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.

NEAR Protocol (NEAR) gained 5.8% and Avalanche (AVAX) climbed 3.6%.

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Bitcoin (BTC) trades flat while altcoins rise

A profitable operating business adds a second valuation component to a Bitcoin treasury. One that isn't driven purely by sentiment.

The Bitcoin Treasury Model With a Built-In Valuation Floor

Riot Platforms sold 3,778 bitcoin during the first quarter of 2026, generating $289.5 million in net proceeds at an average price of $76,626 per BTC, according to the company's official unaudited Q1 2026 production and operations update released this week.

Riot Platforms Sells 3,778 Bitcoin in Q1 2026, Raising $289.5 Million for Data Center Expansion

Soluna Holdings has achieved full vertical integration by acquiring the 150 MW Briscoe Wind Farm to power its expanding artificial intelligence (AI) data center campus. Soluna Holdings, Inc. announced on April 2, 2026, the successful closing of its $53 million acquisition of the Briscoe Wind Farm in West Texas.

Bitcoin Miner Soluna Closes $53 Million Wind Farm Acquisition in West Texas

Ethereum

Naoris debuts its quantum-resistant mainnet, which uses algorithms approved by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology.

Naoris Protocol's quantum-resistant blockchain goes live as Bitcoin and Ethereum face 'Q-Day' threats

Other major bitcoin miners have been selling their BTC holdings amid a broader shift toward AI and HPC infrastructure.

Riot Platforms sells $290 million worth of bitcoin during Q1

Good Friday shuts CME futures and ETF activity, removing a key source of demand as large holders continue distributing and spot demand weakens.

Bitcoin heads into holiday weekend exposed as ETF and CME flows go offline

Dogecoin

Leading cryptocurrencies fell further on Thursday, while oil prices surged as investors feared Iran conflict could escalate after President Donald Trump's address.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Extend Losses Amid Trump's Hawkish Iran War Address: Analyst Says BTC Could Be In For 'Final Shakeout'

Naoris Protocol says its blockchain network uses quantum-resistant cryptography, as the wider crypto industry prepares for future threats.

Naoris Launches Post-Quantum Blockchain as Bitcoin, Ethereum Devs Scramble to Face Threat

Wall Street closed mostly lower on Thursday, as President Donald Trump's national address vowing to hit Iran “extremely hard” reversed Wednesday's brief optimism and pushed oil prices sharply higher.

Trump's $1.5T Defense Budget Push, Iran Warning Send Stocks, Gold, and Bitcoin Lower

MARA Holdings is conducting ongoing layoffs across multiple departments after selling $1.1 billion in Bitcoin to cut debt.

MARA Conducts Ongoing Layoffs Following $1.1B Bitcoin Sale and Debt Reduction Push

USDC

Publicly traded stablecoin issuer Circle is launching a new token, cirBTC, its own wrapped Bitcoin alternative.

USDC Stablecoin Issuer Circle Unveils New Token to Give Bitcoin More Utility

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) fell back into outflows after two days of gains, dragging ether along with them. XRP also declined, while solana ETFs remained inactive. Ether Sees Renewed Selling as Bitcoin ETFs Lose $174 Million The early-week rebound for crypto ETFs did not last long.

Outflows Return for Bitcoin ETFs With $174 Million Exit

Bitcoin fell below $66,000 after Trump's aggressive rhetoric on Iran, reversing gains from the prior day's more conciliatory remarks. Analysts warn that bitcoin now acts as a barometer of risk, with $65,500 marked as a critical support level that could unleash cascading liquidations if breached.

Trump's ‘Stone Age' Rhetoric Triggers $440M Crypto Wipeout as Bitcoin Slips Below $66,000

The negative gamma zone below $68,000 can trigger a self-reinforcing sell-off, leading to an ever larger slump.

Here's why bitcoin's drop below $68,000 raises the risk of a crash under $60,000

Circle's bitcoin payments app Circle Pay was sunsetted in 2019 as the firm pivoted to focus solely on stablecoins.

Circle unveils plans for wrapped bitcoin token cirBTC

Circle announced cirBTC, a new wrapped bitcoin token backed 1:1 by native BTC, designed to give institutional users verifiable, onchain exposure to bitcoin across decentralized finance ( DeFi) and traditional finance (TradFi).

Circle Reveals Wrapped Bitcoin Product With Real-Time Onchain Reserve Verification

A roundtable with Porter Stowell (CEO, W3.io), Audie Sheridan (CTO, W3.io), Brian Freeman (CEO, Creatorland), and Giancarlo Roma (Senior Business Development Associate, Ava Labs) The creator economy is now a $250 billion industry – and it is still accelerating at four times the rate of U.S. GDP growth.

From Inbox to Income: W3.io is Building the Digital Rails That Lead Creators to Bitcoin

Quip Network's creators say it's optimized for mining by quantum computers—a positive, unlike the looming quantum threat to Bitcoin.

Quantum-Powered Crypto Mining Is Here—But It Won't Help You Mine Bitcoin

According to Alex Pruden, CEO of Project 11, the cryptocurrency industry is dangerously unprepared for quantum computing as a threat. In an interview on the Wolf of All Streets podcast Wednesday, Pruden broke down the exact mechanics of how a quantum computer could unravel Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) foundational cryptography, putting approximately 6.7 million BTC at risk of theft.

6.7 Million Bitcoin Face A 9-Minute Quantum Threat And Nobody's Watching, Crypto Exec Warns

In the middle of a surge higher following President Trump's overnight comments, the price of WTI crude oil quickly fell nearly $6 per barrel on the news.

Bitcoin trims big loss, stocks erase 2% decline, as Iran signals cooperation on key shipping route

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is down 3%, sinking below $67,000 after President Trump's Iran war address signaled further escalation over the next two to three weeks, pushing crude oil above $104 per barrel on Thursday. Trump Doubles Down Markets climbed hours before Trump's speech, pricing in hopes for de-escalation and resumed oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.

Bitcoin Plunges 3% After Trump Signals More Iran Strikes

Bitcoin price fell nearly 4% after President Trump signaled potential escalation against Iran, sparking a broad risk-off move across global markets and dragging the BTC price temporarily below $66,000.

Bitcoin Price Continues Sliding as President Trump Signals Iran Escalation, Raising Risk of Drop Toward $60,000

VanEck's Head of Digital Asset Research Matthew Sigel is turning more bullish on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as the derivatives market reaches the 99th percentile for protection demand — a long signal, according to Sigel. The Derivatives Flip “What's happened in the derivatives market for Bitcoin leaves me much more bullish,” Sigel told Anthony Pompliano on Wednesday.

Bitcoin Flashes Contrarian Long Signal, VanEck's Matthew Sigel Says: 'We're Long Here'

If macro risks ease, particularly the U.S.-Iran conflict, bitcoin could bounce toward $71,500–$81,200 in the short term, CryptoQuant said.

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