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.

After a 13% gain in April, Bitcoin spiked over $2,000 on the first day of May to reach an intraday peak of $78,924 before ultimately settling below $78,300. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin surged over $2,000 on May 1 to test $79,000 resistance after a 13% gain in April.

Traders Push Bitcoin Near $79,000 Resistance, Wiping $120M in Bearish Positions

Strike CEO Jack Mallers announced a $2.1 billion credit facility from Tether (CRYPTO: USDT) to power Bitcoin-backed loans and unveiled volatility-proof loans that prevent liquidations regardless of price swings. The Volatility-Proof Loan Changes Everything Mallers revealed Strike's most requested feature at Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas: loans where customers cannot get liquidated no matter what happens to Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) price.

'Never Sell Your Bitcoin': How Strike CEO Jack Mallers Backed That Promise

PACTs would let long-term bitcoin holders prepare for a worst-case quantum scenario without moving funds or signaling activity onchain.

Paradigm researcher proposes timestamp ‘escape hatch' to protect Satoshi-era bitcoin from quantum threats

Galoy is rolling out an expanded Bitcoin-native banking platform aimed at helping U.S. banks and credit unions integrate lending, payments, and custody without overhauling their core systems.

Galoy Pushes Deeper Into U.S. Banking With All-in-One Bitcoin Platform

Of the myriad pundits proclaiming what bitcoin is or isn't, Blume offers a more clear-eyed framing that, he argues, will outlast the others.

A new narrative for bitcoin that will last

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has sold off during every Fed chair transition since 2014, as Kevin Warsh takes over May 15 inheriting 3.50% rates with just one cut projected for 2026. The Historical Pattern Is Consistent When Janet Yellen became Fed Chair, Bitcoin dropped 86%.

Bitcoin Sells Off Under New Fed Chairs: Will History Repeat Itself Under Kevin Warsh?

Over the past seven days, bitcoin has moved within a range of $75,400 to $79,200, and over the last 24 hours, it has settled near $76,000 to $77,000 per coin.

Grok, ChatGPT, Claude — 11 AI Models Project Bitcoin Hits $84K to $118K by End of 2026

The Bitcoin mining company's pivot to AI infrastructure hosting generated its first data center revenue as AMD expanded its capacity.

Riot Platforms Stock Pops as Bitcoin Miner Reports Data Center Revenue, Doubled AMD Deal

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is increasingly seen as digital gold by institutional investors, but altcoins are losing appeal, according to industry insiders. Bitcoin's Strength Against Speculative Coins In an Apr.28 CNBC interview, Mark Wong, Head of Trading at Independent Reserve, highlighted scarcity as Bitcoin's core strength.

Will Bitcoin's Strength Make XRP, Dogecoin Obsolete? Here's Why It Could Happen

The crypto asset rose nearly 3% over the past 24 hours.

Bitcoin takes another aim at $80,000 as stocks rise, oil drops on Iran optimism

The figure implies a sharp increase in the bitcoin price.

Institutional demand to drive bitcoin market cap to $16 trillion by 2030: Ark Invest

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Bitcoin trades above $77,000 on Friday morning as Bitcoin ETFs saw $14.8 million in net inflows on Thursday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $23.6 million in net outflows.

Bitcoin Reclaims $77,000, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Bump 1%

Bitcoin rallied 12% in April as Strategy added $4.1 billion in BTC, but on-chain data suggests gains may be speculative.

Bitcoin Closes April Up 12% as Strategy's MSTR Posts First Positive Month Since July

Bitcoin climbed to $77,400, turning higher with other risk assets after earnings reports from the largest U.S. tech companies helped steady markets.

Bitcoin bounces as big tech earnings fuel optimism; short-term pressures remain

BTC rises to $77,000 after holding $75,000 support, but negative funding, unchanged open interest and cautious positioning signal a lack of conviction.

Bitcoin ticks higher, but remains range-bound as traders keep short bias

Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms has deposited another 500 BTC, worth $38.24 million, to institutional custodian NYDIG, extending one of the most consistent miner-selling patterns of 2026. Key Takeaways: Riot deposited 500 BTC worth $38.24M to NYDIG, extending its sustained 2026 sell streak.

Bitcoin Miner Riot Platforms Offloads Another 500 BTC to NYDIG, Extending Sell Streak

BTC rises on steady volume and strong technical structure, but surging put interest and muted prediction market odds point to defensive positioning.

Bitcoin edges above $77,000, but institutional activity suggests downside hedging

A leading cryptocurrency analyst anticipated a potential rally for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) before a final leg down. Will History Repeat?

Top Crypto Analyst Predicts Bitcoin Could See A 'Push Higher' Before A Final Leg Down— Here's What Indicators Say

The U.S. national debt has officially surpassed $38.9 trillion, eclipsing 100% of the country's gross domestic product (GDP) for the first time since the end of World War II. This historic fiscal threshold offers a real-world validation for bitcoin's 21 million fixed supply. Key Takeaways: U.S.

US Debt Nears $39T GDP Mark for First Time Since 1946, Validating Bitcoin

Riot Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:RIOT) leveraged its Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) holdings to finance its data center development, the company's Executive Vice President Jason Chung said on Thursday. RIOT Entirely Relying On Balance Sheet For CapEx Needs During Riot's first-quarter earnings call, Chung outlined the funding strategy for the data center business, emphasizing strong reliance on its existing balance sheet.

Riot Platforms VP Calls Firm's Bitcoin Reserve 'Most Capital-Efficient Source Of Funding' For Its Data Center Business

Leading cryptocurrencies moved sideways, while stocks rallied to record highs on Thursday as investors digested the U.S. economy's first-quarter growth that fell short of forecasts. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:30 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Flat, Dogecoin Gains After Softer Q1 GDP Print: Analyst Says BTC's Current Drawdown 'Differs Materially' From Past Lows

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said this week that Bitcoin is part of classified Defense Department efforts to project power and counter China. Key Takeaways: Pete Hegseth told Congress on April 30, 2026, that Bitcoin efforts are classified inside the Pentagon. Samuel J. Paparo Jr.

Pentagon Eyes Bitcoin Infrastructure as Strategic Asset, Hegseth Says

A third consecutive day of outflows in bitcoin and ether ETFs underscores a shift toward caution, as investors continue to trim exposure after last week's strong inflow streak. Smaller assets like XRP are still attracting selective capital, while solana products remain dormant. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs saw $137.

Blackrock Pulls $54M From IBIT as Bitcoin ETF Slide Pushes Assets Below $100B

Analysts warn that the Bitcoin rally was fueled by speculative futures trading, mirroring conditions that preceded the 2022 crypto crash.

Bitcoin Crash Incoming? April Surge Was Built on Shaky Ground, Analysts Warn

MARA Holdings, Inc. signed a definitive agreement on Thursday in order to acquire Long Ridge Energy & Power LLC from FTAI Infrastructure Inc. (Nasdaq: FIP) for approximately $1.5 billion, adding a 505 MW natural gas power plant and more than 1,600 acres in Hannibal, Ohio.

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