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.

The 8-K filing Monday says proceeds from the May 26-31 sale, executed at an average price of $77,135 a coin, will fund distributions on Strategy's preferred stock.

Strategy sold 32 BTC for $2.5 million in late May, filing shows

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs extended their outflow streak to 10 days, as crypto markets contend with multiple simultaneous headwinds.

Bitcoin ETF Losses Near $3B Across 10 Days as YTD Flows Turn Negative

Bitcoin BTC$72,675.37 and most major cryptocurrencies remained under pressure as record outflows from U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs, renewed inflation worries from higher oil prices and weakening retail demand kept digital assets from joining Wall Street's AI-led rally.

Bitcoin remains under pressure as ETF outflows, higher oil prices weigh on crypto markets

The preferred stock remains near its $100 par value as the company balances yield stability, ATM issuance capacity, and its bitcoin acquisition strategy.

Strategy holds STRC dividend at 11.5% for fourth straight month

Bitcoin and software equities have sharply diverged after moving in lockstep for years, raising questions over whether bitcoin will eventually catch up.

Bitcoin and software stocks are breaking up — and history says a major crypto move is coming

Robert Kiyosaki may be one of the most vocal advocates of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), gold and silver—but even he warned on Saturday that they can be risky if you buy them “on hype” instead of doing your due diligence.

'Rich Dad Poor Dad' Author Robert Kiyosaki Warns Against Buying Bitcoin, Gold, Silver On Hype: 'There Is Nothing Safe

U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs lost $2.97 billion across 10 trading days through Friday, the longest outflow streak on record. Oil's bounce on the stalled Iran deal added pressure even as global equities hit new highs on the Nvidia and SoftBank AI trade.

Bitcoin extends slide as spot ETF outflows hit a record while Wall Street rips on AI

A solo home miner running a consumer-grade Canaan Avalon Nano 3S beat odds of roughly 149 million to one, winning Bitcoin block 951771 this weekend, and collecting a reward worth approximately $232,000.

Solo Home Miner Wins $232K Bitcoin Block With a $300 Machine at 149 Million-to-1 Odds

The DOJ's record bitcoin forfeiture case has renewed scrutiny of global scam compounds tied to crypto fraud, trafficking, and organized crime. Authorities sought forfeiture of 127,271 BTC, worth about $15 billion. Record Bitcoin Case Puts Global Scam Compounds Back in Focus The U.S.

DOJ's Record 127,271 BTC Seizure Resurfaces Amid Scam Crackdown

Dogecoin

Ethereum

Leading cryptocurrencies traded sideways overnight on Sunday after President Donald Trump downplayed the urgency of reaching an agreement with Iran. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:20 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Flat As Trump In 'No Hurry' To Sign Iran Deal: Analyst Says BTC Needs Weekly Close Above This Level For Bullish Move

A farmer's son posted online that his father received 0.96% more Strategy STRC shares in a single day, and X posts like it, even the skeptical ones, have ignited a debate that cuts to the core of what bitcoin is meant to be. Dad Earns 11.

Strategy STRC Pays Farmer's Father 11.5% Yield, Critics Call It a Bitcoin Bait and Switch

Ten signals stand out for traders heading into June 2026, spanning a Fed decision markets have already priced at 98.2% hold, bitcoin sitting 40% off its cycle highs, and U.S. stocks notching fresh records on the back of a narrow artificial intelligence (AI)-driven rally.

Top 10 Signals Traders Watch as Bitcoin, Stocks and the Fed Set the Tone for June

Ethereum is testing the $2,000 psychological support level after falling roughly 32% in 2026 year-to-date, posting one of its worst first-half performances in years against a backdrop of macro headwinds, persistent exchange-traded fund (ETF) outflows, and a weakening ETH/ BTC ratio.

