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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 (CRYPTO: BTC) and crypto markets are entering the second leg of what macro expert Raoul Pal calls the "banana zone", a steep, liquidity-driven bull phase. What Happened: Speaking at the Sui Basecamp at the Token2049 conference in Dubai, Pal remained confident in the uptrend despite volatility, citing Bitcoin's historical bull cycles, such as 2017, which included multiple 27–39% corrections along the way.

Bitcoin Could Hit $450,000, Raoul Pal Says: 'Don't Screw This Up'

Semler Scientific, Inc. has acquired an additional 167 bitcoins for $16.2 million, bolstering its total holdings to 3,634 BTC and securing its position as the fourth-largest Bitcoin treasury company in the U.S., according to a May 5 regulatory filing. Semler Scientific's Bitcoin Holdings Surge to 3,634 BTC with 22.

Semler Scientific Adds 167 Bitcoins to Treasury, Total Reaches 3,634 BTC

Bitcoin price slid 1.6% on Monday to $93,808 as investors weighed continued ETF inflows against persistent macro headwinds and technical resistance levels. The largest cryptocurrency is now down 1% over the past week, though it remains up 13.6% over the last month.

Bitcoin Drops Below $94K Despite $1.8 Billion ETF Inflows

This is a daily technical analysis by CoinDesk analyst and Chartered Market Technician Omkar Godbole.

Bitcoin's Support at $88.8K in Focus After Trendline Break; XRP Eyes Death Cross: Technical Analysis

Bitcoin Magazine Strategy Buys $180 Million Worth of Bitcoin Strategy acquired an additional 1,895 bitcoin for $180.3 million last week as the business intelligence firm continues its aggressive accumulation strategy while expanding its capital-raising programs. This post Strategy Buys $180 Million Worth of Bitcoin first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Vivek Sen.

Strategy Buys $180 Million Worth of Bitcoin

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) on Monday announced it has added 1,895 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) to its corporate treasury for $180.3 million, paying an average of $95,167 per BTC. As of May 4, the company holds 555,450 BTC acquired for $38.08 billion at an average cost basis of $68,550 per coin.

Strategy Acquires 1,895 BTC For $180 Million As Bitcoin ETFs Bounce Back With $1.8 Billion Inflow

Strong flows for Bitcoin ETFs come as gold ETFs see outflows, with investors turning to Bitcoin as a hedge against U.S.-based assets.

Bitcoin ETFs Continue Positive Run, Pulling in $1.8 Billion Last Week

Bitcoin traded between $94,089 and $94,305 over the last hour, while its market capitalization stood at $1.86 trillion. Daily trade volume reached $19.74 billion, with the 24-hour price range spanning $93,806 to $95,741.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Short-Term Downtrend Emerges as Bulls Lose Grip

Bitcoin (BTC) slipped below $95,000 on Monday, with traders now eyeing a possible retreat to $90,000 or lower amid growing macro uncertainty and a shift in market focus to this week's Federal Reserve meeting.

Bitcoin Could Slide to $90K as BTC Traders Eye Fed Meeting

Semler Scientific (SMLR) added to its bitcoin (BTC) holdings last week.

Semler Scientific Adds 167 Bitcoin, Bringing Holdings to 3,634 BTC

A relic of Bitcoin's earliest days is making a comeback, potentially reviving a tradition that once handed out bitcoin (BTC) for free to anyone who could solve a simple CAPTCHA.

Free Bitcoin Faucet From 2010 Is All Set for a Comeback

Cardano

The demo transaction used BitcoinOS' new token xBTC, and zero-knowledge proofs instead of custodial arrangements.

BitcoinOS Demo Sends BTC to Cardano and Back—Without a Cross-Chain Bridge

On Monday, Strategy executive chairman Michael Saylor revealed his firm had added another tranche of bitcoin ( BTC) to its treasury holdings. With this latest acquisition, the company's total cache now stands at 555,450 BTC—currently valued at $52.4 billion based on prevailing market rates.

Strategy Inches Closer to Blackrock's BTC Stash With Latest $180M Acquisition

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) rally following its recent death cross has sparked a debate over whether it marks the start of a true breakout or another 2019-style bull trap. What Happened: In a podcast on May 4, cryptocurrency analyst Cowen warned that Bitcoin's current pattern closely resembles its 2019 setup.

Bitcoin's Key Level Is $96,500, Analyst Warns, But Here's What Could Trigger A Breakdown

At the current bitcoin price of around $94,000, Michael Saylor's Strategy is sitting on a paper gain of about $14.2 billion.

Strategy buys another 1,895 bitcoin for $180 million — now owns 555,450 BTC

Led by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, Strategy (MSTR) added modestly to its bitcoin holdings last week.

Michael Saylor's Strategy Adds 1,895 Bitcoin, Bringing Company Stack to 555,450 BTC

Ethereum

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin is calling for a major simplification of the protocol, aiming to reduce its complexity to a level closer to Bitcoin's while preserving its unique strengths in programmability and scalability.

Vitalik Buterin Wants to Make Ethereum as Simple as Bitcoin

Investment firm Bernstein expects corporate treasury allocations to drive approximately $330 billion into Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) over the next five years, fueled primarily by public companies adopting Strategy's (NASDAQ:MSTR) capital deployment model. In a note published on Monday, Bernstein analysts outlined a base case in which listed corporates allocate around $205 billion to Bitcoin between 2025 and 2029, with Strategy contributing an additional $124 billion.

Corporations Will Pour $330 Billion Into Bitcoin By 2029: Bernstein

The outlook for bitcoin (BTC) looks bullish even after the largest cryptocurrency pulled back to $95,000 from Friday's highs above $98,000 and the total crypto market capitalization dropped under $3 trillion.

Crypto Daybook Americas: Bitcoin Dips, but ETF Inflows, Fed Week Keep Bulls Interested

Bitcoin pioneer Charlie Shrem announced plans to relaunch a bitcoin faucet on May 4, 2025, aiming to distribute free bitcoin like the original faucet created by Gavin Andresen in 2010, which gave away five bitcoin per claim to promote adoption, according to his X post.

Charlie Shrem Wants to Bring Back the Bitcoin Faucet

Michael Saylor, co-founder and executive chairman of Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR), hinted on Sunday that the firm's Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) buying streak would continue in the new week. What happened: Saylor posted a chart that tracks the company's Bitcoin purchases on X, with the caption, "Too much blue, not enough orange.

Michael Saylor Hints More BTC Purchases On The Way As MSTR Surges 47% In A Month: 'Too Much Blue, Not Enough Orange'

Lopp, currently embroiled in the debate to lift OP_RETURN restrictions in bitcoin, stated that the simplest way to keep so-called “spam” away from the bitcoin chain was to increase block space demand. This way, so-called “spammers” would have to pay higher costs to use bitcoin's resources.

Casa Co-Founder Jameson Lopp Offers Solution for Bitcoin ‘Spam:' Increasing Adoption

Crypto traders aiming to profit from a volatility surge should watch the Binance-listed ether-bitcoin (ETH/BTC) ratio, which could soon experience wild swings, according to a key indicator called Bollinger Bands.

Ether-Bitcoin 'Squeeze' Hints at Imminent Volatility as Ethereum Pectra Upgrade Nears

Spot bitcoin ETFs in the US saw $1.81 billion in net inflows last week, compared to $3.06 billion the previous week.

US spot bitcoin ETFs see $1.8 billion in weekly inflows, extending positive streak

Widely followed crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe says this week could prove pivotal for Bitcoin as BTC stages a recovery from a 2025 low of $74,000.

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