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.

Shares of GD Culture fell sharply after the company unveiled a $300 million crypto reserve plan that followed a Nasdaq delisting warning.

Microcap Firm Plans $300M Bitcoin, Trump Coin Buy Despite Nasdaq Compliance Warning

Economist and market commentator Peter Schiff projected Monday that the next Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) pullback would trigger an unrealized loss for Michael Saylor-led Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) on its BTC purchases. What Happened: During his YouTube podcast, Schiff weighed in on Bitcoin recapturing the crucial $100,000 level and Strategy buying billions in the cryptocurrency funded by debt.

Peter Schiff Predicts 'Fireworks,' Says Michael Saylor's Strategy Will See Unrealized Loss During Bitcoin's Next Bearish Dip

Bitcoin's (BTC) $2 trillion market cap has attracted a wave of new buyers to the market, while seasoned traders turn cautious, according to analysis of on-chain data by Glassnode.

Bitcoin Crossing $2T in Market Cap Triggers Wave of New Buyers, but Key Players Tread Cautiously, Onchain Data Show

GD Culture Group said it has entered into an agreement to sell up to $300 million worth of shares to fund its crypto holding strategy.

Nasdaq-listed GD Culture Group to sell up to $300 million in shares to acquire Bitcoin and TRUMP memecoin

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A sharp pullback in crypto markets late Monday triggered over $500 million in long liquidations, erasing earlier gains as bitcoin (BTC) slipped from weekend highs and traders reacted to de-escalating U.S.-China trade tensions.

Bitcoin Drop Causes $500M Long Liquidations as Dogecoin, ADA Slide 7%

Samson Mow, CEO of JAN3, stated that, given the upcoming changes to Bitcoin Core and its OP_RETURN policy, it is time to fork the software to “fix misaligned incentives and fund devs with a better structure.

JAN3 CEO Samson Mow: ‘Maybe It's Time for Another Fork of Bitcoin'

A high-powered merger is catapulting American Bitcoin into the public spotlight as it fast-tracks a Nasdaq debut, unleashing massive momentum for institutional-scale mining. Eric Trump-Backed Bitcoin Giant Fast-Tracks IPO Via Gryphon Takeover Deal American Bitcoin Corp., a firm backed by Hut 8 Corp.

Eric Trump-Backed Bitcoin Giant Prepares for Nasdaq Breakout

OP_RETURN is a Bitcoin script opcode enabling users to embed small, unspendable data within transactions, striking a balance between functionality and network efficiency. A recent proposal to lift its 80-byte cap has ignited discussion over Bitcoin's role as a data carrier versus a streamlined payment system.

Decoding OP_RETURN in Bitcoin and What's the Big Deal?

Bitcoin Magazine Coinbase Becomes First Bitcoin And Crypto Company To Join The S&P 500 Coinbase joins the S&P 500, marking a milestone for Bitcoin, further highlighting Bitcoin's strong performance, outperforming gold and the S&P 500 over the years. This post Coinbase Becomes First Bitcoin And Crypto Company To Join The S&P 500 first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Oscar Zarraga Perez.

Coinbase Becomes First Bitcoin And Crypto Company To Join The S&P 500

The Trump-tied Bitcoin mining company is going public.

Trump-Linked American Bitcoin Mining Firm Going Public

Bitcoin Magazine Exodus Hits Record Q1 Revenue As Bitcoin Holdings Rise To 2,011 BTC Exodus Movement, Inc. (NYSE American: EXOD), a leading self-custodial Bitcoin and cryptocurrency platform, has announced unaudited financial results for Q1 2025, showcasing record-setting revenue and a notable increase in digital asset holdings. In its strongest first quarter yet, Exodus reported $36.0 million in revenue, up 24% from $29.1 million in Q1 2024.

Exodus Hits Record Q1 Revenue As Bitcoin Holdings Rise To 2,011 BTC

Bitcoin Magazine The Blockchain Group Raises €22M to Accelerate Its Bitcoin Treasury Strategy The Blockchain Group raises €22M in 48 hours to expand its Bitcoin treasury strategy. A bold move redefining capital formation in public markets. This post The Blockchain Group Raises €22M to Accelerate Its Bitcoin Treasury Strategy first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Nick Ward.

