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.

U.S. crypto adoption rebounded in March, according to a new survey from Deutsche Bank AG (NYSE:DB) , even as investor sentiment toward Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) remains cautious. Adoption Rises, With Bitcoin Still dominant Deutsche Bank's latest retail crypto survey showed U.S. adoption climbed to 12% in March, up from 7% in February, returning to levels last seen in mid-2025.

Deutsche Bank: US Crypto Adoption Rebounds, But Bitcoin's Path To $120,000 Remains Uncertain

Fraudsters are targeting global shipping firms with fake Strait of Hormuz transit fees, demanding payment in Bitcoin and Tether as vessels remain stranded amid Gulf tensions.

Scammers Target Stranded Ships in Strait of Hormuz With Fake Bitcoin Transit Fees

Morgan Stanley's spot Bitcoin ETF has accumulated over $139 million in BTC within nine days of launch, indicating strong early institutional demand for the firm's new crypto offering.

Morgan Stanley's Spot Bitcoin ETF Tops $139M in Assets Within Nine Days

Cash App joins the youth banking race with high-yield savings, but the managed kid accounts can't tap into the app's Bitcoin features.

Block's Cash App Launches Accounts for Young Kids—Without Bitcoin Access

Onramp launched a unified platform today combining cash management, bitcoin services, and gold ownership into a single account aimed at long-term wealth building.

Onramp Launches Finance Platform Combining Cash, Bitcoin and Gold in One Account

Fake crypto clearance demands are targeting ships stranded at Hormuz as the Iran conflict enters its third month.

Iran Scammers Demand Bitcoin, USDT for Transit Through Strait of Hormuz: Report

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) now holds 815,061 BTC, surpassing BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ:IBIT) at 802,824 BTC for the first time since Q2 2024. How Strategy Pulled Ahead Strategy held 189,150 BTC at the start of Q1 2024.

Strategy Tops BlackRock's IBIT With 815,000 BTC As MSTR Breakout Targets $207

Michael Saylor and Tom Lee continued to buy BTC and ETH in big size, while Aave published its incident report from the KelpDAO exploit.

Morning Minute: Saylor's $2.54B Buy Buoys Bitcoin

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Ethereum

Bitcoin trades around $76,000 as sentiment remained neutral amid hopes of a U.S.-Iran ceasefire extension. Bitcoin ETFs saw $238.4 million in net inflows on Monday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $67.8 million in net inflows.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Consolidate As Markets Wait For Middle East News

Bitcoin BTC$76,675.48 is trading with a positive bias above the $75,000 level, which CoinDesk recently highlighted as a critical threshold for bulls to maintain control.

Bitcoin trades above a make-or-break level ahead of Warsh hearing

The Schwab Center for Financial Research warned that Bitcoin faces key resistance between $78,000 and $83,000 investor cost basis levels.

Bitcoin Resistance at $78K and $83K Could Cap Rally: Schwab

Reabold Resources has clarified it is only exploring small-scale bitcoin mining at its UK gas site, following reports of a broader pivot. The company says its primary focus remains domestic energy supply. Key Takeaways: Reabold said 2026 bitcoin mining at West Newton is small-scale, not a strategic pivot.

UK Gas Firm Clarifies Bitcoin Mining Plans at Yorkshire Site

Bitcoin advanced while altcoins continued to struggle after the weekend's DeFi exploit, with markets eyeing Middle East tensions and shifting risk sentiment.

Bitcoin climbs as risk sentiment improves, altcoins hit by exploit concerns

Hours after the Arbitrum Security Council froze 30,766 ether tied to the KelpDAO exploit, the attacker moved all 75,701 ETH, roughly $175 million, to the Ethereum mainnet and began bridging the funds to bitcoin. Key Takeaways: After Arbitrum froze 30,766 ETH ($71M), the KelpDAO exploiter moved 75,701 ETH ($175M) to the Ethereum mainnet.

KelpDAO Exploiter Moves 75,701 ETH to Mainnet, Begins Routing $175M to Bitcoin

Renowned cryptocurrency analyst Willy Woo expressed skepticism on Monday over optimistic Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) price predictions made by various institutions and individuals. Woo Not Convinced In an X post, Woo labeled the predictions as “all too bullish,” suggesting that they lack a basis in reality.

Crypto Analyst Willy Woo Calls Bitcoin Price Predictions By Experts 'Too Bullish'

Leveraged accumulation and new capital tools push MSTR ahead of the world's largest spot bitcoin ETF.

Strategy overtakes BlackRock IBIT in bitcoin holdings after bear market buying

Bitcoin's comparative stability during geopolitical turmoil has reinforced its appeal as a hedge.

Bitcoin is less volatile than South Korea's stock market right now

Michael Saylor's firm Strategy just completed its third-largest Bitcoin acquisition ever, buying up 34,164 BTC for approximately $2.54 billion. The company now owns 815,061 BTC acquired for $61.56 billion, at an average price of $75,527 per Bitcoin.

Michael Saylor's Strategy Acquires $2,540,000,000 Worth of Bitcoin in One of the Firm's Largest Buys Ever

Bitcoin traded at $75,733 on Tuesday morning, up 1.5% over 24 hours, as Iran signaled it will send a team to Pakistan talks and Brent crude slipped ahead of the Wednesday ceasefire deadline.

Bitcoin reclaims $75,000 as Iran ceasefire talks advance, equities rally resumes

BlackRock's IBIT absorbed $871 million last week even as Iran tensions dragged bitcoin toward $71,000. Analysts say the record flows show who is buying the dip.

'Mission Accomplished'—BlackRock Suddenly Bets $871M On Bitcoin Dip

Popular AI assistant Grok said on Monday that Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) price would have been “noticeably lower” had Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR ) not bought billions worth of the cryptocurrency. Grok Notes MSTR's Influence On Bitcoin When venture capitalist Jason Calacanis asked what Bitcoin's price would be without Michael Saylor's cryptocurrency treasury firm, Grok declined to provide an “exact” figure.

Bitcoin's Price Without Michael Saylor? Grok Thinks Strategy Responsible For 'Real Upward Pressure And Sentiment Tailwinds'

Leading cryptocurrencies rose on Monday, while stocks ended lower amid mixed signals from President Donald Trump on the Iran conflict.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Recover Amid Iran War Uncertainty: Analyst Hopeful Of BTC Hitting $85,000-$88,000 In May If This Happens

Crypto steadied despite rising Iran tensions, but DeFi is reeling from one of the largest exploits of the year.

Bitcoin bounces above $76,000 as DeFi suffers $14 billion exodus after KelpDAO hack

Reabold Resources faced criticism for plans to use a gas field to mine Bitcoin, but said serving U.K. energy demand remains its main focus.

UK Gas Firm Faces Pushback Over Plans to Mine Bitcoin

Bitcoin price held above $76,500 after slipping toward $75,000 over the weekend as US–Iran tensions and oil concerns weighed on markets.

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