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.

Ethereum

Coinbase Derivatives will provides round-the-clock futures contracts trading for retail and institutional investors.

Coinbase unveils 24/7 Bitcoin and Ethereum futures trading one day after announcing landmark Deribit acquisition

Riding bitcoin's climb to levels last glimpsed in early February, the network's raw processing muscle has rocketed to a record-setting 929 exahash per second (EH/s), a horsepower figure that illustrates just how fiercely miners are competing to add the next block.

Bitcoin's Hashrate Hits New Peak as Miners Ride Price Wave

Bitcoin Magazine Metaplanet Issues $21 Million In Bonds To Buy More Bitcoin Japanese public company Metaplanet announced it will issue $21.25 million in zero-coupon bonds to fund additional Bitcoin purchases. This post Metaplanet Issues $21 Million In Bonds To Buy More Bitcoin first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Vivek Sen.

Metaplanet Issues $21 Million In Bonds To Buy More Bitcoin

Bitcoin ETFs kept their inflow streak alive with $117 million on Thursday, powered by Blackrock, Fidelity, and Ark 21shares. Ether ETFs extended their outflow streak to a third day, losing $16.11 million.

Bitcoin ETFs Stay Green With Another $117 Million Inflow

A Bitcoin (BTC) wallet that has enjoyed more than a decade of dormancy suddenly sprang to life earlier this week. According to Bitcoin explorer BitInfoCharts, the whale moved 2,186 BTC worth approximately $207.51 million at the time of the transaction to another wallet.

Ancient Bitcoin Whale Comes Alive, Moves $207,514,794 in BTC at 111,581% Profit

Bitcon and ETH propelled crypto markets to almost $3.4 trillion for the first time since February after macro news and Pectra's upgrade fueled optimism.

ETH and Bitcoin's price surge wipes out nearly $900 million in crypto shorts as momentum builds

With bitcoin reaching fresh peaks, analysts are consulting a variety of charting tools to anticipate the trajectory of the leading digital currency. Among these are the well‑known Rainbow chart and the stock‑to‑flow (S2F) model. The following analysis examines BTC's present price through the lens of these two frameworks.

$275K by 2026: Can Rainbow Bands and S2F Predict Bitcoin's Future?

Bitcoin Magazine The Enhanced Bitcoin Everything Indicator Unlocks Massive Profits The Bitcoin Everything Indicator combines on-chain data, macroeconomic factors, miner sentiment, and technical metrics to predict Bitcoin's price action. Historically successful in identifying cycle peaks and bottoms, this tool now includes a moving average for more frequent and actionable trading signals. Learn how to use this updated indicator for improved market timing and increased profits. This post The Enhanced Bitcoin Everything Indicator Unlocks Massive Profits first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Matt Crosby.

The Enhanced Bitcoin Everything Indicator Unlocks Massive Profits

Dogecoin

Crypto markets are extending their rally for a second straight day, fueled by renewed optimism around global trade deals and bullish macro sentiment. As price momentum accelerates, seasoned analysts warn against FOMO, advocating instead for disciplined, intentional strategies.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Continue Surging As Altcoin Market Buzzes

At 7:50 a.m. Eastern time on Friday, bitcoin's price held steady at $103,191, pushing its market capitalization to $2.04 trillion with a 24-hour trading volume of $55.17 billion. The intraday price range spanned from $99,239.45 to a local high of $104,332, showcasing a bullish tone tempered by emerging signs of consolidation.

Bitcoin Price Watch: MACD and Momentum Support Further Gains

Solana

This is a daily technical analysis by CoinDesk analyst and Chartered Market Technician Omkar Godbole.

DOGE, XRP, ETH, SOL Follow Bitcoin Through the Cloud as Altcoin Momentum Builds

Avalanche

Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell has been warned a $2.5 trillion “avalanche” is suddenly heading for the U.S.

Sudden $2.5 Trillion ‘Avalanche' Fed Dollar Warning As $1 Million Bitcoin Price Predicted To Flip Gold

Pepe

As the crypto rally gathers pace, ether has widened its lead over bitcoin in terms of volatility expectations, signaling relatively greater action not just in the second-largest cryptocurrency, but in the broader digital asset market as a whole.

Crypto Daybook Americas: PEPE Signals Altcoin Frenzy as Rampant Ether Outpaces Bitcoin

World stocks hovered around their highest prices in six weeks after a U.S. trade deal with Britain fueled guarded optimism for progress in tariff talks with other countries.

Trade hopes feed risk appetite, boosting stocks and spurring bitcoin

Bitcoin's (BTC) rally is gaining momentum, with institutions stepping up their exposure to the leading cryptocurrency through Deribit's BTC options market.

Bitcoin Sees Surge in Institutional Confidence, Deribit-Listed BTC Options Market Reveals

Japanese hotel firm Metaplanet (3350) said it plans to sell another $21.25 million worth of bonds to fund further bitcoin (BTC) purchases.

Metaplanet Plans a Further $21M Bond Sale to Buy More BTC

State Governor Katie Hobbs had previously vetoed a slightly different bill that would have allowed state entities to invest up to 10% of their funds in crypto.

Arizona Passes Law to Establish Bitcoin Reserve Fund

Bitcoin Magazine 9 of the Best Bitcoin Consultants To Help You Secure Your Bitcoin in 2025 Self-sovereignty stands as bitcoin's foundational principle—you alone control your money. But this power comes with responsibility. Whether you're just starting your bitcoin journey or safeguarding significant holdings, professional consultants can guide you through complex security setups without taking custody of your keys. This post 9 of the Best Bitcoin Consultants To Help You Secure Your Bitcoin in 2025 first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Conor Mulcahy.

9 of the Best Bitcoin Consultants To Help You Secure Your Bitcoin in 2025

A widely followed cryptocurrency analyst and trader is leaning bullish on Bitcoin (BTC) amid the flagship digital asset's 25% rise over the past month.

‘More Realistic Than It Sounds': Analyst Outlines How Bitcoin Could Explode to $500,000 in Current Cycle

Hut 8 said these quarterly results reflect a "deliberate and necessary" investment phase for further advancements.

Bitcoin miner Hut 8 posts $134 million net loss in Q1 as company invests in new strategy

Steak ‘n Shake hinted at Bitcoin support in March, signaling early interest in crypto adoption before making its full-scale move public.

Steak ‘N Shake to Roll Out US Bitcoin Payments Nationwide

Bitcoin's rapid price rally has caught traders off guard, triggering large liquidations of bearish short positions.

Bitcoin's Price Surge to $104K Liquidates Nearly $400M in Bearish BTC Bets, Opening Doors to Further Gains

The Bitcoin mining firm saw its earnings plummet as accounting rules forced it to face unrealized losses for its massive crypto holdings.

Crypto Miner MARA Holdings Posts $533M Q1 Loss Despite Record Bitcoin Holdings

Japanese stocks jumped on Friday, supported by the dollar's surge against the yen, after a U.S. trade deal with Britain fuelled hopes of progress in tariff talks with other countries.

Japanese stocks jump, dollar firms on trade hopes; bitcoin soars

Governments are racing to lock in bitcoin reserves—investors now have a narrowing window before sovereign accumulation reshapes the entire crypto landscape.

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