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.

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Ethereum

Bitcoin trades $71,000 as broader markets weakened amid geopolitical uncertainty. Bitcoin ETFs saw $124.6 million in net outflows on Wednesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $18.6 million in net outflows.

Bitcoin Holds $71,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Slip 3% On Geopolitical Uncertainty

Iran may accept BTC for oil tanker passage through the Strait of Hormuz, while Morgan Stanley just helped drive a huge day for Bitcoin ETFs.

Morning Minute: Iran Wants Bitcoin to Let Oil Tankers Through the Strait

The bitcoin miner earned $222,012 in subsidy and fees for mining block 944,306 using CKpool in a solo mining configuration.

Lucky solo bitcoin miner beats roughly one-in-300-year odds to win $222,000 block reward

Bitcoin Depot revealed it lost just over 50 bitcoins in a cyberattack in which an unauthorized party gained access to its corporate systems and settlement account credentials. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin Depot lost 50.903 BTC, worth $3.665 million, after a March 23 cyberattack on corporate systems.

Crypto ATM Giant Discloses $3.7 Million Bitcoin Theft Following Cyberattack

Whales and options traders are betting on a massive BTC reversal toward $80,000 as a fragile Iran ceasefire fuels hopes for a supply squeeze and a breakout.

Bitcoin's $80,000 bull bet just took over the market

Despite a geopolitical "risk-on" boost, crypto markets remain range-bound with BTC hovering at $71,200 while altcoins like MANA and AERO show strength.

Bitcoin stalls below key resistance as analysts clash over next move

Strategy's Michael Saylor said bitcoin has likely bottomed near $60,000 and downplayed quantum computing risks.

Strategy's Michael Saylor says bitcoin likely bottomed near $60K, suggests quantum risk is overblown

A major Wall Street bank is gearing up to blow up the bitcoin price

‘Let The Games Begin'—A ‘Tremendous' $6.2 Trillion Price Earthquake Is Suddenly Hurtling Toward Bitcoin

A new prototype from Lightning Labs CTO Olaoluwa Osuntokun could help bitcoin users recover funds if quantum threats force drastic network changes. The tool addresses a key risk in proposed emergency upgrades. Key Takeaways: Lightning Labs CTO Olaoluwa Osuntokun built a prototype to secure bitcoin wallets from quantum risk. Tests show

Bitcoin Developer Unveils Quantum-Resistant Wallet Rescue Prototype

On Feb. 6, staff mistakenly entered "BTC" instead of "KRW" in a promotion, crediting roughly 620,000 bitcoin worth over $40 billion.

Bithumb moves to seize assets over mistaken $8 million bitcoin dispute

The new fund launched amid a second straight day of outflows for Bitcoin ETFs, undercutting competitors with a 0.14% expense ratio.

Morgan Stanley Bitcoin ETF Draws In $31M on First Trading Day

Bhutan's sovereign investment arm, Druk Holding & Investments, transferred approximately 319.7 BTC valued at roughly $23 million on Thursday, continuing a steady drawdown of the country's state-held bitcoin reserves that began in 2025. Key Takeaways: Druk Holding & Investments moved 319.7 BTC worth roughly $23 million on April 9, 2026.

Bhutan State Bitcoin Wallet Drops to 3,954 BTC After Latest Sale

South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb has filed a lawsuit to recover funds mistakenly sent to users in February. Key Takeaways: Bithumb mistakenly sent 620,000 BTC on Feb. 6, 2026, creating a massive $44 billion clerical error. The error prompted an FSS inspection of Bithumb to tighten virtual asset protection laws and control rules.

Bithumb Seeks Court Seizure of Assets to Recover Unreturned Bitcoin From $44B Blunder

Institutions appear to be taking profits from the bitcoin rally rather than joining the momentum, one analyst said.

Spot bitcoin ETFs post net outflows despite $31 million inflows into Morgan Stanley's MSBT

There's a wide gap between how experts are viewing Friday's inflation data and how the bitcoin market is pricing in the impending figures.

Everyone's awaiting U.S. inflation figures, but bitcoin traders couldn't care less

The Fundstrat co-founder and largest corporate ether buyer on earth said the ceasefire means the worst is over. His company bought 71,252 ETH last week.

The ‘bottom is in': Why Tom Lee says the Iran ceasefire is the starting gun for a massive bitcoin rally

One of the recipient wallets had previously been used to route funds for selling via Galaxy Digital and OKX, Onchain Lens said.

Bhutan moves $23 million worth of bitcoin; total holdings down 70% from peak

Most recipients of the 'fat finger' error have voluntarily returned the bitcoin, but some insisted they are not obligated to do so.

Bithumb turns to legal action to recover lost bitcoin in ‘fat finger' incident: report

Analysts say a sustained 15%–16% decline in crude could revive Fed rate cut bets, sending BTC higher.

Bitcoin's next big move hinges on oil, and right now it's a total coin flip

Cango Inc. sold 6,451 bitcoin across February and March 2026, applying the proceeds entirely to retire crypto-collateralized loans as the company transitions its mining infrastructure toward artificial intelligence (AI) compute services. Key Takeaways: Cango Inc. sold 6,451 BTC across February and March 2026, generating roughly $442 million to retire bitcoin-backed loans.

Cango Completes $442M Bitcoin Liquidation and Secures $75M in New Capital for AI Pivot

Solana

Tehran says three clauses of the ceasefire have been breached, oil is rebounding toward $97, and the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed despite the deal.

Bitcoin under $71,000, ETH, SOL, XRP drop as Iran ceasefire frays within 48 hours of being signed

The crypto ATM operator has suffered a security breach that resulted in 50.9 BTC being drained from its company wallets.

Bitcoin Depot reveals $3.7 million stolen from company wallets in security breach

Lightning Labs CTO Olaoluwa Osuntokun demos a prototype that could prevent millions of wallets from being frozen under a future quantum-defense upgrade

Bitcoin gets its first working prototype of quantum-resistant wallet rescue tool

Bitcoin and ethereum allocations can swing from near zero to over 20% in diversified portfolios as return expectations rise, with Charles Schwab showing investor assumptions directly dictate crypto's role in portfolio construction. Key Takeaways: Charles Schwab shows bitcoin allocations up to 22.4% depending on return assumptions. Bitcoin allocations reach 16.

Charles Schwab Identifies 2 Crypto Allocation Approaches Driving Bitcoin Weights as High as 22.4%

Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust's first-day volume exceeded the $30 million estimate from Bloomberg Senior Analyst Eric Balchunas.

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