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.

A Polymarket pool asking whether Strategy would sell any of its bitcoin before May 31 had drawn more than $20 million in trading volume.

Strategy bitcoin sale timing throws wrench into $20 million Polymarket pool

Michael Saylor says Strategy aims to make STRC the world's best credit instrument after the company sold bitcoin to help fund preferred stock distributions

Michael Saylor breaks silence after Strategy sells $2.5 million in bitcoin

The move suggests a greater willingness on the part of Michael Saylor and Strategy to use BTC holdings to support the capital structure, said one analyst, while others disagreed.

Analysts divided on message of Strategy's small bitcoin sale

Strategy sold Bitcoin, sparking jitters among investors and raising questions among analysts toward the prospect of future sales.

Strategy Shares Slide Following Bitcoin Sale—Will It Dump More BTC Ahead?

Institutional investors just sold an overall total of $1.67 billion in Bitcoin and crypto assets in one week, according to a new update from Coinshares. The outflows mark the third consecutive negative week and the second-largest weekly outflow of the year, with three-week cumulative outflows now standing at $4.21 billion.

Institutional Investors Sell $1,670,000,000 in Bitcoin and Crypto Assets in Third Straight Week of Outflows: CoinShares

Michael Saylor broke his silence after the market learned of Strategy's 32 BTC sale and its $2.5 million in proceeds. His focus on STRC raised fresh questions about preferred dividends and the company's bitcoin-backed capital model.

Saylor Breaks Silence After Strategy's Bitcoin Sale

OranjeBTC, Latin America's largest corporate Bitcoin treasury firm, bought 20 BTC and repurchased shares to boost Bitcoin-per-share exposure, bringing holdings to 3,762 BTC while achieving a 2.20% YTD BTC yield.

OranjeBTC Adds 20 BTC to Treasury, Hits 2.20% BTC Yield for 2026

The 8-K filing by Strategy Monday disclosed sales for the period May 26 to May 31, but the disclosure was issued on June 1. Polymarket's May 31 contract is sitting at 81% Yes and in review, while bettors argue over whether the onchain transactions or the filing date controls.

Strategy's bitcoin sale sparks a $14 million betting chaos on Polymarket

A total of 165 long-dormant bitcoin wallets moved approximately 5,073 BTC last month, with one address sitting idle since August 2010 finally coming to life in the final hours of May. Galaxy Research flagged one of the most notable movements on X, reporting that a wallet dormant for 15.

165 Dormant Bitcoin Wallets Moved 5,073 BTC in May 2026 as Longtime Holders Cash In

Strategy made its first BTC sale since 2022 as Bitcoin ETFs shed billions over the last two weeks, nudging the price down even lower.

Bitcoin Falls to 2-Month Low After Strategy Sells BTC, ETFs Flip Negative for the Year

Bitcoin fell below a key support, while Hyperliquid's HYPE soared to new highs. Will pro-crypto regulation in the US provide fuel for BTC's recovery?

Bitcoin Price Momentum Slows, but Pro-Crypto Rules May Energize Crypto Markets

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) sold 32 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) for roughly $2.5 million between May 26 and May 31 to fund preferred stock dividend payments. Holdings Drop To 843,706 BTC With $2.9B Paper Loss The 32 coins were sold at an average price of $77,135 each, reducing total holdings to 843,706 Bitcoin worth around $61 billion.

Michael Saylor Sells 32 Bitcoin: What Is Going On?

ProCap Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq: BRR) announced Monday it repurchased two million shares of its common stock at approximately a 50% discount to its Net Asset Value, funding the transaction through the sale of roughly 52 Bitcoin. The move reduces the share count while leaving the company's Bitcoin reserves largely intact.

ProCap Financial (BRR) Sells 52 Bitcoin to Fund Two-Million-Share Buyback at 50% NAV Discount

Bitcoin is locked in a tense standoff under $72,000, and a lineup of analysts, including Benjamin Cowen and stock-to-flow creator PlanB, are warning that the next big move points down toward $60,000.

Tense Selloff Puts $60,000 in Focus as Bitcoin Struggles Under $72,000

Strategy broke its long-standing HODL streak, selling bitcoin for the first time in years.

Strategy (MSTR) Sells Bitcoin for First Time in Years as Bitcoin Price Tumbles

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is falling behind the AI trade, with a bounce around $71,000 being key for long-term market structure, according to analysts. BTC Key Levels In a May 30 "Casual Friday" episode, prominent crypto traders Cred and DonAlt said Bitcoin's monthly close is critical after the asset rejected near the $82,000-$83,000 monthly resistance zone.

Bitcoin Dumps To $72,000 On Saylor Sale News: Watch This Key Support Level, Analysts Say

Bitcoin fell toward $72,000 as U.S. spot ETFs posted weekly outflows again amid Iran risk-off and weak whale demand.

Bitcoin weakens near $72K as ETF outflows, stalled whale buying and macro uncertainty weigh on prices: analysts

Crypto markets continue to struggle even as risk markets across the globe surge higher.

Live markets: bitcoin retreats under $72,000 as Strategy unloads BTC for first time in four years

Bitcoin tumbled to $72,000 Monday as news of the BTC treasury firm's about-face on its "never sell" stance broke.

Michael Saylor's Bitcoin Treasury Firm Strategy Sells 32 BTC for $2.5M

Strategy sold 32 bitcoin between May 26 and May 31, 2026, generating $2.5 million at an average price of $77,135 per coin, marking one of the firm's only disclosed bitcoin liquidations since it began accumulating in August 2020. Why the Sale Matters The amount is small.

Strategy Sells Bitcoin for First Time, Dumps 32 BTC to Fund Preferred Stock Dividends

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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has dipped below $73,000 but is setting up for a short-term bounce says prominent analyst Trader Mayne, who sees the larger move as a countertrend rally before a deeper cycle low later this year. Bitcoin Setup: Bounce Incoming?

Bitcoin Dives Below $73,000, Ethereum Loses $2,000: What Does Technical Analysis Say?

Strategy's remaining holdings still account for more than 4% of the 21 million bitcoin supply cap — worth around $61 billion.

Michael Saylor's Strategy sells 32 bitcoin for $2.5 million as total holdings drop to 843,706 BTC

The 8-K filing Monday says proceeds from the May 26-31 sale, executed at an average price of $77,135 a coin, will fund distributions on Strategy's preferred stock.

Strategy sold 32 BTC for $2.5 million in late May, filing shows

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs extended their outflow streak to 10 days, as crypto markets contend with multiple simultaneous headwinds.

Bitcoin ETF Losses Near $3B Across 10 Days as YTD Flows Turn Negative

Bitcoin BTC$72,675.37 and most major cryptocurrencies remained under pressure as record outflows from U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs, renewed inflation worries from higher oil prices and weakening retail demand kept digital assets from joining Wall Street's AI-led rally.

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