Bitcoin token
Overview
Bitcoin is the first decentralized digital currency, created by Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008. It operates on a peer-to-peer network using blockchain technology to enable trustless transactions. Bitcoin is primarily used as a store of value and a medium of exchange, and it is considered the original cryptocurrency.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, Bitcoin connects to 7 tracked entities, most strongly to Chainalysis, Glassnode, Bitcoin Halving 2024.
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 7 of 7 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
tracks | Chainalysis | 95% |
tracks | Glassnode | 95% |
reduces | Bitcoin Halving 2024 | 95% |
provides-data-for | Coin Metrics | 95% |
backed_by | Tether USD | 90% |
provides-liquidity-for | Cumberland (DRW) | 85% |
provides-liquidity-for | Jane Street | 85% |
In-depth guides on Bitcoin
- Basis Trade on Bitcoin Futures 2026 Guide — DeFi Intel
- Bitcoin Halving 2024 to 2028 — The Complete Guide (April 2026) — DeFi Intel
- Bitcoin Self-Custody vs ETF: Which Is Better in 2026? — DeFi Intel
- Bitcoin Spot ETF Flows Analysis: IBIT, FBTC, GBTC, and the Supply Absorption Thesis (2026) — DeFi Intel
Frequently asked questions
What is Bitcoin?
Bitcoin is the first decentralized digital currency, created by Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008. It operates on a peer-to-peer network using blockchain technology to enable trustless transactions.
What is Bitcoin primarily used for?
Bitcoin is primarily used as a store of value and a medium of exchange, and it is considered the original cryptocurrency.
Which entities provide liquidity for Bitcoin?
Cumberland (DRW) and Jane Street provide liquidity for Bitcoin.