Bitcoin Articles & Analysis
Most Bitcoin content is either a sales pitch or a PhD thesis. These are plain English guides and weekly analysis for people who just want to understand what's actually happening.
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Intro to Bitcoin (Interactive)
A visual, scroll-through walkthrough. No reading required — just play and see.
What is Bitcoin?
The simplest explanation of what Bitcoin is, how it works, and why it was created.
How Bitcoin Works
Transactions, mining, the blockchain, and keys. A plain-English guide to the mechanics.
How to Buy Bitcoin
Choose an exchange, place your first order, move it to your own wallet.
Common Concerns: Honest Answers
Is it a scam? Too volatile? Too late? Straight answers to skeptic questions.
Intro to Bitcoin (Interactive)
A visual, hands-on walkthrough of what Bitcoin is and why it matters. No jargon. No lectures. Just scroll, play, and see for yourself.
What is Bitcoin?
The simplest explanation of what Bitcoin actually is. How it works, why it was created, and what makes it different from everything that came before it.
How Bitcoin Works: A Plain-English Guide
Transactions, mining, the blockchain, and keys. A step-by-step explanation of how Bitcoin actually works, written for beginners.
Why Can't More Than 21 Million Bitcoin Ever Exist?
There will only ever be 21 million bitcoin. Here's why that limit exists, how the code actually enforces it, and why it matters for anyone holding bitcoin.
What is the Bitcoin Halving. And Why Does It Matter?
Every four years, the rate of new bitcoin being created gets cut in half. Here's what the halving is, when the next one happens, and why it matters for anyone holding bitcoin.
What is Bitcoin's Lightning Network?
Instant payments. Fractions of a cent in fees. Here's how payment channels work, why Lightning exists, and what the $1.17B milestone actually means.
How to Buy Bitcoin: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
You don't need to buy a whole bitcoin. Here's how to choose a Bitcoin-first exchange, place your first order, and move your bitcoin to your own wallet.
How Much Bitcoin Should You Buy?
A practical framework for deciding how much bitcoin to buy. Allocation strategies by income, risk tolerance, and goals. No sales pitch, just honest math.
Bitcoin Long-Term Hold Strategy Guide
A complete guide to holding Bitcoin long-term. Accumulation strategies, storage best practices, and the historical case for patience.
Common Bitcoin Concerns: Honest Answers
Is Bitcoin a scam? Is it too volatile? Too late? Bad for the environment? Straight answers to the questions skeptics actually ask.
Best Bitcoin Wallets (2026): Honest Picks
Seven wallets for beginners and long-term holders. Hardware and software picks with honest pros and cons. No affiliate links.
Best Bitcoin Exchanges (2026): Honest Picks
Four places to buy Bitcoin in 2026, compared honestly. Fees, security, and what each exchange does best so you can pick the right one.
Bitcoin vs. Savings Account: An Honest Look
How does Bitcoin compare to a traditional savings account? Real numbers on returns, risk, volatility, and purchasing power over time.
Bitcoin Savings Plan: How to Build One
How to create a Bitcoin savings plan that fits your budget. Strategy, psychology, and real numbers behind consistent Bitcoin accumulation.
Bitcoin vs. 401(k): What the Numbers Show
An honest comparison of Bitcoin and 401(k) plans. Returns, tax treatment, employer matching, risk, and how some people use both.
Bitcoin vs. Gold: An Honest Comparison
An honest comparison of Bitcoin and gold as stores of value. Scarcity, portability, historical returns, and risks.
DCA vs Lump Sum: What the Data Actually Shows
Should you invest everything at once or spread it out? Real data across multiple Bitcoin market cycles, plus a hybrid strategy most guides don't mention.
What Happens to Your Bitcoin When You Die?
Your family could lose everything. A complete guide to Bitcoin inheritance, what existing solutions miss, and how to protect your bitcoin for the next generation.
Iran's Bitcoin Toll Booth, Shaky Ceasefire, $70K Reclaim
Iran is charging oil tankers Bitcoin to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. A shaky two-week ceasefire took hold. Bitcoin reclaimed $70K. Quantum-defense prototypes shipped. Issue #009 covers the week.
2026 Low, Corporate Treasuries Crack, Iran Whipsaw
Bitcoin hit $65,834, its lowest since February. Corporate treasuries are dumping BTC. March broke a five-month losing streak. The Iran whipsaw won't stop. Issue #008 covers the week.
Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF, $68K Test, Gold Cracking
Morgan Stanley is launching the first bank-issued Bitcoin ETF. Bitcoin broke below its 200-day moving average. Gold posted its longest losing streak in a century. Issue #007 covers the week.
Iran Turned Cheap Power Into Bitcoin. The War Threatens to End It.
The SEC and CFTC classified Bitcoin as a digital commodity. Iran's mining operation may be collapsing. The Fed held rates. Bitcoin held $70K through all of it.
20 Million Mined. Bitcoin Held. Stocks Hit a 2026 Low. The Tax Fight for Bitcoin's Future.
The 20 millionth Bitcoin was mined. Gold crossed $5,000. Oil hit $100. Strategy bought $1.28B in a week. ETF flows flipped positive. Here's what mattered.
War. $74K. Strategy Is Loading. Monitor the Situation.
Bitcoin swung from $63K to $74K and back to $68K as war broke out between the US and Iran. ETF inflows reversed with $1.7 billion. Strategy made its 101st buy.
The Bitcoin Fear Index Hit 5. Miners Are Signaling a Bottom. Strategy Just Made Its 100th Buy.
The market's fear gauge fell to a level never recorded before. Every major bottom signal is flashing at once. Here's what actually mattered this week.
From a 1.4% GDP Print to $1 Billion in Lightning: Why This Week Mattered More Than the Price
A weak GDP print, a record difficulty adjustment, Lightning Network's first $1 billion month, and what the Wall Street ETF moves actually mean.
While You Were Watching the Charts
Bitcoin is down close to 47% from its October highs and the noise is loud right now. Before you spiral, here's what's actually worth paying attention to.