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) may remain in a bearish or transitional phase into Q2, according to Nic Puckrin, CEO of Coin Bureau, who argues that traditional macro models are becoming less effective in explaining crypto market behavior. Bitcoin Becoming More “Idiosyncratic“ Puckrin notes that Bitcoin is increasingly decoupling from traditional assets.

Here's Why Bitcoin's Q2 Rally Will Probably Not Happen

Iran's government is reportedly reviewing Pakistan's request for a two-week ceasefire positively, according to an Axios report.

Bitcoin rises past $69,000 as risk markets reverse big early losses on hope for Iran deal

Trump threatened to erase an entire civilization by tonight, and markets—including Bitcoin—are predictably on edge.

Bitcoin Threatens to Break Support as Trump Threatens to Destroy Iran

Morgan Stanley is joining the Bitcoin ETF party late, but Bloomberg's Eric Balchunas says the investment bank isn't showing up empty-handed.

'Captive Audience' Could Drive Demand for Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF: Bloomberg Analyst

On April 7, bitcoin tumbled below $68,000, hitting an intraday low of $67,724. This marked a swift reversal from the previous day's attempt to break the $70,000 resistance level. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin fell below $68,000 on April 7 following U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iranian infrastructure. High volatility led Coinglass to report $60.

BTC Erases Gains in Global Risk-off Flush Amid Middle East Military Escalation

Paolo Ardoino has been officially confirmed as a speaker at Bitcoin 2026.

Paolo Ardoino Confirmed as a Bitcoin 2026 Speaker

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Bitcoin is down on Tuesday as geopolitical tensions rise following Donald Trump's ultimatum to Iran.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Falter As Trump's Iran Ultimatum Shakes Sentiment

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has been flat to slightly up during the Iran conflict while stocks, bonds, and gold all sold off, according to ProCap Financial CEO Anthony Pompliano. The Iran Outperformance Bitcoin has been the shining light over the Iran conflict, Pompliano explained.

Bitcoin Is Overperforming Stocks, Bonds, Gold During Iran War, Anthony Pompliano Says

Nobel Prize-winning physicist John Martinis warns Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could be cracked in minutes by quantum computers but says the community has 5-10 years to upgrade to quantum-resistant encryption. The Minutes Warning A recent Google paper endorsed by Martinis shows how a sufficiently advanced quantum computer could derive a Bitcoin private key from its public key in minutes, exploiting the brief window when a transaction's public key is exposed before confirmation.

Nobel Physicist Warns Bitcoin Could Be Cracked In Minutes, But The Community Has 5-10 Years To Act

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has been trading below $70,000 for nearly two weeks, moving sideways and testing traders' patience. Despite this consolidation, several on-chain metrics are signaling underlying strength.

Bitcoin Remains Below $70,000, But Key Metrics Flash Optimism

A new Charles Schwab research note reframes the question of crypto allocation as less about forecasting returns and more about an investor's tolerance for volatility.

Even a 1% Bitcoin Allocation Can Drastically Reshape Portfolio Risk, Schwab Finds

Bitdeer Technologies Group launched its Sealminer A4 series of bitcoin mining rigs on Tuesday, with the flagship model reaching 9.45 joules per terahash, placing it among the most power-efficient machines announced by any major manufacturer. Key Takeaways: Bitdeer launched the Sealminer A4 Ultra Hydro on April 7, 2026, hitting 9.

Sealminer A4 Series Debuts as Bitdeer Hits New Bitcoin Mining Efficiency Record

Morgan Stanley moves closer to launching a bitcoin ETF, signaling a major step toward broader institutional access and intensifying expectations for significant capital inflows into crypto markets. Key Takeaways: Morgan Stanley targets April 8 launch for bitcoin ETF on NYSE Arca. Fee below Blackrock IBIT's 0.25% could shift ETF competition and attract new capital flows.

Morgan Stanley Bitcoin ETF Expected Tomorrow as Massive Inflow Speculation Builds

Bitcoin price fell below $68,000 as geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran, driven by President Donald Trump's warnings, rattle global markets.

Bitcoin Price Slides Below $68,000 as Trump, Iran Tensions Rattle Markets

Morgan Stanley's spot bitcoin ETF (MBST) is set to begin trading on April 8, marking the bank's entry into the U.S. spot bitcoin ETF market.

Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF MBST To Go Live Tomorrow, 16,000 Advisors Ready To Sell It To Clients

The asset manager's research arm argues the technical path to quantum-safe blockchains is clear but reaching consensus on protocol changes, especially what to do with Satoshi's coins, is the real obstacle.

Grayscale says bitcoin's quantum problem is governance, not engineering

Former Google quantum hardware leader and winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics, Dr. John Martinis, warns that breaking encryption will be among the earliest uses of quantum computing

Bitcoin quantum threat is real and closer than it looks, says Nobel physicist

Global crypto funds saw $224 million worth of net inflows last week, led by XRP products with $119.6 million, per CoinShares.

XRP leads $224 million weekly inflows into global crypto funds as bitcoin sentiment remains mixed and ether lags: CoinShares

As of April 7, 2026, just after 8 a.m. Eastern time, bitcoin hovered just above the $68,000 zone with mixed signals across the 1-hour, 4-hour and daily charts. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin held above ~$68,000 on April 7, 2026, stuck below $70,000 resistance. Charts show 12 bearish signals among moving averages, reinforcing weak trend momentum.

Bitcoin Stalls Below $70K as Momentum Fades Across Timeframes

Bitcoin rose and fell alongside ceasefire hopes. Strategy and Tom Lee kept buying size.

Morning Minute: Ceasefire Hopes Rise, Fall Along with Bitcoin

A Bitcoin whale transferred 300 BTC worth over $20 million to Binance Tuesday, potentially facing a $15 million loss.

Bitcoin Whale Moves $20M to Binance Amid Broader Selling Pressure

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETF inflows hit $471 million on April 6—the strongest daily intake in over a month and the sixth-largest of 2026 as President Trump's deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz sits only hours away. The ETF Surge The figure remains below January's peak flow regime when multiple trading days topped $700 million.

Bitcoin ETF Inflows Hit $471 Million As Trump's Iran Deadline Nears Expiry

Despite billions in purchases, MSTR demand is being outweighed by long term holder positioning and broader capital flows.

Why Michael Saylor's bitcoin buys aren't moving the needle anymore

Bitcoin BTC$68,341.59 and the wider crypto market showed mixed signals on Tuesday, with the largest cryptocurrency briefly touching $70,000 on reports a ceasefire in Iran was proposed.

Bitcoin briefly touches $70,000 as ETF inflows signal institutional interest

Bitcoin is trading around $68,000 as liquidations stand at $162.5 million over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $471.3 million in net inflows on Monday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $120.2 million in net inflows.

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