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) ETFs posted $635.2 million in outflows Wednesday, but Thursday price action could nullify analysts's warnings about a drop to $70,000. Biggest Daily Outflow Since Late January The fresh outflows mark the largest daily Bitcoin ETF withdrawal since January 29, when the funds posted about $818 million in losses.

Bitcoin Breaks $80,000 Again: Are ETF Outflows Irrelevant Now?

Shares in Bitcoin treasury firm Nakamoto hit a new all-time low Thursday after it posted a $239 million loss and sold more BTC in Q1.

Bitcoin Firm Nakamoto's Stock Hits New Low After Posting $239M Loss, Selling More BTC

Ethereum

CME Group is preparing Nasdaq CME Crypto Index futures tied to a cryptocurrency basket led by bitcoin, ether, and XRP. The financially settled products would come in micro-sized and larger-sized versions designed for regulated market exposure.

CME Launching Nasdaq Crypto Index Futures Led by BTC, ETH, XRP

Spot ETF outflows and a hawkish Federal Reserve are creating a "macro ceiling" that makes a new all-time high unlikely without a major geopolitical shift.

Why bitcoin's recent climb to $80,000 might just be a temporary liquidity squeeze

Crypto markets attract “degenerate investing” behavior, according to real estate legend Grant Cardone, who also argues long-term real estate cash flow paired with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) creates a more stable investment structure than pure crypto exposure alone. Cardone's Strategy – Real Estate + Bitcoin Speaking at Consensus, Cardone outlined his strategy of combining distressed real estate acquisitions with Bitcoin purchases, describing the model to merge steady cash flow with Bitcoin upside.

Grant Cardone Says Crypto Is A 'Magnet For Degenerate Investing,' Predicts Bitcoin Highs In 2026

Tezos

Arthur Breitman's comments come as Tezos tests a post-quantum privacy system designed to protect encrypted blockchain data from future attacks.

Tezos Tests Post-Quantum Privacy as Founder Slams 'Half-Baked' Bitcoin Quantum Theories

Strategy's STRC stock has fueled mid-month Bitcoin rallies since March, but May demand is plateauing as ETFs posted $630 million outflows.

Bitcoin's Dip Below $80K Could Be ‘Short-Lived' as STRC Cycle Looms

Bitcoin has been left in the dust by this tiny cryptocurrency's 1,000% price rally

‘Like Bitcoin In 2013'—Sudden 1,000% Price Surge Has Billionaires Betting On A Surprise $1.5 Trillion Crypto Flip

The rally was led by leveraged traders and not U.S.-based spot buyers. Hence, its.

Bitcoin's recent $80,000 breakout was led by something other than U.S. spot buyers, data show

The week's main event for digital assets, the U.S. Clarity Act markup, is due later today. The crypto market, led by bitcoin, seems to be treating it as a non-event.

Clarity Act markup leaves bitcoin unstirred

Dogecoin

Bitcoin trades below $80,000 on Thursday morning as hotter-than-expected U.S. producer inflation data weakened expectations for near-term Federal Reserve rate cuts. Bitcoin ETFs saw $635.2 million in net outflows on Wednesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $36.3 million in net outflows.

Bitcoin Below $80,000, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Slide As Hot PPI Data Hits Rate Cut Hopes

Bitcoin ETFs posted $630M in outflows on May 13 as corporate treasury buying slumps and a $2B gamma cluster threatens volatility near $82K.

‘Rally without conviction': Bitcoin ETFs see $630M in outflows as corporate treasury demand drops and resistance builds

Inflation fears and Fed uncertainty trigger the biggest U.S. Bitcoin ETF outflows since January, snapping weeks of institutional inflows.

Bitcoin ETFs Shed $630M in Largest Daily Exit Since January

Crypto markets weakened as inflation fears hit risk assets, triggering long liquidations, negative derivatives flows and renewed pressure on altcoins.

Bitcoin stuck below $80,000 as leveraged longs unwind, altcoins slide

Nakamoto posted a $238.8 million first-quarter net loss after recording a $102.5 million mark-to-market loss on its bitcoin holdings.

David Bailey's Nakamoto reports $239 million Q1 loss as bitcoin treasury value slides

A crypto strategist known for making timely Bitcoin calls is warning that BTC may have a sudden correction after returning to the $70,000 range. The pseudonymous trader Cheds tells his 50,500 YouTube subscribers that Bitcoin is facing strong resistance and may enter a downtrend, unless BTC can flip $85,000 into support.

Veteran Crypto Trader Warns Bitcoin Now Facing Big Resistance, Says BTC Must Breach Key Level To Confirm Bottom

SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci suggested on Wednesday that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is tracing an adoption path akin to that of Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT). Scaramucci Says Bitcoin Can't Be ‘Devalued' During an interview with RiskReversal Media, Scaramucci said that traditional fiat money is essentially “worthless,” but it gains value because people trust it.

Anthony Scaramucci Says Bitcoin Poised To Follow The S-Curve Of Adoption Like Amazon, Microsoft: 'Cannot Be Devalued'

The single-largest outflow since late January comes as bitcoin turns lower from the 200-day moving average.

Bitcoin investors yanked $635 million from spot ETFs in a day. Here's what it means for price

The owner had been trying for eight weeks to brute-force the password on their current Blockchain.com wallet, testing roughly 3.5 trillion combinations using the btcrecover service on a rented computing chip.

Claude helps recover $395,000 in bitcoin trapped on a computer for years

Solana

Chinese President Xi Jinping warned Donald Trump of potential conflict over Taiwan during the first U.S. presidential visit to China in nearly a decade.

Solana drops 5%, bitcoin below $80,000 as Xi warns Trump on Taiwan conflict

Peter Brandt warned that bitcoin has not formed a recognizable bottom, citing a possible bear channel from the February low. His key trigger is an ATR close below $79,145, which he said could signal renewed downside.

Bitcoin Bottom Unconfirmed as Peter Brandt Flags Bear Channel

Leading cryptocurrencies slipped on Wednesday as the Senate Banking Committee gears up to vote on the Clarity Act. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:20 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Fall, But Dogecoin Gains Ahead Of Crypto Act Markup In Senate: This Analyst Is Bracing For More BTC Pain Ahead

Schwab Crypto is rolling out spot bitcoin and ethereum trading for selected retail clients through Schwab-linked accounts. The offer includes 24/7 support, education, research, and pricing at 75 basis points on each trade's dollar value.

Charles Schwab Begins Retail Bitcoin and Ethereum Trading Rollout

A viral thread on X drew millions of views as a user claimed Claude AI helped recover a lost Bitcoin wallet.

Bitcoin Owner Claims Claude AI Cracked Lost Wallet Password, Netting $400K in BTC

Bitcoin's recent rally stalled at a critical level, putting the top crypto asset in a position that has previously led to major downturns.

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