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 (BTC) is trading above $97,000 during the Asian morning hours as the market breathes a sigh of relief that the U.S. and China are said to be working on a trade deal, even if the market is also skeptical that a deal will be reached this month.

Bitcoin Jumps Above $97K as Traders Optimistic U.S.-China Trade Deal Possible

A jaw-dropping $800 million bitcoin treasure buried in a landfill is being transformed into a global media project, blending real-time drama, tech innovation, and environmental warfare.

$800M in Bitcoin Rotting in Trash—Now It's Headed to Your TV Screen

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) executive chairman Michael Saylor expressed optimism about the growing adoption of the Bitcoin standard among businesses on Thursday. What Happened: During the company's first-quarter earnings call, Saylor described the growing trend of companies buying Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) for their treasury as a “virtuous cycle” and a “mutually beneficial competition.

Michael Saylor Considers Competition Copying Strategy's Bitcoin Playbook Mutually Beneficial: 'The More Companies That Join, The Better It Is'

Yesterday, the firm announced that it plans to establish a U.S. subsidiary in Florida this month to further support its bitcoin strategy.

Metaplanet issues $25 million in bonds to buy more bitcoin following US expansion

Michael Saylor's $10 million bitcoin prophecy gains traction as trillions remain locked behind advisor restrictions, signaling a massive institutional breakout is only just beginning.

Michael Saylor: Bitcoin Will Be $10M Before Financial Advisors Say ‘Good Idea' to Buy

Strategy's bitcoin-first model catapults its stock 3,142%, outpacing tech giants and signaling a seismic market shift toward sound money assets. MSTR's Bitcoin Standard Bet Crushed Legacy Finance Microstrategy (Nasdaq: MSTR), which recently rebranded as Strategy, has achieved a staggering return of 3,142% since transitioning to a bitcoin-focused business model.

MSTR Explodes 3,000% Since Embracing Bitcoin

Trump Organization Executive VP Eric Trump said that his family being targeted by banks was what drove him to embrace cryptocurrency.

Eric Trump Says 'Woke Cancel Culture' Led Him to Bitcoin, Crypto

Bitcoin Magazine Strategy Reports $5.8 Billion Year-to-Date Bitcoin Gain, Doubles Capital Plan to $84 Billion Today, Strategy delivered its Q1 2025 earnings report, announcing a 13.7% year-to-date “BTC Yield” and a $5.8 billion “BTC $ Gain.” The company now holds 553,555 bitcoins at a total cost of $37.9 billion—an average of $68,459 per coin—making it the undisputed leader in corporate Bitcoin reserves.

Strategy Reports $5.8 Billion Year-to-Date Bitcoin Gain, Doubles Capital Plan to $84 Billion

Strategy, the corporate bitcoin treasury firm formerly known as Microstrategy, revealed plans for a $21 billion at-the-market (ATM) common stock offering to acquire additional bitcoin ( BTC), even as it reported a first-quarter net loss of $4.2 billion, or $16.49 per diluted share. Strategy Wants More Bitcoin The company's net loss included a $5.

Strategy Unveils $21B Stock Offering to Amplify Bitcoin Holdings Amid Q1 Loss

The bitcoin development community is divided over a proposal to remove certain guardrails designed to deter the use of its blockchain for storing arbitrary data (or ‘spam'). Some developers argue that this change will impact the future of bitcoin, while others assert that it is already happening.

Facilitating Spam Attacks or Nothing Burger? Drama Ensues Over Changes to This Bitcoin Guardrail Feature

The largest corporate Bitcoin owner is doubling down, with Strategy aiming to raise another $21 billion to buy BTC despite Q1 losses.

Strategy Plans to Raise Another $21 Billion to Buy Bitcoin Following Q1 Loss

Bitcoin Magazine Relai Launches Bitcoin-Backed Loans in Partnership with Sygnum Bank Swiss Bitcoin app Relai teams up with Sygnum Bank to offer Bitcoin-backed loans to high-net-worth clients, unlocking cash flow without having to sell Bitcoin. This post Relai Launches Bitcoin-Backed Loans in Partnership with Sygnum Bank first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Jenna Montgomery.

Relai Launches Bitcoin-Backed Loans in Partnership with Sygnum Bank

Disclaimer: The analyst who co-wrote this piece owns shares of Strategy (MSTR).

Strategy Raising Another $21B to Buy Bitcoin, Posts Large Q1 Loss on BTC Price Decline

Follow what's happening on Myriad Markets' most popular prediction markets, from Strategy's Bitcoin buys to rate cuts and beyond.

Myriad Moves: Predictions on Strategy's Bitcoin, Fed Rate Cuts, Pope Conclave and More

"Our business model is to securitize Bitcoin," Michael Saylor said last month on a webinar hosted by The Block. "We'll just keep buying."

Strategy reports Q1 earnings miss, raises 2025 ‘BTC $ Gain' target to $15 billion

Bitcoin miners brought in $40 million less in revenue during April than they did in March, marking the fourth straight month of dwindling returns since December as the sector continued its downward earnings trend.

Bitcoin Miners Bleed $40M in April as Fourth Straight Revenue Drop Deepens the Crunch

The original cryptocurrency turned higher after Meta and Microsoft notched better-than-expected earnings results.

Bitcoin Rises as ‘Magnificent 7' Earnings Fuel Risk-Taking

Analyst and trader Kevin Svenson is leaning bullish on Bitcoin (BTC) amid the flagship crypto asset rising by over 15% over the past month.

Bitcoin on Cusp of Moving Higher Amid Bullish Signal, Says Crypto Analyst Kevin Svenson – Here Are His Targets

A widely followed crypto analyst says that Bitcoin (BTC) could skyrocket to a new all-time high if it can shoot above a key resistance level.

Bitcoin Primed for New All-Time High if BTC Breaks Above This Resistance Level, Says Crypto Trader

Dogecoin

Ethereum

Cryptocurrency markets post solid gains amid rising optimism around a potential Federal Reserve rate cut in June. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $96,563.07 +2.8% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,850.66 +3.8% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $151.03 +3.7% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.23 +1.8% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1818 +6% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001361 +3% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 9.5% and daily active addresses growing by 9.7%.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Gain As $100,000 Threshold Grows Close

What may or may not have been a blow-off top last week in the price of gold appears to have benefitted bitcoin (BTC) and that trend could be set to continue.

Gold Continues Correcting and That Might Be Good for Bitcoin

Michael Ellis thinks Bitcoin and crypto is here to stay, calling the wider adoption of the crypto “a great trend.”

CIA Deputy Director Calls Bitcoin ‘Another Tool' in Fight Against China

After more than a week of uninterrupted gains, both bitcoin and ether ETFs saw net outflows on Wednesday, April 30. Bitcoin ETFs lost $56 million, while ether ETFs gave back $2.36 million, pausing the recent bullish streak.

ETF Momentum Breaks: Bitcoin and Ether Funds Record Net Outflows After Strong Run

Bitcoin Magazine How Bitcoin Mining Can Energize Real Estate Mining could potentially be used as a way to mitigate costs associated with real estate ownership through proper energy management. This post How Bitcoin Mining Can Energize Real Estate first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Leon Wankum.

How Bitcoin Mining Can Energize Real Estate

The Nasdaq-listed Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, is on the rise ahead of reporting earnings—just as Bitcoin's price jumps.

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