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.

The Roundhill Sports Betting & iGaming ETF (BETZ) and bitcoin share a strong positive correlation, with an interesting twist.

Beyond IBIT: A sports betting ETF bitcoin traders may want to watch

Bhutan appears to have sold around $50 million in BTC per month this year, Arkham said, but still has $252 million in bitcoin remaining.

Bhutan government moves another 100 BTC as 2026 bitcoin outflows top $230 million: Arkham

While the miner said bitcoin remains its operational foundation, first-quarter results point to a company increasingly built around power, data centers and AI demand.

Bitcoin miner MARA sold $1.5 billion of bitcoin as it shifts toward AI infrastructure

Ray Dalio joins the privacy debate, saying Bitcoin's full transparency makes it less likely to be adopted by central banks.

'Bitcoin transactions can be monitored': Ray Dalio explains why central banks won't touch BTC

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Bitcoin held above $81,000 after touching $82,026 overnight, while solana led the major altcoins on the week as The Big Short investor warned the Nasdaq 100 had reached dot-com bubble territory and oil zoomed past $105 on fresh Iran ceasefire doubts.

Bitcoin briefly hits $82,000, SOL, DOGE higher as Michael Burry warns of stock crash

BTC has recovered from Friday's jobs-driven dip, but Enflux says overhead resistance remains intact while Glassnode's market structure data suggests traders are buying the rally while still positioning for downside.

Bitcoin's floor looks firmer at $80,000, but traders still don't trust the breakout

Bitcoin Ordinals browser Ord.io and its associated consumer app Zap will shut down on June 1, according to announcements published on X.

Bitcoin Ordinals explorer Ord.io to shut down alongside trading app Zap

Cleanspark reported a $378.3 million net loss for its second fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2026, as a $224.1 million non-cash loss on bitcoin fair value weighed heavily on results even as the company expanded its hashrate and power capacity.

Bitcoin Miner Cleanspark Posts $378M Loss in Q2

Billionaire investor Ray Dalio expressed his views on Monday on why Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has not fulfilled its anticipated role as a safe-haven asset. Transparency A Bane For BTC?

Ray Dalio Says Bitcoin Can Be 'Monitored' And 'Controlled,' — It's No Safe Haven

Ethereum

Leading cryptocurrencies stagnated on Monday, while stocks rallied, as investors digested President Donald Trump's latest statement on the Iran ceasefire. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:30 p.m.

Bitcoin, XRP, Dogecoin Flat, Ethereum Dives As US-Iran Peace Proposal Hits Roadblock: Analyst Flags 'No-Trade Zone' For ETH

Strategy's potential BTC sale has sharpened debate over its bitcoin treasury model after a roughly $12.5 billion quarterly net loss. The company holds 818,869 bitcoin, worth about $67 billion, as investors assess dividends, liquidity, and preferred obligations.

Strategy's Bitcoin Sale Comment Puts Treasury Risk in Focus

The total value of virtual assets held by South Korean investors plummeted by over $41 billion in roughly one year, according to Bank of Korea data.

South Koreans Pull $41B From Crypto as Bitcoin Slump Pushes Cash Into Stocks

MARA Holdings sold roughly $1.5 billion worth of bitcoin during the quarter to retire debt and improve liquidity.

MARA Q1 revenue drops 18%, says bitcoin mining remains ‘operational foundation'

CleanSpark said Q2 bitcoin mining revenue came in at $136.4 million, a 25% decrease from a year ago when it posted $181.7 million.

Bitcoin miner CleanSpark's Q2 losses swell after losing $224 million on BTC holdings

Bitcoin price is trading around $82,000, moving in a narrow range as strong ETF inflows and regulatory uncertainty dominate market sentiment.

Bitcoin Price Holds Near $82,000 as ETF Inflows Surge and CLARITY Act Battle Intensifies

Michael Saylor sat down with CoinDesk on selling bitcoin for dividends, retiring debt with STRC proceeds, and why critics who say Strategy buys the weekly top are missing the point.

'A big nothing burger': A Q&A with Strategy's Michael Saylor on selling bitcoin

Bitcoin is hovering near $82,000 as traders brace for a major macro and regulatory week featuring inflation data.

Bitcoin Nears $82,000 Resistance While Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Stay Muted Ahead Of Key Macro Week

After hitting a peak of $82,458 late Sunday, bitcoin spent the afternoon of Monday testing resistance near $82,000. Bitcoin Battles Resistance Above $81,000 Bitcoin carried the momentum that saw it reclaim the $80,000 threshold and reach a peak of $82,458 late Sunday into the new working week, holding above $80,500 for much of Monday morning.

Bitcoin Holds Above $81,500 as $135M in Leveraged Crypto Positions Get Liquidated

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) Executive Chairman Michael Saylor says the company could sell small amounts of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) to manage liquidity and fund dividends, while still aggressively expanding its holdings. Saylor Defends Strategy's Selling Speaking at Consensus 2026, Saylor pushed back against criticism surrounding Strategy's new "digital credit" products and clarified that the company's long-term Bitcoin strategy remains unchanged.

Michael Saylor Says Strategy Could Sell Bitcoin, But 'Buy 10X That Much In The Same Month'

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) was "crapping all over Bitcoin" less than two years ago, Eric Trump said, but now the banking giant is reportedly allowing clients to use Bitcoin holdings in mortgage lending. According to Trump, this shift is proof that institutions can no longer ignore crypto.

Eric Trump Says JPMorgan's Bitcoin Reversal Proves Him Right, Predicts BTC Above $1 Million

Capital B, a European bitcoin treasury company listed in Paris, raised €15.2 million on May 11, 2026, through a private placement backed by institutional investors, including Blockstream CEO Adam Back and French asset manager TOBAM. Capital B Closes €15.

Adam Back Joins Capital B's €15.2M Round to Expand Bitcoin Holdings

Formerly known as Bitfarms, the newly rebranded Keel touted a $533 million war chest to fund AI infrastructure buildout.

Keel Infrastructure Posts $145 Million Loss as Firm Completes Pivot From Bitcoin Miner to AI

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has rebounded from a test of $80,000— and prominent analyst Trader Mayne says the latest bounce gives bulls a clean risk setup. The move follows a sharp rebound from what he described as a 12-hour order block, where Bitcoin swept liquidity before pushing higher.

Bitcoin Holds Above $80,000: Here's One Trading Setup Bulls Can Look At

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is struggling to break out after testing $80,000, and Coinbase‘s (NASDAQ:COIN) David Duong says the outlook for the current quarter only remains neutral. Why Crypto Is Stuck The Coinbase Institutional Head of Research said on the Milk Road Show that crypto remains stuck in a "headline driven market," with traders reacting to fast-moving developments around Iran and broader geopolitical risk.

Bitcoin Stalls Near $80,000, But These 6 Factors Could Change That Soon

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) bought 535 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) for $43 million at $80,340 per coin, bringing total holdings to 818,869 BTC. Back To Work After Brief Pause The purchase marks Strategy's return to weekly buys after pausing the week prior ahead of Q1 earnings.

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