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.

Ethereum

On-chain data shows that the investor, who had previously held over 100,000 BTC, recently sold a portion of their Bitcoin holdings to acquire a massive amount of Ethereum (ETH).

Dormant Bitcoin Whale Awakens to Acquire $270 Million in Ethereum

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Friday used his Jackson Hole speech to acknowledge rising risks to U.S. employment, signaling the central bank may be preparing to shift its policy stance. What Happened: His remarks marked the clearest indication yet that future rate cuts are possible if labor market weakness deepens.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Surge As Jerome Powell Signals Potential Policy Adjustment At Jackson Hole

Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) has outperformed Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) over the past month, rallying 17% while BTC dropped 5%. What Happened: Crypto trader CJ stated that he had originally planned to bid on an Ethereum pullback, with invalidation below recent lows.

Ethereum Traders Eye 'Swing Longs' As ETH Outperforms BTC

Bitcoin (BTC) bounced off the $111,800 support level on Friday, sharply rising by 2.6% to $114,800 after Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell hinted at potential rate cuts during a speech at Jackson Hole.

Bitcoin and Ether's Swift Spike Prompts $375M in Crypto Futures Liquidations

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell struck one of his most dovish tones in recent memory Friday, calming investors and igniting rallies across stocks and bitcoin, which climbed from the $112,000 range to an intraday high of $116,063.

Powell's Dovish Jackson Hole Shift Sparks Rally Across Markets; BTC Blasts to $116K

The central bank chairman has been under pressure from the White House to cut the rate.

Ethereum, Bitcoin Spike After Powell Signals Interest Rate Cut

Bitcoin ETFs have been stuck with five days of outflows amid de-risking environment, but experts suggest overall outlook remains bullish.

Bitcoin ETFs Shed $1 Billion in Five Days Amid Ethereum Comeback

XRP Spiked 3% as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell firmly put a September rate cut on the table on Friday, causing bitcoin (BTC) and major tokens to move higher. 470 million token selloff drove volume spikes and heavy resistance at $2.92, while ETF delays and weak security rankings compound bearish pressure.

XRP Zooms 3% as Bitcoin Spikes on Powell Comments

That's zoomed out. Zoomed in, crypto majors are red and volatile ahead of Jerome Powell's comments at Jackson Hole this morning.

Morning Minute: Coinbase CEO Calls for Bitcoin to $1M

Perhaps surprising markets which had expected a hawkish tone, Fed Chair Jerome Powell took note of downside risks to the economy on Friday.

Powell Puts September Rate Cut in Play; Bitcoin Pushes Higher

Bitcoin is facing a clear demand slowdown paired with a strong wave of profit-taking, according to the latest weekly analysis from onchain data provider Cryptoquant. ETF Appetite Hits Multi-Month Low, Contributing to Bitcoin's Pullback A new institutional insights report from Cryptoquant shows bitcoin locked in a pronounced profit-taking cycle amid a broad slowdown in demand.

Cryptoquant: Whale Investors Cash Out $2B as Bitcoin Momentum Slows

Bitcoin Magazine Are Bitcoin Treasury Companies Still a Smart Investment in 2025? Bitcoin has recently set new all-time highs, yet many of the leading Bitcoin treasury companies have been underperforming significantly. This post Are Bitcoin Treasury Companies Still a Smart Investment in 2025? first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Matt Crosby.

Are Bitcoin Treasury Companies Still a Smart Investment in 2025?

CoinDesk Indices presents its daily market update, highlighting the performance of leaders and laggards in the CoinDesk 20 Index.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Bitcoin and Ethereum Trade Flat as Index Drops 1.1%

Dormant Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) whales are springing to life, shifting capital into Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) as traders bet on stronger performance from ETH. What Happened: On-chain data from Lookonchain revealed that a Bitcoin whale, who received 100,784 BTC ($642 million) nearly seven years ago has resurfaced, offloading BTC to buy 62,914 ETH ($267 million) spot and opening a 135,265 ETH ($577 million) long position.

Why Are Dormant Bitcoin Whales Rotating Into Ethereum Ahead Of Powell's Jackson Hole Speech?

On Friday, bitcoin is trading at $112,264 per coin as of Aug. 22, 2025, with a market capitalization of $2.23 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $32.51 billion. The digital asset's price ranged between $112,023 and $113,827 throughout the day, reflecting tight intraday consolidation.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Price Action Squeezed—Will the Next Break Favor Bulls or Bears?

Dozens of students completed the so-called Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) Diploma course in El Salvador, reflecting the country's broader push to ensure its citizens gain a sound understanding of the leading cryptocurrency. ‘Graduated' In Bitcoin In an X post shared Thursday, the Ministry of Education shared glimpses from the graduation ceremony at the Instituto Nacional General Francisco Morazán, where 350 female students completed their training in Bitcoin.

Nayib Bukele-Led El Salvador Is Now Seeing Hundreds Of Students Graduate With Bitcoin Diplomas

Its greatest asset is also its greatest liability.

Bitcoin's Collective Action Problem

Global markets are fixated on Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's address at Jackson Hole today, a speech expected to influence both the near-term policy outlook and investor sentiment. What Happened: The Fed has held borrowing costs steady for five consecutive meetings despite pressure from President Donald Trump to cut rates more aggressively, and probabilities for a September move have shifted lower in recent days.

Bitcoin, Ethereum On The Edge Ahead Of Jerome Powell's Jackson Hole Speech: Here's What To Expect

By Shaurya Malwa (All times ET unless indicated otherwise) Bitcoin (BTC) is sitting around $113,00 having failed to clear $115,000. Not so long ago, when it was setting new highs and euphoria called for a push to $135,000, those numbers would have sounded wild.

All Eyes on Powell as Bitcoin Holds Below $113K: Crypto Daybook Americas

Bitcoin treasury pioneer Strategy's new fundraising rules have added to a 25% stock sell off that some fear could cause a "spiral of doom'

Crypto Is Braced For A Fed Price Bombshell As ‘Spiral Of Doom' Warning Puts Bitcoin On The Brink

Dogecoin

Cryptocurrency markets are slightly down on Friday morning ahead of Fed Chair Jerome Powell‘s speech at Jackson Hole. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $112,611 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $4,305 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $181.72 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.85 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2153 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001234 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 81,748 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $240.55 million.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Struggle, But Traders Say It's 'Just Another Healthy Retest'

A bitcoin wallet dormant for seven years recently became active, selling a significant portion of its BTC and buying Ethereum.

Bitcoin whale wakes after seven years, rotates holdings into $270 million worth of ETH

As Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's speech at Jackson Hole approaches, the key question on everyone's mind is: how volatile could bitcoin (BTC) become?The answer points to slightly above average volatility, not the extreme swings that the widespread attention on the event might suggest."BTC options are pricing in about a ±2.0% move around Powell's Jackson Hole speech," Pulkit Goyal, head of trading at crypto market maker Orbit Markets, told CoinDesk.

Bitcoin's Jackson Hole Test: How Hard Could Powell's Address Hit BTC Prices?

Solana

Bitcoin traded near $113,700 on Thursday, failing to hold above $115,000 as resistance from the 50-day moving average capped a rebound attempt.

What Next For ETH, XRP, SOL as Bitcoin Stalls at $113K And ETF Outflows Mount

One analyst said a hawkish tone from Powell may turn markets into a risk-off mode, potentially to a 30% drop in bitcoin price.

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