The Blockchain Group Raises €22M to Accelerate Its Bitcoin Treasury Strategy

Bitcoin Magazine The Blockchain Group Raises €12.1M with Adam Back to Push Bitcoin Strategy ALTBG secures €12.1 million investment in bitcoin from Adam Back, reinforcing its mission to grow bitcoin value per share and expand its work in AI and decentralized tech. This post The Blockchain Group Raises €12.1M with Adam Back to Push Bitcoin Strategy first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Oscar Zarraga Perez.

The Blockchain Group Raises €12.1M with Adam Back to Push Bitcoin Strategy

The merger is the latest among companies focusing on buying and holding Bitcoin.

There's Another Bitcoin Holding Company in Town—And It Just Raised $710 Million

James Toledano says bitcoin's breakout to $110,000 is within reach, but he warns that the crypto asset's rebound is currently driven more by sentiment than by strong fundamentals. Bitcoin Rebound Hollow U.S. President Donald Trump's retreat from his aggressive tariff rhetoric, coupled with the thaw in U.S.

Analyst Warns Bitcoin Rally Fleeting, Needs More Than Trade Truce for $110K Breakout

In another addition to the old Wall Street maxim of "buy the rumor, sell the news," bitcoin (BTC) has headed lower after the U.S. and China announced at least a temporary truce in their trade war.

Bitcoin Falls Below $102K; Easing of Tariff Risk Could See More Underperformance

Ethereum

Cryptocurrency markets are down on Monday after Bitcoin peaked above $105,000 in early trading hours. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $102,002.91 -2.5% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,459.63 -2% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $170.91 -1% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.48 -4.7% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2274 -1.9% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001542 -3.6% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 3% and daily active addresses falling by 7.4%.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Slip While XRP Holds Firm: Is A Pullback Coming?

Bitcoin is trading at $101,645, down 2.79% over the past 24 hours, while ethereum follows at $2,432, marking a 2.9% daily decline. The downward movement coincides with a cascade of liquidations across the crypto derivatives market. Over the last 24 hours, a total of $699.

Bitcoin Slips Below $101K as $700M in Liquidations Rock Crypto Market

An under-the-radar stock has skyrocketed over 700% after the company merged with a Trump-linked Bitcoin firm to start a BTC treasury strategy.

Healthcare Stock Explodes 719% After Sudden Merger With Bitcoin Firm Owned by President Trump's Crypto Advisor

Bitcoin Magazine Strategy Grows Bitcoin Holdings to $58.5 Billion with Latest $1.34 Billion Purchase After purchasing 13,390 BTC for $1.34 billion, Strategy now holds 568,840 bitcoins worth $58.5 billion—solidifying its position as a leading institutional Bitcoin holder and signaling growing confidence in BTC as a strategic treasury asset. This post Strategy Grows Bitcoin Holdings to $58.5 Billion with Latest $1.34 Billion Purchase first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Oscar Zarraga Perez.

Strategy Grows Bitcoin Holdings to $58.5 Billion with Latest $1.34 Billion Purchase

The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

The Daily: Arthur Hayes calls to ‘buy everything' as US-China tensions ease, Trump-linked bitcoin miner eyes Nasdaq debut, and more

Bitcoin Magazine The “Digital Gold” Narrative Sells Bitcoin Short Labeling Bitcoin as “digital gold" is a misrepresentation that reduces the world's most revolutionary form of money to a mere store of value. This post The “Digital Gold” Narrative Sells Bitcoin Short first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Shinobi.

The “Digital Gold” Narrative Sells Bitcoin Short

After the Royal Government of Bhutan quietly rearranged portions of its bitcoin holdings—holding 7,486 BTC on May 2—some 4,576 BTC has since returned to its reserves, bringing the kingdom's total stash to 12,062 BTC ten days later.

Lazarus Group's Liquidation Spree Drops North Korea Below Bhutan in BTC Holdings

U.S. authorities ordered Pratt and his accomplices to forfeit their Bitcoin in July 2024.

FBI Begins Process to Seize $1.2M in Bitcoin from GirlsDoPorn Boss

Bitcoin Magazine Gryphon to Merge with Eric Trump's American Bitcoin Bitcoin mining firm Gryphon Digital Mining has announced a definitive agreement to merge with American Bitcoin Corp. in a stock-for-stock transaction, forming a new public company under the American Bitcoin name.

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