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's (CRYPTO: BTC) function as a passive store of value is rapidly giving way to a more dynamic role as a yield-generating financial asset, according to Brendon Sedo, an initial contributor to Core Chain and head of its investment arm, Core Ventures. "Institutions won't settle for simple holding," Sedo told Benzinga in an interview.

Bitcoin Is No Longer Just Digital Gold — Native Staking, Yield Are Redefining Its Role, Says Core DAO

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) fails to reach the psychological price mark of $100,000 before falling.

Bitcoin Price Drifts Sideways Below The $97,500 Level

KULR Technology Group, Inc. (NYSE: KULR), a Houston-based energy management firm, has announced the acquisition of 42 bitcoin ( BTC) for approximately $4 million, at an average price of about $94,403 per bitcoin. The company reported a year-to-date bitcoin yield of 197.5%. As of May 6, 2025, KULR holds a total of 716.

KULR Acquires Additional 42 Bitcoin for $4 Million, Reports 197.5% Year-to-Date Yield

The price of gold has surged almost 29% this year, solidly beating the 3.8% gain in bitcoin (BTC). Even so, that's failed to deter investors eager to add the largest cryptocurrency to their portfolios.

BlackRock's Spot Bitcoin ETF Tops World's Largest Gold Fund in Inflows This Year

Following Tuesday's uptick, cryptocurrency bookmakers sharply increased their odds of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) recovering the critical $100,000 milestone this month. What happened: The odds hit 83% overnight Tuesday before falling to 76% as of this writing on Polymarket, a decentralized prediction platform.

Bitcoin To Hit $100,000 Soon? Polymarket Bettors Are Putting Big Money On It

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet (3350) said it will sell a second $25 million of bonds to EVO FUND to fund further purchases of bitcoin (BTC).

Metaplanet Lifts Bitcoin Stash by 555 BTC, Plans to Sell Debt to Buy More

Cardano

Bitcoin surged above $97,000 late Tuesday, then slid to $96,500 in Asian hours Wednesday as India conducted airstrikes in parts of Pakistan to intensify tensions from the past few weeks.

Bitcoin Sees Selling at $97K, Cardano's ADA Leads Majors Gains Ahead of FOMC Meeting

A closely followed crypto strategist believes that one more parabolic rally is in store for Bitcoin (BTC) this cycle.

Crypto Analyst Unveils ‘Perfect Trade' for Bitcoin, Sees BTC Mirroring Gold Price Action in 2020

Metaplanet's latest Bitcoin buy comes as Beijing and Washington signal a tentative return to trade talks following a rocky period for crypto.

Metaplanet Buys More Bitcoin Amid Easing US-China Trade Tensions

The Tokyo-listed investment firm said it purchased 555 BTC for $53.4 million, boosting its total holdings to 5,555 BTC.

Metaplanet buys additional 555 BTC, issues another $25 million in bonds for more

Ethereum

Solana

It's the Fed day again, and traders are seeking cues on how much volatility this key event might spark. According to Volmex's implied volatility indices, major tokens could see price swings, but nothing out of the ordinary is anticipated.

Forecasting Fed-Induced Price Swings in Bitcoin, Ether, Solana and XRP

BTC and BNB could soon anchor Kyrgyzstan's national crypto reserve as Binance's founder joins forces with the country's president to propel blockchain adoption and digital asset policy.

Binance Founder Pushes BTC and BNB Into National Reserve Spotlight

New Hampshire became the first U.S. state to establish a Strategic Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) Reserve on Tuesday, allowing public funds to be invested in the apex cryptocurrency and other digital assets. What Happened: Dennis Porter, the founder of the Satoshi Action Fund, revealed in an X post that House Bill 302 was signed into law by the New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte.

Bitcoin Reserve Bill Signed Into Law By New Hampshire Governor: Granite State Move Makes It A Pioneer

India's top court just ignited a regulatory firestorm, slamming bitcoin trading as refined Hawala and blasting government delays that leave the crypto market in legal limbo.

India's Top Court Slams Lack of Crypto Regulation, Links Bitcoin to Hawala

Bitcoin rose 2.8% after US and Chinese trade representatives announced plans to hold an ice-breaker meeting in Switzerland this weekend.

Bitcoin peaks above $97,000 as US-China talk plans put market back into ‘risk-on' mode

Investment bank Benchmark slapped Bitcoin miner manufacturer Canaan with a "buy" rating in a Tuesday note, projecting a sizable price spike.

Benchmark Is Bullish on Bitcoin Miner Maker Canaan With 5X Price Target

A thawing in the trade stance from both the U.S. and China has sent risk assets higher in the hours since the U.S. stock market closed on Wednesday.

Bitcoin Races Above $97K on U.S./China Trade Deal Progress

The price of bitcoin vaulted to  $97,469 per coin after idling near  $94,000 for much of the day. Bitcoin's volume tapped  $24.27  billion, commanding  33.11%  of all trades logged today. Bitcoin Resurfaces With Fury The leading crypto asset, bitcoin  (BTC), climbed more than  $3,500 from May  5's intraday trough.

Crypto's Comeback Kid: Bitcoin Jumps $3.5K in a Day as Market Eyes $98K

Corporate treasuries are poised to unleash a $330 billion bitcoin buying spree by 2029, signaling explosive adoption of crypto as a mainstream balance sheet asset.

Corporate Treasuries Could Inject $330B Into Bitcoin—Bernstein

Bitcoin-based payments company Strike is allowing customers to get loans using the top cryptocurrency as collateral.

Bitcoin Payments Company Strike Launches BTC-Backed Loans

Bitcoin Magazine Michael Saylor Explains Why Microsoft Should Buy Bitcoin At Strategy World 2025, Michael Saylor issued a bold message to tech giants like Microsoft: skip the stock buybacks and buy Bitcoin instead. “Microsoft is going to do a buyback,” Saylor said. “Buying Bitcoin would be 10x better than buying their own stock.

Michael Saylor Explains Why Microsoft Should Buy Bitcoin

Here's how the company formerly known as MicroStrategy used AI to create new securities while building a $50 billion Bitcoin company.

Strategy's AI Embrace: Michael Saylor Says He Built His Bitcoin Empire With Chatbot Help

Bitcoin (BTC) tightened its grip on the crypto market on Tuesday, with dominance surging to fresh four-year high as crypto traders rotated into the market's anchor asset ahead of tomorrow's key Federal Reserve policy meeting.

Bitcoin Dominance Soars Ahead of FOMC as Volatility Burst Looms, Says Analyst

The president appeared bothered by investors' rising angst about trade deals.

Bitcoin Stalls as Trump Vents Trade Frustrations Before Fed Decision

A closely followed on-chain analyst believes that Bitcoin (BTC) is at a critical juncture and may be one big move away from signaling bull market exhaustion.

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