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.

Strategy's total holdings account for more than 3.8% of the 21 million bitcoin supply cap — worth around $61 billion.

‘Think even bigger': Michael Saylor's Strategy buys 34,164 bitcoin for $2.5 billion as total holdings top 800,000 BTC

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) spot ETFs posted $996.4 million in net inflows last week, the largest weekly total since mid-January, bringing positive flows to three consecutive weeks. BlackRock And Morgan Stanley Lead Inflows BlackRock's IBIT (NASDAQ:IBIT) led weekly inflows with $906 million.

Bitcoin Tested $78,000 Resistance On $996M ETF Week: Breakout Coming This Week?

﻿Goldman Sachs has officially signaled the end of the "Passive HODL" era for institutions.

Goldman's "Yield-First" Gamble: The Evolution of the Bitcoin ETF

Dogecoin

Ethereum

Bitcoin is holding near $75,000, following $663.9 million in net inflows into Bitcoin ETFs on Friday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $127.5 million in net inflows. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $75,128 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,306 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $85.00 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.42 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.09468 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.056008 Meme coin market capitalization is trading relatively flat with a 0.

Bitcoin Holds $75,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Start Week Flat On Geopolitical Uncertainty

Market dynamics continue to paint a bullish picture for bitcoin BTC$74,857.89 even as Iran-related developments and DeFi hacks dominate headlines.

Nearly $1 billion in bitcoin ETF inflows power bull case as Kelp hack fuels DeFi jitters

Crypto ETPs drew $1.4 billion in weekly inflows as improved demand from bitcoin's move above $76,000 lifted sentiment, per CoinShares.

Global crypto funds see $1.4 billion in weekly inflows as bitcoin rebound boosts risk appetite: CoinShares

Bitcoin pulled back after Friday's surge as traders considered a CME futures gap, a DeFi exploit rattled altcoins and macro pressures weighed on sentiment.

Bitcoin drops from recent highs as traders watch CME gap, DeFi hack fallout

After a 50% slide and partial recovery for bitcoin, traders are watching whether the Las Vegas event marks another short-term top for bitcoin.

Bitcoin is rallying as flagship conference approaches, data shows the gains rarely last

With the bitcoin price above max pain and heavy positioning at $75K, traders face a potential squeeze or pullback into "max pain" expiry.

Here's how bitcoin's $7.9 billion April options expiry impact prices

OKX has launched a simplified trading product that allows eligible users in Asia, Latin America, and the Commonwealth of Independent States region to predict the price movements of bitcoin and ethereum. Key Takeaways: OKX launched Event Contracts on April 20, 2026, for users to predict BTC and ETH price movements.

OKX Launches Simplified ‘Event Contracts' for Bitcoin and Ether Price Predictions

Morgan Stanley's MSBT logged a weekly net inflow of $71 million in the first full trading week since its debut.

Spot bitcoin ETFs log nearly $1 billion in weekly inflows, highest since mid-January

Solana

Bitcoin traded at $74,335 after Iran reimposed controls on the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend, with the modest 1.6% pullback standing out against a 5.7% jump in Brent and a 1.2% drop in European equity futures.

Bitcoin, ether, solana slide, oil jumps on renewed U.S.-Iran war risks

Renowned investor and media personality Kevin O'Leary said Sunday that investors only need Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) to capture the majority of the cryptocurrency market exposure, dismissing all other coins as “garbage.” O'Leary Stresses On ‘Disciplined' Crypto Strategy O'Leary took to X, sharing a clip from his appearance on The Breakdown dated April 14, in which he said that BTC and ETH provide all the liquidity one needs and help capture 95%-97% of the volatility.

Kevin O'Leary Says Bitcoin, Ethereum Give Him Almost All Of Crypto Exposure: 'I Cut The Garbage And Kept What Works'

Alcoa Corp. is in advanced talks to sell its idled Massena East aluminum smelter site in upstate New York to NYDIG, the bitcoin mining and digital asset infrastructure firm, according to Bloomberg.

