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.

Shell argues the network is fixable and proposes a different framing to the recent quantum debate.

The Lightning Network isn't ‘helplessly broken'

Parasite Pool, which pays 1 BTC to the block finder and splits the rest among all participants, mined block 945,601 on Friday, about 48 days after its first.

Bitcoin 'plebs eat first' mining pool Parasite finds its second BTC block

Truss criticized central banking and defended her mini-budget, suggesting bitcoin and a CPAC UK conference could help push for economic reform.

Former UK Prime Minister sees economy on 'very negative trajectory,' indicates support for bitcoin

‘Buy Bitcoin'—Elon Musk's ‘Massive' U.S. Dollar Warning Fuels Wild Crypto Price Predictions

One of the biggest short liquidations 2026 wiped $593 million in bearish bets overnight. Saturday afternoon as Iran reportedly reversed the Hormuz reopening.

Bitcoin falls back to $76,000 as Iran reportedly shuts Hormuz again

Part one explained the physics of quantum computing. This piece explains the target — how bitcoin's encryption works, why a quantum algorithm breaks it, and what Google's paper changed about the timeline.

How a quantum computer can be used to actually steal your bitcoin in '9 minutes'

Over 84% of U.S. spot bitcoin ETF assets sit with a single custodian. Analysts warn the concentration could rattle a $77 billion market.

'Choke Point'—Bitcoin's $77B Coinbase ETF Warning Shocks Markets

Ethereum

Crypto ETFs extended their recovery with another day of inflows across all major assets. Bitcoin and ether maintained their streaks, while XRP and Solana posted strong gains. Key Takeaways Bitcoin ETFs added $26.05 million, led by Blackrock's IBIT, extending a 3-day inflow streak. Ether ETFs gained $18.

Bitcoin, Ether Lead Sustained Gains for Crypto ETFs

The price of Bitcoin breaks a seven-month downtrend as geopolitical shifts and prediction markets point to $84K next.

Bitcoin Cracks 7-Month Ceiling. Can Bulls Push It Higher?

Rep. Sheri Biggs purchased up to $250,000 worth of BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF last month, padding a position she entered into last July.

Rep. Sheri Biggs Doubles Down on Bitcoin, Buys Up to $250K of BlackRock's ETF

A look at the legal aspects and relevant laws regarding a hypothetical theft of bitcoin utilizing quantum computers.

When Quantum Computers Come for Your Bitcoin: What Classical Property Law Says Happens Next

Dogecoin

Bitcoin climbed to $77,000 on Friday, coinciding with nearly $1 billion in liquidations of mostly shorts.

Bitcoin Surges To $77,000 As Market Flips To Greed On Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Jumping 3%

Traders betting against Bitcoin and crypto are witnessing a cascade of liquidations as Iran announces the Strait of Hormuz is fully open to commercial shipping. In the last 24 hours, a whopping $815.42 million in leveraged crypto bets have been liquidated, according to the market data tracker CoinGlass.

$815,420,000 in Bitcoin and Crypto Liquidated As BTC Surges Above $78,000

The Bitcoin-buying firm's stockpile had shown losses on paper since early February.

Strategy Shares Pop as Bitcoin Holdings Flip Green, Near $61 Billion

Bitcoin surged past $78,000, reaching an intraday high of $78,348. The rally pushed its 24-hour gains to 4.1% and its total market cap to $1.56 trillion. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin hit $78,348 as Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz, marking its highest price since Feb. 4.

Bitcoin Hits $78,348 as Strait of Hormuz Reopening Ignites Global Relief Rally

Rep. Sheri Biggs disclosed a purchase of up to $250,000 in BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF for the second time in a year.

Congresswoman Biggs discloses six-figure BlackRock bitcoin ETF buy as BTC rebounds

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has the potential to reach $1 million by 2035, says Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan, but only if store of value market continues to grow the same manner for the past 20 years. Path To $1 Million In an Apr. 17 interview with CoinDesk, Hougan said Bitcoin is entering a long-term institutional adoption phase, driven by ETF growth, geopolitical instability and rising demand for "digital gold.

Bitcoin Could Hit $1 Million By 2035 If Store Of Value Market Grows, Says Bitwise's Matt Hougan

Citi custody and Goldman's Bitcoin ETF filing have analysts eyeing a $170,000 to $189,000 path for BTC, even with bitcoin near $75,000.

'Banks Are Coming'—Wall Street Bitcoin Rush Targets $189K

The U.S. government moved 8.2 Bitcoin, or greater than $600,000, that is linked to the $9 billion Bitfinex hack from 2016.

US Government Moves Bitcoin Tied to $9 Billion Bitfinex Hack

Representative Sheri Biggs of South Carolina has disclosed a purchase of up to $250,000 in Bitcoin exposure.

Congresswoman Sheri Biggs Discloses Up to $250,000 BTC Investment via iShares Bitcoin ETF

Oil prices slumped as Trump said Iran committed to open the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S. plans to acquire that country's enriched uranium as part of a deal.

Beaten-down digital asset treasury names lead crypto stock surge as bitcoin hits $78,000

The bitcoin move spread to other major cryptocurrencies, lifting the total market cap back above $2.7 trillion.

Bitcoin retakes $78,000 as Trump declares Hormuz ‘open and ready for business'

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is up 5% after breaking above the descending trendline that defined the entire bear trend from $128,000, setting up short-squeeze conditions. The 46-Day Short Streak The last time this squeeze happened was November to December 2022 during the FTX collapse.

Bitcoin Hits $78,000 As 46 Days Of Short Positions Face Potential Short Squeeze

Bitcoin extends its breakout above prior resistance, signaling strong upward momentum as buyers push price to fresh local highs. The move reflects sustained demand and trend continuation, with bitcoin holding firm near peak levels. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin pushes toward $78K as strong buying momentum drives continued upside.

Bitcoin Rips Higher as Hormuz Reopening Lifts Sentiment and Keeps Bulls in Control

Bitcoin spiked above $77,000 as stock indices set records, following word that Iran's Strait of Hormuz is open during the ceasefire.

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