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.

Ala Shaabana explains how using Bitcoin network's coordinate-and-reward playbook can bust open corporate monopolies on AI.

Bitcoin's compute power dwarfs top 100 supercomputers by 600k times, says Bittensor co-founder

A South African High Court ruled that bitcoin can be legally treated as “capital” and a “negotiable instrument” (a form of money) because it holds value, is used for speculation, and is accepted by merchants.

Trader Loses 1,680 BTC Fight as South African Court Classifies Bitcoin as Capital

Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren are urging the U.S. Department of Labor under Donald Trump to withdraw a proposed rule allowing Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in retirement accounts.

Democrats Sanders and Warren Push Labor Department to Abandon Bitcoin 401(k) Rule

Shares in the leading Bitcoin treasury firm Strategy (MSTR) are now more than 70% off their 52-week high after the company sold BTC.

Strategy Shares Fall for Second Straight Day After $56 Billion Bitcoin Giant Sells BTC

Bitcoin's drop into the mid-$67,000s — driven by ETF outflows, Mt. Gox movements, geopolitical tension, and Strategy's first BTC sale in years—triggered an outsized selloff in crypto-linked stocks.

Bitcoin Stocks, Led By Strategy (MSTR), Take a Beating as BTC Price Sells Off

Crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) flows opened June on a defensive note, with bitcoin funds losing nearly half a billion dollars and ether products extending their outflow streak to 15 trading days. Yet XRP and HYPE ETFs again attracted fresh capital, showing that investors are still making selective bets beyond the largest crypto assets.

Blackrock IBIT Sheds $440M as Bitcoin ETF Outflows Reach 11 Days

The senators said a plan allowing fiduciaries to offer exposure to riskier assets like crypto and private equity would hurt retirees and personally benefit President Trump.

Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren Urge Labor Department to Drop Bitcoin, Crypto 401K Plan

Bitcoin experienced a sharp decline in early June 2026, tumbling more than 6% in 24 hours to an intraday low of $66,948. Market Cap and Liquidation Crunch Bitcoin's poor start to June continued as the cryptocurrency tumbled below $67,000, hitting another multi-week low.

Bitcoin Sinks to $66,346 as $1.35B in Long Liquidations Accelerate Market Selloff

Bitcoin just had its worst day since April. The death cross is in effect, and prediction markets are bearish.

Where Does Bitcoin Go From Here? This Is What the Charts Say

The firm still views bitcoin as undervalued relative to equities, but says investors are rotating into AI stocks as the opportunity cost of missing gains by holding BTC is too high.

Bitcoin set for 'choppy summer' as capital chases high-flying AI stocks, K33 says

Bitcoin's correction below $70,000 has pulled its market dominance down to roughly 58% and pushed the Altcoin Season Index to 49, raising real questions about whether capital is rotating out of BTC and into altcoins, though the data does not confirm a full altseason yet.

Altcoin Season Index at 49 — Traders Need Bitcoin Dominance Below 55% to Trigger Rotation

Benchmark-StoneX analysts grew bullish towards Strive after the Bitcoin-buying asset manager padded cash reserves while growing its stockpile.

As Strategy Sells Bitcoin, Strive Doubles Down With $4.2 Billion Offering

An excerpt from Bitcoin: The Honest Money uses the rising cost of ice cream to explain how inflation devalues money, wages, savings, and time.

A Little Story About Inflation – An Excerpt from Bitcoin: The Honest Money

A market-stress gauge that has marked every bitcoin bottom for more than a decade is reading near 40%, a level reflecting meaningful pressure but stops short of the historical “maximum opportunity” zone.

Cryptoquant: The Onchain Line Behind Every Bitcoin Bottom Sits Near 40%, Short of ‘Maximum Opportunity'

Strategy Inc.'s (NASDAQ:MSTR) preferred stock (NASDAQ:STRC) dropped below $98 on Tuesday as Peter Schiff declared the death spiral he predicted has officially begun. Cash Reserve Drained From 21 Months To 6.1 Months Strategy's USD reserve, designed to cover preferred stock dividends, stood at $871 million as of May 31, covering just 6.1 months of payments.

MSTR Plunges 8% As Peter Schiff Says Saylor's STRC Bitcoin Engine Is In A 'Death Spiral'

Charles Schwab plans to launch spot crypto trading, custody, and transfers for registered investment advisors by mid-2027.

Charles Schwab Sets Mid-2027 Target for Advisor Bitcoin and Crypto Spot Trading

The move began Monday on a report that Strategy sold a small amount of bitcoin, which spooked investors.

Bitcoin drops back under $70,000, Strategy extends its slide

Hive mined nearly 2,900 Bitcoin last year and is now racing to build what it calls Canada's largest private AI data center.

Bitcoin Miner Hive Reports Revenue Surge as It Bets on Powering AI Boom

Peter Schiff renewed his criticism of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) after the cryptocurrency slipped below $68,000, arguing investors would have generated far larger returns elsewhere over the last five years. BTC Failure To Outperform Schiff's comments in a X post on June 2 sparked pushback from crypto traders who accused him of ignoring Bitcoin's massive long-term gains after previously discouraging investors from buying the asset near $1,000.

Peter Schiff Says Bitcoin Investors 'Missed Out' On Stocks As BTC Craters 12% In 1 Week

Crypto analysts say investors should look closely at each company's financial situation rather than expecting a cascade of incoming sales.

Will Strategy's Peers Dump Bitcoin Now? Not so Fast, Analysts Say

Solstice Labs CEO Ben Nadareski says developers must act like financial managers to win back institutional trust amid ongoing security exploits.

Bitcoin faces an 'identity crisis' and DeFi devs need to stop acting like tech bros

Strive purchased 2,500 bitcoin, raising its holdings to 19,000 BTC, while also expanding cash reserves. The company is positioning itself for future funding growth, boosting flexibility for operations, acquisitions, and treasury activity. Strive Grows Its Bitcoin Treasury While Building a Larger Cash Cushion A June 2 filing with the U.S.

Strive Buys 2,500 Bitcoin, Holdings Reach 19K BTC as $4.2B Funding Plan Advances

Myriad predictors think it's increasingly likely that Bitcoin's next stop is $55,000 rather than $84,000 as BTC continues its slide.

Bitcoin Traders Flip Bearish as BTC Falls to Lowest Price in Months

Bitcoin's slide toward $68,000 on Tuesday reflected a sharp risk-off reset as exchange-traded fund (ETF) redemptions, Strategy's rare bitcoin sale, and a heavy derivatives flush hit traders at the same time.

86% Long Liquidation Wave Exposes Bitcoin's Breakdown Below $68K as ETF Pressure Builds

Ethereum

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has plummeted below $68,000 on Tuesday, while Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) are down 2% and 4%, respectively, continuing their weakness compared to roaring equity markets. ETF Flow Reversal – Biggest Weakness In its June 2026 Market Update, Wintermute research noted that market weakness comes as spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs recorded roughly $2 billion in combined outflows over 10 days, marking the longest redemption streak since launch.

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