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.

Only 20% of June 26 options open interest is currently in the money, while bitcoin's 12% monthly decline leaves most bullish positions underwater.

Bitcoin's June downturn leaves $8.6 billion in options out of the money

Ethereum

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) sentiment is improving after the U.S.-Iran agreement eased geopolitical fears, though traders remain cautious after months of volatility. “Healthy” Sentiment For Majors Santiment Intelligence said on X on June 17 that sentiment across crypto's three largest communities has moved out of recent fear zones following the reduction in geopolitical uncertainty.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Drop Up To 3%, But Data Says Sentiment Is 'Healthy'

The day's main event is Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's first interest-rate decision. No change in rates is expected, which means markets will be scanning the policy statement, economic projections and the post-meeting press conference for cues.

Three Fed signals that could make bitcoin pop

Valuations shaped by M2 money supply growth paint reveal concerning trends for risk assets.

Forget the price charts. Here's how bitcoin and S&P 500 look like when adjusted for the money printer

Bitcoin's Sharpe ratio hit a level that has marked every cycle low since 2015, but in each case it preceded months of basing rather than an immediate rebound.

Live markets: A bitcoin bottom signal flashed as holders absorbed 125,000 BTC in June

Gate added RLUSD trading pairs with XRP, BTC, ETH, and USDT, extending exchange access for Ripple's dollar-backed stablecoin. Ripple said the XRP/RLUSD market unlocks interoperability and capital efficiency for digital asset markets worldwide.

Gate Lists RLUSD With BTC, ETH, XRP and USDT Pairs as Rewards Go Live

Dogecoin

Leading cryptocurrencies retreated alongside stocks on Tuesday as investors cashed in on recent gains.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Cool Off As 'Extreme Fear' Prevails: Analyst Says 'We'll Be Testing New Lows' If BTC Fails To Hold This Level

Michael Saylor says bitcoin's “killer use case” is far bigger than payments, arguing that BTC could become the foundation for global money, credit, and capital markets.

Bitcoin's Killer Use Case: Michael Saylor Explains How BTC Could Transform Global Finance

Michael Saylor says bitcoin's evolution could extend far beyond corporate treasury strategies, outlining a five-layer financial framework built on BTC. Saylor Details How Bitcoin-Backed Markets Could Move Beyond Treasury Holdings Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR), says bitcoin's next phase is not limited to companies adding BTC to balance sheets.

Bitcoin's Next Phase Is Bigger Than Holding BTC: Saylor Outlines 5-Layer Stack

Over the years, blockchain forensic analysis has traced roughly 1.1 million bitcoin, currently worth nearly $73 billion, to Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, with the entire cache sitting untouched since 2010. What the Numbers Show The estimate places Satoshi‘s holdings at approximately 1.09 million to 1.1 million BTC, representing about 5.

Onchain Data Locks In Satoshi's 1.1M BTC Hoard — 3 Theories on Why It Never Moves

Strategy's bitcoin-backed preferred stock remains well below par value as concerns over dividend coverage and stronger competition from Strive's SATA.

Here is why Strategy's dividend-paying crypto stock is crashing to near-historic lows

Wintermute's weekly market outlook says bitcoin's rebound was supported by an in-line U.S. inflation print and easing geopolitical stress. Still, the firm warned that a lasting crypto bottom remains unconfirmed without a clear return of ETF, stablecoin, and digital asset treasury inflows.

Wintermute Says Bitcoin's Rally Faces Another Trap Unless ETF Demand Returns

VanEck says investors are shifting focus from contract announcements to execution risk as miners chase AI revenue.

Bitcoin miners' AI pivot faces $50 billion reality check, says VanEck

VanEck says Bitcoin miners pursuing AI data center businesses face a roughly $50 billion funding gap, with investors increasingly rewarding companies that have already secured and energized AI infrastructure capacity while punishing those still relying on unproven pipeline projections.

VanEck: Bitcoin Miners Face $50B Funding Gap as AI Pivot Separates Winners From Losers

Stack's Bowers Galleries will auction a funded Casascius 0.5 BTC physical token minted on July 4, 2013, the 237th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, as part of its June 2026 Showcase Auction on Thursday. What's Being Sold According to the Stack's Bowers Galleries announcement shared with Bitcoin.

Stack's Bowers Auctions Funded 0.5 Bitcoin Casascius Token From America's 237th Birthday

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) Executive Chairman Michael Saylor pushed back against critics of the company's recent Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) sale, arguing that the move was a rational part of its capital markets business and not a retreat from its long-term Bitcoin thesis. "Will Continue As Long As We Act Rationally" Speaking with Natalie Brunell at BTC Prague on June 16, Saylor addressed criticism that Strategy sold 32 Bitcoin despite his long-standing public message urging investors not to sell their Bitcoin.

Saylor Fires Back: 'We're The Biggest Buyer Of Bitcoin In The World'

Despite a positive global market response to a newly announced U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding, bitcoin experienced high volatility and a 1.4% price decline, dropping to an intraday low of $65,301 before stabilizing near $65,919.

BTC Holds Above $65,500 as Santiment Signals Bitcoin Could Gain From US-Iran MoU

Mita TechTalks 2026 will bring together Bitcoin, AI and energy leaders in Punta Mita, Mexico, for an invite-only summit focused on corporate Bitcoin adoption, AI-driven power demand and the growing competition for energy infrastructure.

Invite-Only Mita TechTalks 2026 to Unite Bitcoin, AI and Energy Leaders in Punta Mita

Rick Rieder, Chief Investment Officer of Global Fixed Income at Blackrock, told Bloomberg's ETF IQ on June 15, 2026, that he expects bitcoin to go “considerably higher” over the long term, even as the firm holds a moderate position in the asset. Rieder's Track Record With Bitcoin Rieder is not a new voice on bitcoin.

Blackrock's Rick Rieder Says Bitcoin Is Going ‘Considerably Higher' Despite This Year's Drop

Bitcoin holds above $65,000 despite a hawkish Bank of Japan rate hike that tightened global liquidity conditions. With crypto sentiment improving from extreme fear to fear, investors are now focused on the Federal Reserve's upcoming policy decision for the next major market catalyst.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Pull Back 2% As Markets Await Fed Rate Decision

Crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) flows opened Monday, June 15, with a sharp split: bitcoin funds returned to outflows, while ether, HYPE, solana, and XRP ETFs all attracted fresh capital. The session showed investors are still cautious on bitcoin, but willing to add exposure across other parts of the digital asset market.

Bitcoin ETFs Start the Week With $64M Exit While Ether ETFs Add $23M in New Inflows

At Consensus 2026, Cardone detailed how his firm acquired a 366-unit Boca Raton property for $235M and paired it with $100M in Bitcoin, generating tax benefits and aiming for 22-32% returns over decades.

Cardone Capital's Bitcoin-REIT Hybrid: Targeting 22-32% Returns by Blending Cash-Flowing Properties and BTC Holdings

DeFi liquidity is down, with total value locked dropping from roughly $180 billion to $70 billion in less than a year.

Bitcoin DeFi demand concentrated in small-but-deep pockets, Rootstock exec says

As of mid-June 2026, the divergence between Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) has become a primary narrative for market analysts.

Ethereum's Structural "Gap" vs. Bitcoin: The 2026 Divergence

Crypto analyst Kevin Capital says the next cryptocurrency bull cycle could be larger than the previous one, with altcoins positioned to outperform Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) after years of underperformance. Altcoin Season Next Cycle?

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