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.

On Feb. 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs in a landmark 6-3 decision, sparking immediate volatility across cryptocurrency and equity markets. Market Reaction and Bitcoin's Recovery Bitcoin rebounded to $67,800 shortly after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs.

Bitcoin and US Equities Spike After Supreme Court Ruling Voids Trump's Tariff Regime

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) executive chairman Michael Saylor doubled down on his Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) conviction, declaring “if it's not going to zero, it's going to a million.” The Million-Dollar Call Saylor posted the binary prediction on X amid increased market volatility and weakened investor sentiment.

Michael Saylor: 'If Bitcoin's Not Going To Zero, It's Going To A Million'

Bitcoin ticked up after the Supreme Court ruled that President Trump exceeded his authority in imposing most tariffs on foreign goods.

Bitcoin Rises After Supreme Court Rules Against Trump Tariffs

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Pops After Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump's Tariffs The Supreme Court on Friday struck down Trump's global tariffs, ruling 6-3 that he exceeded his emergency powers. Bitcoin Pops After Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump's Tariffs Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Pops After Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump's Tariffs

Bitcoin ETFs posted a third consecutive day of outflows, shedding $166 million, while ether funds lost $130 million. Solana and XRP ETFs, however, attracted fresh inflows, signaling selective investor positioning. Solana and XRP Gain as Bitcoin, Ether Slide Again Another day, another wave of redemptions for bitcoin funds. Thursday, Feb.

Bitcoin ETFs Lose $166 Million in Third Straight Day of Outflows

Lawmakers in South Korea are intensifying scrutiny over the role of regulators after Bithumb accidentally gave out $43 billion in Bitcoin.

South Korean Lawmakers Slam Regulators Over Bithumb's $43 Billion Bitcoin Blunder

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is down 23% through the first 50 days of 2026, marking its weakest start to a year on record as spot ETFs hemorrhaged nearly $4 billion in five weeks. The Historic Decline Bitcoin has never previously posted consecutive declines in January and February.

Bitcoin Down Over 20% In 2026, Logs Worst Start To A Year In History

As has been typical in crypto markets of late, even the most modest move higher was met with immediate selling.

Bitcoin pops then drops as Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin's 50% Slide: Quantum Scare or Capital Rotation? Bitcoin's massive slide from its October high near $126,000 to about $67,000 has sparked debate over whether fears of quantum computing pose a real threat to the network's cryptography or whether the downturn is better explained by shifting capital flows. Bitcoin's 50% Slide: Quantum Scare or Capital Rotation? Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin's 50% Slide: Quantum Scare or Capital Rotation?

Cardano

Grayscale increased its Cardano (CRYPTO: ADA) allocation in its Smart Contract Fund as the blockchain pushes into Bitcoin DeFi, aiming to bring external Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) liquidity onto Cardano using non-custodial collateral and stable coin-based lending. The Grayscale Allocation Grayscale's Smart Contract Fund holds a mixed bag of smart contract platforms, with the largest positions in Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), followed by Cardano, Avalanche (CRYPTO: AVAX), Hedera (CRYPTO: HBAR), and Sui (CRYPTO: SUI).

Why Is Grayscale Buying More Cardano? Bitcoin DeFi Could Be The Answer

Bitcoin is trading at $67,411 on Feb. 20, 2026, at 8 a.m. EST, consolidating after a sharp recovery from its recent capitulation low. The broader structure remains corrective, and the burden of proof still rests on bulls to reclaim higher ground. Bitcoin Chart Outlook The daily chart tells a disciplined but unforgiving story.

Bitcoin Trapped in a Pressure Cooker: $72K Breakout or $59.9K Breakdown?

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) latest pullback is reigniting a familiar warning from one of its most persistent critics. Economist Peter Schiff says the world's largest cryptocurrency could be at risk of a historic collapse if key technical levels fail.

Bitcoin Fears Mount: Peter Schiff Warns Of 84% Crash Scenario

Metaplanet (OTC:MTPLF) CEO Simon Gerovich fired back at critics claiming the company lacks transparency and mismanaged Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) purchases, defending a 23% stock decline versus BTC's 24% drop as proof the strategy works. The Transparency Defense Gerovich published a detailed rebuttal on X on Friday, addressing accusations that Metaplanet engaged in dishonest disclosures and concealed high-priced Bitcoin purchases.

Metaplanet CEO Fires Back At Critics: 'We Have Not Underperformed Bitcoin'

The derivatives exchange giant's switch to around-the-clock crypto trading will have a visible impact on liquidity and volatility on weekends, analysts said.

Bitcoin's weekend selloff may be over with CME's 24/7 crypto trading move

Dogecoin

Ethereum

Bitcoin trades around $67,000 as liquidations stand at $181.69 million over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $165.8 million in net outflows on Thursday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $130.2 million in net outflows.

Bitcoin At $67,000, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Trade Sideways

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Bitcoin gains, is still 'signficantly undervalued,' Bitwise says. 'Extreme fear' dominates.

Analysts warned that weak ETF flows, constrained liquidity, and fragile accumulation are keeping bitcoin's price rangebound and indecisive.

Bitcoin remains below key onchain level as ETF outflows persist, liquidity stays tight: analysts

Bitcoin rebounded above $68,000 as ETF outflows hit $6.8 billion and funding flips positive. A break above $72,000 is needed to confirm a bullish shift.

Panic premium lingers in options even as bitcoin recovers from lows

Bitcoin ETF outflows near $4 billion over the past five weeks, as experts debate whether the streak signals a reset or structural weakness.

Bitcoin ETFs Lose Another $166M as Five-Week Withdrawals Near $4B

Bitcoin mining difficulty jumped 14.7% to 144.4T in a record absolute increase as hashrate rebounded after U.S. winter storm curtailments.

Bitcoin mining difficulty jumps 15%, posting record absolute increase as hashrate rebounds after US winter storm

Binance (CRYPTO: BNB) co-founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao said Thursday that cryptocurrency doesn't rely on government rescues after Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.

Elizabeth Warren Urges Trump Admin Not To Stabilize Bitcoin's Price, Gets A Response From Changpeng Zhao: 'Crypto Never Needed A Bailout'

Bitcoin difficulty rebounds to 144.4T as hashrate recovers to 1 ZH/s despite multi year low hashprice.

Bitcoin difficulty jumps 15% largest increase since 2021, despite price slump

Following the prior difficulty recalibration that occurred 2,016 blocks ago—roughly two weeks back on Feb. 7—the Bitcoin protocol has now delivered a sharp counterpunch. On Thursday, at block height 937440, mining difficulty climbed 14.73%, effectively wiping out the earlier steep reduction and reminding participants that in this arena, gravity is optional and reversals are swift.

Bitcoin Difficulty Whipsaws From 11% Slide to 14.73% Climb in 2 Weeks

Geopolitical tensions and a cautious tone in U.S. stocks are keeping risk appetite in check, and some strategists warn of a potential retest of 2024 lows before a more sustained recovery.

Bitcoin nears $68,000, gold jumps as US-Iran tensions return

Bitcoin is on course for its first ever back to back declines in January and February.

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