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.

The average production cost was sitting at $88,000 per bitcoin in mid-March, according to Checkonchain's difficulty regression model.

Bitcoin miners are losing $19,000 on every BTC produced as difficulty drops 7.8%

BTC fell 2.2% as $299 million in liquidations hit crypto markets, with long positions accounting for 85% of the damage.

Bitcoin drops below $69,200 as Trump gives 48-hour ultimatum on Iran power plants

JPMorgan's $266,000 bitcoin projection is being interpreted as a strategic signal to institutions, revealing how bank-grade research is shaping allocation behavior rather than simply forecasting price direction.

Why JPMorgan's $266K Bitcoin Target Makes Sense as Institutional Demand Strengthens, Expert Insight

Bitcoin and the broader crypto economy slipped Saturday evening after President Donald Trump posted that the U.S. would obliterate Iran's power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened within 48 hours. After holding a steady range above $70,000, BTC broke lower and touched $68,241 per coin.

Bitcoin Slips to $68K as Trump Strait of Hormuz Warning Sparks Mass Liquidations

A small shift in institutional portfolios could unlock massive bitcoin demand, with Morgan Stanley's framework implying flows that may exceed Blackrock's IBIT by multiples and redefine the upper limits of spot ETF market scale.

Morgan Stanley's ‘Monster Bitcoin' Incoming? Strategy CEO Says $160B Flow Could Triple Blackrock IBIT Scale

Difficulty is now nearly 10% below where it started the year, despite a sharp 14.7% rebound in February after weather-related disruptions subsided.

Bitcoin mining difficulty drops 7.8% as miner exodus accelerates amid AI pivot

Despite stabilizing spot prices, investors remain defensive, with leveraged speculation cooling and realized volatility dropping from 80 to 50, suggesting a cautious market sentiment.

Bitcoin options signal extreme fear as downside protection premium hits new all-time high, says VanEck

First-quarter purchases have reached 89,618 BTC so far, the most since fourth-quarter 2024, and the quarter is not yet over.

Strategy set for second-biggest bitcoin buying quarter despite BTC price slide

Bitcoin traded at $70,646 on Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m., holding within a narrow intraday range as technical indicators reflected a broadly neutral stance across key timeframes. Market participants continue to monitor consolidation near the $70,000 level as momentum signals diverge and volatility compresses.

Bitcoin Market Update: BTC Stuck in Tight Range as Volatility Drops and Breakout Looms

Bitcoin and crypto prices have struggled to regain momentum in recent weeks despite the bitcoin price rebounding almost 30% from its lows as a Federal Reserve nightmare suddenly comes true.

White House Quietly Confirms A ‘Major' Crypto Milestone As Bitcoin Braces For A Huge Price Earthquake

Crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen says Bitcoin remains locked in a bearish market structure. In a new YouTube update, Cowen says BTC has consistently tapped lows in February during prior bear markets, including 2014, 2018, 2022 and now 2026.

Benjamin Cowen Says Bitcoin Locked in Bearish Structure Unless This ‘Line in the Sand' Is Crossed – Here's His Outlook

BTQ Technologies has launched the first working implementation of BIP 360 on its Bitcoin Quantum testnet. The update allows developers to test quantum-resistant bitcoin transactions in a live environment. Bitcoin Quantum Testnet Debuts BIP 360 Implementation BTQ Technologies has introduced Bitcoin Quantum testnet v0.3.0, marking the first live implementation of Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP) 360.

BTQ Launches Quantum-Resistant Bitcoin Testnet With BIP 360

As projections anticipated, Bitcoin's difficulty adjusted downward at block height 941472, falling 7.76% and easing the path for miners to find blocks over the next two weeks. The network has now logged six difficulty adjustments this year, with the metric sitting nearly 10% below its level at the close of 2025.

Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Drops 7.76% as Hashprice Struggles to Support Miners

Ethereum

Crypto ETFs remained under pressure on Thursday, with bitcoin and ether posting another round of outflows. Solana offered a rare bright spot, while XRP activity stayed flat. Solana Bucks Trend as Bitcoin, Ether ETFs See Fresh Outflows The mood around crypto ETFs remains cautious.

Crypto ETFs Struggle Again: Bitcoin Loses $90 Million, Ether $136 Million

Bitcoin's volatility has subsided over the last month, but traders are still paying a premium for downside protection, VanEck said.

Bitcoin Has Stabilized, But Investors Are Paying Up for Downside Protection: VanEck

Dogecoin

Bitcoin traded sideway on Friday, with broader crypto markets showing little momentum despite ongoing regulatory developments.

Bitcoin Flat At $70,000 As 'Friday Effect' Weighs On Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin

Bitcoin showed typical volatility on March 20, swinging between $69,500 and $71,356 before closing nearly flat with a 0.1% gain and a $1.39 trillion market cap.

Market Resilience: Bitcoin Holds $69,500 Floor Despite Global Equity Slump

CFTC defines how bitcoin, ether, and stablecoins function in derivatives margin, applying risk-based haircuts and tighter usage limits while reinforcing structured oversight instead of banning crypto from core market activity. CFTC Formalizes Crypto Margin Treatment With Risk-Based Haircuts Regulatory treatment of bitcoin, ether, and stablecoins within U.S.

CFTC Publishes FAQs Defining Bitcoin, Ether, Stablecoin Roles in Margin

The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

The Daily: VanEck says slowdown in bitcoin long-term holder selling signals ‘potentially constructive' trend, Gemini hit with investor lawsuit, and more

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as a retirement plan? That may be possible using four complementary assets, according to Bitcoin firm Beretirement.

Michael Saylor Makes A Bitcoin Retirement Plan Possible If You're Willing To Risk It

The president and CEO of Strategy said Morgan Stanley's upcoming bitcoin ETF could unlock as much as $160 billion in demand under a modest portfolio allocation scenario.

Phong Le Calls Morgan Stanley's BTC ETF a “Monster Bitcoin” Bet With $160 Billion Potential

Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) filed a second amended S-1 for its spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETF, setting the ticker MSBT for the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust on NYSE Arca with a $1 million seed investment. The MSBT Filing Details The filing discloses a basket size of 10,000 shares and an initial seed of 50,000 shares expected to raise about $1 million.

Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF Sets MSBT Ticker As BTC Tests $70,000 Support

Analysts acknowledged that Bitcoin would likely face pressure if the Fed hikes rates, but they highlighted the asset's recent resilience.

What Happens to Bitcoin if Bank of America's 'Three Conditions' for Fed Rate Hikes Hit?

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is hovering near $70,000 amid ETF outflows and weak sentiment, with one analyst warning the current pattern may mirror past bear markets. Short-Term Rally Or Deeper Drop?

Bitcoin Does What It Did In Past Bear Markets, Analyst Warns: New Lows Ahead?

For now, surging oil prices and persistent geopolitical tensions are driving inflation fears and weakening traditional safe-haven assets.

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