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.

The feature enables users to earn bitcoin automatically at thousands of merchants, with no extensions, codes, or checkout changes.

Lolli launches automatic bitcoin cashback on linked debit and credit card purchases

Ethereum

The bank said ether and the broader altcoin market continue to trail bitcoin as weak network activity, sluggish DeFi growth and limited real-world adoption weigh on investor demand.

JPMorgan says ether and altcoins won't catch up to bitcoin without a major network boom

The DAT raised its total BTC holdings to 15,391, allowing Strive to maintain its position as the ninth-largest bitcoin treasury.

Strive buys 382 BTC for roughly $30 million, holding spot as ninth-largest bitcoin treasury

Bitcoin's push toward $80,000 earlier this month has sparked the fastest growth in BTC perpetual futures open interest recorded so far in 2026, with Binance capturing the largest share of new derivatives capital.

Bitcoin's May Rally Toward $80K Ignites Fastest BTC Perpetual Futures Open Interest Growth of 2026

The Human Rights Foundation has released a new Bitcoin playbook showing how nonprofits and activist groups can bypass financial censorship and operate independently when governments weaponize the banking system.

Bitcoin Becomes Lifeline for Activists as HRF Unveils ‘Bitcoin for Nonprofits' Guide

Bernstein has assigned Outperform ratings to four Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) miners, citing over $90 billion in AI deals covering 3.7 gigawatts of power capacity across hyperscalers, neoclouds, and chip providers. Price Targets Imply Massive Upside From Monday Close Bernstein set a $100 price target on IREN (NASDAQ:IREN), implying 98.1% upside from Monday's $50.46 close.

Bitcoin Miners Will Gain From AI Deals, Bernstein Says: The Tickers To Watch

Canaan Inc. has been selected to supply hash-to-heat equipment to a district heating network in the Nordic region, deploying its Avalon A1566HA hydro-cooled mining units to deliver hot water directly to residential customers.

Canaan Wins Nordic Heating Bid, Turns Bitcoin Mining Waste Heat Into Residential Hot Water

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) trades below $77,000 after getting rejected at the 200-day moving average, and analyst Benjamin Cowen expects weakness to persist into Q3 and early Q4. 200-Day MA Provided Resistance In Every Bear Market The 200-day moving average provided resistance in May 2018, March 2022, and now May 2026.

Bitcoin Down To $77,000 At Key Resistance Level: What Is Going On?

Bitcoin hovered near $76,738 early Tuesday as traders watched a tightening consolidation range follow a strong multiweek advance. Technical indicators across the one-hour, four-hour, and daily charts remained mixed, pointing to cautious momentum. Support around $76,000 held as the critical level shaping near-term price direction.

Bitcoin Price Action Stalls Near $76K Support as Volatility Compresses

These days, the only players expressing interest in bitcoin are those that bought at the top and are now left carrying the bag. Bitcoin just ain't bitcoin anymore.

Bitcoin Stuck In Limbo As Gold Outshines Crypto

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs posted $648 million outflows Monday as long-term BTC holders continue to accumulate the cryptocurrency.

Bitcoin ETFs Shed $649M in a Day as Long-Term BTC Holders ‘Limit Downside Potential'

TD Cowen raised its Strategy MSTR price target to $400, noting accelerating BTC per share growth and $1.5B in accretive debt repurchases.

TD Cowen raises Strategy price target to $400, citing faster bitcoin accumulation and accretive deleveraging

We're more than halfway to the Bitcoin blockchain's next mining reward halving, a programmed supply slowdown that occurs every 210,000 blocks. There are now fewer than 100,000 blocks to go, and bears should take note even though they appear to have the upper hand in the market at the moment.

Bitcoin may bottom in October if historical reward-halving cycle holds

Monad

Echo Protocol said that a compromised admin key had enabled unauthorized eBTC minting on its Monad deployment.

Bitcoin DeFi Platform Echo Protocol Hit By $76M Monad Exploit

Bitcoin held near $76,800 as altcoins weakened, WLFI slid and traders watched whether the largest cryptocurrency can hold Tom Lee's line in the sand.

Bitcoin treads water near pivotal monthly close while speculative tokens retreat

Bitcoin's fourth halving is now well in the rearview mirror as fewer than 100,000 blocks remain. The network is entering the final stretch before the next reward cut, expected around April 2028.

Bitcoin's 2028 Halving Countdown Begins as Fewer Than 100,000 Blocks Remain

Bernstein sees bitcoin miners benefiting from $90B in AI deals, with Outperform ratings on IREN, Riot, CleanSpark, and Core Scientific.

‘Follow the gigawatts': Bernstein sees upside in several bitcoin miners amid $90 billion in AI data center deals

Rathnakishore Giri falsely promised guaranteed returns on Bitcoin derivatives trading, using new investor funds to pay earlier participants.

Ohio Man Gets 9 Years for $10M Bitcoin Trading Ponzi Scheme

Renowned investor and media personality Kevin O'Leary made a sharp distinction between Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and dollar-denominated stablecoin on Monday, attributing the latter's value to its backing by U.S. Treasuries or T-bills. Why O'Leary Thinks Stablecoin Have Value O'Leary took to X, sharing a clip from his recent appearance on Fox News, in which he described Bitcoin as a “speculative asset,” prone to volatile price swings.

Kevin O'Leary Says 'Volatile' Bitcoin Is 'Speculative'—But Stablecoins Have 'Real Value'

Fewer than 27,000 BTC now separates Strategy and Blackrock in what has become an unprecedented contest to be the first institution to hold 1 million bitcoin. Two Giants, One Finish Line For much of late 2024 and early 2025, Blackrock's iShares Bitcoin Trust was regarded as the fastest-growing exchange-traded fund (ETF) in U.S. market history.

Strategy Holds 843,738 BTC vs Blackrock's 817,138 as the Race to a Million Bitcoin Intensifies

On May 19, bitcoin rebounded from a low of $76,000 to trade above $77,000 ($77,200 by 3:50 AM EST). However, Bitfinex analysts warn that the drop below $78,000 exposes deep market fragilities. Geopolitical Relief Bitcoin climbed back above $77,000 on the morning of May 19, rebounding from a late‑Monday dip to $76,000.

Bitcoin Traders Push BTC Back to $77K After Trump Freezes Iran Response

French bitcoin treasury firm Capital B has acquired 192 BTC after completing a series of capital raises totaling roughly $20 million (€17 million). The company now holds more than 3,100 bitcoin as it deepens its treasury-focused strategy.

Capital B Buys 192 BTC After $20M Raise as Treasury Strategy Accelerates

Institutional investors just sold an overall total of $1.07 billion in Bitcoin and crypto assets in one week, according to a new update from CoinShares. The outflows are the first negative result in seven weeks and the third-largest weekly outflow of the year. Bitcoin drove most of the selling with $982 million in outflows.

Institutional Investors Sell $1,070,000,000 in Bitcoin and Crypto Assets in One Week, Ending Streak of Inflows: CoinShares

Michael Saylor's firm Strategy just completed of its largest Bitcoin buys ever, acquiring 24,869 BTC for approximately $2.01 billion. The company now owns 843,738 BTC acquired for $63.87 billion at a price of $75,700 per Bitcoin.

Michael Saylor's Strategy Buys $2,010,000 Worth of Bitcoin in One of the Firm's Largest Acquisitions Ever

Bitcoin is trading below $77,000 due to geopolitical tensions, inflation fears, and higher U.S. Treasury yields, analysts said.

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