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.

Michael Saylor tied the CLARITY Act to Strategy's bitcoin capital model, saying clearer rules could support BTC, STRC, and MSTR-linked markets. The framework positions BTC as digital capital, STRC as digital credit, and MSTR as digital equity.

Michael Saylor Says CLARITY Act Could Unlock BTC, MSTR, and STRC Markets

MARA is cashing in its bitcoin treasury to fund a massive AI and power infrastructure pivot, selling $1.5 billion in BTC as the miner bets its future on data centers and energy assets over pure hashrate expansion.

MARA Dumps $1.5B in Bitcoin as Miner Trades Treasury Hoard for AI Power Bet

While some experts point to $90,000 as the next explosive level, others caution that this new "early bull" signal isn't a guaranteed crystal ball.

Bitcoin's bull-bear cycle indicator turns green for first time since March 2023

Inflation rose to a three-year high in April, according to this morning's Consumer Price Index report.

Live markets: Bitcoin holds $80,000 as stocks sink, yields rise on ugly inflation print

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is approaching its closely-watched 200-day moving average, a level that has historically acted as major resistance during prior bear markets. Historically Similar Pattern In a podcast on May 11, crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen compared the current setup to both the 2018 and 2019 cycles.

Bitcoin Stalls At Key $80,000 Moving Average: History Tells Us What May Happen Next

The kingdom of Bhutan has offloaded over $230 million in Bitcoin this year while steadily reducing its holdings, according to Arkham data.

Bhutan Moves $8.1M in Bitcoin as Sell-Off Continues

The online marketplace's board called the half-cash, half-stock offer "neither credible nor attractive" Tuesday.

EBay rejects GameStop's $56 billion bid, putting bitcoin exposure back in focus

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) tapped $82,000 on Monday, yet Michael Terpin says the rally may be setting up another short opportunity before the next major leg higher. Why Terpin Is Bearish Short Term Speaking at Consensus Miami, Terpin, founder and CEO of Transform Ventures and often called crypto's "Godfather," said his fund is currently shorting BTC while targeting another move lower before a long-term recovery.

Why Crypto 'Godfather' Michael Terpin Says He's Shorting Bitcoin

Institutional investors just bought an overall total of $857.9 million in Bitcoin and crypto assets in one week, according to a new update from CoinShares. The inflows mark the sixth consecutive positive week and the largest weekly total since April 24th. Bitcoin dominated the flows with $706.

Institutional Investors Pour $857,900,000 Into Bitcoin and Crypto Assets in One Week: CoinShares

The bitcoin price has topped $82,000 per bitcoin, up from lows of $60,000 in early February

‘Full Panic Mode'—‘Urgent' $6.6 Trillion Crypto Warning Issued As Bitcoin Braces For Price Shock

CleanSpark reported a net loss of $378.3 million for the quarter ending on March 31, a steep increase from the $138.8 million loss reported the same period last year.

CleanSpark stock slides 9% as quarterly earnings miss estimates on bitcoin holdings loss

BitMex co-founder Arthur Hayes says Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) retaking $126,000 is a foregone conclusion, arguing that trillions in AI spending and wartime money printing will fuel the rally as the crypto bottomed at $60,000 earlier this year. AI Spending And War Create Perfect Environment For Bitcoin Hayes laid out his thesis in a new essay titled “The Butterfly Touch,” arguing that the combination of AI buildout and the US-Iran war creates the perfect environment for Bitcoin.

Bitcoin Going Back To All-Time High Is A Foregone Conclusion, Arthur Hayes Says

Keel Infrastructure posted a $145 million Q1 net loss as the Bitfarms successor pivots from bitcoin mining to AI infrastructure.

Former bitcoin miner Bitfarms reports $145 million Q1 net loss amid Keel rebrand, AI transition

The asset functions as a shielded bitcoin wrapper operating on Starknet rather than on the Bitcoin base layer itself.

Starknet launches strkBTC to bring ZK-powered shielded bitcoin to its Layer 2 network

Exodus sold $73.2M in crypto, causing cash, cash equivalents, and stablecoins to jump from $5.2M to $74.4M by the end of Q1 2026.

Exodus dumps 1,000 bitcoin: Why the crypto wallet is cashing out to fund a payments empire

Michael Saylor on Monday said selling Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) to fund STRC dividends is “a big nothing burger” since Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) would buy 20 BTC for every one it sells. Saylor Says Bitcoin Sale Impact Would Be Immeasurable Saylor sat down with CoinDesk at Consensus in Miami to address concerns raised during Strategy's earnings call about potentially selling Bitcoin to fund dividend obligations.

Saylor Calls Bitcoin Sale Fears A 'Big Nothing Burger'—So Why Is Everyone Panicking?

Arthur Hayes, the BitMEX co-founder who now runs Maelstrom, said bitcoin's return to its October high is a "foregone conclusion," and he is taking his fund to maximum risk, with HYPE, ZEC, and NEAR as his top altcoin picks.

Bitcoin will 'explode' past $90,000 on way back to $126,000, Arthur Hayes says

Bitcoin is down 35% from its all-time high, making this drawdown shallower than past cycles, but analysts warn the bear market could resume.

Is This Bitcoin Bear Market Different? Analysts Weigh In

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Bitcoin is holding above $80,000 as traders await key U.S. CPI inflation data. Bitcoin ETFs saw $27.3 million in net inflows on Monday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $16.9 million in net outflows.

Bitcoin Holds $80,000 While Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Stay Steady Ahead Of CPI Data

Bitcoin and ether fell as escalating Middle East tensions lifted oil and the dollar, though BTC continued to hold above a key bull market level.

Bitcoin hovers above key support as equities, crypto retreat

Widely followed crypto market gauge signals weakening risk appetite as investors continue favoring bitcoin over ether.

ETH/BTC ratio falls to 10-month low as ether continues to underperform bitcoin

The Roundhill Sports Betting & iGaming ETF (BETZ) and bitcoin share a strong positive correlation, with an interesting twist.

Beyond IBIT: A sports betting ETF bitcoin traders may want to watch

Bhutan appears to have sold around $50 million in BTC per month this year, Arkham said, but still has $252 million in bitcoin remaining.

Bhutan government moves another 100 BTC as 2026 bitcoin outflows top $230 million: Arkham

While the miner said bitcoin remains its operational foundation, first-quarter results point to a company increasingly built around power, data centers and AI demand.

Bitcoin miner MARA sold $1.5 billion of bitcoin as it shifts toward AI infrastructure

Ray Dalio joins the privacy debate, saying Bitcoin's full transparency makes it less likely to be adopted by central banks.

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