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.

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) dropped roughly 50% from its October all-time high instead of the 80%-90% crashes seen in previous cycles, signaling market maturation, though Bloomberg's Mike McGlone still predicts a fall to $10,000. The Shrinking Crash Pattern Bitcoin crashed 87% from $1,163 to $152 after the 2013 peak and 84% from $20,000 to $3,122 in 2017.

Bitcoin's Crashes Are Shrinking Every Cycle But McGlone Still Sees $10,000

Two papers published this week have reignited debates about the risk posed by “Q-day” to the cryptography that underpins digital assets.

The Quantum Threat to Bitcoin Dividing Crypto

On Tuesday, a bitcoin holder whose wallet sat untouched since May 2014 moved 500 BTC across five separate transfers, adding to a broader pattern of long-dormant addresses awakening throughout the month. Nearly 1,911 BTC From Dormant Wallets Moved in March 2026, Onchain Data Reveals The five transactions were recorded between 8:21 p.m. and 8:40 p.m.

Bitcoin Whale Last Active in 2014 Executes Five-Transaction Move Totaling 500 BTC

Moody's has rated a New Hampshire Bitcoin-backed bond—a first for BTC as direct bond collateral.

Bitcoin Gets Its First Bond Rating as Moody's Grades New Hampshire Deal

The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) announced 1.5 billion satoshis in new grants through its Bitcoin Development Fund (BDF).

HRF's Bitcoin Development Fund Announces Support for 26 Projects Worldwide

BlackRock has advanced its Bitcoin premium income ETF strategy, revealing the ticker $BITA for a new fund positioned as a yield-focused sequel to its existing Bitcoin ETF lineup.

BlackRock Files Ticker for Bitcoin Premium Income ETF as Bitcoin Strategy Expands

NYSE-listed Cango raised a total of $75 million from a strategic investment and a convertible note financing deal.

Bitcoin miner Cango secures financing as NYSE delisting looms amid low stock price

Luxor has launched Commander, a unified Bitcoin mining fleet management platform that optimizes operations in real time by integrating hashrate, energy pricing, and automated profitability controls across mining hardware and software systems.

Luxor Launches ‘Commander' Fleet Management Software to Optimize Bitcoin Mining Operations

Ethereum

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) are trading within narrow ranges as crypto markets remain uncertain, with no clear confirmation of a trend reversal. Short Term Bounce, Overall Weak Momentum In a March 31 podcast, trader Cryptoinsightuk said a short-term bounce is possible, but overall momentum remains weak as markets await a decisive move.

Bitcoin Stalls, Ethereum Shows Strength, XRP Stays Quiet — What's Next?

Not all analysts agree that further drawdowns are over, as Bloomberg Analyst Mike McGlone insists the crypto bubble is over and bitcoin could still revisit $10,000.

Bitcoin's crashes are shrinking, and Wall Street is starting to notice

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) fell 23.8% in Q1 2026, the worst first-quarter performance since 2018, despite U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recording $1.32 billion in net inflows during March after four consecutive months of outflows. The Six-Month Slide Bitcoin closed Q1 at $66,619 on Tuesday, down from $87,508 on January 1.

Bitcoin Drops 24% In Q1 Despite $1.32B ETF Inflows In March—Is April The Turning Point?

Dogecoin

Bitcoin rose to $68,000 as market sentiment improved and institutional interest strengthened; liquidations stand at $327.67 million over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $117.3 million in net inflows on Tuesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $31.2 million in net inflows.

Bitcoin Climbs To $68,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Advance On Improved Sentiment

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is trading within a range that mirrors past market structures, though the outcome may not follow the same path, according to trader Trader Mayne. Temporary Bullish, Overall Bearish Bias In a March 31 podcast, Mayne said Bitcoin could see a short-term relief rally toward $80,000.

Bitcoin In Familiar Historical Range — But Will The Outcome Differ?

Bitcoin defensive positioning is building into a potential Easter-driven slowdown, according to analysts at K33.

Bitcoin traders show ‘aggressive caution' heading into typically low-volume Easter period: K33

Bitcoin traded at $68,577 on April 1, 2026, with a market cap of around $1.37 trillion and 24-hour trading volume of $53.39 billion, reflecting steady activity without a decisive trend. Price moved within a $66,218 to $69,135 intraday range, highlighting a market in consolidation rather than expansion.

Bitcoin Stalls in Tight Range as Momentum Weakens Beneath Resistance at $69K

Algorand

Experts cite portfolio rebalancing and geopolitical easing as driving the crypto market rally, though caution persists.

Algorand, Stable Lead Double-Digit Altcoin Surge as Bitcoin Tops $69K

As the new quarter gets underway, the crypto market is sending a subtle but important signal: traders seem a bit more cautious about bitcoin BTC$68,538.13 than ether (ETH).

Smart money is hedging bitcoin more aggressively than ether :Crypto Daybook Americas

ETF AUM fell just 7% from the October highs, highlighting resilience despite a 50% price decline.

Bitcoin ETFs post first inflows since October as price stabilizes

Bitcoin's price retraces to old highs, signaling slower growth and a maturing market.

Bitcoin's old peaks aren't untouchable anymore, and the days of parabolic rallies could be over

One of the few analysts who accurately called Bitcoin's 2025 top says that he's starting to buy BTC again. The pseudonymous analyst KillaXBT tells his 180,000 followers on X that Bitcoin is likely nearing a market bottom after its massive decline since October, and he is now accumulating BTC.

Analyst Who Shorted Bitcoin at $123,000 Shifts Into Accumulating BTC – But There's a Catch

Analysts said long-term conviction in bitcoin is still intact, noting that the decline is more cyclical than fundamental.

Bitcoin posts worst first quarter since 2018, falling 24%

Asian stocks surged 4% and S&P 500 futures jumped after Trump said the conflict could conclude without a deal with Tehran, while Morgan Stanley's newly approved bitcoin ETF at 14 basis points opens a $6.2 trillion advisory channel.

These catalysts could bump bitcoin as Trump hands three-week target to end Iran war

Bitcoin ETFs kicked off the week with renewed inflows, while ether broke its prolonged outflow streak. Solana and XRP, however, remained under pressure with notable declines. Crypto ETFs Mixed: Bitcoin, Ether Rise While Solana, XRP Fall The new week opened with a shift in tone, but not a full reversal.

Bitcoin ETFs Rebound With $69 Million Inflow as Ether Ends Losing Streak

The gap between bitcoin's spot price and realized price is compressing toward levels that historically marked cycle bottoms, but the on-chain data shows the capitulation that typically precedes those bottoms hasn't happened.

Bitcoin is closer to its 'buy zone' than it's been in three years

Leading cryptocurrencies climbed alongside stocks on Tuesday after President Donald Trump said the military campaign against Iran could end soon, even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed.

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