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 price is currently parked at $89,417 with a market cap standing at $1.78 trillion. Over the last 24 hours, it's swung between $88,929.64 and $90,469, with a trading volume clocking in at $35.66 billion—so yes, it's still the life of the liquidity party, even if the dance floor's gotten a little tense.

Crypto Volatility Returns: Bitcoin's Price Clings to Support Amid Bearish Pressure

Michael Saylor has warned of “chaos, confusion," and "profoundly harmful consequences" if his bitcoin-buying company Strategy is ejected from MSCI indices

Bitcoin Price Crash Fears Suddenly Emerge After Serious Saylor Warning

Itau, Brazil's largest bank, now recommends allocating up to 3% of investment portfolios to bitcoin, despite the cryptocurrency's underwhelming performance in 2025. The bank's recent report emphasizes bitcoin's potential as a portfolio diversifier and hedge against fluctuations in Brazilian reais.

Brazil's Largest Bank Updates Bitcoin Portfolio Recommendations

Sangha Renewables has energized a 20-megawatt bitcoin mining facility in West Texas, marking the company's latest effort to pair renewable generation with flexible data-center load. This article is from Theminermag, a trade publication for the cryptocurrency mining industry, focusing on the latest news and research on institutional bitcoin mining companies.

Sangha Energizes 20 MW Texas Solar Bitcoin Mine Amid Record-Low Hashprice Pressure

Robert Kiyosaki urges investors to prepare for long-term economic decline by using market crashes to accumulate cash-flowing assets and decentralized stores of value, arguing disciplined planning and bitcoin ownership can build wealth as traditional systems weaken.

Robert Kiyosaki Warns Global Crash Resets Valuations as Bitcoin Stands Outside Weakening Systems

Strategy's firm hold in the Nasdaq-100 is reinforcing confidence in corporate bitcoin treasury strategies, signaling growing institutional acceptance even as critics question crypto-linked business models within major equity benchmarks. Nasdaq-100 Retention Boosts Confidence in Strategy's Bitcoin Thesis Confidence in corporate bitcoin strategies strengthened after the Nasdaq-100 reconstitution, as Strategy's position in the benchmark held firm.

Strategy Holds Nasdaq-100 Slot—Saylor Says ‘Bitcoin Hoarding Will Continue'

Rodney Burton used to promote crypto alongside Jamie Foxx and Rick Ross; now, he faces decades in prison on wire fraud and money laundering charges.

‘Bitcoin Rodney' faces decades in prison as feds add wire fraud to HyperFund charges

Strategy (MSTR), the Nasdaq-listed software firm and largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, announced another massive acquisition, pushing its total treasury holdings past a critical threshold.

Strategy (MSTR) Boosts Bitcoin Holdings Past 660,000 BTC Mark

Onchain data shows multiple cost basis metrics confirm heavy demand and investor conviction around the $80,000 price level.

These Three Metrics Show Bitcoin Found Strong Support Near $80,000

Executive John Ameriks emphasized Vanguard's core view of the crypto sector hasn't changed, seeing the asset class as highly speculative.

Vanguard Exec Likens Bitcoin to ‘Digital Labubu' Even as Firm Opens ETF Trading Access

Bitcoin has logged a third consecutive difficulty cut, and even with miner revenues under pressure, the network's computing muscle is still holding firm above the 1.1 zettahash per second (ZH/s) mark.

Bitcoin Mining Revenue Remains Thin — Yet Hashrate Refuses to Blink

The recommendation is in line with other global asset managers like BlackRock and Bank of America suggesting small portfolio allocations to the largest cryptocurrency.

Brazil's Largest Asset Manager Recommends Investors Put Up to 3% of their Money in Bitcoin to Hedge Against FX, Market Shocks

While attention may look muted at first glance, Google Trends data shows that over the past year the search term “ bitcoin” has maintained a steady, well-paced level of relative interest throughout the period.

Google Trends Data Shows Bitcoin Quietly Holding Its Place as the Year Comes to a Close

Rising Japanese rates and a stronger yen threaten carry trades and could pressure crypto markets despite easing U.S. policy.

Bank of Japan Set to Hike Rates to 30-Year High, Posing Another Threat to Bitcoin

This weekend, bitcoin is coasting along between the $89,250 to $90,500 range, giving off “maybe I will, maybe I won't” vibes as it flirts with a breakout but lacks follow-through. With a market cap north of $1.8 trillion and $53.

Squeeze Incoming? Bitcoin's $90K Compression Set to Pop Wide Open

Bitcoin hoarding giant Strategy clung to its place in the Nasdaq 100 on Friday, continuing its year-long stint in the benchmark at a time where analysts have raised questions over its business model.

Bitcoin hoarder company Strategy remains in Nasdaq 100

Bitcoin traders wondering what the digital currency's price will do next should closely monitor policy developments, according to several analysts.

Bitcoin Price Outlook: All Eyes On Policymakers Following Fed Rate Cut

Fears of a bubble that may soon burst seem to have transcended ecosystems, pouring cold water on what might have otherwise been a year-end rally. The AI Bubble's Wider Fallout: Stocks Join Bitcoin in Decline Nowadays, when the stock market sneezes, bitcoin catches a cold.

The AI Bubble Isn't Just Affecting Bitcoin, Even Stocks Are Floundering

The Vanguard equity head dismissed Bitcoin as speculative, though the firm still expanded client access to crypto ETFs.

Vanguard Exec Calls Bitcoin a 'Digital Labubu', Even as Firm Offers Crypto ETF Trading

Dogecoin

Ethereum

Bitcoin has fallen back down to $90,000 as sideways price action continues on Friday. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $90,249.67 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,076.27 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $132.33 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.01 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1364 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.

Bitcoin Back To $90,000, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Meander As Crypto Looks For Catalysts

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Falls Below $90,000 As Vanguard Exec Struggles With Bitcoin Value Bitcoin pulled back after the Fed's mixed signals, even as Vanguard expanded access to spot BTC ETFs amid a skeptical view of crypto. Bitcoin Falls Below $90,000 As Vanguard Exec Struggles With Bitcoin Value Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Falls Below $90,000 As Vanguard Exec Struggles With Bitcoin Value

A solo Bitcoin miner defied the odds and won a block reward worth around $282,000 with the help of mining service, Solo CKPool.

Solo Bitcoin Miner Beats the Odds, Winning $282K Reward

Bitcoin Magazine Why Trump Should Pardon The Developers of Bitcoins Non Custodial Samourai Wallet As Keonne Rodriguez prepares to surrender to federal prison on December 18, advocates urge President Trump to pardon the Samourai Wallet co-founders, citing prosecutorial misconduct and a disputed interpretation of unlicensed money transmission laws that even FinCEN rejects. Why Trump Should Pardon The Developers of Bitcoins Non Custodial Samourai Wallet Juan Galt.

Why Trump Should Pardon The Developers of Bitcoins Non Custodial Samourai Wallet

Bitcoin Magazine Sangha Renewables Energizes 20 MW Bitcoin Mining Facility in West Texas Sangha Renewables, in partnership with TotalEnergies and Links Genco, cut the ribbon on its 19.9 MW bitcoin mining facility in West Texas, combining behind-the-meter solar power with digital infrastructure to create new revenue streams and support grid stability. Sangha Renewables Energizes 20 MW Bitcoin Mining Facility in West Texas Micah Zimmerman.

Sangha Renewables Energizes 20 MW Bitcoin Mining Facility in West Texas

Chipmaker Broadcom's 10% slide weighs on the market as Chicago Fed's Goolsbee signals more cuts than the median for 2026.

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