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.

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

Ethereum

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

Dogecoin

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.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Spike Amid Trump's Iran Exit Signal: Analytics Firm Highlights 'Best' Place To Buy BTC On Spot

Research suggests fault-tolerant quantum machines could arrive sooner than expected, posing a threat to Bitcoin and Ethereum cryptography.

Watch Out Bitcoin: Cryptography-Breaking Quantum Computers May Be Closer Than Expected, Says Caltech

A New Hampshire state authority is set to issue a first-of-its-kind bitcoin-backed bond with a Ba2 rating, marking an early test of how crypto can function as collateral inside traditional public finance markets.

Bitcoin enters the public bond market as Moody's gives a first-of-its-kind crypto deal a rating

New Hampshire is advancing a first-of-its-kind bitcoin-backed municipal bond—rated Ba2 by Moody's Investors Service—that blends crypto volatility with traditional debt markets by offering investors yield plus upside tied to bitcoin collateral without taxpayer risk.

New Hampshire's Bitcoin-Backed Municipal Bond Moves Closer With Moody's Rating

Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies regained some losses on Tuesday after Iran signaled a willingness to pursue peace talks.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Recover As Iran Signals Willingness To End Hostilities

With a few hours to go, bitcoin has tumbled 22% in the first quarter, following a 25% drop in the last quarter of 2025.

What's next after bitcoin's historic underperformance stretch against stocks

Afroman has been officially confirmed as a speaker at Bitcoin 2026.

Afroman Confirmed As A Bitcoin 2026 Speaker

Bitcoin closed March with a modest gain after a volatile session, swinging between $65,926 and $68,517 before settling above $67,500. Market Volatility and Geopolitical Catalysts On the final day of March, bitcoin navigated another volatile session, oscillating between $66,200 and a peak just around $68,500 before retracing to sub-$66,000 levels during the morning session.

Bottom Confirmed? Bitcoin Ends March in the Green as Analyst Forecasts $60K–$84K Range

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) movement within a tight trading range is raising questions about whether its traditional four-year cycle remains intact or is gradually fading amid rising institutional participation. Cycle Debate Intensifies In an X.com post on March 31, on-chain analytics platform Arkham Intelligence highlighted a growing debate over the durability of Bitcoin's four-year cycle.

Will Bitcoin's Four-Year Cycle Persist As Institutional Influence Grows?

Google researchers recently warned that quantum computing may break bitcoin earlier than originally thought.

‘No longer a drill': Google's latest quantum breakthrough sparks fresh debate over Bitcoin's long-term security

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said the country is prepared to end the conflict if it receives security guarantees.

Bitcoin, stocks rise, oil slides, after report of Iran's willingness to end conflict

Bitcoin sell pressure is rising as the bitcoin price drifts toward a sixth straight monthly loss.

Bitcoin Price Faces Rising Sell Pressure as ETF Demand Absorbs Distribution

Bitfarms confirmed that it is selling all its bitcoin on its balance sheet.

Bitfarms (BITF) Started Selling All of Its Bitcoin, Pivoting Fully to AI Infrastructure

Google's latest quantum research claims to sharply reduce the resources needed to crack Bitcoin-style cryptography, putting a 2029 migration deadline squarely in view.

Google's Quantum Advances Bring Bitcoin Security Debate Into Focus

Shares in publicly traded Bitcoin treasury Nakamoto (NAKA) hit a new low after the firm announced it sold around $20 million of BTC.

Nakamoto Shares Hit New Low After Bitcoin Treasury Firm Sells Off BTC

Google's quantum research is accelerating fears that Bitcoin's cryptography may face a real timeline — not a theoretical one — forcing the network to race toward quantum-resistant upgrades.

Google's New Quantum Research Reignites Push to Harden Bitcoin

The company is actively selling bitcoin and redeploying capital into AI-focused data centers as part of a broader transformation away from mining.

Bitfarms targets zero bitcoin on the balance sheet as it pivots to AI

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) trades within the $60,000-$70,000 range as commodity analyst Mike McGlone warns gold's rally is over and predicts both gold and Bitcoin will languish for potentially a decade after their historic runs. The Gold Reversal Call McGlone argues gold's significant rally is finished after making multi-decade highs.

Bitcoin Holds $60K–$70K Range As Analysts Warn Gold's Rally Is Over And Worse Is Coming

The Royal Government of Bhutan moved approximately 375 BTC, valued at roughly $25.18 million, on March 31, 2026, pushing the country's total bitcoin outflows over the past seven days past 1,000 BTC, according to onchain data from Arkham Intelligence.

Bhutan Transfers 375 BTC in Latest Sovereign Bitcoin Drawdown

Bitcoin held steady near $66,000 despite a broader market pullback triggered by concerns over quantum computing risks; liquidations stand at $268.43 million over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $69.4 million in net inflows on Monday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $4.96 million in net inflows.

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