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.

Prominent cryptocurrency analyst Kevin says Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) decisive move above $106,800 signals a fresh leg in its bull cycle, with eyes now on the $116,000–$128,000 range as the next key resistance. What Happened: In his podcast update on May 21, Kevin highlighted that this breakout aligns perfectly with a long-standing technical roadmap he's followed since late 2024.

Bitcoin To $120,000 Next? Here's What Technical Analysis Says

Cardano

Cardano (CRYPTO: ADA) is trading for $0.7887, and has risen by 4.13% over the past 24 hours. The token has grown 1.07% over the week, and 25.82% over the past month.

Cardano Price Surges Amid $600M ADA Misuse Allegations And Major Bitcoin Integration

Impossible Cloud Network's founder Kai Wawrzinek on Thursday said that the same resilience that secures Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) should underpin global cloud infrastructure. His comments come as the Web3 cloud platform secured a $470 million valuation through fresh investment from NGP Capital.

'No One Can Shut Down Bitcoin,' Says Impossible Cloud Founder

Bitcoin surpassed its all-time high, while meme coins outperformed the leading asset with double digit gains.

Trump, Fartcoin, and SPX Meme Coins Pump Double Digits as Bitcoin Reaches New Heights

Fifteen years after Laszlo Hanyecz paid 10,000 bitcoin for two Papa John's pizzas worth $41, that transaction is now valued at $1.1 billion as the global crypto community celebrates Bitcoin Pizza Day on May 22. From $41 to $1.

The $1.1 Billion Pizza: Bitcoin's First Purchase Reaches New High

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Liquid Network Surpasses $3.27 Billion in Total Value Locked Liquid's TVL milestone showcases Bitcoin's growing role in tokenized assets and financial infrastructure. This post Bitcoin Liquid Network Surpasses $3.27 Billion in Total Value Locked first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Oscar Zarraga Perez.

Bitcoin Liquid Network Surpasses $3.27 Billion in Total Value Locked

The U.S.-based Bitcoin and Lightning mobile wallet Zeus recently announced an alpha-release integration of Cashu. The move marks the first integration of ecash into a popular Bitcoin wallet, breaking new ground for potential user adoption to Bitcoin.

How Zeus is Redefining Bitcoin with Cashu Ecash Integration

Bitcoin has notched consecutive ATHs in the past two days as analysts pointed to growing demand from sovereigns and instutitions since April's lows.

Analysts affirm ‘buy in May and go away' theme as bitcoin hits $111,889 amid record options demand

Texas is drawing closer to establishing a strategic bitcoin (BTC) reserve after a senate bill to create one was approved by the lower house.

Texas Moves Closer to Setting Up Strategic Bitcoin Reserve as Bill Passes House

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) on Thursday announced the launch of a $2.1 billion at-the-market (ATM) offering for its preferred stock Strife (NASDAQ:STRF), expanding its capital structure and continuing its focus on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC)-linked securities. What Happened: The announcement was made during a company webcast by CEO Fong Lee and Executive Chairman Michael Saylor.

Strategy Unveils $2.1B At-The-Market Program To Acquire More Bitcoin

At 9 a.m. ET, bitcoin traded at $111,406 on May 22, 2025, brushing against its all-time high of $111,888, as the market showed broad signs of bullish momentum across hourly, 4-hour, and daily chart structures.

Bitcoin Price Watch: $2.21 Trillion Market Cap Fuels Momentum

The skalds of Bitcoin Twitter have sung of the historic moment, the “first real world purchase” with bitcoin, and pundits have etched the story into the internet's memory with headlines about the infamous Bitcoin Pizza Purchase, now dearly valued at more than $1 billion.

What You Didn't Know About Laszlo Hanyecz, the Bitcoin Pizza Day Legend

Strategy has announced a $2.1 billion at-the-market offering of its 10% Series A Perpetual Strife Preferred Stock (STRF).

Strategy launches $2.1 billion STRF perpetual preferred stock ATM program to buy more bitcoin

Bitcoin (BTC) project Roxom Global is building a BTC-denominated securities exchange and a 24/7 media network dedicated entirely to bitcoin.

Bitcoin Project Roxom Global Raises $17.9M to Build BTC Treasury, Create Media Network

Bitcoin's new all-time high on May 22 briefly pushed its market capitalization above $2.2 trillion, allowing the cryptocurrency to overtake Amazon and drive the total crypto market past Microsoft's market capitalization of $3.39 trillion. Bitcoin's 7-Day Gain Approaches 10% On May 22, bitcoin's market capitalization briefly surpassed the $2.

Bitcoin's New All-Time High Pushes Market Value Past Amazon

Even as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has hit a new all-time high above $111,000, driven by surging institutional demand, tightening supply, and macroeconomic tailwinds, experts caution the rally isn't without structural risks, including the looming threat of quantum computing. What Happened: Bitcoin surged to a new record of $111,544 on Wednesday, extending its post-halving uptrend and highlighting its growing appeal to institutions amid dovish macro signals.

Bitcoin Breaks $111,000 As Experts Hail 'Regime Shift'

Dogecoin

Ethereum

Crypto markets are surging on early Thursday, with Bitcoin hitting a new all-time high above $110,000 amid accelerating institutional adoption and robust ETF inflows. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $110,681.06 +4% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,650.22 +4.3% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $178.1 +5.3% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.41 +2.7% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2395 +5.6% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001523 +4.9% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows Bitcoin and Ethereum large transaction increased by 22.1% and 36.9%, respectively, while BTC's daily active addresses went up by 7.7% and exchange netflows are up by 332.7%.

Bitcoin Shatters $110,000, XRP, Dogecoin, Ethereum Surge: 'Bulls Emerge Victorious,' Trader Concludes

Bitcoin {BTC} galloped to a new record high above $110,000 on Thursday, liquidating around $500 million worth of derivatives positions in its wake, but some traders aren't buying into the bullish sentiment.

Why Are Bitcoin Traders Aggressively Shorting as BTC Hits New Record High?

Bitcoin $111,261.78 surpassed Wednesday's record to reach an all-time high of $111,875 in the early hours of Thursday, according to the CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index, as traditional financial markets contended with rising bond yields and renewed concerns over ballooning U.S. debt.

Crypto Daybook Americas: All Signs Point Up as Bitcoin Hits Record High

Bitcoin (BTC) miner MARA Holdings (MARA) will provide 500 BTC to broker Two Prime for generating yields, the companies said on Thursday.

MARA Will Deploy 500 BTC With Crypto Broker Two Prime to Generate Yields

The collaboration highlights a broader effort to set institutional standards in capital efficiency and digital asset management.

Bitcoin miner MARA to allocate 500 BTC to Two Prime in expanded yield strategy

Traders are closely watching the bond market for signs the Federal Reserve will have to step in

‘Ticking Time Bomb'—$40 Trillion ‘Big Print' Fed Fears Spark Wild Bitcoin Price Predictions

VeChain has announced the launch of its bridge through an integration with Wanchain, enabling interoperability with bitcoin, ethereum, and over 40 other leading blockchains.

VeChain Launches Bridge Enabling Interoperability With Bitcoin, Ethereum, and 40 More Cryptos

BNB's impressive 24-hour rally showcases the growing strength of the Binance ecosystem amid broader crypto market optimism.

BNB Surges 5% on Binance Ecosystem Strength as Bitcoin Extends Gains

A single trader has opened a massive $1.1 billion notional long position on bitcoin (BTC) using 40x leverage on the onchain decentralized exchange (DEX) Hyperliquid, a rare instance of a ten-figure position being open entirely on a blockchain-based platform.

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