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.

Morgan Stanley launched the first bank-issued Bitcoin ETP, but Amy Oldenburg said advisors, regulators and balance sheets still have a long way to go.

Morgan Stanley's Oldenburg: Bitcoin on U.S. bank balance sheets is coming, just not yet

Onchain data shows 793.36 sleeping bitcoins changed hands between May 1 and May 3, 2026, with a notable portion traced back to wallets that had not moved coins since 2011. Key Takeaways: Onchain data shows 793 BTC spent May 1-3, 2026, with 56 of 62 outputs originating from 2016 wallets.

Dormant Wallets Spend 793 BTC Over 72 Hours as Bitcoin Crosses $79,000

Gareth Soloway, chief market strategist and president of Verified Investing, told David Lin of The David Lin Report (TDLR) that bitcoin is forming a bear flag that could send prices down roughly 38% to $50,000, while the S&P 500 is flashing the same signals seen at the peak of the dot-com boom.

Gareth Soloway Warns Bitcoin Could Drop to $50K as Bear Flag Tightens at $85,000

Bitcoin is consolidating below a critical resistance zone on May 3, 2026, as mixed short-term signals meet strong underlying trend support. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin holds $78K on May 3, 2026, as market data shows consolidation below $80K resistance. TradingView indicators show 62 RSI and mixed signals, signaling indecision across crypto markets.

Bitcoin Technical Setup Points to Key Breakout Zone Near $80K

Strategy paused bitcoin purchases, shifting market focus to its 818,334 BTC exposure. Michael Saylor confirmed the halt after the company's latest disclosed buy, leaving traders watching his orange-dot posts for the next signal. Key Takeaways: Strategy paused bitcoin purchases after its latest disclosed $255 million BTC acquisition.

Strategy Skips Weekly Bitcoin Buy After 108 Total Purchases, 818,334 BTC Holdings

This week, the Bitcoin network recorded its second consecutive difficulty reduction, easing another 2.3% on May 1 after the April 17 epoch posted a 2.43% decline. Hashrate has also trended lower, now resting beneath the 1 zettahash per second (ZH/s) threshold. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin difficulty fell 2.

Bitcoin Difficulty Falls 2.3% as Hashrate Slips Below 1 ZH/s and Block Times Slow

A Taiwanese legislator has formally presented a proposal to the country's premier and central bank governor to allocate part of Taiwan's $602 billion in foreign exchange (FX) reserves into bitcoin. Key Takeaways: Legislator Ko Ju-Chun presented a BPI bitcoin reserve report to Taiwan's premier and central bank.

Taiwan Lawmaker Calls for Bitcoin Reserve Funded by $602B FX Chest

Bitcoin's price rose about 20% in April, but the rally was driven by speculative perpetual futures demand while spot demand remained weak, CryptoQuant said.

CryptoQuant says bitcoin's April price surge was ‘speculative' as spot demand remains weak, warns of correction risk

Venture capitalist and entrepreneur Erik Finman made a bet with his parents that if he became a millionaire by 18, they wouldn't force him to college. He won eventually, all thanks to Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC).

Grandma's $1000 College Fund Gift Turned Him Into A Bitcoin Millionaire By Age 18: Here's How This High School Dropout Made It Happen

Bitcoin derivatives markets are sending mixed signals Saturday as open interest climbs back toward $30 billion as options and futures traders hold positions across every major exchange. Key Takeaways: Binance leads all exchanges in BTC futures open interest at 134,620 BTC, while CME posted the strongest 24-hour gain at plus 6.16% on May 2.

Mixed Signals: Bitcoin Options Show 58% Calls vs 42% Puts as Price Holds Steady

Paradigm researcher Dan Robinson published a proposal on May 1 that could let dormant bitcoin holders, including those believed to be Satoshi Nakamoto's coins, silently prove address control before quantum computers can crack their keys.

Paradigm Researcher Proposes PACTs to Shield Dormant Bitcoin From Quantum Computing Risk

A freshly created wallet has withdrawn 1,051 bitcoin from Binance in a single move worth approximately $82.35 million, with analysts pointing to the transaction as a signal of deliberate accumulation. Key Takeaways: A new wallet pulled 1,051 BTC worth $82.35 million from Binance, per Lookonchain. U.S.

