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.

A closely-watched bitcoin bull has outlined how U.S.

‘They're Going To Print An Insane Amount'—U.S. Dollar Collapse Predicted To Spark A $1 Million Bitcoin Price Boom

Spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETFs have recorded nine consecutive days of net outflows, the longest withdrawal streak since launch in January 2024, pulling roughly $2.8 billion from the complex. Three Consecutive Weeks Of Outflows, $2.3B Gone In May Alone This week alone has seen $1.3 billion exit the funds, extending a three-week outflow streak.

Bitcoin ETFs Lose $2.8 Billion In 9 Days: What Is Going On With Institutions?

Cooling demand for Bitcoin ETFs adds to declining accumulation by whales, underscoring a trying time for the crypto market.

Bitcoin ETFs Shed $2.8B in Record-Breaking Nine-Day Streak

Strategy pioneered the corporate Bitcoin treasury model in 2020, helping turn company balance sheets into a nearly $100 billion source of Bitcoin demand.

Michael Saylor's Next Big Bitcoin Bet Is Strategy's STRC

Bitcoin BTC$73,547.94 is stabilizing near $73,500, about 10% below its monthly high of $81,000. Data suggests the stall reflects a shortage of new buyers rather than a plethora of sellers.

Bitcoin underperforms risk assets as record 9th day of ETF outflows signal waning demand

The longest run of withdrawals since U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs listed in January 2024 comes as bitcoin underperforms high-flying AI and semiconductor stocks.

Bitcoin ETF outflows reach record nine-day streak as investors pull $2.8 billion

Bitcoin's failed breakout above $83,000 is looking increasingly like a bear market signal, even as S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures notch gains and approach all-time highs.

Bitcoin slides to April lows as crypto diverges from record-chasing U.S. equities

Crypto trader and analyst Michaël van de Poppe believes one main factor is preventing Bitcoin (BTC) and other digital assets from having massive break outs. Van de Poppe tells his 821,300 followers on X that the crypto market is being weighed down by the global economic impacts of the US-Iran conflict.

Analyst Michaël van de Poppe Sees One Macro Overhang Limiting Bitcoin and Altcoin Rallies – Here's His Outlook

Anthony Pompliano, CEO of Professional Capital Management, suggested on Thursday that buying Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) when it's out of favor could be a good contrarian play. Will An Underwhelming BTC Excite Investors?

Anthony Pompliano Calls Bitcoin A 'Dog With Fleas' And That's Why People 'Should Be Interested'— But Is The Crypto Market 'Broken'?

Ethereum

Global stocks hit records and oil cracked on a tentative US-Iran ceasefire extension. Crypto stayed on the sidelines, with some analysts saying the next catalyst is regulatory, not geopolitical.

Bitcoin, ether little-changed despite record stocks, falling oil and easing war fears

A new Quantus report says the crypto industry is not moving fast enough to prepare for quantum computers that could break today's signature systems. The report warns that bitcoin, ethereum, and other major networks face a difficult migration problem because public keys live permanently on-chain.

Quantus Warns Quantum Computers Could Threaten $2T in Bitcoin and Crypto Assets

A record high in long-term holder supply typically signals conviction. CryptoQuant says it reflects a shortage of new buyers, a view echoed by weakening ETF demand and bearish prediction market odds.

Bitcoin's record holder supply hides a buyer drought, CryptoQuant says

Dogecoin

Leading cryptocurrencies diverged from the stock market on Thursday, even as investors dissected reports of a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Stall Over Iran Ceasefire Uncertainty: Analyst Suggests BTC Buyers Could Be Taking 'Control'

As more than $1 billion exited spot Bitcoin ETFs last week, Calamos says investors are rotating into Bitcoin products with built-in downside protection.

Calamos bets protected Bitcoin ETFs can outlast crypto market swings

Bitcoin holding structure continues to deteriorate as whale and dolphin BTC balances have stalled, CryptoQuant said.

CryptoQuant says bitcoin whale and dolphin accumulation stalled as demand remains weak

Fidelity Digital Assets says 2026's crypto slump masks a deeper “structural retooling,” as institutional adoption, tokenization, and Bitcoin's evolving infrastructure quietly advance despite weaker prices.

Bitcoin Miners Face AI Squeeze as Hash Rate Flattens and Network Enters New Security Phase, Fidelity Says

Sequans Communications has fully redeemed all convertible debt from its July 2025 offering by selling a portion of its bitcoin treasury, leaving the Paris-based IoT semiconductor firm with approximately 658 BTC and a near-debt-free balance sheet. Sequans Cuts Bitcoin Holdings to 658 BTC and Exits Digital Asset Treasury Strategy The company confirmed the transaction Thursday.

Sequans Ends Bitcoin Treasury Experiment, Redirects Focus to 5G Growth

JPMorgan (NYSE:JPM) analysts say simultaneous outflows from Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and gold ETFs over the past two weeks signal the debasement trade is cooling, not a rotation from Bitcoin into gold. Iran-US Peace Hopes Pulling Money Out Of Both Assets The debasement trade refers to buying Bitcoin and gold as hedges against geopolitical instability, currency weakness, and inflation.

JPMorgan: Bitcoin, Gold ETF Outflows Mean The Debasement Trade Is Cooling

Crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) investors remained defensive on Wednesday, May 27, with bitcoin and ether funds extending their losing streaks. HYPE and Solana products drew modest fresh capital, but the broader tone stayed firmly negative.

Blackrock Leads $733M Bitcoin ETF Selloff as HYPE Funds Keep Drawing Inflows

A pseudonymous claimant, “Noah Doe,” alongside two Wyoming LLCs, has filed a lawsuit in New York Supreme Court seeking recognition as the rightful owner of 39,069 dormant Bitcoin addresses containing roughly 3.8 million BTC—valued at about $293 billion.

Anonymous Plaintiff Seeks Legal Title to $293 Billion in Dormant Bitcoin, Without Holding Any Private Keys

Bitcoin is down as renewed U.S. strikes on Iran and heavy spot ETF outflows triggered broad risk-off selling across crypto markets.

Bitcoin Drops Below $74,000, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Down 1.5% As Iran Stalemate Continues

A May 28 morning slide to a session low of $72,642 pushed bitcoin closer to locking in an overall loss for May, extending a weeklong retreat from its May 25 peak of $78,000. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin fell to a session low of $72,642 on Thursday morning, threatening to close May with a monthly loss.

Traders Push Bitcoin Back Above $73,000 After $352M Liquidation Sweep

Current Bitcoin whale activity is similar in nature to the last bear market in 2022 when BTC fell precipitously, according to on-chain data.

Bitcoin Whales Are Pulling Back as Activity 'Mirrors' 2022 Bear Market: Analysts

Timechainindex.com founder Sani first posted the news on X, drawing attention to a quietly filed New York Supreme Court case in which three anonymous plaintiffs are seeking legal title to roughly 3.8 million BTC worth approximately $293 billion, a pool of dormant coins that includes addresses widely attributed to Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto.

Anonymous Plaintiff Claims $293B Bitcoin Haul, Targets Satoshi's Dormant Wallets in NY Court Case

President Trump on Wednesday posted on Truth Social that he saved the American crypto industry from Gary Gensler's “Anti-Crypto Army,” declaring America is now the “Crypto Capital of the World.” What Trump Actually Did For Crypto Since Taking Office The policy record backs him up on several fronts.

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