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.

Strategy Inc.'s perpetual preferred stock STRC just posted its busiest day yet, and the real headline is not the ticker tape theater but the simple fact that the company's bitcoin buying machine found another way to run hotter. Key Takeaways: Strategy's STRC hit $1.1B on April 13, 2026, setting a new daily volume record.

STRC Trading Volume Tops $1.1 Billion as Strategy Expands Bitcoin Treasury Play

Bitcoin climbed above $76,100 to a two-month high, while U.S. equities recovered most of their losses tied to the conflict in Iran.

Hive, Bitfarms lead bitcoin miner-turned-AI rally with 11% gains as BTC hits two-month high

Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, has reported an equity stake in Bitcoin payments startup Flashnet.

Trump Fed Pick Kevin Warsh Reveals Stake in Bitcoin Lightning Startup Flashnet

Tether's self-custodial wallet aims to simplify crypto transactions with email-like identifiers, supporting stablecoins and Bitcoin alike.

Stablecoin Giant Tether Launches Wallet for USDT, Bitcoin and Gold-Backed Tokens

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) may be setting up for a sustainable move higher if it breaks above $76,000 while Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) clears $2,400, according to veteran macro investor Jordi Visser. The Correlation Break Bitcoin traded in lockstep with software stocks for five years, but that correlation broke this week.

Bitcoin's Next Big Breakout May Start At $76,000, Says Veteran Macro Investor

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has tapped the $75,000 level, prompting renewed optimism that the asset may be entering a new upward phase after a two-month consolidation period. Structural Breakout Underway Bitcoin is being described as breaking out of a symmetrical triangle pattern, having cleared a descending trendline that had capped price action for weeks, crypto chart analyst Ali Martinez noted in a detailed X post.

Bitcoin At $75,000: Is The Rally Just Getting Started?

Goldman Sachs filed an application for an ETF that seeks to generate income for investors by selling options tied to Bitcoin's price.

Goldman Sachs Files to Launch Bitcoin Income ETF Tied to Options

The fund would provide exposure to ETPs that hold bitcoin, options on spot Bitcoin ETPs and options on “Bitcoin ETP Indices."

Goldman Sachs files for Bitcoin ETF that invests in other Bitcoin exchange-traded products

Asset manager and financial giant Goldman Sachs filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Tuesday, for a new actively managed fund called the Goldman Sachs Bitcoin Premium Income ETF.

Goldman Sachs Files for Bitcoin Premium Income ETF With Covered Call Strategy

A fake Ledger Live app on the Mac App Store duped more than 50 users, swiping more than $9 million in a new crypto scam.

Fake Ledger App Steals Millions in Bitcoin, Crypto From Holders—Including Musician G. Love

The bank is moving deeper into crypto with a bitcoin ETF that generates income by selling options on bitcoin-linked funds, following BlackRock's push into similar yield-focused products.

Goldman Sachs files for bitcoin income ETF in crypto push

Goldman Sachs has filed for a Bitcoin Premium Income ETF, reflecting a broader Wall Street shift toward structured Bitcoin income products.

$3.5 Trillion Goldman Sachs Files for Bitcoin Premium Income ETF

Bitcoin reached $76,000 on Tuesday, as optimism over a potential U.S.-Iran diplomatic opening lifted risk appetite across global markets. After reaching $76,120 on Bitstamp, the leading crypto asset has pulled back to just above $75,000. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin hit $76,000 on April 14 after Donald Trump signaled Iran talks; risk-on flows lifted crypto.

Bitcoin Taps $76,000 as Iran Peace Signals Boost Crypto Markets

Bitcoin price surged past $76,000 on short liquidations, institutional buying, and easing geopolitical tensions, briefly hitting a four-week high before pulling back toward $75,000.

Bitcoin Price Roars Past $76,000 as Short Squeeze Continues

Optimism over developments in the Middle East sparked a sharp decline in oil prices and rallies across risk markets.

Bitcoin climbs to highest level since Feb. 5 crash that sent price plunging to $60,000

A survey finds 36% of Russians plan to buy bitcoin when crypto becomes legal this summer, with Russia targeting July 1 for its retail framework.

'Game Theory Is Playing Out'—Russia's 144 Million Bitcoin Warning

Bitcoin just hit its highest price in over two months, with Ethereum and other top coins rising faster as crypto bears get liquidated.

Bitcoin Shorts Get Rekt as BTC Jumps Above $75K, Hitting 2-Month Price High

Strategy's STRC preferred stock saw record $1.1 billion daily volume, becoming the firm's main engine for funding recent bitcoin buys.

Strategy's STRC hits $1.1 billion volume as preferred stock drives Saylor's bitcoin buying engine

Solana

Tron

A fake Ledger app on Apple's App Store drained $9.5M from more than 50 victims across Bitcoin, Tron and Solana, ZachXBT said.

Fake Ledger app on Apple App Store linked to $9.5M crypto theft across Bitcoin, Tron, Solana: ZachXBT

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan says bitcoin has outperformed stocks and gold during the Iran conflict as geopolitical uncertainty boosts its appeal.

‘Chaos is a ladder': Bitwise says geopolitical tension lifts bitcoin's appeal, calls $1 million target a possible baseline price

Bitcoin is testing breakout levels amid geopolitical tensions and macro uncertainty, as price action builds pressure at key resistance. Market pressure from energy spikes and shifting sentiment has yet to trigger a decisive move, with Wintermute pointing to unresolved structural risks. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin approaches breakout as Wintermute flags macro risks still unresolved.

Bitcoin Pushes Toward Breakout as Wintermute Warns Unresolved Macro Risks May Shape Next Move

Ethereum

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is emerging as a preferred asset, with traders arguing its long-term potential lies in its role within global payments and evolving financial infrastructure. Positioned for Growth Without Dominance In his Apr.13 podcast, trader Cryptoinsightuk said XRP doesn't need to dominate global finance to succeed.

XRP Has Unique Advantages Over Bitcoin, Ethereum, Trader Argues

Tether has launched tether.wallet, a self-custodial crypto wallet supporting USDT, bitcoin, and tokenized gold.

Tether launches self-custodial wallet supporting USDT, bitcoin and tokenized gold

Several crypto market experts explain what might happen if bitcoin manages to hold $75,000, and if it does not.

Bitcoin rises to one-month high above $75,000 as analysts eye major breakout

The stablecoin issuer's crypto wallet lets users send digital dollars, tokenized gold and bitcoin without intermediaries or gas tokens across multiple blockchains.

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