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. (NASDAQ:MSTR ) Chair Michael Saylor voiced optimism for a “Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) Summer” on Monday, even as the apex cryptocurrency battled macroeconomic uncertainty. Will Summer Warm Up Bitcoin?

Michael Saylor Is Looking Forward To 'Bitcoin Summer,' But Here's Why The Strategy Chair Should Worry About This Season

Enflux says “the bid is there” but no one is adding size, while Glassnode data shows easing selling pressure alongside weaker market activity.

Bitcoin stalls near $76,500 as muted trading points to macro wait-and-see

Despite the bearish atmosphere at the start of 2026, bitcoin is still drawing price targets from nearly every corner of the market, with veteran traders, institutional analysts, and high-profile executives placing calls that range from a near-term drop to $40,000 to a long-term ceiling of $1.5 million.

Bitcoin 2026 Prediction Roundup: Saylor at $1M, Hayes at $125K, Brandt at $60K Low

Federal prosecutors are seeking forfeiture of bitcoin tied to a synthetic drug importation case involving Binance records, blockchain tracing, and cooperation with Chinese authorities. Investigators said the seized cryptocurrency was linked to accounts and payments connected to alleged drug shipments routed through Georgia. Bitcoin Seizure Anchors Savannah Drug Forfeiture Case The U.S.

Bitcoin Seizure Links Chinese National's Binance Account to DOJ Case

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Leading cryptocurrencies fell sharply overnight on Monday after the military said it carried out “defensive” strikes in southern Iran.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Flat, While XRP, Dogecoin Drops After US Strikes Iran: Analyst Says 'Difficult' For BTC To Sustain A 'Durable Rally'

A bruising week for crypto ETFs saw a sharp shift in institutional sentiment, with bitcoin ETFs suffering more than $1.2 billion in outflows and ether products extending a prolonged losing streak.

Bitcoin ETFs Lose $1.26B as XRP and HYPE Funds Attract Fresh Inflows

Bitcoin's (BTC) price has fallen below the moving average lines, but bulls have taken advantage of the dip.

Coinidol.com: Bitcoin Recovers Its $75,000 Threshold

Crypto companies are trying to prove they can survive the next downturn by becoming infrastructure businesses instead of pure Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) price bets. Evolving Crypto Industry In a CNBC documentary show, crypto reporter Tanaya Macheel said that after years of relying heavily on trading activity, firms including Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN), Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD), Circle (NYSE:CRCL), Bullish and Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) are pitching Wall Street on tokenization, stablecoin infrastructure, derivatives, blockchain rails and real-world assets.

Coinbase, Circle, Bullish And Strategy Want More Than Bitcoin Exposure— They Want The Rails

Veteran Bitcoin investor Lark Davis highlighted institutional investors are largely ignoring one of retail crypto's favorite narratives – Bitcoin's four-year cycle. "Just Buy More Bitcoin" In his May 24 interview with Haseeb Qureshi of Dragonfly, it was outlined that large financial players simply do not think about crypto markets the same way retail traders do.

'Just Buy More Bitcoin,' Says Crypto Expert Highlighting Institutional Investors' Ignorance On 4-Year Cycle

Bitcoin climbed to an intraday high of $77,831 on May 25, buoyed by growing investor optimism that ongoing Middle East peace negotiations could ease geopolitical tensions and support risk appetite. Bitcoin Navigates Volatile Weekend to Peak Near $78K Bitcoin climbed steadily on May 25, peaking at $77,831 from just above $76,500 a day earlier.

Bitcoin Holds $77,500 After Late Surge Adds 1.2% to $1.55 Trillion Market

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is approaching two key price levels that could decide whether the market enters its next expansion phase or extends its ongoing reset lower. BTC Consolidation In a detailed X post on May 25, crypto chart analyst Ali Martinez noted that Bitcoin remains stuck in a consolidation structure, with price continuing to trade inside a defined channel as liquidity builds for the next major move.

Bitcoin Stalls At $77,000 As Traders Watch Two Critical Trigger Levels

Iranian diplomats landed in Doha, Qatar, on Monday, for high-level talks with U.S. counterparts aimed at building a peace framework, sending oil prices lower and pushing risk assets including bitcoin higher. Iran and U.S. Negotiate Strait of Hormuz Deal as Bitcoin Climbs 1.

