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.

The U.S. Department of Commerce will invest $2 billion into quantum chip foundries and startups as the "Q-Day" Bitcoin threat nears.

US Government Makes $2 Billion Bet on Quantum Computing as Threat to Bitcoin Grows

Bitcoin has erased its recent gains, failing to hold the $78,000 threshold and dropping to just above $77,000. Bitcoin Erases Gains as ETF Outflows Mount Bitcoin endured yet another underwhelming session, failing to hold the $78,000 mark and erasing earlier gains to close the 24 hours just above $77,000.

Bitcoin Bulls Lose Control After $78,000 Rejection Wipes out Overnight Recovery

Crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe is warning that Bitcoin will likely plummet in value if BTC loses one key level as support.

Michaël van de Poppe Warns Bitcoin Will Likely Collapse if BTC Fails To Hold Crucial Price Level

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Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives argues that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is losing capital to artificial intelligence stocks as investors face a dollar-for-dollar allocation decision between the two asset classes. Once In 100-Year Cycle Pulling Capital From Crypto Ives explained the shift on Anthony Pompliano's podcast.

AI Is Distracting Capital From Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Prominent Analyst Argues

Nick Begich, R-Alaska, introduced legislation today to permanently establish a U.S. strategic bitcoin reserve.

U.S. Lawmaker Unveils Bill to Codify Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, Draws Bipartisan Support

Missouri's top prosecutor accused Bitcoin ATM operator CoinFlip of “knowingly facilitating fraudulent transactions.”

Bitcoin ATM Firm CoinFlip Blasts 'Meritless' Lawsuit as Missouri Demands Restitution for Seniors

The Pizza Day events will span US cities, featuring Unchained and The Atlantic's recently released short film that redefines Bitcoin ownership in 2026

Unchained and Bitcoin Park Hit the Road For Bitcoin Pizza Day With “The New Rules of Bitcoin”

Hyperliquid's HYPE is the outlier in crypto, rising 16.5% over the past 24 hours to a new record high.

Live markets: Bitcoin's flat action continues as SpaceX IPO, Nvidia earnings capture news cycle

Selling can get you more Bitcoin over time. The main reasons for a corporations to sell all involve value creation.

5 Reasons Corporations Should Sell Bitcoin

Long-term holder supply has surged by more than 2 million coins to 16.3 million BTC during the current bear market.

Bitcoin's long-term holder supply approaches record high, breaking multi-year downtrend

SpaceX has filed for a historic IPO, revealing it holds 18,712 BTC worth about $1.45 billion, positioning it among the largest corporate Bitcoin holders as it prepares to list on Nasdaq.

SpaceX Heads Into Historic IPO With a $1.45 Billion Bitcoin Treasury on Its Books

The firm also announced the general availability of its flagship Passport Prime device and expanded access to its KeyOS developer platform.

Foundation raises $6.4 million to expand from bitcoin hardware wallets into AI agent authorization

SpaceX is up over 100% on its BTC holdings. Hyperliquid is decoupling from crypto majors.

Morning Minute: SpaceX Files for IPO, Shares Surprising BTC Portfolio

Bitcoin trades near $77,500 as ETF outflows extend to four days, long liquidations mount, and analysts flag $80,000 as the next key test.

‘Rally slows into resistance': Bitcoin stalls below $78,000 as ETF outflows and long liquidations deepen recovery doubts

Crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) markets remained under pressure on Wednesday as bitcoin funds extended their losing streak to four consecutive sessions, while ether ETFs marked an eighth straight day of outflows.

Blackrock Leads Bitcoin ETF $70M Loss as Outflow Streak Reaches Fourth Day

Bitcoin BTC$77,281.05, ether (ETH), XRP (XRP), solana (SOL) and other top 10 coins have had a tough time lately, with each falling at least 2% in the past seven days. Still, there is always a bull market somewhere, and several crypto sub-sectors have chalked up impressive gains.

It's not all HYPE: Privacy and quantum-resistant coins advance as bitcoin marks time

Deribit's bitcoin open interest has overtaken BlackRock's IBIT as traders brace for a showdown between $75K max pain and $80K call positioning.

The $6 billion expiration countdown: Traders pile into $82,000 bitcoin calls ahead of May 29 expiry

Influential investor and media personality Kevin O'Leary emphasized on Wednesday the importance of passing the Clarity Act to advance the adoption of tokenization and Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) by institutional investors. Bill Needed For Global Compliance, Says O'Leary O'Leary posted on X a clip from his fireside chat at CoinDesk's Consensus event earlier this month, where he emphasized that without the bill's passage, key cryptocurrency narratives will remain on the fringes for major institutional players.

Kevin O'Leary Says Bitcoin And Tokenization Will Remain 'Fringe' Until This Crypto Bill Passes

BTC recently turned lower from the 200-day average, a barometer of long-term trends. CryptoQuant explains why.

Here's why bitcoin turned lower from the 200-day average

SpaceX, the space exploration company led by Elon Musk, disclosed in its IPO filing on Wednesday that it holds more than $1 billion in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) on its balance sheet. More Details About BTC's Reserves The company disclosed 18,712 BTC on hand as of March 31, recognized at a fair value of $1.29 billion.

SpaceX Reveals $1 Billion Bitcoin Holdings Ahead Of Historic IPO — Here's How Much The Elon Musk-Led Company Paid For Its Coins

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Leading cryptocurrencies rallied alongside stocks on Wednesday as President Donald Trump's latest remarks on Iran helped ease geopolitical tensions.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Rebound On Trump's Iran Remarks: Analyst Says Watch Out For This BTC Level

Italian investigators traced €1 million in undeclared crypto gains through a Bitcoin Ordinals trading operation after analyzing activity tied to a seized Ledger wallet. Chainalysis detailed how blockchain records and exchange data helped reconstruct the alleged trading flows. Italian Crypto Tax Investigation Focused on Ordinals Trading Italian financial investigators traced more than €1 million ($1.

Italy Traces €1 Million in Undeclared Bitcoin Ordinals Gains

Bitcoin treasury company Nakamoto aims to massively reduce its share count as it seeks a price of at least $1 to regain Nasdaq compliance.

Bitcoin Firm Nakamoto Plots 1-for-40 Stock Split Following 99% Price Plunge

Nvidia's stronger-than-expected results and bullish AI outlook lifted crypto mining stocks tied to data center and high-performance computing demand, even as the chipmaker's shares fell due to growth concerns.

Bitcoin miners tied to AI rise as Nvidia posts big earnings beat and strong outlook

SpaceX is gearing up for what's likely to be a blockbuster IPO, and Elon Musk's aerospace and AI firm holds more Bitcoin than expected.

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