Whale Pulls 1,051 BTC Worth $82.35M From Binance in Single Transaction

Developers and industry figures say the eCash proposal introduces user risk, uneven distribution and philosophical tension.

Bitcoin's 'hazardous' airdrop: Why developers are warning against Paul Sztorc's eCash fork

Cryptoquant data shows bitcoin's 20% April rally from $66,000 to $79,000 was built entirely on perpetual futures demand while spot buying contracted throughout the move, raising serious questions about the rally's durability.

Cryptoquant Researchers Warn Bitcoin's April Rally Mirrors 2022 Bear Market Demand Pattern

The White House's top crypto adviser has shared a report suggesting the long-awaited bitcoin and crypto market structure bill could be advanced this month

‘Go Time'—White House Quietly Confirms ‘Imminent' May Bitcoin Price Game-Changer

Bitcoin recovered from a midweek dip to $75,500 to climb back above $78,000 by Saturday morning in Asia, with the Senate's stablecoin yield compromise removing a key roadblock to crypto market structure legislation.

Bitcoin above $78,000 as Senate clears Clarity Act yield hurdle, S&P 500 sets new record

A new design proposed by venture fund Paradigm would let holders privately timestamp proof that they control vulnerable keys before quantum computers arrive, creating a possible rescue path if Bitcoin ever sunsets old addresses.

New Bitcoin quantum proposal offers Satoshi Nakamoto a way to prove control without moving BTC

Ethereum

Japanese giant SBI Group is bringing crypto rewards into everyday spending with a new Visa card offering that converts points into BTC, ETH, or XRP. The campaign offers rewards of up to 10% for Gold users and 2.5% for standard users.

SBI Group, Visa Launch Crypto Card With up to 10% BTC, ETH, XRP Promo Rewards

The "May Catalysts" have arrived, and they are bringing a heavy dose of historical anxiety.

Bitcoin Braces for the Fed's Changing of the Guard

President Donald Trump told Congress on Thursday that U.S. military hostilities with Iran have ended, a declaration timed to the 60-day deadline under the War Powers Resolution of 1973 that gives markets and investors a clearer geopolitical signal heading into May. Key Takeaways: Trump declared U.S.

Trump Says Iran Conflict Over, Nasdaq Sets Record High, Bitcoin Climbs 2.5%

AMD's expansion and improved financing terms highlight Riot's shift beyond bitcoin mining and strengthen confidence in its growing data center business.

Bitcoin miner Riot's shares jump 8% after expanding AMD data center deal, signaling AI pivot

A fragile recovery took hold in bitcoin ETFs, which returned to modest inflows after three days of losses, while ether funds extended their outflow streak to a fourth session. Elsewhere, sentiment weakened, with XRP and solana ETFs both slipping into negative territory. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs saw $14.76M inflows as Blackrock IBIT added $26.

Fidelity Adds $19M Into FBTC as Bitcoin ETFs Snap 3-Day Outflow Streak

Growing inflows into spot crypto ETFs signal steady accumulation by traditional investors, according to 21Shares Investment Strategist Adrian Fritz. Gradual Institutional Adoption In a Apr.27 CoinDesk interview, Fritz noted that spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETFs have attracted about $1.1 billion in inflows year to date, despite ongoing geopolitical tensions.

How Bitcoin ETFs Are Eating The Lunch Of Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin

Shares of Strategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) surged roughly 9% on Friday as Bitcoin clawed back to the $78,000 level. This movement comes just days after Executive Chairman Michael Saylor delivered a headline-grabbing keynote at the Bitcoin 2026 conference in Las Vegas.

Strategy (MSTR) Stock Pops 9% As Bitcoin Price Pumps Back to $78,000

Dogecoin

Bitcoin is up to $78,000 as strength in the stock market is lifting risk sentiment. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $78,496.62 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,306.89 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $84.12 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.39 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1087 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.056337 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 78,930 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $285.59 million.

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