Report: NYDIG Close to Buying Alcoa's Massena New York Smelter Site for Bitcoin Mining Operations

Anthony Scaramucci, founder of global investment firm SkyBridge Capital, said on Sunday that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) fulfills all the requirements of a proper money system, fueling his bullish outlook on the apex cryptocurrency. ‘Bitcoin Has Built Its Own Trust System' In an X post, Scaramucci emphasized the trustworthiness of Bitcoin, comparing it to the trust people have in fiat currencies.

Anthony Scaramucci Says Bitcoin 'Checks Every Single Box' Of What Defines 'Money' And That's Why He's 'Bullish'

Leading cryptocurrencies fell alongside stock futures Sunday evening as tensions between the U.S. and Iran increased dramatically over the weekend.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Slide As Iran Claims 'Ceasefire Violations' Amid Middle-East Tensions: Analyst Sees BTC's Positive Momentum 'Fading'

Bitcoin dropped below $74,000 Saturday evening after Iran rejected a second round of in-person peace talks with the United States, triggering a risk-off selloff across crypto markets. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin fell to approximately $73,753 on April 19, 2026, after Iran rejected a second round of U.S. peace talks.

Bitcoin Drops Below $74,000 After Iran Rejects Second Round of US Peace Talks

Prediction market traders are putting real money on where bitcoin goes next, and right now, the crowd is split between a short-term bounce and a deeper correction. Key Takeaways: Polymarket shows a 31% chance bitcoin hits $80K in April 2026, making it the most active live bracket with $3.7M in volume.

Polymarket Traders Give Bitcoin 31% Chance of Hitting $80,000 This Month

Bitcoin's mining difficulty eased this week, declining 2.43% from the prior target and settling at 135.59 trillion. This adjustment comes on the heels of the previous epoch's 3.87% increase and marks the fifth downward revision recorded this year. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin difficulty fell 2.43% to 135.59T on April 17, 2026, easing mining conditions. Hashrateindex.

Bitcoin Network Eases as Difficulty Slides 2.43% and Hashprice Rises 13.65%

Strategy's bitcoin positioning drew heightened attention as Michael Saylor's latest signal reinforced expectations of continued accumulation. The update underscored how investors interpret these cues as indicators of potential balance sheet expansion and sustained institutional demand. Key Takeaways: Strategy doubled down on bitcoin, signaling aggressive accumulation intent.

‘Think Even Bigger': Michael Saylor's New Signal Hints at Another Massive Strategy Bitcoin Buy

Bitcoin's path higher may hinge more on fiat liquidity than interest rates as macro stress builds. Arthur Hayes argues near-term upside may remain limited until policymakers inject liquidity into banks and credit markets. Key Takeaways: Arthur Hayes ties bitcoin's outlook to global liquidity, with upside dependent on policy-driven liquidity.

Arthur Hayes Warns Bitcoin May Stall Until Liquidity Returns

Blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence has located and publicly labeled the custodian wallets backing Morgan Stanley's spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), giving any observer the ability to track the fund's BTC holdings in near real-time.

Morgan Stanley's MSBT Bitcoin ETF Wallets Now Publicly Trackable via Arkham

Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) capped the week with a powerful surge, led by bitcoin's massive inflow that pushed assets back above $100 billion. Ether extended its streak, while XRP and solana continued their steady climb. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs drew $663.91 million, pushing net assets above $100 billion. Ether ETFs added $127.

Bitcoin ETFs Add $664 Million as Assets Top $100 Billion Again

Bitcoin futures open interest across all exchanges slid 4.2% over the past 24 hours to $58.44 billion, while options positioning on the CME skewed heavily toward puts, a clear signal that institutional traders are hedging rather than pressing longs. At 10:30 a.m.

Bitcoin CME Options Open Interest Stays Put-Heavy as Price Stalls Around $76,000

Oplinger said the transaction should close in the middle part of this year, as the aluminum giant works to offload 10 dormant US smelter sites.

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