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.

Crypto ETF flows turned broadly negative on Tuesday, June 30, with bitcoin, ether, XRP, solana and HYPE ETFs all ending the session in the red. Bitcoin ETFs led the decline with $222.64 million in outflows, while ether funds posted another $27.60 million exit.

Bitcoin ETFs Hit 9-Day Outflow Streak With $223 Million Exit as June Ends in the Red

American Bitcoin (Nasdaq: ABTC) will implement a 1-for-15 reverse stock split effective July 2, reducing its outstanding shares to about 73 million ahead of reverse split-adjusted trading beginning July 6.

Trump-Backed American Bitcoin (ABTC) Sets Reverse Split for July 2

The bank said in a note bitcoin's cycle points to a market bottom in the coming months, urging investors to focus on networks with durable value accrual.

Cantor says bitcoin bear market may be entering final stretch

Solana

World went live on Solana on Wednesday, opening a fully onchain prediction market inside the Phantom wallet. The platform lets users trade on outcomes ranging from bitcoin's short-term price moves to the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup, without moving funds into a separate app or custodial account.

Prediction Market World Debuts on Solana, Lets Traders Bet on Bitcoin Moves and World Cup Outcomes

The Fed chair reiterated the central bank's commitment to its 2% inflation target while signaling artificial intelligence could reshape the economy and monetary policy.

Bitcoin climbs toward $60,000 after Fed Chair Warsh said inflation risks has come down

As of July 1, 2026, the cryptocurrency market is undergoing a period of intense contraction, with Bitcoin hitting a 21-month low of approximately $57,950 before recovering.

While Bitcoin Slumps, TradFi Builds the Future

Ethereum

The bank cut its 12-month bitcoin and ether price targets after scrapping its ETF inflow forecasts, citing stalled U.S. crypto legislation and weak investor demand.

Citi slashes 12-month bitcoin, ether targets as ETF flows dry up

After AI drove equities higher while bitcoin lagged, market watchers expect macro policy and market structure to take center stage.

What's next for Bitcoin and stocks? Analysts see a volatile second half

Bitcoin fell in both the first and second quarters of 2026, only the third time it has opened a year that way. In the two earlier instances, 2018 and 2022, the second half brought no rescue.

Bitcoin opens the third quarter in an historical red zone after rare losing first half

Bitcoin options flows and a record gold OI suggest traders are bracing for further downside rather than a sustained recovery.

Bitcoin options traders load up on $50,000 puts and gold futures flash a death cross

World Liberty Financial

President Donald Trump reported at least $1.4 billion in cryptocurrency-related earnings for 2025 in his latest federal financial disclosure, with memecoin royalties and token sales from his family's crypto venture driving the bulk of the haul.

Trump: $1.4 Billion in 2025 Crypto Earnings as Bitcoin, Ether, Memecoins and World Liberty Populate Filing

Bitcoin slid under $58,000 on June 30, closing out its worst quarter in years as quarter-end selling, sustained ETF outflows, and fresh anxiety over Strategy Inc.'s pivot dragged the token to a 34% year-to-date loss.

Bitcoin Falls Below $58,000 as Quarter-End Selling and Strategy Jitters Deepen 2026 Losses

Bitcoin dropped by 20% in June, but the monthly chart reveals something far more concerning.

Bitcoin's 20% June crash looks even deadlier on the charts. Here's why

The record outflow beat the previous worst month by 29% and came on nine consecutive days of redemptions to close the period.

Live markets: U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs had their worst month ever in June, shedding $4.5 billion

Analysts cited capital rotation amid macroeconomic uncertainty and SpaceX's historic IPO as the main drivers of the significant outflows.

Spot bitcoin ETFs record worst month since debut, shedding $4.5 billion in June

Strategy's authorization to sell up to $1.25 billion in bitcoin to support its dollar reserve reduces the risk of forced BTC selling and signals a shift toward more active treasury management, analysts say. Strategy's Bitcoin Authorization Marks a Shift in Treasury Management Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR)'s authorization to sell up to $1.

Strategy's Bitcoin Sale Authorization Reduces Risk of Forced BTC Selling, Analysts Say

Vice President JD Vance reported holding between $250,001 and $500,000 in bitcoin in his 2025 annual financial disclosure, filed alongside President Donald Trump's far larger crypto holdings. JD Vance's Bitcoin Bet Grows Five-Fold Since His First Senate Disclosure The filing, an OGE Form 278e, listed “ bitcoin” under Part 6, Other Assets and Income.

JD Vance Quietly Doubles Down on Bitcoin, Filing Shows Stake up to $500K

President Donald Trump's 2025 financial disclosure revealed more than $50 million in self-custodied Bitcoin held in cold storage and over $1 billion in crypto-related reported revenue and proceeds tied to licensing and World Liberty Financial.

President Donald Trump Discloses More Than $50 Million in Bitcoin Held in Cold Storage

The president's annual financial disclosure report was released on Tuesday.

Trump Discloses Over $1.2 Billion in Crypto Earnings, $50M in Bitcoin Holdings

Coinbase Head of Institutional Strategy John D'Agostino told CNBC viewers this week that more than 40 countries have committed to bitcoin in some form for their national balance sheets. D'Agostino made the comments during a late June appearance widely clipped and shared on X on June 30.

Coinbase Institutional Head: ‘Over 40 Countries Commit to Buying Bitcoin'

Bitcoin faced significant volatility at the end of June, sliding toward $58,000, erasing recent gains, and putting it on track for double-digit monthly losses. Bitcoin's June Decline Bitcoin looked poised to end June with double-digit losses after it slid toward $58,000 on Tuesday.

Bitcoin Sinks 20% in June as Traders Dump Longs and Widen 2026 Losses to 34%

Bitcoin volatility aside, on-chain payments continue to accelerate

Despite Bitcoin's Volatility On-Chain Payments Continue To Improve

Bitcoin users facing travel or emergency scenarios benefit from Coldcard Q's mature Key Teleport implementation, which outperforms traditional Tails-OS + PGP setups and resisted advanced AI decryption attempts.

One Year Later: How Coldcard Q's Key Teleport Delivers Secure Remote Key Management for Bitcoin Treasuries

Crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) flows opened the week with continued pressure on bitcoin and ether funds, which posted combined outflows of $261.14 million. Altcoin ETFs told a different story, led by $15.34 million in XRP inflows, alongside fresh demand for Solana and HYPE products.

Blackrock's $300M IBIT Exit Extends Bitcoin ETF Outflow Streak to 8 Days

Strategy's stock price started sliding again on Tuesday, one day after breaking a nine-day losing streak.

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