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 Bitcoin treasury firm reported that the value of its BTC holdings plummeted by $14.4 billion in the first quarter of 2026.

Strategy Resumes Bitcoin Treasury Buys With $330M Purchase

Last week's purchases were mostly funded via sales of the company's STRC preferred stock.

Strategy added another 4,871 bitcoin for $330 million, with holdings nearing 767,000 BTC

Strategy acquired 4,871 bitcoin for approximately $329.9 million on April 6, 2026, as Michael Saylor declared that bitcoin has won and that the asset's four-year market cycle is finished. Key Takeaways: Strategy bought 4,871 BTC for ~$329.9M at ~$67,718 per coin on April 6, 2026, per Saylor's announcement.

766,970 BTC Stack—Strategy Buys More Bitcoin After Saylor's ‘Back to Work' Hint on Sunday

Bitcoin hit a session peak of $70,275, pushing its market cap back above $1.4 trillion. The broader crypto economy climbed to $2.46 trillion. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin hit $70,275 on April 6, lifting market cap above $1.4T and triggering $325M liquidations. WTI crude swung from $112.24 to $109 before rebounding above $110 as Tehran rejected U.S.

Bitcoin Reclaims $70,000 as Middle East Ceasefire Hopes Spark Relief Rally

The bitcoin price has topped $70,000 per bitcoin, up almost 20% from its recently lows

‘A Major Mistake'—Bitcoin Is Suddenly Braced For A Federal Reserve Price ‘Surprise'

It's risk-on again for markets after a Reuters report suggested a ceasefire plan between the U.S. and Iran could come into effect on Monday, potentially reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Bitcoin has room to rally, but there's a catch

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If a ceasefire materializes, a relief rally could further benefit risk assets. For now, traders appear to be treating the headlines with skepticism.

Bitcoin rallies on report of Iran ceasefire talks, Algorand extends gains

Bitcoin jumped on reports that Pakistan has put together a framework for a U.S.-Iran ceasefire, but analysts remain cautious.

Bitcoin Hits Weekly High Over $69K on US-Iran Ceasefire Hopes as Oil Slides

Pseudonymous cryptocurrency trader James Wynn, known for their high-risk leveraged bets, has been liquidated shorting Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) once again, on-chain tracking firm Lookonchain reported on Sunday.

Bitcoin Trader Gets Liquidated After BTC's Rally—Account Once $84 Million Strong, Now Down To The Last $914

A report that the U.S. and Iran are discussing a 45-day ceasefire lifted risk assets across the board on Monday, with short liquidations outpacing longs nearly 3-to-1 in the past 12 hours.

Bitcoin reclaims $69,000 as ceasefire talks surface and crypto shorts get squeezed

Bloomberg's Mike McGlone has reiterated his forecast that Bitcoin could plunge to $10,000, this time anchoring his outlook to a clear line in the sand: $75,000.

Bitcoin meltdown to $10,000 remains likely unless prices reclaim $75,000, analyst says

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Leading cryptocurrencies rose overnight on Sunday while stock futures dipped as President Donald Trump's warning to Iran put investors on edge.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Rally Amid Trump's Fiery Iran Warning: Analyst Says 'No Point In Buying' BTC Until This Happens

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor and economist Peter Schiff clashed over bitcoin and MSTR performance, highlighting a growing divide over whether long-term demand or recent returns better define the asset's value. Key Takeaways: Peter Schiff and Michael Saylor clash as Schiff questions bitcoin's 12% long-term return. Schiff urges selling Strategy stock (MSTR) after its 68.

Michael Saylor vs Peter Schiff: Bitcoin Outlook Clashes as Schiff Urges Selling MSTR Before Crash

On Easter Sunday, President Donald Trump posted a profanity-laced message on Truth Social demanding Iran open the Strait of Hormuz or face military strikes by Tuesday, rattling commodity and equity markets heading into the April 6 trading week.

WTI Crude Futures Jump 2.7% After Trump Iran Threat, Bitcoin Taps $69K

A solo bitcoin miner using CKpool collected roughly $210,000 for solving the 312th solo block cracked with the software since its 2014 launch.

Lucky solo bitcoin miner beats 1-in-28,000 daily odds to win $210,000 block reward

Most simplifies the complex process of quantum computing as "it can be 0 and 1 at the same time." That is not an explanation for why it threatens Bitcoin.

A simple explainer on what quantum computing actually is, and why it is terrifying for bitcoin

Arthur Hayes warns bitcoin could dip below $60,000 before surging to $250,000 as Charles Schwab launches crypto trading for its $12 trillion client base.

'I Wouldn't Invest $1'—Hayes Warns $60K Bitcoin Crash Before $250K

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR ) Executive Chairman, Michael Saylor on Saturday declared that Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) old four-year rhythm no longer explains price action, arguing that money moving into the asset—shaped by banks and digital credit—now matters more. The claim lands as Strategy's Bitcoin playbook shows a sharper tilt toward Stretch (STRC) funding over stock issuance, a pivot detailed in strategy financing shift that offers a real-world example of the "capital flows" framework he's pushing.

Michael Saylor Says 'Bitcoin Has Won'

Renewed signals from Strategy's bitcoin activity hint at another major purchase as Michael Saylor resumes a closely watched “orange dot” posting pattern tied to accumulation cycles. Key Takeaways: Michael Saylor's “orange dot” post revived, fueling anticipation of a massive bitcoin buy announcement. Strategy holds 762,099 BTC, underscoring its dominant reserve and long-term accumulation model.

‘Back to Work': Michael Saylor Fuels Optimism for Another Massive Strategy Bitcoin Buy

Bitcoin's correlation with global central bank easing has turned strongly negative since 2024, suggesting BTC now leads rather than lags monetary policy signals.

Bitcoin is now front-running the Fed rather than reacting to it. ETFs are the cause

Bitcoin is trading at $66,810 as of 10 a.m. Eastern time on Sunday, and across futures and options markets, traders are leaning defensive. The data tells a clear story: open interest is contracting, puts are moving faster than calls, and max pain levels on every major exchange sit well above where spot is trading.

Traders Hedge Hard: Bitcoin Put Volume Outpaces Calls 54.87% to 45.13%

Bitcoin traded at $66,992 on April 5, 2026, with a market capitalization of $1.34 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $19.69 billion. The price moved within a narrow intraday range of $66,633 to $67,469, reflecting continued consolidation with no clear directional conviction.

Bitcoin Shows Little Conviction as Signals Skew Negative

Social sentiment, on-chain data, and positioning metrics all hit extremes not seen since late February, even as institutional buying remains elevated.

Bitcoin holds steady as sentiment hits worst levels since Iran war began

Palihapitiya emphasized that while all encryption would be vulnerable to a quantum computer, bitcoin and cryptocurrencies would be the prime targets of non-state actors, who would attack them as honeypots instead of banking and financial institutions.

VC Chamath Palihapitiya Warns Non-State Actors Will Leverage Quantum Computing to Attack Bitcoin's ‘Honeypot'

Developers are considering ways to quantum-proof the world's oldest cryptocurrency as the threat of this computing moves beyond a hypothetical.

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