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.

BitGo launched Lightning Earn, enabling institutional bitcoin holders to earn BTC-denominated fees by providing Lightning Network liquidity through an integration with Amboss Rails.

BitGo Launches Lightning Earn to Let Institutions Put Bitcoin to Work on Lightning Network

Blackrock has filed another amendment for its Ishares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF, revealing a 0.65% sponsor fee. The proposed fund would use covered call strategies on IBIT shares and related ETP indexes to generate income for investors.

Blackrock Targets Bitcoin Yield With 0.65% Fee Covered-Call ETF

Authorities are seeking extradition to the U.S. of two arrested individuals for allegedly laundering $389 million in Bitcoin.

Authorities Take Down 'AudiA6' Group That Allegedly Laundered $389 Million in Bitcoin

Strike CEO Jack Mallers says Bitcoin at $63,000 reflects a liquidity-starved world, and questions Strategy's perpetual stock capital dynamic.

‘You sell what you can, not what you want': Jack Mallers says bitcoin is pricing a global liquidity crisis

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is holding above the critical $60,000 level, yet some investors are rotating capital into XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) and select altcoins ahead of potential crypto legislation in Washington. Institutional De-Risking Speaking on Schwab Network's Crypto Corner, Adam Lynch, director of equity research at the Schwab Center for Financial Research said Bitcoin ETFs have experienced approximately $1.7 billion in outflows over the past week and more than $5.4 billion over the last month.

Are Bitcoin ETF Buyers Rotating Into XRP ETFs? This Schwab Exec Says Maybe

Hungary is reversing its restrictive crypto laws, moving to decriminalize Bitcoin and cryptocurrency trading and eliminating penalties that had driven major digital asset firms out of the country.

Hungary Backs Away From Bitcoin and Crypto Criminalization in Regulatory U-Turn

Trump's Iran warning and 6.5% PPI put oil, bitcoin, and equities on alert as traders weigh inflation. Trump's new warning on Iran and a hotter 6.5% producer inflation print gave bitcoin traders a fresh macro test Thursday, with oil, stocks, and crypto all caught between geopolitical risk and rate-cut anxiety.

‘We Will Be Taking Kharg Island' Trump Warning Puts Oil, Stocks and Bitcoin on Alert

Crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen thinks Bitcoin (BTC) is nearing the end of the bear market. In a new YouTube update, Cowen says that Bitcoin is likely in the third and final stage of a downtrend when BTC starts to form a market bottom based on historical precedence.

Analyst Benjamin Cowen Says Bitcoin Now in the Final Stage of the Bear Market – Here's His Timeline

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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could eventually reach $1 million, but its path to a new all-time high may require a major catalyst that reinforces its role as decentralized financial infrastructure, according to a Morgan Stanley (NASDAQ:MS) executive. “We're Still Early Stage Here“ Speaking on the Coin Stories podcast, Amy Oldenburg, head of digital asset strategy at Morgan Stanley, said Bitcoin's long-term adoption story remains in its early stages even as major financial institutions continue building products around the asset.

Bitcoin Needs A New Catalyst, Ethereum, Solana, XRP Have Distinct Appeal, Top Morgan Stanley Exec Says

Nakamoto (NASDAQ: NAKA) sold roughly 600 Bitcoin and related derivatives for $48 million to retire $45 million of debt, refinanced its remaining Kraken loan at a lower interest rate with extended maturities, authorized a $25 million share buyback program, and retained 4,467 BTC on its balance sheet.

Nakamoto Inc. (NAKA) Strengthens Balance With 600 Bitcoin Sale, Refinancing, and Buyback Authorization

Kevin O'Leary says Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) recent weakness has less to do with fading investor interest and more to do with regulatory uncertainty. BTC Going “Nowhere” Until CLARITY Act Appearing on Fox Business on June 10, the O'Leary Ventures chairman said Bitcoin's decline from its all-time high near $120,000 to around $60,000 has disappointed many investors who expected ETFs and institutional adoption to drive prices higher.

