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 exchange-traded funds (ETFs) secured a fourth straight week of inflows despite late selling pressure. Ether lagged with consistent outflows, while solana and XRP posted modest gains. Crypto ETFs Split Week: Bitcoin Gains, Ether Bleeds Momentum told two different stories this week.

Bitcoin ETFs Extend Weekly Inflows Despite Late-Week Pullback

Cryptos bounced on Trump's five-day pause announcement, but the next move hinges on whether tensions between the U.S. and Iran ease or spiral, a Wintermute trader said.

Bitcoin holds above $70,000, but future direction hinges on Iran-U.S. 'talks'

Bitcoin bulls are feeling it right now. But the BTC price chart is quietly drawing the same pattern it drew before two major crashes in a row.

Bitcoin Price Recovery Paints Familiar Pattern—And That's the Problem: Analysis

Strategy's Michael Saylor said STRC could be interesting for “a whole class of people.” The preferred share is showing up on peers' balance sheets.

Why Other Bitcoin Treasury Firms Are Betting on Strategy's 'iPhone Moment'

Bitcoin experienced a rapid recovery on Monday, rising from $68,500 to $71,801 following President Trump's easing of tensions regarding Iranian power plants. Trump Pivot Triggers Recovery Bitcoin staged a rapid recovery Monday, surging from $68,500 to a peak of $71,801 in a less than an hour. The catalyst was a sudden pivot from U.S.

Bitcoin Reclaims $71K, Global Markets Respite After Trump Postpones Iran Strike

Fresh off the heels of a 1,031 BTC stack, the Tysons Corner-based bitcoin titan Strategy Inc. is proving that when it comes to “buying the dip,” its appetite is officially bottomless.

Strategy Unleashes $42 Billion Capital Blitz Following Massive Bitcoin Buy

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Bitcoin spiked above $71,000 as U.S.-Iran talks seem to advance towards a conclusion of the war.

Bitcoin Cracks $71,000, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Rebound As Trump Touts Ceasefire Talk Progress

Bitcoin kicked off the week with a surge above $71,000 before retracing, reflecting renewed market sensitivity to geopolitical developments between the U.S. and Iran.

Bitcoin Swings Wildly as Iran Ceasefire Drama Rocks Crypto Markets

Bitcoin (BTC) has gained more than 4% today after US President Donald Trump teased a potential path to peace with Iran. On Saturday, Trump threatened to bomb and “obliterate” Iran's power plants if the Middle Eastern country didn't open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours.

Bitcoin, Ethereum and Wider Crypto Market Rebound As Trump Teases Potential Peace With Iran

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has climbed back above $70,000 after weekend weakness, but on-chain data suggests the broader correction may not be over. Decoupling From Equities CryptoQuant data shows Bitcoin is undergoing its longest period of decoupling from the S&P 500 since 2020.

Bitcoin Cracks $70,000, But Bulls Should Not Get Their Hopes Up

The Swedish Bitcoin treasury firm signed a letter of intent to acquire Moonshot and Never Say Die in an all-stock deal.

European Bitcoin Treasury H100 Aims to Triple BTC Stash by Acquiring Two Firms

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is up 3% over the past 24 hours after President Trump announced a 5-day postponement of attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure, following what he called productive talks. The Geopolitical Catalyst Trump said in a Truth Social post that the two countries held productive conversations regarding a complete resolution of hostilities in the Middle East.

Bitcoin Jumps 3% After Trump Announces 5-Day Iran Energy Infrastructure Strike Pause

Institutional investors just bought an overall total of $230 million in Bitcoin and crypto assets in one week, according to a new update from CoinShares. The inflows mark a slowdown from recent weeks. In the first two days of the week, inflows surged to $635 million.

Institutional Investors Pour $230,000,000 Into Bitcoin and Crypto Assets in One Week: CoinShares

Capital B has completed the acquisition of 44 bitcoin for €2.7 million, bringing its total holdings to 2,888 BTC.

Capital B Acquires 44 Bitcoin, Boosting Holdings to 2,888 Coins

Strategy has relied on a mix of common and preferred stock issuance for flexibility to tap whichever investor base is most receptive.

Strategy expands ATM programs across stock lines to fund ongoing bitcoin buys

Expanded share issuance plans and new Wall Street partners boost capital raising firepower.

Strategy tops up capital-raising plans, bringing potential bitcoin buying power back to $42 billion

Strategy shared plans to issue $44 billion in equity, a move aimed at providing its Bitcoin-buying machine with fuel for future purchases.

Strategy Unveils $44 Billion Plan to Buy More Bitcoin, Driven By MSTR and STRC Shares

Strategy expanded its ability to raise capital via at‑the‑market equity and preferred offerings, adding new agents and adjusting stock authorization, allowing up to $44.1 billion in additional securities sales.

Saylor's Strategy (MSTR) Arms Itself With $44.1 Billion ATM Capacity to Fuel Bitcoin Treasury Expansion

H100 is planning to acquire Norwegian bitcoin-focused firms Moonshot AS and Never Say Die AS.

H100 Eyes Strategic Bitcoin Acquisition to Triple its BTC Holdings and Expand Institutional Scale

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) purchased 1,031 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) for $76.6 million last week, a dramatic slowdown from over $1 billion in purchases during each of the previous two weeks when the company issued STRC preferred shares. The Slowdown Explained Strategy funded last week's purchase entirely through common stock sales rather than STRC preferred shares, marking a return to smaller acquisition sizes typical of periods when the company relies solely on equity offerings.

Strategy Buys Just 1,031 Bitcoin After Two Weeks Of $1B+ Purchases: What Changed?

Bitcoin price surged to $71,000 on Monday after Donald Trump announced a pause on planned U.S. strikes against Iran.

Bitcoin Price Rockets to $71,000 as Trump Orders Pause on Iran Strikes

Strategy bought 1,031 bitcoin for $76.6 million between March 16 and March 22, according to a regulatory filing.

Strategy (MSTR) Buys $76.6 Million in Bitcoin, Slowing Recent Accumulation Pace

Bitcoin swung from $67,500 to $71,200 and back to $70,000 in a single session as Trump said he was postponing Iran strikes, then Iran denied any communication was taking place.

Bitcoin's wild roller coaster ride leaves leveraged traders with $415 million in liquidations

Proposed bitcoin-for-bitcoin acquisition of Moonshot and Never Say Die would triple the company's holdings and expand institutional scale.

H100 eyes Europe's largest bitcoin treasury with 3,500 BTC in proposed acquistions

Bitcoin climbed back above $70,000 Monday after President Donald Trump signaled a temporary cooling in U.S.-Iran tensions, offering markets a breather from days of escalation-driven volatility. Bitcoin Climbs Past $70K Amid Reported Middle East De-Escalation The move followed Trump's statement citing diplomatic progress and announcing a five-day pause on planned strikes targeting Iranian energy infrastructure.

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