenarios

Bitcoin's volatility indices are declining, just like the S&P 500's.

Bitcoin Volatility Is Still Compressing, Dimming Year-End Rally Outlook

The new update enables trustless swaps between Lightning and Liquid, removing technical hurdles for fast, self-custodial BTC spending, the company said.

Blockstream Connects Lightning and Liquid for Faster, Private Bitcoin Payments

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LIVE MARKETS One bitcoin bull has cut their forecast as "cold breeze" blows

The debut underperformed its SPAC benchmark, as investors pull back from Bitcoin treasury plays in favor of clearer operating models.

Twenty One Capital Drops in NYSE Debut as Bitcoin Treasury Firms Face ‘Broader Re-Pricing'

Traders are looking past the Fed's December interest rate decision to whether its going to start growing its $6.

Bitcoin Braced For $30 Trillion Fed Bombshell After Trump Confirms ‘Immediate' Price Game-Changer

Markets are focused on Powell's speech, as six of seven FOMC meetings this year were followed by bitcoin sell-offs, analysts said.

Bitcoin ETFs turn positive with $152 million in inflows ahead of Fed rate decision, while traders stay defensive amid expected volatility: analysts

Crypto markets are firm ahead of Wednesday's Federal Reserve decision, with a 25 basis-point interest-rate cut already priced in.

Crypto Markets Today: Fed Rate-Cut Hopes Lift BTC, ETH as Traders Brace for Volatility

Dogecoin

Bitcoin trades around $92,000 as traders brace for tomorrow's FOMC decision, with expectations leaning toward a rate cut. Adding to the momentum, the SEC has approved Bitwise's new multi-asset crypto ETP, boosting broader market sentiment.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Hold Ahead Of Projected Fed Rate Cut

The transaction marks the ninth such transfer this year, likely to consolidate custody and upgrade from legacy bitcoin addresses.

Elon Musk's SpaceX moves another $95 million of its bitcoin stash amid reported 2026 IPO plans: Arkham

Market-making firm Wintermute says crypto markets have entered a digestion phase rather than a directional trend, with activity concentrated primarily in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH). What Happened: The firm noted on Tuesday that markets are trading within a stable consolidation range as investors show greater tolerance for macro uncertainty.

The Bitcoin, Ethereum Dump Is Over, Says Wintermute—Here's What's Next

The new preferred stock offering, SATA, strengthens Strive's capital options as it expands its bitcoin focused strategy.

Strive Starts $500M Preferred Stock "At-The-Money" Program for Bitcoin Purchases

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) may have disappointed bullish investors late into 2025, but its cheaper alternative has proven to be a much more reliable investment this year. Bitcoin Cash Bucks Bitcoin's Decline Bitcoin Cash (CRYPTO: BCH) has jumped 30% since the year began, becoming the cryptocurrency market's seventh-largest gainer in 2025.

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