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 held near the $80,500 level on May 13, 2026, at 8 a.m. ET, as traders weighed cooling short-term momentum against a broader bullish structure that still refuses to tap out quietly. With bitcoin priced at $80,550, a market cap of $1.61 trillion, and 24-hour trading volume reaching $40.

Despite $82,000 Resistance, Bitcoin Prints Higher Lows Since April Bottom

The ratio has climbed above its 200-day moving average for the first time meaningfully since September 2020, a move that has historically preceded major bitcoin rallies.

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Metaplanet posted a $725.6 million net loss driven by bitcoin mark-to-market valuation markdowns even as operating profit rose 283%.

Metaplanet posts $725 million Q1 net loss as bitcoin markdowns outweigh operating gains

While bitcoin BTC$80,949.32 remains pinned above $80,000, another interest rate-sensitive corner of the crypto market is booming and may suck capital out of other coins.

Tokenized Treasuries hit $15 billion as bitcoin stalls, Fed rate-rise concerns build

The Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) rally to $82,000 is raising red flags that a short squeeze rather than organic buying may be the underlying fundamental driver. Open Interest Jumped $10 Billion In A Month According to a Wintermute report, open interest jumped from $48 billion to $58 billion in a month as Bitcoin started rising above $70,000.

Bitcoin's Rally $80,000 Has One Glaring Problem

Bitcoin held steady before President Donald Trump's with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping.

Bitcoin holds below $81,000 with Trump-Xi talks on the horizon

Dogecoin

Ethereum

Bitcoin hovers near $80,000 in early trading hours Wednesday as traders stayed cautious ahead of the upcoming Clarity Act meeting despite continued ETF outflows and neutral market sentiment. Bitcoin ETFs saw $233.3 million in net outflows on Tuesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $130.6 million in net outflows.

Bitcoin At $80,000, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Consolidate Ahead Of Clarity Act Meeting

Michael Saylor's Strategy is estimated to have purchased approximately 2,110 bitcoin, funded by fresh proceeds from its STRC perpetual preferred stock program, continuing the firm's relentless accumulation of the world's largest cryptocurrency. STRC: THE FUNDING VEHICLE The latest bitcoin purchase was funded with proceeds from STRC, the company's 11.

Strategy Estimated to Have Bought 2,110 BTC Today Using STRC Proceeds

BTC is fighting a technical battle as it trades just below two closely watched long-term trend indicators: the 200-day Simple Moving Average and the 200-day Exponential Moving Average.

The $82,000 battle: bitcoin tests key resistance zone to form next major breakout

Popular crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe thinks Bitcoin (BTC) is not at risk of a sudden collapse in the coming months.

Analyst Says No Reason for Bitcoin Reversal, Sees BTC Approaching Next Resistance Levels – Here Are His Targets

Billionaire investor Ray Dalio has sparked debate by arguing that bitcoin has failed to establish itself as a reliable safe-haven asset compared to gold.

Ray Dalio Warns Bitcoin's Correlation With Tech Stocks Hurts Its Safe Haven Appeal

XRP/KRW was the most traded pair on Upbit and second on Bithumb, a familiar Korean market signal that has often preceded sharper moves in the token.

XRP tops bitcoin, ether volumes on major South Korean exchanges

Crypto exchange MEXC plans to increase its Guardian Fund to $500 million over the next two years while adding 1,000 bitcoin to its reserves. The move is aimed at strengthening user protection and reinforcing confidence amid continued market expansion.

MEXC Commits to 1,000 BTC Purchase as Guardian Fund Targets $500M Expansion

Charles Schwab said it has made 'Schwab Crypto' available to the first wave of eligible retail clients starting Tuesday.

Charles Schwab launches spot BTC, ETH trading to select retail clients

Bitcoin rolled back to $81,200 after dipping to $79,800 on Tuesday's hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation reading, while BNB zoomed 2.5% over 24 hours and dogecoin added 1.3% as crypto funds saw their strongest weekly inflows in months.

Bitcoin back above $81,000 after hot CPI print, BNB, DOGE lead majors gains

Exodus Movement, Inc. (NYSE American: EXOD) significantly altered its balance sheet strategy during the first quarter of 2026, offloading a majority of its bitcoin holdings to finance a pivot into the global payments sector.

Exodus Movement Sells 1,076 Bitcoin to Fund Global Payments Expansion

Leading cryptocurrencies struggled alongside major stock indexes on Tuesday after consumer inflation rose more than expected in April.

Bitcoin, Dogecoin Flat, While Ethereum, XRP Sink Amid Hotter-Than-Expected Consumer Inflation: Analyst Sees No BTC 'Exhaustion,' Targets This Range

Marathon Holdings reported a challenging first quarter for 2026, characterized by a significant net loss despite strategic efforts to reduce debt and pivot toward artificial intelligence (AI). Surge in Operating Costs Digital infrastructure company Marathon Holdings attributed a decline in revenue in the first quarter of 2026 to a decrease in the U.S.

Marathon Posts $1.3B Loss as Bitcoin's 18% Slide Cuts Q1 Revenue by $35M

Publicly traded Bitcoin wallet firm Exodus (EXOD) is moving beyond that initial category to focus on the full crypto payments stack.

Bitcoin Wallet Firm Exodus Expands Payments Push, Sells $87 Million in BTC

The global community of speculators and digital currency enthusiasts is currently pouring millions of dollars into prediction markets to determine if and when bitcoin will clinch the elusive $150,000 price point. As of May 12, 2026, the prediction platform Polymarket has recorded a staggering $18,360,481 in total trading volume for its primary $150,000 target market.

Will BTC Hit Six Figures? Analyzing Prediction Market Odds on Kalshi, Polymarket, Limitless, and More

MARA liquidated Bitcoin holdings to fund debt buybacks and acquire a power plant as it joins the industry shift to AI infrastructure.

Bitcoin Miner MARA Sells $1.5 Billion in BTC, Reports $1.26 Billion Q1 Loss

Bitcoin briefly dipped below $80,000 on Tuesday as global markets reacted to President Donald Trump's Iran ceasefire warning and the latest U.S. inflation data. Stalled Negotiations and Regional Stability Bitcoin briefly dipped below $80,000 on May 12 as global markets reacted to President Donald Trump's warning that the ceasefire between the U.S.

Bitcoin Slips Below $80K After US Inflation Hits 3.8% and Rate Cut Hopes Fade

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) may already be exiting its bear market phase, according to 10x Research head of research Marcus Thielen. He says the market is shifting "from red to orange" as selling pressure fades and liquidity conditions gradually improve.

Bitcoin's Next Move Depends On This Factor Nobody's Watching: 10x Research

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) opened the week with modest inflows of $27 million after ending last week on a weaker footing, while ether funds continued to bleed capital. XRP and Solana ETFs, however, stood out with strong inflows, reflecting renewed investor appetite for alternative crypto exposure amid growing regulatory optimism.

Morgan Stanley Drives BTC Inflows as XRP ETFs Pull $26M on Clarity Act Hopes

Dominance peaked near 62%–63% last year before a sustained drawdown through late 2025, bottoming near 54%–55%.

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