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.

Bitcoin fell nearly 10% from its early-May high before reclaiming its monthly open, but Bitfinex analysts say the recovery has so far run out of steam near the weekly open.

Analysts Flag $79K Resistance After $766M Bitcoin Liquidation Wipes May Gains

Vivek Ramaswamy-founded Strive now ranks as the seventh-largest public corporate bitcoin holder, trailing Bullish.

Strive leapfrogs Coinbase, Riot with latest $85.4 million bitcoin buy

Oil prices and bond yields have opened the week sharply lower following President Trump's weekend announcement of an imminent Middle East agreement.

Live markets: bitcoin on sidelines as markets surge on Iran peace hopes

Strive (ASST) acquired 1,109 bitcoin last week, boosting its total holdings to 16,500 BTC and cementing its position among the largest publicly traded corporate holders.

Strive (ASST) Buys 1,109 Bitcoin, Lifts Holdings to 16,500 BTC

Strategy used 61% of its dedicated cash buffer to repurchase $1.5 billion in convertible notes, leaving its Bitcoin stash untouched.

Bitcoin Giant Strategy Slashes Cash Reserves by 61% to Repurchase $1.5 Billion in Debt

On Tuesday, onchain analyst and founder of Timechainindex.com Sani flagged a bitcoin transaction in which the owner transferred 107 BTC, valued at $8.2 million at current exchange rates, to a burn address, rendering the funds permanently inaccessible and impossible to spend. Bitcoin Burn Wallet Jumps to 807 BTC After Mystery User Burns $8.

Bitcoin Burn Wallet Absorbs $8.2M as Unknown User Destroys 107 BTC in Mystery Transfer

Strategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTR) executive chairman Michael Saylor has said the company could sell some Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) before year-end as it optimizes its capital structure around growing "Bitcoin per share." Saylor Defends Strategy's Model Speaking on Thursday, May 22, during a live Q&A hosted by Coin Stories' Natalie Brunell alongside CEO Phong Le, Saylor pushed back against concerns that potential Bitcoin sales signal weakness in Strategy's treasury model.

Michael Saylor Remains Unconcerned: 'I Expect The Bitcoin Price Will Go Up Forever'

Strategy retired $1.5 billion in convertible debt at an 8% discount, bringing its holdings to 843,738 BTC as it actively rebalances its capital structure.

Strategy (MSTR) Retires $1.5 Billion in Convertible Debt at a Discount, Bitcoin Holdings Hit 843,738 BTC

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 Revealed

ASST climbs 133% in three months as Strive grows holdings to 16,500 BTC and explores fresh capital raising options.

Strive acquires 1,109 bitcoin, raising total holdings to 16,500 coins

Strategy retired $1.5 billion in convertible debt at a discount on Tuesday and disclosed it now holds 843,738 bitcoin, reflecting a year-to-date BTC Yield of 13.3%. Strategy Retires $1.5 Billion in Debt at 8% Discount and Adds 24,869 Bitcoin The Tysons Corner, Virginia-based company repurchased $1.

Strategy Cuts $1.5B in Convertible Debt and Grows Bitcoin Holdings to 843,738 BTC

Michael Saylor and team funded the repurchases using cash as it restructures liabilities tied to its BTC treasury strategy.

Strategy taps cash reserve to retire $1.5 billion in convertible debt

CryptoQuant's 30-day apparent demand indicator is negative, signaling that buyers aren't absorbing the available supply and leaving the market vulnerable.

Bitcoin demand gauge sinks to worst level since December as spot buying weakens

Analysts warn of a range trap as underwater bitcoin buyers build resistance near $79,000 and tensions flare again in the Middle East.

‘Optimism looks fragile': Bitcoin wavers as Iran strikes revive geopolitical tensions and analysts warn of range trap

Crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs), including ETFs, have fallen out of favor with investors as the U.S. Treasury market signals higher-for-longer interest rates.

Bitcoin ETFs crushed by billions in outflows as Treasuries stifle interest-rate cut hopes

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Ethereum

Bitcoin trades around $77,000 as rising Middle East tensions weigh on sentiment. Bitcoin ETFs saw $105.2 million in net outflows on Friday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $6.7 million in net outflows.

Bitcoin Stuck At $77,000, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Trade Sideways Without Peace Deal News

The bitcoin price chart is forming a potential lower high while ether languishes in a months-old range even as S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 index futures push higher.

Bitcoin risks another lower high as stocks rally, AI tokens outperform

An onchain trader has abandoned a $100 million ether short position after absorbing a $260,000 loss and immediately reversed course, opening a leveraged 20x long bet on bitcoin worth $13.43 million.

Whale Dumps $100M ETH Short, Pivots to $13.4M Bitcoin Bet at 20x Leverage

Crypto ETP outflows extended to $1.47B last week as bitcoin posted its worst weekly redemption of 2026 with risk-off spreading globally.

Global crypto ETP outflows deepen to $1.5B as bitcoin products post worst weekly redemptions of 2026: CoinShares

The Bhutanese government is shifting a portion of its Bitcoin (BTC) holdings to a different wallet. The crypto de-anonymizing platform Arkham notes that Bhutan's government recently moved $7 million worth of BTC to a Segregated Witness (SegWit) address. Arkham says the move could indicate a potential transfer or sale.

Bhutan Government Moves $7,000,000 Worth of Bitcoin (BTC), Suggesting Possible Sale: Arkham

Heavy supply concentration and large options positioning continue to suppress volatility and keep bitcoin range-bound.

Bitcoin caught between critical onchain support and an options showdown

Anthony Pompliano, CEO of Professional Capital Management, emphasized on Monday the importance of holding gold and Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as a hedge against dollar debasement. Warning Or Advice?

Anthony Pompliano Pitches Gold, Bitcoin As Hedges Against Dollar Debasement: 'If The Government Defaults, You Better

Following reports of U.S. Navy strikes against targets in Iran, bitcoin dropped nearly $800 in over three hours on Monday night, slipping below $77,000 and wiping out roughly $20 billion in market capitalization. Market Reaction to Geopolitical Shocks Bitcoin slipped back below $77,000 late Monday after reports that the U.S.

Bitcoin Slides Below $77K as US Military Strikes on Iran Shake Risk Appetite

Popular cryptocurrency analyst Michaël van de Poppe spotlighted on Monday veteran Wall Street investor Jordi Visser‘s view that artificial intelligence would destroy assets, but Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) would remain unscathed. Visser's AI Prediction Van De Poppe posted on X a clip from his May 19 chat with Visser, highlighting some striking quotes by the macro strategist.

Bitcoin Will Survive AI, Crypto Analyst Points To Wall Street Veteran's Prophecy: 'Belief Is Harder Than Fundamentals'

Cryptocurrency is undergoing an identity crisis as the gap widens between its decentralized origins and today's institution‑driven adoption, argues Meltem Demirors. The Institutional Paradox Meltem Demirors, founder and general partner of early-stage fund Crucible, argues that institutional access hasn't made bitcoin more useful.

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