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 (CRYPTO: BTC) has pulled back 50% from its peak, but volatility has also declined sharply from prior cycles, according to Matthew Sigel, VanEck's head of digital assets research. 50% Price Drop, Lower Volatility Speaking on CNBC's Market Alert on Friday, Sigel described the current correction as significant but structurally different from past bear markets.

'There Will Be No Bailout For Bitcoin,' VanEck's Matthew Sigel Warns

Ethereum

Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) extended their losing streak as bitcoin and ether recorded another wave of heavy outflows. XRP also slipped into the red, while solana stood out with modest inflows.

Heavy Selling Hits Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Again With $523 Million Combined Outflows

Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz called Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) a “technological dead end” comparable to the dollar as XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is consolidating after a V-shaped recovery from $1.15 lows. The ‘Dead End' Argument Schwartz on Thursday on X responded to a user asking if he'd considered working on Bitcoin again after co-creating the XRP Ledger.

XRP Co-Creator Calls Bitcoin A 'Technological Dead End'—Here's Why

While the broader market is paralyzed by the "Warsh Shock" and a strengthening U.S. Dollar, Strategy Inc. (formerly MicroStrategy) has effectively become the "buyer of last resort" for the entire corporate world.

Strategy Inc. Captures 97.5% of the Corporate Bitcoin Market

Elon Musk has quietly revived his Covid-era plan to put dogecoin on the moon

It's ‘Inevitable'—Elon Musk Is Quietly Fueling 2027 Bitcoin And Crypto Speculation Amid The Price Crash

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $410M in outflows Thursday as institutional profit-taking and macro hedging create a "liquidity mirage."

Bitcoin ETFs Shed $410M Amid BTC's Ongoing Slump

Bitcoin is hovering just around the $67,000 range after probing both sides of a tight intraday range, and the charts suggest the market is at an inflection point rather than in full-throttle trend mode.

Bitcoin Coils Tight in $65K–$68K Range — Next Move Could Shake the Market

Derivatives show tentative optimism, with cleaned-up leverage, positive funding rates and rising institutional basis, even though traders are still paying a premium for short-term downside protection.

Bitcoin, ether little changed before U.S. inflation report

Bitcoin is holding the $66,000 level ahead of key inflation data, as liquidations stand at $251.62 million over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $410.4 million in net outflows on Thursday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $113.1 million in net outflows.

Bitcoin Holds $66,000 As Ethereum, XRP Weaken Ahead Of Inflation Data

Instead of investing in bitcoin and foreign currency trading, as promised, Palafox used new investor funds to pay old ones and siphoned millions for personal use.

PGI Global CEO handed 20-year sentence for $200 million bitcoin, forex Ponzi scheme

Analysts expect bitcoin to continue to range between $60,000 and $72,000 as overhead supply and institutional outflows cap rallies.

Bitcoin stays defensive below $70,000 as shallow demand limits upside, analysts say

A bitcoin price drop to $58,000 could reignite buying momentum.

Bitcoin's long-term rally is ‘broken' until it reclaims $85,000, Deribit executive says

A bill proposing the acquisition of up to 1 million BTC has been introduced to the Brazilian Congress, significantly expanding a previous national strategic bitcoin reserve. The draft, which will need to be greenlit, would put Brazil among the countries holding the most bitcoin.

Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill Allowing Brazil to Acquire up to 1 Million BTC Reintroduced in Congress

Police authorities have launched an internal probe to determine the circumstances of the incident and potential internal involvement.

South Korean police lose seized bitcoin held in cold wallet since 2021

US spot bitcoin ETFs recorded $410 million in outflows as bitcoin fell below $66,000 after stronger-than-expected jobs data.

US spot bitcoin ETFs bleed $410 million as BTC slips below $66,000

Ramil Ventura Palafox falsely promised investors 0.5% to 3% daily returns when the company was not able to produce such amounts, per the DOJ.

Bitcoin trading firm CEO sentenced to 20 years over $200 million ponzi scheme

Coinbase Global Inc. posted $7.18 billion in 2025 revenue and outlined an ambitious 2026 expansion plan, even as fourth-quarter results reflected sizable crypto investment markdowns. Coinbase's 2026 Blueprint: Stablecoins, Onchain Growth and Capital Returns Coinbase Global Inc. (Nasdaq: COIN) released its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 shareholder letter on Feb.

Coinbase Q4: Softer Trading, Strong Subscriptions, Bigger Bitcoin Stack

Bitcoin prices fell on Thursday, February 12, suffering losses as a popular gauge of crypto sentiment flirted with all-time lows.

Bitcoin Drops To $65,000 As Crypto Sentiment Remains Dire

Key valuation gauges remain short of the capitulation seen at past cycle lows, as inflation risks keep the pressure on digital assets.

Bitcoin Signals Turning Point—But No Clear Bottom Yet, Experts Say

Dogecoin

Leading cryptocurrencies extended losses alongside the stock market on Wednesday, as investors brace for crucial consumer inflation data. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:25 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Slide, While Dogecoin Gains Ahead Of Key Inflation Data: Analyst Flags Level That Historically Marked BTC's Bottom

A new report from Grayscale argues that while bitcoin retains the design features of a long-term store of value, its recent price action has looked far more like a growth stock than digital gold. Grayscale Report Says Bitcoin Moves in Lockstep With High-EV Software Stocks Bitcoin's price slid to roughly $60,000 on Feb.

Is Bitcoin Digital Gold or Growth Asset? Grayscale Weighs In

A sharp wave of bitcoin losses has rattled traders, but Cryptoquant says data shows a market still searching for a true bear market bottom. Bitcoin Downturn Deepens, but Cryptoquant Says Capitulation Isn't Complete Cryptoquant's latest Institutional Insights report, published Feb.

Cryptoquant Warns: Bitcoin Bear Market Bottom Not Here Yet

Coinbase reported a down quarter for the end of 2025, with its investment portfolio plunging alongside Bitcoin and other crypto assets.

Coinbase Reports Q4 Miss With $667 Million Loss Amid Bitcoin Retreat

The strong correlation between crypto and the software sector reasserted itself on Wednesday

Bitcoin tumbles back near last week's lows as AI fears crush tech and precious metals plunge

Corporate bitcoin accumulation accelerated in January, but according to bitcointreasuries.net, nearly all the momentum came from a single heavyweight. 4.08 Million BTC Held Across Entities, Says Bitcoin Treasuries Report The January 2026 Corporate Adoption Report from bitcointreasuries.net shows that public and private entities added 43,228 BTC during the month, valued at roughly $3.

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