Kevin O'Leary Says 'Bitcoin's Going Nowhere Until CLARITY Becomes Law'

Bitcoin rebounded 2.3% on June 11, 2026, climbing from a session low of $60,914 to a high of $63,200, but technical indicators present a divided picture that traders are watching closely.

Bitcoin Traders Eye $64K Resistance as RSI Hangs at the Lowest Level Since November 2018

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETF net assets have fallen back to election night levels, but analyst Scott Melker argues the dollar decline is price action not capitulation, with ETFs still holding 93% of their peak Bitcoin. The Dollar Decline Is Misleading: Coins Tell A Different Story Total ETF net assets peaked at $169 billion in October 2025 and have since fallen 54% in dollar terms.

Bitcoin ETFs Still Hold 93% Of Their BTC: Are Institutions Not Bearish After All?

While some analysts argue investors are selling bitcoin to free up capital for anticipated IPOs such as SpaceX and Anthropic, Sygnum's Fabian Dori says market data points elsewhere.

It's not SpaceX. Bitcoin ETF outflows may be an arbitrage story

Public companies added a net 43,557 BTC worth $3.2 billion in May, led by Strategy's continued accumulation.

Public Companies Added 43,557 BTC in May as SpaceX Enters Bitcoin Treasury Race

The pace of outflows from U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs has “moderated,” with analysts assessing whether selling pressure is exhausting.

Bitcoin ETFs Shed $2.1b in June So Far as Market Selloff Deepens

The two bitcoin treasury leaders renewed the debate over Strategy's mNAV and dilution, with Saylor arguing that equity issuance for cash strengthens, rather than dilutes, shareholders.

Michael Saylor and Jack Mallers go toe-to-toe over Strategy's bitcoin reporting metrics

BTC's dominance rate has risen from last week's low, a sign of renewed capital flowing into the largest cryptocurrency as major altcoins struggle.

Bitcoin advances, holds above key technical level that ether, solana can't break through

Fold Holdings recently sold $45 million in bitcoin and used the proceeds to pay off $20 million in bitcoin-collateralized loans. Debt Elimination and Liquidity Boost The Nasdaq-listed bitcoin financial services company, Fold, disclosed that it monetized approximately $45 million of bitcoin at an average price of about $71,000 per bitcoin.

Nasdaq-Listed Fold Sells $45M in Bitcoin, Clears $20M Debt and Frees Cash for Expansion

The iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF makes money by selling call options on BlackRock's own IBIT.

BlackRock's income-paying bitcoin ETF nears launch at a fee that undercuts rivals

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR ) CEO Phong Le said on Wednesday that institutional shareholders were not as unsettled by the company's Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) sales as retail investors and cryptocurrency anarchists. Strategy CEO Says BTC Sale Blown Out Of Proportion During an interview with CNBC, Le said that the firm would continue to sell its Bitcoin if “it makes sense” for its common stockholders.

Bitcoin Sale Didn't Shake Institutional Investors, Says Strategy CEO, But Crypto Anarchist Retail Crowd Got The Jitters

BlackRock's new bitcoin fund seeks to provide yield through active covered call strategies on IBIT shares and ETP indices.

BlackRock files new amendment for yield-generating bitcoin ETF; launch expected soon, Bloomberg analyst says

May CPI ran hot on energy and cooler underneath, lifting majors on Thursday, though ether and the large alts are still down 6% to 8% over seven days.

Live updates: Soft core inflation gave crypto a bounce, but only bitcoin held up on the week

ETF outflows have dominated the narrative but corporate bitcoin treasuries have gone quiet too, compounding the demand-side weakness.

It's not just bitcoin ETFs. Corporate BTC buying has dried up too

Two widely watched gauges show capitulation, but the analyst flagging them warns the slow grind comes next.

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