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 Australian man's assets were seized under proceeds of crime laws following an AFP probe into a major crypto hack from 2013.

Australian Man Forfeits $2.5M in Bitcoin Without Charges After AFP Crypto Probe

Corporate treasuries could spark an economic revolution as bitcoin accumulation strategies reshape capital allocation and production profitability worldwide.

Bitcoin Treasuries May Reshape Corporate Finance Models, Advocate Says

Bitcoin is entering a pivotal 15–20 year phase of dominance, poised to outperform traditional assets as it matures into the most investable macro store of value globally, a top analyst explained.

Bitcoin Poised for 20-Year Outperformance, Says Analyst

Bitcoin reached a peak of $107,115 per coin on Sunday evening at approximately 8 p.m. Eastern time, notching a 3.5% gain against the U.S. dollar. At this valuation, the premier digital asset exceeds the worth of a full kilogram of .999 fine gold, equivalent to 33 troy ounces.

$2 Trillion Titan: Bitcoin Breaks Records With Historic Weekly Close

Ethereum

Ethereum may have reached a pivotal turning point against bitcoin, signaling the potential start of an “Alt season,” according to a recent Cryptoquant report. The ETH/ BTC price ratio surged 38% last week after hitting its lowest level since January 2020, with onchain data suggesting reduced selling pressure and growing institutional demand for ether.

Ethereum's Market Rebirth: Cryptoquant Analysis Flags ETH vs. BTC Bottom

Bitcoin nears record high as ETF inflows, macro uncertainty, and trade-driven inflation risks draw investor interest.

Bitcoin Inches Closer to All-Time High—Here's What's Driving Its Price

Canadian bitcoin mining firm POW.RE Holdings Limited announced plans to acquire Swiss bitcoin liquidity protocol Block Green AG in a deal combining equity, bitcoin, and cash. POW.RE and Block Green Merge to Combine Mining and Financial Services The acquisition, pending a definitive agreement within 90 days, aims to merge POW.

Canadian Bitcoin Miner POW.RE to Acquire Swiss Firm Block Green

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week's edition, Meliuz pioneers bitcoin as a corporate reserve asset in Brazil, Argentine crypto wallets face potential extinction, and Ripple launches a pilot to benefit Colombian farmers.

Latam Insights: Meliuz Purchases 274 BTC in Brazil; Argentine Wallets Face Potential Extinction

Panama City might be on the verge of taking an important step in becoming a bitcoin pioneer. The mayor of Panama City, Mayer Mizrachi, has awoken speculation from part of the crypto community, with a cryptic post after meeting known bitcoin proponents Max Keiser and Stacy Herbert.

Panama City Eyes Bold Move With Potential Bitcoin Reserve

Galaxy Digital chief executive Mike Novogratz believes the market cap of Bitcoin (BTC) and crypto will eventually catch up to the valuation of one soaring asset.

$22,000,000,000,000 Market Cap in Store for Bitcoin (BTC) and Crypto, According to Billionaire Mike Novogratz

Robert Kiyosaki predicts a significant surge in Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) value, attributing it to a potential collapse of the central bank system. What Happened: In a post on X on Saturday, Kiyosaki, the author of the best-selling book “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” expressed his belief that gold, silver, and Bitcoin will continue to appreciate in value.

Robert Kiyosaki Predicts Bitcoin To Reach $250,000: 'Buy More. Do Not Sell.

The average transaction fee on Bitcoin has ticked up by about $1 since the start of May, according to The Block's data.

Bitcoin transaction fees hit 2025 highs as BTC price challenges recent $106,000 top

The man who hacked an X account associated with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) last year has been sentenced to 14 months behind bars for manipulating the value of Bitcoin (BTC). In a new press release, the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia says that Eric Council Jr.

Mastermind Behind SEC SIM Swapping Scheme Sentenced to 14 Months in Prison for Manipulating Bitcoin Price

Over the weekend, countless social media accounts buzzed with discussion about a prominent Hyperliquid whale, who's currently holding an exceptionally high-leverage bitcoin position—valued at approximately $392 million and executed with an aggressive 40x long.

Hyperliquid Whale's 40x Bitcoin Long Bet Erupts Online—$95K Liquidation Line Drawn

Bitcoin's BTC price chart is echoing a bullish pattern that foreshadowed the late 2024 price surge from $70,000 to $100,000 amid mounting concerns over the sustainability of the U.S. debt.

Bitcoin Nears Golden Cross Weeks After 'Trapping Bears' as U.S. Debt Concerns Mount

JPMorgan analysts flipped from gold to bitcoin, predicting the bitcoin price will outperform gold over the rest of 2025

Bitcoin Price Suddenly Soars As Congress Predicted To ‘Make History'

Bitcoin scaled an intraday peak of $105,680, climbing 2.5% versus the U.S. dollar, as traders reveled in its buoyant momentum. The digital asset now orbits near $105,385 per unit, weathering a modest 3.87% dip from its historic zenith of $109,356 achieved on Jan. 20, 2025.

Bitcoin's Wild Ride: Bulls Charge Toward All-Time High as $27M in Bearish Bets Vanish

Dogecoin

Bitcoin is now just 3% away from its all-time high mark following the latest leg up, while Dogecoin, XRP, and Ethereum gain.

Bitcoin Jumps Above $105K for First Time Since January as XRP, Dogecoin Rise

Bitwise's Jennifer Thornton swapped a career trading super-safe assets like government bonds at BlackRock for one buying and selling crypto and NFTs.

Why a Fund Manger Left BlackRock to Trade Bitcoin and Pudgy Penguins NFTs

Bitcoin traded at $103,895 on May 18, 2025, with a total market capitalization of $2.064 trillion. The 24-hour trading volume reached $19.865 billion, with an intraday range between $102,771 and $104,002, reflecting a narrow band of consolidation near historic highs.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Market Hovers Below $104K as Traders Eye Breakout

Arthur Hayes predicts an unstoppable surge for bitcoin as collapsing U.S. treasuries and capital repatriation fuel a global flight into BTC, targeting $1 million.

Arthur Hayes: Bitcoin to Hit $1M Amid Capital Flight, US Treasuries Crash

Robert Kiyosaki predicts bitcoin will soar to $250,000 this year as crashing central banks trigger mass bankruptcies, fueling unstoppable momentum behind hard assets like BTC.

Robert Kiyosaki's Bitcoin Advice: ‘Buy More, Do Not Sell'—BTC to Hit $250K This Year

The week in the financial world was nothing short of eventful. From Bitcoin's bullish run to political drama involving meme coins, there was no shortage of headlines.

Ark Invest's Warning To Bitcoin Treasury Companies, Peter Schiff's BTC Prediction And More: Top Crypto Updates This Week

Shares of a Chinese investment holding company have been volatile since the firm rolled out an $800 million Bitcoin (BTC) and crypto investment plan earlier this week. On Thursday, the Shenzhen-based Addentax Group Corp.

Shares of Chinese Apparel Firm in Choppy Trading After Announcing $800,000,000 Bitcoin and Crypto Investment Strategy

Spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) drew $260.27 million in net inflows on Friday, May 16, significantly outpacing spot ethereum ETFs, which recorded a total inflow of $22.12 million.

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