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.

An official from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has confirmed that El Salvador is complying with an agreement to back away from using Bitcoin (BTC) as a reserve asset.

IMF Confirms El Salvador Complying With Plan To Move Away From Bitcoin Despite BTC Accumulation

Gold could climb to $6,000 an ounce during Donald Trump's second term because a sharper tariff regime would weaken the dollar, investment manager Frank Holmes told Kitco News this week in a wide-ranging interview. Frank Holmes Outlines Bold $6,000 Gold and Bitcoin Growth Outlook Holmes, chief executive and chief investment officer of U.S.

Veteran Fund Manager Predicts $6K Gold and Bitcoin Rallying to $120K–$150K

Bitcoin (BTC) miners' first-quarter results may disappoint because the hashprice, a measure of daily mining profitability, fell further and trade tariffs weighed on the market, asset manager CoinShares (CS) said in a blog post on Friday.

Bitcoin Miner 1Q Results May Disappoint as Hashprice Fell, Tariffs Hit: CoinShares

The move allows bitcoin holders to earn base yield via the Bitcoin staking protocol Babylon as well as rewards through EigenLayer's restaking.

Lombard partners with Eigen Foundation to bring Bitcoin restaking to EigenLayer ecosystem

Coinbase Asset Management is rolling out a new fund for institutions to receive a yield on their bitcoin (BTC) holdings.

Coinbase Targeting 4%-8% Returns With New Bitcoin Yield Fund

Bitcoin ETFs recorded a historic $3.06 billion in net inflows last week, their second-highest weekly haul since inception, while ether ETFs staged a comeback with $157.09 million in fresh capital.

ETF Weekly Recap: Bitcoin ETFs Soar to Record-Setting Week With $3 Billion Inflow

Strategy has sold around $20.9 billion worth of common shares since it established an at-the-money equity offering program in October.

Strategy Adds $1.4B in Bitcoin, Nears Limit of Equity Offering Program

In a recent interview, Strategy's Michael Saylor characterized the present moment as a pivotal entry point for bitcoin, contending that many of the earlier risks tied to the asset have largely been eliminated. Michael Saylor: Bitcoin Is the Only Asset the U.S.

Saylor Calls Bitcoin a ‘Historic Entry Point,' Predicts It ‘Will Rip Forward With a Vengeance'

Fresh rallies are in sight for Bitcoin as several on-chain indicators flash green for BTC, according to a prominent analytics firm. On the social media platform X, Swissblock says it expects Bitcoin to ignite a new bull run as investors yank massive amounts of BTC out of crypto exchanges.

Bull Run Setup Forming for Bitcoin Amid Significant Accumulation From Two BTC Investor Cohorts, Says Swissblock

Strategy Incorporated (NASDAQ:MSTR) announced it has acquired an additional 15,355 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) for approximately $1.42 billion between April 21 and April 27 this year. What Happened: The company paid an average price of $92,737 per Bitcoin during the purchase period, including all associated fees and expenses, according to its latest filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Strategy Buys 15,355 Bitcoin For $1.42 Billion, Year-To-Date BTC Yield Hits 13.7%

The coverage will offer individuals and institutions slashing protection, offering bitcoin stakers "greater peace of mind.”

Nexus Mutual to provide insurance coverage for Babylon's Bitcoin staking layer

On May 1, Coinbase Asset Management will launch an instutional bitcoin yield fund focused on BTC returns for non-U.S. customers.

Coinbase eyes 4-8% annualized BTC returns via bitcoin yield fund

Strategic allocation away from U.S. assets by investors could see bitcoin hit a new all-time high in the second quarter of the year, Standard Chartered's Geoff Kendrick said in a report Monday.

Bitcoin to Hit New All-Time High Around $120K in Q2: Standard Chartered

Bitcoin Magazine Strategy Buys $1.42 Billion Worth of Bitcoin, Bitcoin Price Surges Above $95,000 Strategy has acquired an additional 15,355 bitcoin for approximately $1.42 billion, bringing its total holdings to 553,555 BTC, as Bitcoin's price climbs above $95,000 amid growing institutional demand. This post Strategy Buys $1.42 Billion Worth of Bitcoin, Bitcoin Price Surges Above $95,000 first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Vivek Sen.

Strategy Buys $1.42 Billion Worth of Bitcoin, Bitcoin Price Surges Above $95,000

Following a cryptic Sunday post on X alluding to fresh bitcoin ambitions, Michael Saylor's enterprise revealed Monday it had expanded its digital treasury by procuring 15,355 BTC. The tech magnate broadcasted the transaction on the social media platform, declaring: “MSTR has acquired 15,355 BTC for ~$1.

Michael Saylor's Bitcoin Strategy Adds Another 15,355 BTC; Total Now 553,555 BTC

El Salvador's Bitcoin stash grows to 6,161 BTC, as the IMF begins its first program review tied to economic and fiscal reforms.

El Salvador is Buying Bitcoin Despite IMF Compliance: How?

Strategy (MSTR) added another 15,355 BTC to its balance sheet over the past week, spending about $1.42 billion on the purchase, or an average price of $92,737 per bitcoin, according to a filing published on Monday.

Strategy Adds Additional $1.42B of Bitcoin With Latest Purchase

Bernstein analysts say Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is poised for new highs, driven by accelerating corporate treasury accumulation, record ETF inflows and a sharp decline in exchange-held supply. The firm cites a tightening supply-demand dynamic, with institutions and corporates holding nearly 9% of Bitcoin's total supply, creating a potent setup for price appreciation.

Bitcoin Supply Squeeze Will Drive Run To New Highs: Bernstein

The company's holdings now total around 2.6% of the total 21 million bitcoin supply — worth over $52 billion.

‘Stay humble, stack sats': Strategy acquires another 15,355 bitcoin for $1.4 billion as total holdings reach 553,555 BTC

Bitcoin remained resilient on April 28, 2025, with its price coasting along at $95,489, a market cap of $1.89 trillion, and a 24-hour trade volume of $21.47 billion. The cryptocurrency traded within an intraday range of $92,953 to $95,857, showcasing tight consolidation beneath a key resistance zone.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Bulls Eye Breakout as $96.5K Resistance Looms

Standard Chartered's Geoffrey Kendrick predicts a new bitcoin all-time high around $120,000 in Q2, fueled by strategic reallocation away from U.S. assets.

Standard Chartered says buy bitcoin ‘now,' sees rally to $120,000 in Q2

Bitcoin (BTC) was little changed Monday, adding less than 1% amid renewed trade tensions and concerns of geopolitical instability that spread into the Indian subcontinent, where India and Pakistan are exchanging small-arms fire.

Crypto Daybook Americas: Bitcoin Price Returns to Positive for the Year

Veteran macro investor Luke Gromen says he likes Bitcoin (BTC) due to its potential to influence demand for US Treasuries.

Here's How Bitcoin Could Boost Demand for US Treasuries, According to Macro Guru Luke Gromen

"Hard to be bearish, in our view, on this asset with the current demand-supply dynamics," the Bernstein analysts said.

Bernstein sees bitcoin primed for new highs as corporate accumulation and ETF ‘supply squeeze' intensifies

In a press briefing during the spring meetings of 2025, the IMF highlighted that, according to their data, El Salvador has complied with the bitcoin non-accumulation agenda to which it committed. Nonetheless, the country continues to report regular bitcoin purchases.

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