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's recent weakness reflects a broader rotation into AI, IPOs and other momentum trades rather than concerns about Michael Saylor's bitcoin sales, according to Charles Schwab's Jim Ferraioli.

Bitcoin isn't crashing because of Saylor, it's losing the momentum trade

In the past two days, bitcoin's highest conviction holders have sold about $2.4 billion in bitcoin.

Bitcoin's high conviction holders are turning into sellers as the crypto's price hits new lows

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Senate lawmakers Wednesday that the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve is moving forward and pressed them to pass the CLARITY Act before summer recess. Bessent Wants CLARITY Act Done This Summer Speaking at a Senate Finance Committee hearing on the 2027 budget, Bessent urged lawmakers to get behind the CLARITY Act and push it across the finish line before August.

Scott Bessent Says Bitcoin Reserve Moving At Deliberate Speed As 'Big Announcement' Remains Elusive

The Crypto Fear and Greed Index plunged to 11 on June 3, 2026, one of the lowest sentiment readings in months, as bitcoin traded near $65,853 and traders publicly debated whether $50,000 is next.

Bitcoin Fear Index Crashes to 11 as Traders Debate $50K Floor

Bitcoin fell to a more than two-month low alongside U.S. stocks after Middle East skirmishes pushed bond yields and oil prices higher.

As Oil Moves Higher, Bitcoin Sinks to Lowest Price Since March

State regulators have begun quietly implementing regulations to ban or overburden Bitcoin ATM operators.

Bitcoin ATMs: The Canary in the Coal Mine

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told the Senate Finance Committee that the Trump administration is moving forward with a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and urged Congress to pass the BITCOIN Act and Clarity Act to solidify and expand the effort.

Scott Bessent Backs Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, Urges Senate to Pass Clarity Act

Bitcoin fell sharply for a third straight day, sliding below $66,000 on Wednesday and wiping out all of its April gains. Bitcoin Erases April Gains Bitcoin's downward slide continued on Wednesday as the cryptocurrency dipped below $66,000, erasing its April gains.

Bitcoin Drops 10% in 3 Days, Falls Below $66K as $500M Liquidation Wave Hits

Macro analyst Alex Krüger declared crypto a “failed asset class” on Tuesday but carved out four exceptions he still considers worth owning as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) slides toward $65,000. Most Crypto Is Worthless But Four Categories Are Different Krüger's case against crypto covers the full picture.

Bitcoin Implosion Has Exposed Crypto As 'Failed Asset Class,' Veteran Analyst Says

Solana

Crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) flows remained under heavy pressure on Tuesday, June 2, as bitcoin funds posted a 12th straight day of redemptions and ether ETFs extended their losing streak to 16 sessions. Solana and HYPE products drew fresh inflows, but the broader market remained defined by large exits from the two biggest asset classes.

Bitcoin ETFs Lose $519M as Grayscale's GSOL Pulls in Fresh Solana Demand

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the department is moving at a "deliberate speed" to establish a strategic bitcoin reserve.

Bessent backs summer push for Clarity Act, says bitcoin reserve moving at ‘deliberate speed'

Kalshi announced on X that bitcoin perpetual futures are now live on its platform, offering U.S. investors rare access to regulated perps domestically.

Kalshi Goes Live With America's First Regulated Bitcoin Perpetual Futures

With STRC trading under $100, experts are at odds over whether the sale has exposed a “structural crack” in Strategy's Bitcoin flywheel.

Strategy Wanted to 'Inoculate' the Bitcoin Market—Has Its BTC Sale Backfired?

Adecoagro is set to begin Bitcoin mining operations in Brazil using electricity generated from sugarcane waste, with a target launch date of July 1.

Tether-Backed Adecoagro to Launch Sugarcane-Powered Bitcoin Mining in Brazil

Bitcoin miners finally had something to celebrate, delivering their strongest revenue gain in four months as May lifted earnings beyond the $1 billion mark for the first time since January. Current revenue, however, has cooled considerably, with bitcoin slipping below the $66,000 mark on Tuesday before staging a modest recovery the following day.

Bitcoin Miners Hit $1.08B in May Revenue, Then Prices Pull the Floor Away

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could face another major test in June, as analysts warn the asset is losing momentum and weakening against stocks and gold. “Date With Destiny“ In a June 2 podcast, crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen said Bitcoin's next “date with destiny” may arrive in mid-June, with price potentially testing the 200-week moving average.

Bitcoin Faces 'Date With Destiny' In June: Technical Analyst Shares The Do-Or-Die Level To Watch

Lava has launched a secured Visa credit card that lets users fund spending with cash or stablecoins while earning Bitcoin rewards on every purchase.

Lava Card Launches Secured Visa Credit Card That Pays Bitcoin Rewards on Every Purchase

Ethereum

Crypto investor Andrew Kang, CEO of Robo Strategy, says humanoid robotics is the biggest investment opportunity since Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), with a path to tens of trillions in market cap. One Robot At $50K Does The Work Of Three Humans At $2 Per Hour Kang built his case on unit economics.

Forget Bitcoin, ETH, XRP: Veteran Crypto Investor Says Robotics Is The Biggest Opportunity Now

Charles Schwab launched near-24/7 Bitcoin futures trading on thinkorswim, marking its first round-the-clock product as it deepens crypto market access.

Charles Schwab Launches 24/7 Bitcoin Futures Trading on thinkorswim

The S1-COIN-25 physical bitcoin, part of Mike Caldwell's 2011-2013 mint, had its tamper-evident hologram peeled and the 25 BTC swept on-chain on Wednesday.

Rare physical bitcoin worth $1.78 million gets cashed in after 12 years

One of the few analysts who accurately called Bitcoin's 2025 top says he's still buying BTC even though the bottom may not be in.

Analyst Who Nailed Bitcoin 2025 Top Says He's Accumulating BTC Despite Expecting Lower Prices – Here's His Outlook

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) may have created a capital structure problem that could hurt either Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), MSTR shareholders or preferred holders, according to a prominent industry expert. Strategy's Changing Risk Profile Speaking on Unchained's "Bits + Bips" podcast, Arca Chief Investment Officer Jeff Dorman said Strategy's decision to add large, preferred stock obligations has changed the risk profile around Michael Saylor's Bitcoin strategy.

Why Strategy's Bitcoin Sale May Have Changed Everything: 'Someone Is Going To Lose Badly', Expert Says

Strategy unloading of bitcoin may have rattled markets, but Citi said the bigger issue for bitcoin is a missing bid from new buyers.

Bitcoin's lack of fresh investors matters more than Strategy's sale, Citi says

The figure is from a theoretical model proposed by Greg Foss in 2021 that treats bitcoin as a credit default swap on G20 sovereign bonds.

Bitwise model puts bitcoin fair value at $224,000 as sovereign-default hedge

U.S. spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETFs shed $519 million on Tuesday while altcoin ETFs stayed green across the board as Bitcoin crashed to $66,000 overnight. BlackRock Alone Sold $440M As Five-Week Outflow Total Hits $5B BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ:IBIT) sold 5,800 Bitcoin worth $440.29 million on Tuesday, accounting for the bulk of the day's total outflow.

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