Bitcoin

Bitcoin is the pioneer of blockchains and cryptocurrencies, introduced in a white paper released in 2008 by an apparently pseudonymous person or group of people known as Satoshi Nakamoto. The document described a peer-to-peer method of transferring money without the use of financial institutions. The cryptocurrency known as bitcoin or BTC debuted in 2009. Transactions are recorded on a public ledger (a blockchain) by entities known as miners who engage in process called proof-of-work. Miners are rewarded for doing that by getting newly minted bitcoin. Some proponents view BTC as an alternative to fiat currencies and a hedge against inflation. Bitcoin has inspired the creation of numerous other cryptocurrencies and blockchain projects.

DISCLOSURE: This text was written with the assistance of AI, then reviewed by a person



Markets

Fold Adds 475 BTC, Secures Top 10 Spot in U.S. Public Bitcoin Treasuries

With over 1,485 BTC in its treasury, Fold strengthens its position as a leader in bitcoin-powered financial services.

FastNews (CoinDesk)

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The Fourth Largest Weekly Drop in Dollar Index in Over a Decade Signals Bitcoin Bottom

One of the largest weekly DXY index drops since 2013 tends to align with bitcoin cycle lows.

Drop (Skitterphoto/Pixabay)

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Bitcoin, Ether, Solana Traders Chase Downside Protection, XRP Stands Out, as Trump's Crypto Plan Disappoints

Short-dated puts tied to BTC, ETH, and SOL trade at a premium relative to calls, according to Block Scholes.

Race (CoinDesk archives)

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U.S. Stocks Give Up Post-Trump Election Advance While Bitcoin Clings to Gain

Since President Trump won the U.S. election in November, the S&P 500 has dropped 2%, while bitcoin has gained 20%.

Asset Performance since U.S. Election (TradingView)

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Market Experts Weigh In on Trump’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve That Takes Out $17B in Potential Selling From BTC

White House crypto and AI czar David Sacks said on X that the stockpile will also include other coins forfeited in criminal or civil proceedings

Trump's BTC reserve comprises of coins seized in enforcement actions. (hoekstrarogier/Pixabay)

Markets

Interest Rate Fears Replace Tariff Fears as Crypto Pulls Back

The "Art of the Deal" might be growing tiresome. Did someone say "stagflation?"

Donald Trump (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Markets

Brazilian Fintech Méliuz to Allocate 10% of Cash Reserves to Bitcoin

The company has already purchased $4.1 million worth of BTC as part of its long-term treasury strategy.

Brazil's flag (Rafaela Biazi/Unsplash)

Markets

Strategy Has Taken 30% of the U.S. Convertible Debt Market in 2025

The stock has rebounded approxiamately 30% from the Feb. 28 lows.

Executive Chairman MicroStrategy, Michael Saylor (CoinDesk)

Markets

Bitwise Debuts Bitcoin and Gold ETP in Europe

The Bitwise Diaman Bitcoin & Gold ETP (BTCG), which commenced trading on Euronext Paris and Amsterdam on Thursday, replicates the Diaman Bitcoin and Gold Index

Gold (Credit: Shutterstock)

Markets

Bitcoin Chart Shows Back to Back Weekly Hammer Candles, Seen Only a Handful Of Times in BTC History

A hammer candle is where the lower or upper wick is 90% of the total range.

Weekly Hammer Candle Hunter (Checkonchain)

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