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.

Open interest held steady and funding stayed subdued during the recent liquidation wave, suggesting traders were de-risking rather than capitulating, according to HashKey Research's Tim Sun.

Bitcoin trades near $77,700 as analysts eye $75,000 support after liquidation wave

Billionaire investor Mark Cuban revealed on Thursday that he's sold most of his Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as it didn't turn out to be the “hedge” he expected it to be. How Bitcoin Disappointed Cuban Appearing on the Portfolio Players podcast, Cuban said that Bitcoin has “lost the plot” and been “disappointing.

Mark Cuban 'Sold' Most Of His Bitcoin And Now Calls Memecoins 'Garbage' — What Changed The Billionaire's Mind On Crypto?

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Leading cryptocurrencies moved sideways, while stocks rose further on Thursday, as traders pinned their hopes on an Iran ceasefire. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:10 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Move Sideways: Analyst Says Middle East Ceasefire 'Best Trigger' For Crypto Market Strength

Blockchain data firm Glassnode mapped the vulnerabilities embedded in Bitcoin's existing supply, pointing to exchanges as a weak point.

Nearly $500B in Bitcoin Is Exposed to Future Quantum Computing Attacks: Glassnode

Billionaire investor Mark Cuban says he has sold most of his Bitcoin, arguing it has failed to function as a reliable hedge against fiat weakness and geopolitical risk.

Mark Cuban Sells Most of His Bitcoin, Calls It a Failed Hedge

Outspoken billionaire Mark Cuban is disappointed with Bitcoin's performance, and said he's parted ways with most of the BTC in his portfolio.

Mark Cuban Says He Sold Most of His Bitcoin

Researchers at the privacy-centric blockchain startup say their multi-layer quantum defense will feature a soft fork to freeze and protect dormant BTC.

Satoshi's 1.1M bitcoin and millions more can be saved from quantum attack, says expert

The American Reserve Modernization Act would direct the Treasury to create and maintain a Bitcoin reserve for a minimum of 20 years.

Proposed ARMA Bill Aims to Enshrine Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Into Law

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway filed a lawsuit May 20, 2026, against GPD Holdings LLC, the company operating the Coinflip Bitcoin ATM network, accusing it of knowingly facilitating fraud while hiding fees that reached as high as 21.9% of each transaction. Missouri Sues Coinflip for Hiding 21.

Missouri AG Files Suit Against Coinflip, Targets Over 140 Bitcoin ATM Kiosks in the State

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) CEO Michael Saylor and other Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) treasury companies are price-insensitive buyers, yet someone is selling to them at $75,000, according to JAN3 CEO Samson Mow. Saylor Averaging Down At $75,577 Per Bitcoin Saylor's average cost sits at $75,577 per Bitcoin.

If Michael Saylor Would Pay Any Price For Bitcoin, Why Do People Keep Selling At $77,000?

The billionaire investor said he sold most of his bitcoin after concluding the cryptocurrency failed to act as a hedge during recent geopolitical turmoil and dollar weakness.

Mark Cuban says he sold most of his Bitcoin after failed hedge narrative 'disappointed' the billionaire

The U.S. Department of Commerce will invest $2 billion into quantum chip foundries and startups as the "Q-Day" Bitcoin threat nears.

US Government Makes $2 Billion Bet on Quantum Computing as Threat to Bitcoin Grows

Bitcoin has erased its recent gains, failing to hold the $78,000 threshold and dropping to just above $77,000. Bitcoin Erases Gains as ETF Outflows Mount Bitcoin endured yet another underwhelming session, failing to hold the $78,000 mark and erasing earlier gains to close the 24 hours just above $77,000.

Bitcoin Bulls Lose Control After $78,000 Rejection Wipes out Overnight Recovery

Crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe is warning that Bitcoin will likely plummet in value if BTC loses one key level as support.

Michaël van de Poppe Warns Bitcoin Will Likely Collapse if BTC Fails To Hold Crucial Price Level

Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives argues that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is losing capital to artificial intelligence stocks as investors face a dollar-for-dollar allocation decision between the two asset classes. Once In 100-Year Cycle Pulling Capital From Crypto Ives explained the shift on Anthony Pompliano's podcast.

AI Is Distracting Capital From Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Prominent Analyst Argues

Nick Begich, R-Alaska, introduced legislation today to permanently establish a U.S. strategic bitcoin reserve.

U.S. Lawmaker Unveils Bill to Codify Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, Draws Bipartisan Support

Missouri's top prosecutor accused Bitcoin ATM operator CoinFlip of “knowingly facilitating fraudulent transactions.”

Bitcoin ATM Firm CoinFlip Blasts 'Meritless' Lawsuit as Missouri Demands Restitution for Seniors

The Pizza Day events will span US cities, featuring Unchained and The Atlantic's recently released short film that redefines Bitcoin ownership in 2026

Unchained and Bitcoin Park Hit the Road For Bitcoin Pizza Day With “The New Rules of Bitcoin”

Hyperliquid's HYPE is the outlier in crypto, rising 16.5% over the past 24 hours to a new record high.

Live markets: Bitcoin's flat action continues as SpaceX IPO, Nvidia earnings capture news cycle

Selling can get you more Bitcoin over time. The main reasons for a corporations to sell all involve value creation.

5 Reasons Corporations Should Sell Bitcoin

Long-term holder supply has surged by more than 2 million coins to 16.3 million BTC during the current bear market.

Bitcoin's long-term holder supply approaches record high, breaking multi-year downtrend

SpaceX has filed for a historic IPO, revealing it holds 18,712 BTC worth about $1.45 billion, positioning it among the largest corporate Bitcoin holders as it prepares to list on Nasdaq.

SpaceX Heads Into Historic IPO With a $1.45 Billion Bitcoin Treasury on Its Books

The firm also announced the general availability of its flagship Passport Prime device and expanded access to its KeyOS developer platform.

Foundation raises $6.4 million to expand from bitcoin hardware wallets into AI agent authorization

SpaceX is up over 100% on its BTC holdings. Hyperliquid is decoupling from crypto majors.

Morning Minute: SpaceX Files for IPO, Shares Surprising BTC Portfolio

Bitcoin trades near $77,500 as ETF outflows extend to four days, long liquidations mount, and analysts flag $80,000 as the next key test.

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