Iran Diplomats Push Peace Talks in Doha as Bitcoin Holds $77,700 and Oil Drops 6%

Five bitcoin wallets dormant since 2014 moved a combined 964.85 BTC, worth approximately $74.8 million at current spot prices, across a 48-hour window. Five Sleeping Bitcoin Wallets Spend $74.

Dormant 2014 Bitcoin Wallets Move 964 BTC Worth $74.8M in 48-Hour Window

Iranian negotiators arrived in Doha for talks, focusing on the Strait of Hormuz and highly enriched uranium, as Pakistan and Qatar are mediating.

Bitcoin, crypto prices tick up as US-Iran peace deal odds climb

For years, crypto rallies have revolved around familiar catalysts: Bitcoin halvings, ETF approvals and institutional adoption. Now, crypto bulls are increasingly focused on something far less glamorous but potentially far more important: Washington.

Crypto Bulls Have A New Catalyst: It's Not Bitcoin's Price—It's Washington

Crucible Capital founder Meltem Demirors said crypto is facing an "identity crisis" as institutional adoption through spot Bitcoin ETFs fails to improve Bitcoin's real-world utility. Only ETF Is Not Useful Speaking in a Fox Business interview on May 25, Demirors argued Wall Street's embrace of crypto has shifted the industry away from its original mission of rebuilding financial infrastructure.

'Bitcoin Is In A Massive Identity Crisis,' Says Crucible Founder - Biggest Opportunity Is AI, Tokenized Commodities

Spot bitcoin prices traded at $77,343 per coin at 10:15 a.m. EST on May 25, 2026, sitting below the heaviest options strike concentrations but comfortably inside the max pain range that options writers across Deribit, Binance, and OKX have been gravitating toward all week. Bitcoin Futures Open Interest Holds at $54.

Bitcoin Gets Pinned Near $77K as $3.7B Options Expiry Locks in Max Pain Zone

Bitcoin held near the $77,000 region as easing geopolitical tensions surrounding U.S.-Iran negotiations helped crypto sentiment recover toward neutral territory; around $224.3 million in crypto liquidations were record ed over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $105.2 million in net outflows on Friday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $6.7 million in net outflows.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Hold Ground As Traders Watch For Reversal Zones And Re-Entry

Bitcoin held below $78,000 as spot ETFs shed over $1 billion for a second straight week and U.S.-Iran deal speculation rattled markets.

‘Institutional bid hasn't disappeared': Analysts say bitcoin cooldown, spot ETF outflows signal rotation, not exit

A couple of unrelated bitcoin wallets that sat dormant for more than a year suddenly transferred 1,650 BTC, valued at approximately $127 million, into U.S.-based institutional prime brokerage Falconx. Whales Wake up Large-scale bitcoin transfers from long-inactive addresses are among the most closely watched signals in crypto, and Monday's movements have been no exception.

Two Bitcoin Wallets Deposit 1,650 BTC Worth $127 Million Into Falconx After a Year of Inactivity

A bitcoin OG transferred about 2,650 BTC to the crypto trading firms through multiple transactions on Sunday, according to Onchain Lens.

Satoshi-era bitcoin whale moves over $200 million in BTC to FalconX, Cumberland: Onchain Lens

Oil's 5% drop on potential Strait of Hormuz reopening boosted Asian equities and supported crypto sentiment.

Bitcoin trades above $77,000 as oil's 5% slide pushes Asian equities higher

Binance (CRYPTO: BNB) co-founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao playfully fact-checked on Saturday a post presenting his old positive commentary on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as fresh news. CZ Responds To Engagement Bait That Martini Guy ₿, a widely followed cryptocurrency content creator, framed CZ's comments, "No need to panic, Bitcoin will never die!

Bitcoin Will 'Never Die' And There's No 'Need' To Panic Post Draws Crypto Billionaire Changpeng Zhao's Attention: Here's What He Said

The new offering, pending CFTC approval, aims to democratize seamless crypto risk management

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Leading cryptocurrencies paused gains, while stock futures surged on Sunday after President Donald Trump urged officials not to rush into a deal with Iran.

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