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.

Bitcoin holds near $80,200 after April nonfarm payrolls beat expectations as Iran tensions and ETF outflows check the rally.

Bitcoin rally cools as April jobs fails to break macro ceiling with Iran tensions and ETF outflows in play

Dogecoin

Ethereum

Bitcoin is trading around $80,000 as Middle East tensions escalate and ETFs reverse course with significant outflows, breaking five consecutive days of heavy inflows. Bitcoin ETFs saw $277.5 million in net outflows on Thursday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $103.5 million in net outflows.

Bitcoin At $80,000, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Wobble On Middle East Tensions

Friday's U.S. nonfarm payrolls report could inject volatility into the crypto market. Economists expect April job growth to slow sharply, with payrolls forecast to rise by just 62,000 compared with March's 172,000, while the unemployment rate is seen holding steady around 4.3%, according to Reuters.

U.S. hiring slowdown could be great for bitcoin — unless wages spoil the party

Cryptocurrency advocates trying to make the Swiss ​National Bank hold bitcoin in its reserves are set to drop their campaign after ‌failing to get enough signatures to trigger a referendum.

Campaigners drop bid to make Swiss National Bank hold bitcoin

BTC fell under $80,000 after U.S. strikes in Iran sent oil briefly above $100, triggering liquidations and a shift toward bearish positioning.

Bitcoin retreats below $80,000, liquidating $300 million in futures bets

Screenshots showed BTC briefly far below global market prices, though it remains unclear whether any trades were executed at those levels or whether the move was a display issue.

Bitcoin shows 2-cent price on Revolut as users report apparent BTC display glitch

As Wall Street chases upside in stocks like never before, the implications for bitcoin appear bullish, though with an important caveat.

S&P 500 call options volume surges to record $2.6 trillion. Here's what it means for bitcoin

CryptoQuant says traders are cashing out into strength, Enflux ties the move to easing Hormuz tensions, while Glassnode argues bitcoin has reclaimed key levels needed for a broader recovery.

Bitcoin slips below $80,000: Why the 'Trump rally' is hitting a wall of profit-taking

Coinbase disclosed during its Q1 2026 earnings call that it purchased $88 million worth of bitcoin during the quarter, marking a significant addition to the publicly listed exchange's corporate treasury. Strong Accumulation Signal Coinbase, the only major U.S.

Coinbase Buys $88 Million Worth of Bitcoin in Q1 2026

Bitcoin pulled back from this week's $81,500 high after U.S. forces fired on Iranian targets, while crypto futures markets logged their 67th straight day of negative funding rates, the longest streak in a decade per K33 Research.

Bitcoin slips to $79,000, DOGE leads majors losses as negative funding rates set 10-year record

An analysis shared by Cryptoquant indicates bitcoin must reclaim and hold $88,880 before traders can confirm a BTC bottom. UTXO age bands identified several realized price levels where trapped buyers could add resistance during recovery attempts.

Bitcoin Must Hold $88.88K to Confirm a BTC Bottom, Analysis

Chainlink

LayerZero 

It cited security as the core reason for the migration, in an apparent response to the recent exploit of LayerZero-powered Kelp DAO.

Solv Protocol drops LayerZero in favor of Chainlink for $700 million tokenized bitcoin

Solv Protocol will move its tokenized Bitcoin infrastructure to Chainlink, following Kelp DAO's lead after it blamed LayerZero for a hack.

Solv Protocol Will Dump LayerZero, Migrate $700M Tokenized Bitcoin Tech to Chainlink

Cash App's bitcoin business was down 31% year-over-year, while Square reported a negligible gross profit impact from crypto.

Dorsey's Block raises full-year guidance after ‘strong' Q1, records $173 million bitcoin remeasurement loss

Investors are increasingly choosing bitcoin over gold as a debasement trade since the Iran conflict began, JPMorgan analysts said.

JPMorgan says bitcoin is gaining over gold as debasement trade after Iran conflict

Bitcoin slipped to $80,000 as bulls look for new buyers to step in to extend the relief rally.

Bitcoin Battles For $80,000, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Lose 2% Despite Middle East Progress

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) may have already exited its "winter phase," according to industry experts, who argue it will not dive lower than lows set earlier this year. Bitcoin Structure Materially Stronger In an interview with Milk Road Show, Matt Hougan and Ryan Rasmussen said that crypto has not suddenly become risk-free.

Has Bitcoin Already Bottomed? Here's Why Bitwise Execs Say $60,000 Is The Floor

Bitcoin reversed its weekly gains, dropping from a multi-month high of $82,833 to an intraday low of $79,500. The Iran Peace Deal Factor On May 7, bitcoin reversed course, dipping below $80,000 to effectively erase gains made since Monday.

Bitcoin Drops Below $80K as Iran Rejects Trump Deal and Traders Dump $91M in Longs

Bitcoin briefly fell below $80,000 on Thursday as analysts say profit taking has increased among crypto traders.

Bitcoin Dips Below $80K as Analysts Say Profit-Taking Is on the Rise

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) dropped 4.5% on Thursday as JPMorgan analysts said the company's Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) purchases could reach $30 billion this year at the current pace. Strategy Buying Faster Than 2024 And 2025 Strategy has added 145,834 Bitcoin worth roughly $11 billion year-to-date.

MSTR Plunges 4% As JPMorgan Says Saylor Is On Pace For A $30 Billion Bitcoin Year

Shares in Eric Trump's mining firm American Bitcoin have fallen more than 9% after reporting a quarterly loss of nearly $82 million.

Trump-Backed American Bitcoin Shares Fall After $82 Million Q1 Loss

Bitcoin trades near $81,000 after clearing key on-chain thresholds, with Glassnode flagging $85,200 as the next ceiling.

Bitcoin bulls ‘approaching the ceiling' near $85K resistance with $1.69B ETF inflow streak and macro tailwinds aligned: analysts

VanEck Head of Digital Assets Research Matthew Sigel projects Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could reach $1 million within five years. The $1 Million Thesis Sigel framed the million-dollar target as VanEck's base case over the next half-decade, driven by demographic trends and young investors' intentions to allocate to Bitcoin.

Bitcoin To $1 Million? 'It's Going To Be Like Video Games,' VanEck's Sigel Says

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) executive chairman Michael Saylor has said that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) needs to appreciate by only 2.3% annually for the company to fund its STRC dividends indefinitely by selling small portions of its holdings. The 2.3% Breakeven Threshold Strategy posted a chart comparing two scenarios for its dividend funding model.

Michael Saylor Reveals Bitcoin's Magic Number: Here's How Much Yield He Needs For Strategy's Model To Work Forever

Tokenization and AI agentic finance are the main narratives driving the next bull cycle in crypto, Lee said at Consensus 2026.

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