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.

Crypto analyst Jamie Coutts says that a breakdown in the US Dollar Index (DXY) could be hinting at coming rallies for Bitcoin (BTC). In a new interview on the Less Noise More Signal YouTube Channel, Coutts shares a chart that shows the price of Bitcoin overlaid with large down moves – of at least 2.

US Dollar Weakness Hinting at High Probability Setup for Bitcoin According to Real Vision Analyst – Here's When

The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

The Daily: Tether buys 8,888 BTC, several altcoins suddenly crash on Binance and more

Eric Trump, Executive Vice President of the Trump Organization, has praised Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as one of the greatest stores of value, emphasizing its immediate liquidity and effectiveness as a hedge against real estate investments. What Happened: In an interview with Fox Business on Tuesday, Trump highlighted Bitcoin's unique advantages over traditional assets, pointing to its role in the Trump family's growing involvement in the cryptocurrency sector amid their broader push into digital assets.

Eric Trump Hails Bitcoin As 'One Of The Greatest Stores Of Value'

Bitcoin Magazine Beyond The Vault: Why Bitcoin's True Power Lies In Motion A critique of Saylor's store of value obsession and a case for the medium of exchange, and a case for why Bitcoin needs to be both. This post Beyond The Vault: Why Bitcoin's True Power Lies In Motion first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Shinobi.

Beyond The Vault: Why Bitcoin's True Power Lies In Motion

The president is set to detail his tariff regime on Wednesday after the U.S. market close.

Is Hope a Strategy? Bitcoin Reclaims $85K Ahed of Trump 'Liberation Day' Tariff Announcement

The leading digital asset continued its ascent as companies such as stablecoin behemoth Tether revealed billions worth of BTC on the books.

Bitcoin Climbs to $85K as Institutional Players Go on a Buying Spree

Michael Saylor's perpetual capital raising machine could be nearing its limit, according to Monness, Crespi, Hardt & Co.

Risk to Bitcoin Buying Plans Makes Strategy a Sell, Says Wall Street Analyst

March's financial metrics reveal a $20 million contraction in bitcoin miners' earnings relative to February. Simultaneously, the hashprice—the theoretical daily yield of 1 petahash per second (PH/s)—diminished by 3.93% from its early March benchmark. Hashprice's 3.93% Slide Meets 862 EH/s Frenzy Fresh data collected on April 1, 2025, via hashrateindex.

Bitcoin Miners Grapple With $20M March Earnings Dip as Hashprice Swings

The stablecoin issuer said that mark-to-market gains on Bitcoin and gold reserves led to a record-breaking quarter.

Tether Purchases $735 Million in Bitcoin in Q1

Trump's March executive order to establish the reserve aligned closely with policy recommendations previously suggested by the think tank.

‘BitBonds' pitched as solution to Trump's budget-neutral bitcoin reserve strategy

The monthly performance was the third-worst on record, the report said.

U.S.-Listed Bitcoin Miners Shed 25% of Their Market Cap in March: JPMorgan

Bitcoin Magazine Human Rights Foundation Donates 1 Billion Satoshis To Fund Bitcoin Development The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) has announced a new round of grants from its Bitcoin Development Fund, distributing 1 billion satoshis (10 BTC) to over 20 projects worldwide.

Human Rights Foundation Donates 1 Billion Satoshis To Fund Bitcoin Development

Metaplanet acquired 645.74 BTC when cash-secured put options they sold were exercised, and received 50.26 BTC as premiums from selling those options.

Metaplanet Bitcoin Treasury Grows to $324 Million With Latest BTC Buy

The giant stablecoin issuer funnels 15% of quarterly profits into BTC as a reserve asset, a strategy in place since May 2023.

Tether Bought 8,888 Bitcoin in Q1 for $735M; Total Holdings Rise to 92.6K

Ethereum

Grayscale is looking to convert its private Digital Large Cap Fund, which contains Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Cardano, to become an ETF.

Grayscale Files to Convert Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP Large Cap Fund Into an ETF

The broker has a buy rating on the shares with a $23 price target.

Bitcoin Miner Hut 8 Could Look to Acquire a Hyperscaler, Clear Street Says

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has reclaimed the $84,000 level on Tuesday morning, sparking speculation about whether its price correction is over. What Happened: Prominent pseudonymous analyst Kevin stated on Tuesday on X that he believes Bitcoin's correction to be almost over.

Bitcoin Reclaims $84,000: Is The Correction Nearing Its End?

Bitcoin opened April 1, 2025, at $83,882 with a market capitalization of $1.66 trillion, a 24-hour trade volume of $28.60 billion, and an intraday price range between $81,287 and $84,490. Oscillators showed mixed momentum and moving averages were broadly bearish, suggesting a consolidating market with a cautious upward bias.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Market Stalls Below Resistance as Traders Wait

Tether has added 8,888 BTC to its reserves, equivalent to $735 million, during the first quarter of 2025.

Tether Expands Bitcoin Reserves by 8,888 BTC, Worth $735 Million, in Q1 2025

Stablecoin issuer Tether (CRYPTO: USDT) and Japanese firm Metaplanet Inc. have significantly increased their Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) reserves in the first quarter of 2025, reflecting a growing corporate trend of cryptocurrency investment. What Happened: Tether acquired 8,888 Bitcoin for approximately $735 million, bringing its total holdings to 92,646 BTC, valued at $7.8 billion as of April 1.

'Asia's MicroStrategy' Metaplanet And Tether Announce Major Bitcoin Purchases

Chun Wang became the first known bitcoiner to launch into Earth's orbit late Monday onboard the SpaceX Fram2 mission he funded.

Bitcoin mining pool co-founder Chun Wang launches into Earth's orbit aboard SpaceX Fram2 mission he funded

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) appears to be locked in a mini bear market, with weak technical signals, fading momentum, and a lack of fresh catalysts weighing heavily on price action, according to a Tuesday market note from 10x Research. What Happened: In the report, the firm said Bitcoin is currently trading below its key trend model level of $88,000—an indicator they consider crucial for gauging bull versus bear cycles.

Bitcoin Is In A Mini Bear Market, Says 10x Research

Cardano

Dogecoin

A rocky quarter has ended in an 11% loss for bitcoin and the biggest for the S&P 500 since Q2 2022. Here's what traders say ahead of the April 2 tariffs kicking in.

Bitcoin Nears $85K Before Tariffs Kick-In; DOGE, XRP, ADA Lead Crypto Majors

Bitcoin is building momentum, rising over 2% on the day to over $84,000, with memecoins leading the market higher, followed by tokens associated with artificial intelligence and gaming. In traditional markets, gold set another record, surpassing $3,140, and futures linked to major U.S. equity indices are pointing to a positive open.

Crypto Daybook Americas: Trump Tariff Threat Casts Shadow Over Buoyant Bitcoin Price

Stablecoin issuer Tether is now the sixth-largest holder of bitcoin in a single wallet, following its latest $735 million BTC purchase.

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