$2K Showdown: Ethereum Loses 32% in 2026 While BTC Holds Relative Ground

Bitcoin's derivatives markets are pricing in a significant move as $40 billion in options open interest and another $40 billion-plus in futures contracts sit across major exchanges while the leading crypto asset trades at $73,600 on Sunday morning at 11:30 a.m. ET on May 31.

Bitcoin Futures Hit $42.6B Across 11 Exchanges — Here Is What Open Interest Signals for June

When the Trump family faced pressure from banks, it embraced crypto. Now, immigrants who are in the U.S. illegally face a similar choice.

How President Trump's Immigration Order Will Feed the Stablecoin Economy, Bitcoin ATMs

Strategy's next bitcoin buy speculation resumed after Michael Saylor shared an orange-dot chart showing 843,738 BTC and a $62.24 billion reserve value. The post renewed focus on prior chart patterns, liquidity signals, and whether another purchase disclosure could follow.

Saylor's Latest BTC Chart Puts Strategy Bitcoin Buys Back on Watch

The creator of the Mayer Multiple argues bitcoin's growing economic substance is compressing volatility and attracting deeper capital.

Bitcoin's wild days are over — and Trace Mayer says that's a good thing

Bitcoin traded near $73,840 on May 31, 2026, stuck in a narrow band between $73,412 and $74,110 as technical indicators signaled bearish pressure and institutional players moved in opposite directions. With stablecoin dominance climbing, Tether burning over a billion dollars in 24 hours, and Blackrock offloading $2.

Youtuber Warns Bitcoin Bottom Is Not In as Stablecoin Dominance Hits Risk-off Level

JPMorgan chief executive Jamie Dimon has issued a stark warning over president Donald Trump's crypto market structure bill

It Will ‘Blow Up'—JPMorgan CEO Issues ‘Huge' Crypto And Bitcoin Price Prediction

Robert Kiyosaki warned that bitcoin buyers can lose money when hype drives investment decisions. He urged investors to track cash flows, weigh risk, and avoid treating BTC, gold, or silver as automatic protection.

Robert Kiyosaki Warns Bitcoin Hype Can Burn Buyers Even With Bullish Forecast

CME Group now offers nonstop trading for cryptocurrency futures and options, expanding regulated access for bitcoin and other digital asset derivatives. The change gives traders a way to respond to weekend, overnight, and holiday market moves through CME Globex.

CME Launches 24/7 Bitcoin and Crypto Futures Trading

Bitcoin slid to multi-week lows this week, dragged lower by record exchange-traded fund (ETF) redemptions and a broad pullback from risk assets. The price settled near $73,500 on Friday, down roughly 4% from where it opened the week above $77,000.

Grok Targets $145K as 13 AI Models Predict Bitcoin's Price Path to Close 2026

The Bitcoin network received a fresh difficulty bump this week at block height 951552, with the protocol dialing things up by 1.72%. Meanwhile, the network's hashrate kept flexing its muscles, climbing past the 1,000 exahash per second (EH/s), or 1 zettahash per second (ZH/s) threshold.

Expert Says Bitcoin Miners Are Expanding Beyond Mining Into Energy Infrastructure

Although SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci is a passionate Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) advocate today, there was a time he couldn't make sense of it at all—despite early exposure to Satoshi-era figures. Scaramucci Couldn't Care Less About BTC At A Time On a podcast with Liz Thomas that aired April 15, Scaramucci revealed that he was introduced to Bitcoin back in 2011 while attending a presentation by Hal Finney, the late software developer who received the first Bitcoin transaction from Satoshi Nakamoto.

Anthony Scaramucci Heard Hal Finney & Winklevoss Twins, Yet Couldn't 'Care Less' About Bitcoin—Until A White House Moment Changed Everything

Crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) flows remained under pressure on Friday, May 29, as bitcoin funds posted a tenth straight day of outflows and ether funds extended their outflow streak to 14 sessions. Still, the tone was less one-sided than earlier in the week, with XRP, HYPE, and Solana ETFs all attracting fresh capital.

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