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.

Bitcoin is scheduled to fork in August 2026, and for the first time, the entities holding a great deal of coins are not retail traders but exchange-traded fund (ETF) sponsors, corporate treasuries like Strategy, and regulated custodians sitting on more than two million BTC.

Bitcoin's August Hard Fork May Dwarf Every Previous Split Combined — Here's Why

Strategy CEO Phong Le and Blockstream CEO Adam Back joined moderator Natalie Brunell on Wednesday to discuss Bitcoin treasury strategy, tokenization, digital credit, and Satoshi Nakamoto's identity.

Strategy and Blockstream CEOs Paint Vision of Bitcoin's Financial Future

Amy Oldenburg, head of digital assets at Morgan Stanley, says client education — not product design — is the central challenge facing bitcoin adoption at the firm and across the industry.

Morgan Stanley Executive on Bitcoin: ‘We Are Still So Early on This Journey'

Filmmaker Eugene Jarecki and Jack Dorsey are teaming up to bring a Julian Assange documentary to the public through a bitcoin-powered distribution model.

Bitcoin, WikiLeaks, and a Film the Streamers Wouldn't Touch: Jack Dorsey and Eugene Jarecki Make Their Case

The eyes of the financial world are locked on Washington D.C. today, April 29, 2026, as Bitcoin (BTC) hovers stubbornly around the $77,400 mark.

Bitcoin's $77,000 Stalemate: Navigating the "Powell Finale" and the Fed's Final Frontier

American Bitcoin Co-Founder and Calamos CEO John Koudounis told attendees at Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas that the ownership structure of bitcoin has changed in a way that makes a price retreat less likely, and both men urged skeptics to reconsider the asset before a coming wave of institutional and generational capital arrives.

Eric Trump, John Koudounis Call Bitcoin a Global Reserve Asset, Float $1M Price Target

A split 8-4 vote initially spooked markets, creating uncertainty around the Federal Reserve's future policy moves.

Bitcoin slips to $75,000 as Fed holds rates, dissenters chill Warsh ‘pivot party'

Speaking at Bitcoin Las Vegas 2026, the American Bitcoin co-founder declared the last six months a turning point.

Eric Trump says bitcoin in its 'greatest period ever' as Wall Street falls in line

On April 29, bitcoin experienced significant price swings, peaking at $77,882 before retreating to $75,100. This volatility coincided with the Federal Reserve's decision to maintain steady interest rates and growing concerns over conflict in the Middle East.

Bitcoin Swings $2,800 as Traders Dump at $77,882 Peak, Pushing Price Toward $75,100

At the Bitcoin 2026 Conference, executives from SALT Lending and Peoples Reserve argued that Bitcoin-backed loans are emerging as a viable path to homeownership by letting holders leverage Bitcoin as collateral instead of selling it.

Bitcoin-Backed Loans Are Unlocking Homeownership for an Entire New Generation

Steak ‘n Shake exec Michael Boes told Bitcoin 2026 attendees that Bitcoin has become central to the chain's turnaround, driving 2 million new customers, cutting costs, and helping fund a healthier menu overhaul.

Steak ‘n Shake Says Bitcoin Payments Cut Processing Costs by 50%, Save $6 Million Annually

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Bitcoin slipped to around $75,000 as traders reduced risk, with broader sentiment shifting from neutral to fear.

Bitcoin Drops $75,000 As Ethereum, XRP Trade Lose 3%

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) analysts are split three ways, with targets ranging from $100,000 by year-end to just 30% odds of breaking resistance. 21Shares: $100,000 By Year-End If Conditions Align 21Shares CIO Adrian Fritz pointed to spot Bitcoin ETFs absorbing nearly $2 billion year-to-date as evidence of renewed institutional confidence.

Three Bitcoin Analysts Give Three Very Different Outlooks: Who's Right?

Wednesday's FOMC meeting was expected to be Jerome Powell's last as Federal Reserve chair.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Dip as Fed Holds Rates Steady for Third Straight Time

ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood maintains her $730,000 base case Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) target for 2030 and says the bull market is still intact despite a 50% drawdown from all-time highs. Gold Leading Bitcoin, Just Like Last Cycle Wood explained that Bitcoin's correlation to gold since 2019 stands at just 0.14, but gold has historically rallied before Bitcoin in previous cycles.

Cathie Wood Says Bitcoin Hits $730,000 By 2030: 'The Bull Market Is Still Intact'

The country hosts nearly 4,000 crypto ATMs, second only to the U.S.

Canadian Government Pushes for Sweeping Ban on Bitcoin, Crypto ATMs

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is increasingly being framed by prominent investors as a macro-driven asset poised for a long-term bull cycle. In an Apr. 29 podcast, Anthony Pompliano highlighted growing optimism among leading macro and crypto investors, who see Bitcoin as entering a structurally bullish phase rather than a speculative rally.

Bitcoin Drops Below $76,000 But These 3 Billionaires Stay Bullish

A metric tracking U.S. spot demand has flipped red just as onchain data shows realized losses surging to $5.97 billion.

Bitcoin's widely tracked Coinbase Premium turns negative as realized losses spike to $6 billion

Legendary macro trader Paul Tudor Jones called Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) “unequivocally, the best inflation hedge that there is” and argued it beats gold on scarcity value with its fixed 21 million supply cap. Why Bitcoin Beats Gold As Inflation Hedge Jones, founder and CIO of Tudor Investment Corp., made the case for Bitcoin on the Invest Like the Best podcast Tuesday, pointing to its finite supply as the key differentiator from gold.

Paul Tudor Jones Calls Bitcoin 'Unequivocally The Best Inflation Hedge'

Pantera Capital CEO Dan Morehead says the "biggest divergence in history" has left AI stocks fully priced while bitcoin remains massively undervalued at 43% below its historical trend.

The AI-crypto disconnect: Why Pantera's CEO thinks institutions are missing the boat on bitcoin

Bitcoin's growing ETF inflows and institutional adoption are reinforcing its role in portfolios, even as prices struggle below $80,000.

Bitcoin ETFs fuel institutional surge, 21Shares' CIO sees $100K possible by year-end

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) remains range-bound in the short term, but BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes says the broader trend is still firmly upward, with significant long-term upside driven primarily by global liquidity conditions. $100,000 First, Then $125,000 In Focus Hayes said Bitcoin could reach $100,000 after the northern hemisphere summer, with a potential move toward $125,000 by the end of 2026 if macro liquidity conditions continue to improve.

Arthur Hayes Sees Bitcoin At $125,000 By 2026 As Liquidity Drives 'Strong Uptrend'

A second straight day of outflows in bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) points to a cooling phase in institutional demand, even as selective inflows in XRP suggest pockets of opportunistic positioning. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs saw $89.68M outflows on Apr 28, led by Blackrock IBIT's $112.25M exit. Ether ETFs lost $21.

Blackrock Pulls $112M From IBIT as Bitcoin ETF Outflows Extend Cooling Phase

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) tapped $77,000 early Wednesday as analysts debate how the change at the helm of the Federal Reserve will impact the apex crypto. Powell Chairs His Last Meeting In an Apr.29 podcast, Benjamin Cowen said Bitcoin has historically performed best under loose monetary conditions.

Jerome Powell Set To Chair Last Fed Meeting: What Does It Mean For Bitcoin?

Multiple $3.3 million sell walls sit between $80,400 and $82,000 as oil volatility and rising real rates keep Bitcoin trapped.

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