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.

BTC climbed 2% to break through $72,000 while U.S. equity futures slipped and the dollar strengthened, as altcoins and AI tokens joined a broader crypto rally.

Bitcoin outperforms stocks, tops $72,000 even as dollar strengthens

Stronger dollar, rising Treasury yields, and tech equities treading water contrast with bitcoin's resilience amid geopolitical tensions.

Bitcoin holds above $71,000, defying rising dollar, oil and U.S. bond yields

Bitcoin has once again acted as a leading indicator for risk assets, plunging sharply before the ongoing global stock market swoon.

Bitcoin's early crash to $60,000 now looks like a warning for stocks

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) Chair Michael Saylor said on Thursday that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) purchases don't lead to immediate price increases and there's always a “delay.” Another Call To HODL?

Michael Saylor Says Bitcoin Doesn't 'Go To The Moon' Overnight — Strategy Chair Says There's Always A 'Delay'

Zcash

Digital asset infrastructure firm Foundry Digital plans to launch a U.S.-based zcash (ZEC) mining pool in April 2026 aimed at institutional and publicly traded miners. The move signals growing interest in privacy-focused crypto and expands Foundry's mining infrastructure beyond bitcoin.

Foundry Expands Beyond Bitcoin With Zcash Mining Pool

Cardano

Ethereum

Solana

Majors posted modest gains Friday with BTC hovering near the top of its month-long range even as equities struggle under rising energy prices and geopolitical stress.

Bitcoin above $71,000, ETH, SOL, ADA zoom higher as cryptos shrugs off stock weakness

Bitcoin rose even as equities dropped, with analysts pointing to crypto-specific demand alongside geopolitical tensions driving energy markets higher.

Why Bitcoin's Price Is at a Weekly High Despite Middle East Tensions

Dogecoin

Leading cryptocurrencies rallied on Thursday, but stocks plunged as the Iran war continued to pressure global energy prices.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Spike As Iran's New Leader Signals Continued Hormuz Strait Closure: Analyst Rules Out BTC's Bullish Reversal Scenario

Bessent said the U.S. Treasury Department will provide temporary authorization to allow countries to purchase Russian oil currently in transit.

Bitcoin climbs to near $72,000 after Treasury Secretary Bessent attempts to calm oil fears

Strategy appears to have purchased more than 4,100 bitcoin on Thursday via STRC.

Strategy (MSTR) Bought Over 4,000 Bitcoin Today via STRC As Strong Week Continues

Wall Street finally warming up to bitcoin? Not so fast — U.S. regulators are about to drop a Basel III rule so punishing that banks eyeing the digital asset may suddenly remember they left the oven on.

Fed's Bowman Signals Basel III Proposal With 90-Day Comment Period as Bitcoin Faces 1,250% Risk Weight

GLD has seen outflows of about 2.7% of assets, while IBIT has seen inflows of around 1.5% of assets since the war erupted, analysts said.

JPMorgan says bitcoin and gold ETFs show sharp flow divergence since Iran war

David Bailey has been officially confirmed as a speaker at Bitcoin 2026, returning to the conference he helped build to share his perspective on Bitcoin's expanding role across media, capital markets, and corporate strategy. As the Chairman and CEO of Nakamoto Inc.

David Bailey Confirmed As A Bitcoin 2026 Speaker

Researchers say quantum breakthroughs could eventually expose millions in Bitcoin unless the network adopts post-quantum cryptography.

Bitcoin Quantum Threat Is Real But Not Imminent, Says Cathie Wood's Ark Invest

A new report from Ark Invest and Unchained says advances in quantum computing could eventually challenge Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC), cryptography, though the threat remains distant for now. Quantum Computing Could Challenge Bitcoin's Security A report titled "Bitcoin and Quantum Computing" by ARK Invest and Unchained said current quantum machines remain far from powerful enough to break Bitcoin's security.

Ark Invest Warns 35% Of Bitcoin Supply Could Face Future Quantum Risks, But There Is Time To Adapt

Looking at its returns during past global conflicts, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) crashes when wars start but recovers within 50-60 days. Data across 20 geopolitical events showing average gains of 31.2% as governments increase money supply to fund conflicts.

How Does Bitcoin Perform During Wars? The Answer May Surprise You

Bitcoin trades around $70,000, with geopolitical uncertainty weighing on risk assets.

Bitcoin At $70,000, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Trade Sideways In Slow Market

Bitcoin saw heightened volatility on Thursday, as investors reacted to a U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) report showing a 2.4% inflation rate for February. The leading cryptocurrency initially retreated from $70,800 to an intraday floor of $69,264; however, it successfully recouped those losses in a midday rally.

Volatility Hits Bitcoin at $70K, but Historical Election Data Points to Double-Digit Gains

The Bitcoin Policy Institute is urging Congress to broaden proposed de minimis tax relief for digital assets beyond payment stablecoins to include bitcoin.

Policy Group Calls for Bitcoin Inclusion in Proposed Crypto Tax Exemption

Bitcoin is beating gold and stocks since the crisis began—and institutions are taking notice.

Bitcoin Is Rising While Bonds and Stocks Struggle—Here's Why

Paraguay's tax authority now requires residents and crypto platforms to report nearly all digital asset transactions over $5,000, including wallet addresses and transaction hashes, aiming to integrate cryptocurrencies into the national tax system while raising privacy concerns.

Paraguay Adopts Stricter Crypto Oversight, Mandates Detailed Transaction on Bitcoin Reporting

Corporate bitcoin holdings reached a record in early 2026, with institutions buying at 2.8 times the new mining supply, led by ETFs and major corporate treasuries like Strategy.

Corporate Bitcoin Holdings Hit Record High as Institutions Accumulate 2.8x Mining Supply: Report

BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) on Thursday launched the iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF (NASDAQ:ETHB) on Nasdaq, combining spot Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) exposure with staking rewards as institutional demand for crypto yield accelerates. The Staking Feature Gap ETHB marks BlackRock's third crypto ETF and the first to incorporate staking, Coindesk reported on Thursday.

BlackRock's $55B Bitcoin ETF Success Continues With Staked Ethereum Launch

Prominent crypto analyst Trader Mayne predicts Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) may face another leg lower before long-term buying opportunities emerge. Bitcoin Could See Another 20% Drop Speaking on his podcast, Maybe said Bitcoin remains in a broken higher-timeframe structure, suggesting further downside may occur before a meaningful bottom form.

Brace Yourselves, Bitcoin And Ethereum Holders—Here's How Low Crypto May Still Go

Bitcoin ETFs extended their inflow streak to a third straight day with $115 million in new capital. Ether ETFs also rebounded strongly, while solana posted modest gains and XRP ETFs saw no trading activity.

News for Bitcoin Crypto (BTC)