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.

Banca Sella has become the first Italian bank to receive authorization to offer bitcoin and other cryptocurrency services under the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation.

Banca Sella Becomes First Italian Bank Licensed for Bitcoin and Crypto Services Under MiCA

Memory-chip stocks are attracting capital and attention as crypto markets settle into apathy.

Live markets: Bitcoin remains under pressure as Korea's SK Hynix joins Micron in $1 trillion club

SpaceX will become the largest diversified public company holding Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) when it lists June 12, according to Grayscale Research. SpaceX Holds 0.1% Of IPO Valuation In Bitcoin The rocket maker's 18,712 coins are worth roughly $1.4 billion—just 0.1% of its $1.75 trillion expected post-IPO market cap.

SpaceX To Overtake MSTR, TSLA, COIN As Largest Public Company Holding Bitcoin

U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs have accumulated a net 4,500 BTC since the start of 2026, with May reversing the buying pattern that built through March and April, per Swissblock data.

Bitcoin gauge tracking selling pressure moves into 'high-risk' zone as ETF demand slumps

A “bloodbath” bitcoin price warning has been issued as traders flee BlackRock's bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF)

‘Bloodbath' Bitcoin Price Crash Warning Issued As BlackRock Sell-Off Suddenly Accelerates

Spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETFs extended their losing streak Tuesday, as investors pulled another $333.7 million from U.S.-listed funds, marking the seventh consecutive day of net outflows. Why Bitcoin ETFs Are Seeing Outflows According to SoSoValue data, BlackRock's (NASDAQ:IBIT) led the withdrawals with $192.4 million in outflows.

Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $2.3 Billion In Two Weeks: What Is Going On?

The new earn product lets users generate BTC-denominated rewards through DeFi strategies while keeping exposure to bitcoin's price.

Kraken unveils Bitcoin Vault, expanding yield push for BTC holders

Bitcoin hovered below Tom Lee's $76,000 bull-market threshold while hyperliquid and monero bucked broader crypto weakness.

Bitcoin clings to $75,000 support as bear market signals resurface

Bitcoin ETFs saw $334 million in net outflows on Tuesday, driven by $192 million exiting BlackRock's IBIT.

Spot bitcoin ETFs continue outflow streak amid $1.3 billion IBIT whale trade

Bitcoin's weak 2026 performance has coincided with sharp gains in metals and semiconductor giants, raising concerns that the cryptocurrency could continue losing ground.

Bitcoin drops to 13th largest asset as capital flees to AI and precious metals

The big sale happened amid a broader continued exodus from U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETFs.

Whale alert: Someone dumped $1.29 billion of BlackRock's bitcoin ETF in a dark pool trade

BTC's three-month uptrend against gold has broken down amid strong inflows into gold and precious metals ETFs.

Bitcoin vs gold: BTC's three-month uptrend has snapped

Zcash

A technical setup brewing on the bitcoin chart could decide which way the market breaks next, with the largest cryptocurrency sliding even as global equities hit record highs.

Traders watch bitcoin 'golden cross' as BTC slides to near $75,000, ZEC dives 9%

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Leading cryptocurrencies dived, while stocks closed at record highs on Tuesday as Middle East tensions remained elevated.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Dive, Dogecoin Flat As 'Extreme Fear' Returns To Crypto: Analyst Says BTC Will See More 'Strength' If It Breaches $80,000

President Donald Trump posted a public statement Tuesday defending the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's (CFTC) exclusive federal authority over prediction markets and warning that the United States must protect its position as the world's leading crypto destination.

Trump Defends Prediction Markets and Bitcoin in Truth Social Post Praising CFTC's Selig

Grayscale says Elon Musk's SpaceX could become the most valuable public company holding bitcoin after its expected IPO, while Strategy would likely remain the largest holder by BTC amount. Its S-1 filing lists 18,712 BTC under digital assets.

Grayscale: SpaceX Expected to Become Largest Public Company Holding Bitcoin

A $1.29 billion dark pool block trade in Blackrock's Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) crossed Nasdaq on Tuesday morning, drawing immediate attention from institutional traders and crypto analysts tracking exchange-traded fund (ETF) flows. Blackrock Bitcoin ETF Sees Largest Institutional Block Trade According to several reports, the order was executed around 10:30 a.m. ET at approximately $43.

Blackrock IBIT Dark Pool Trade Tops $1.29 Billion as Bitcoin Stays Flat Above $75,000

Crypto analytics platform Arkham Intelligence posted a satirical meme on Tuesday, spotlighting the City of Roswell, New Mexico's onchain bitcoin holdings of 0.173 BTC, currently valued at a modest $13,000.

Arkham Flags Roswell, New Mexico's 0.173 BTC Reserve in Viral Alien Meme Post

On Tuesday morning, Bitcoin experienced a sharp $2,000 flash crash, tumbling below the $76,000 support level just three hours after peaking at $78,000. Military Clashes Derail Weekend Rally Bitcoin's trademark volatility was triggered anew on Tuesday morning, as a violent flash crash erased $2,000 in value in a mere three-hour window.

Bitcoin Dips Below $76,000 as Traders Dump Longs and Momentum Fades

Bitcoin fell below $76,000 on Tuesday as a lack of positive geopolitical developments contributed to risk-off sentiment. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $75,876.92 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,069.87 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $83.47 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.33 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1009 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.055509 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 98,017 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $322.94 million.

Bitcoin Down To $76,000, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Lose 2% Without Iran Peace Progress

London-listed The Smarter Web Company added 10 BTC to reach 2,869 holdings, continuing its debt-supported push to expand a Bitcoin-centric treasury strategy.

Smarter Web Company Adds 10 Bitcoin, Lifts Holdings to 2,869 BTC Amid Treasury Push

Strive's SATA preferred stock is rapidly emerging as a major bitcoin accumulation vehicle — briefly absorbing more than 100% of daily mining supply.

Strive's SATA Briefly Swallows the Entire Bitcoin Mining Daily Supply As BTC Purchases Ramp Up

Bitcoin miner TeraWulf's latest deal adds more than a gigawatt of potential data center capacity in a region eager for economic investment.

TeraWulf Stock Pops as Bitcoin Miner Acquires Kentucky Site to Meet AI Power Demands

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) may still be locked inside its historical four-year cycle despite ETF adoption, institutional buying and strategic reserve narratives, according to a prominent analyst. Do Not Overcomplicate The Cycle In his May 25 podcast, analyst Benjamin Cowen argued that Bitcoin's latest peak followed the same timing structure seen in prior cycles, with BTC topping in Q4 of the post-halving year before entering a prolonged correction phase.

The Bitcoin Bear Market Will Last Till Q4, Analyst Says: Watch The Four-Year Cycle

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