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 treasury firm resumed Bitcoin buys after last week's pause, with Michael Saylor saying that Strategy would buy 30 BTC for every one sold.

Strategy Resumes Bitcoin Buys as Saylor Shifts Focus to 'Never Be a Net Seller'

In a notable shift from its long-standing “never sell” narrative, executives at Strategy signaled that the company may sell Bitcoin under a narrowly defined condition – funding shareholder dividends. Earlier in February, Executive Chairman Michael Saylor reiterated his widely circulated stance on X: “Never sell your Bitcoin.

Strategy (MSTR) Says Firm Will Unload Bitcoin (BTC) Under One Specific Condition

Bitcoin holds above $81K as Iran rejects US peace terms, Brent tops $104, and a $1B whale's ETH selling clouds an otherwise bullish backdrop.

‘Crypto at the crossroads': Analysts say Iran tensions and whale selling cloud crypto outlook as bitcoin holds above $81K

Strategy added 535 more BTC for $43 million days after Michael Saylor said the company may consider selling part of its bitcoin holdings for the first time.

Strategy (MSTR) Buys $43 Million More Bitcoin After Saylor Defends Potential BTC Sales

Last week's purchases were funded by sales of the company's common stock.

Strategy buys 535 bitcoin for $43 million days after signaling potential BTC sales

Strategy, the Virginia-based business intelligence firm led by Michael Saylor, acquired 535 bitcoin for approximately $43 million, paying roughly $80,340 per coin and bringing its total treasury to 818,869 BTC.

Strategy Adds 535 BTC for $43M, Saylor Pushes Total Holdings to 818,869 Bitcoin

Strategy's total holdings now account for more than 3.9% of the 21 million bitcoin supply cap — worth around $66.5 billion.

‘Back to work': Michael Saylor's Strategy buys 535 bitcoin for $43 million after brief pause as total holdings hit 818,869 BTC

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Bitcoin trades near $81,000 early Monday as crypto markets stabilizes ahead of a key week for regulation, with traders closely watching the upcoming CLARITY Act discussion scheduled for May 14. Bitcoin ETFs saw $145.7 million in net outflows on Friday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $3.6 million in net inflows.

Bitcoin Holds $81,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Stabilize On Monday Morning

Institutional demand for crypto is real, and suggests there may be a sustained bitcoin BTC$80,885.84 price move above its pivotal 200-day simple moving average (SMA).

Bitcoin funds capture $700 million as institutions place their bets

BTC briefly topped $82,400 before slipping below $81,000 as traders repositioned around CME futures open and geopolitical risks rattled markets.

Bitcoin whipsaws on CME open as Iran tensions pressure crypto markets

XRP climbed above $1.50 for the first time in nearly two months during a broader crypto market rally that also pushed bitcoin past $82,000. ETF Inflows and Exchange Withdrawals Boost XRP Momentum On May 10, XRP breached the $1.

XRP Bulls Drive Token Above $90B Market Cap as Bitcoin Retakes $82,000

Macro strategist Raoul Pal says the probability of a bitcoin supercycle has risen significantly, citing debt monetization pressures, a historic global capital expenditure boom, and structural shifts in how governments are managing sovereign debt.

Raoul Pal Says a Bitcoin Supercycle Is More Likely Than Ever in 2026

Bitcoin and Nasdaq have rallied sharply, but U.S. consumer sentiment has fallen to historic lows, highlighting a widening Wall Street–Main Street divide.

Bitcoin, Nasdaq investors are celebrating, while U.S. consumers turn gloomy

Capital B announced that it has raised 15.2 million euros in a private placement, which will be used to purchase 182 BTC.

French BTC treasury firm Capital B raises $18 million from Adam Back, others

This Mother's Day, bitcoin was trading around $81,700, a figure that would have seemed impossible when it sat at $8 on the same holiday in 2011, making this the second-highest Mother's Day price in bitcoin's 15-year history.

From $8 to $81,700: What Bitcoin Was Worth on Every Mother's Day Since 2011

During Strategy's earnings call last week, Saylor said the firm will consider tapping its bitcoin holdings to fund STRC dividends.

Michael Saylor says Strategy would buy '10 to 20′ bitcoin for every one it sells: report

Foundry, AntPool, F2Pool, SpiderPool, and MARA Pool are among seven pools joining the Stratum V2 working group, putting nearly three-quarters of global bitcoin hashrate behind a protocol that returns block construction decisions to individual miners.

Bitcoin mining pools with 75% of BTC hashrate join open standard for block construction

A long-dormant whale woke up Sunday, moving millions worth of bitcoin on-chain.

A bitcoin whale that went silent in 2013 moves $40 million in BTC

Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR ), reaffirmed on Sunday his long-standing support of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and announced the company will resume adding BTC to its treasury. Saylor's Message To ‘₿ears' Saylor posted on X an AI-generated video of himself carrying a bear through a forest while smoking a cigar, captioned “No More ₿ears.

Michael Saylor's Strategy Back To Buying Bitcoin After 1-Week Pause? BTC Bull Says 'No More Bears'

Strategy President and CEO Phong Le said the company's value extends beyond its bitcoin holdings because of its enterprise software operations, compliance infrastructure, and global scale. Strategy reported its strongest software quarter in a decade, including 59% cloud revenue growth and more than 3,000 customers worldwide.

Why Is Strategy Valuable? CEO Says MSTR Is More Than Its BTC Holdings

Sui surged 25% over the last 24 hours, as analysts pointed to Sui Group Holdings' decision to stake 108.7 million SUI.

Bitcoin briefly tops $82,000 on improving macro conditions; Sui jumps 25%

Leading cryptocurrencies spiked while stock futures fell Sunday evening as investors reacted to President Donald Trump's scathing statement on Iran.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Rally Even As Trump Flays Iran's Response To Proposal: Analyst Says It's 'Simple' For BTC As Long As This Happens

During the 12 years of inactivity, the value of 500 BTC has appreciated 89-fold, from $457,070 to $40.6 million.

Bitcoin whale address moves $41 million in BTC after 12-year dormancy: onchain data

With bitcoin drifting around the $82,000 mark on Sunday, several long-dormant bitcoin holders moved their stashes for the first time in years. One address created in November 2013 transferred 500 BTC this afternoon, valued at more than $40 million, into a newly established Bech32 (Segwit) bitcoin address.

2013 Bitcoin Whale Wallet Transfers 500 BTC After 12 Years of Dormancy

Michael Saylor is laying out how STRC fits into Strategy's broader bitcoin playbook, giving investors a clearer view of why the company sees it differently from BTC or MSTR. The message focuses on income, liquidity, and stability as the company builds out its preferred equity strategy.

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