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.

Iran is demanding that oil tankers pay a $1-per-barrel toll in Bitcoin to pass safely through the Strait of Hormuz during the current two-week ceasefire with the United States, according to a Financial Times report citing Iranian oil exporters' union spokesman Hamid Hosseini. The move allows Tehran to monetize its control over the chokepoint — which handles 20% of global oil flows — while bypassing U.S. sanctions that block traditional payment rails. Unlike dollars, yuan or gold, Bitcoin offers neutral, censorship-resistant settlement that cannot be traced or confiscated, validating long-standing Bitcoiner predictions that it functions as sovereign money for sanctioned nations.

Why Iran Wants Bitcoin For Safe Passage Though The Strait Of Hormuz

Following its latest Bitcoin purchase, Strategy only needs 9,000 BTC at present to surpass BlackRock's industry-leading investment vehicle.

Strategy's Bitcoin Stockpile Nears BlackRock's ETF Holdings After $1 Billion BTC Buy

TD Securities has established Public Bitcoin Treasury Companies (PBTCs) as a distinct investable equity category, defining formal institutional standards.

TD Securities Formalizes Public Bitcoin Treasury Companies (PBTCs) as Distinct, Investable Equity Category

Analysts said bitcoin ETF inflows and a cleaner derivatives setup are keeping the market from breaking down.

Bitcoin pulls back as ceasefire rally fades amid renewed Hormuz tensions: analysts

The bitcoin cycle spans four years and is driven by the process in which the reward per block is halved. Half the supply, double the price.

The Bitcoin Cycle No One Wants To Admit: Boom, Bust, Repeat

The Iran War is bringing trustless payments back to the forefront. The market is reacting.

How the Iran War is Repricing Bitcoin

Strategy purchased 13,927 BTC for approximately $1.0 billion, bringing total holdings to 780,897 BTC, funded entirely via STRC.

Strategy (MSTR) Buys a Massive 13,927 Bitcoin Worth $1B, Total Holdings Hit 780,897 BTC

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) slipped below $71,000 on Monday after President Trump ordered the U.S. to join Iran in blockading the Strait of Hormuz. The Profit-Taking Pressure Blockchain analytics firm Glassnode reports that traders are selling more than $20 million worth of Bitcoin per hour to lock in profits.

Bitcoin's Stuck Because Sellers Take $20 Million In Profits Per Hour: Glassnode

Strategy acquired 13,927 bitcoin for approximately $1 billion at an average price of $71,902 per coin on April 13, 2026, bringing the company's total holdings to 780,897 BTC. Key Takeaways: Strategy acquired 13,927 BTC for $1 billion on April 13, 2026, pushing total holdings to 780,897 bitcoin.

Strategy Buys 13,927 Bitcoin for $1 Billion, Total Holdings Hit 780,897 BTC

Last week's purchases were completely funded by sales of Stretch, the companies perpetual preferred stock.

Michael Saylor's Strategy added 13,927 bitcoin for $1 billion

Strategy's holdings now account for more than 3.7% of the total 21 million bitcoin supply — worth around $55 billion.

‘Think bigger': Michael Saylor's Strategy buys another 13,927 bitcoin for $1 billion as holdings reach 780,897 BTC

Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies remain relatively resilient. Surges in some smaller tokens showed there's still froth left in the market.

Bitcoin anchors near $70,000 as RAVE's 3,400% surge signals speculative froth

Crypto funds brought in $1.1 billion last week, their strongest inflow since January, as inflation and geopolitical tensions eased.

Crypto funds pull in $1.1 billion as bitcoin products lead strongest inflow week since January: CoinShares

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Bitcoin dropped to $70,000 after briefly touching $73,000 over the weekend, as renewed geopolitical tensions weighed on market sentiment; liquidations stand at $184.36 million over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $256.8 million in net inflows on Friday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $64.95 million in net inflows.

Bitcoin Falls To $70,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Drop 1% On Geopolitical Uncertainty

Crypto's 24/7 global trading across hundreds of venues makes it difficult for any single country to halt the market.

Bank of Korea calls for stock-style circuit breakers on BTC exchanges

Bitcoin has once again seen heavy profit-taking above $70,000, according to Glassnode.

Bitcoin hit by $20 million-an-hour selling pressure above $70,000

The "Quantum Apocalypse" is no longer a theoretical campfire story for cryptographers.

Google's Latest Breakthrough Ignites Bitcoin Security Panic

The price action is sending a clear warning signal that analysts' optimism may be running ahead of itself.

Bitcoin hits a wall – the chart just challenged the $88,000 bull case

The company bought nearly three times more bitcoin than miners produced in March and is signaling it isn't done, even as its holdings remain billions underwater.

Strategy signals another bitcoin buy as company needs just 2% annual BTC growth to cover dividends

Garrett Dutton, also known as G. Love, lost 5.9 BTC after entering his seed phrase in an imposter Ledger app.

Fake Ledger app on App Store drains American musician's 5.9 BTC

Leading cryptocurrencies slid alongside stock futures on Sunday evening after the peace talks between the U.S. and Iran collapsed. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:15 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Fall As Trump Moves To Block Strait Of Hormuz: Analyst Says Risk-On Assets Face Pressure Amid 'Fragile Ceasefire'

High-level negotiations between the US and Iran failed to reach a meaningful resolution earlier on Sunday.

Bitcoin slides to $71,000 after Trump's blockade order in Strait of Hormuz

The Federal Reserve approved Kraken as the first crypto bank with direct payment access. Analysts say this could push bitcoin toward $100,000.

'First Crypto Bank'—Kraken's Fed Approval Sparks $100K Bitcoin Warning

This week was a whirlwind of activity in the cryptocurrency world. From Anthony Pompliano's bullish stance on Bitcoin to the potential revelation of Satoshi Nakamoto's identity, there was no shortage of intriguing developments.

Weekend Round-Up: Bitcoin's Market Fit, Satoshi Nakamoto's Identity And More

On Saturday, Anthony Scaramucci used a post on X to describe the whiplash of holding Bitcoin through a run-up to $126,000 and a drop to $72,000, arguing the coin itself is unchanged even as emotions swing with the quote. The comments fit his broader view of bear phases laid out in bear market dynamics, where he has said downturns tend to drag on until investors are drained rather than simply scared.

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