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 transactions could be resistant to quantum attacks without changing the network's core rules, a new proposal contends.

Bitcoin Could Be Quantum-Safe Without Protocol Changes, New Proposal Claims

Analyst Lance Vitanza is betting that digital asset treasury"companies like Nakamoto, SharpLink and Strive can outperform standard crypto ETFs by aggressively stacking coins and capturing staking yields.

These 3 crypto stocks could actually beat bitcoin ETFs, says TD Cowen

Ethereum

Bitcoin and Ethereum are trading higher as open interest rises, providing some optimism about investors' risk-on appetite.

Bitcoin and Ethereum Open Interest Rises, Signaling Renewed Risk Appetite: CryptoQuant

Open interest in BTC and ETH perpetual futures rose by over $2 billion each in 24 hours after the U.S.-Iran ceasefire announcement.

CryptoQuant says bitcoin, ether rally driven by new long positions in perpetual futures

Bitcoin traded largely flat as improving sentiment is offset by renewed institutional selling pressure tied to geopolitical uncertainty, including the U.S.-Iran conflict. U.S. CPI data is scheduled to release tomorrow.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Gain 1% Ahead Of Inflation Data Release

Michael Saylor's Strategy is driving nearly all corporate Bitcoin accumulation, turning its STRC-fueled treasury model into the dominant force reshaping how companies approach Bitcoin in 2026.

Strategy's (MSTR) Bitcoin Ambition Is Reshaping Corporate Finance. Everyone Else Is Falling Behind

Stacked, the rebranded Lightning Pay, has emerged as one of the few remaining non-custodial Bitcoin platforms in New Zealand after a wave of mergers and shutdowns. The company today launched a self-custodial Lightning wallet built on Breez and Spark SDKs, enabling users to receive Bitcoin directly into their own wallets and pay utility bills or rent via Open Banking.

Stacked (formerly Lightning Pay) launches self-custodial Lightning wallet as New Zealand's last major non-custodial Bitcoin exchange

Tim Draper has been officially confirmed as a speaker at Bitcoin 2026.

Tim Draper Confirmed as a Bitcoin 2026 Speaker

Institutional interest in digital assets is rising despite geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic uncertainty, underscoring a broader shift toward crypto and tokenization. Diverging ETF Flows Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) continues to attract institutional capital, with ETFs recording $1.32 billion in inflows in March, reversing a four-month streak of outflows.

Why Bitcoin, Ethereum Institutional Interest Rebounded In March

Bitcoin reclaimed the $72,000 level following a volatile session, influenced by the confusion regarding the ceasefire terms. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin rallied to $72,571 after U.S. officials clarified ceasefire terms, lifting the market cap to $1.45 trillion. Volatility triggered $115 million in liquidations on Coinglass, with shorts accounting for $95 million.

Bitcoin Defies Early Volatility to Reclaim $72,000 Support

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could climb to $95,000 by the end of 2026, according to executives at Bitwise Asset Management, who say the market is undergoing a quiet but sustained institutional bull run. Retail-Institutional Divide Widens Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan and Head of Research Ryan Rasmussen, speaking in an Apr. 8 interview with Milk Road, highlighted a growing disconnect between retail and institutional investors.

Bitcoin Could Reach $95,000 By 2026 If Key Catalysts Align, Bitwise Execs Say

An individual Bitcoin miner hit the lottery overnight, scoring a $225,000 BTC reward when they found a block.

Another Solo Bitcoin Miner Hits the Jackpot, Scoring $225K BTC Reward

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) bounced from $67,000 to $72,000, but Glassnode data reveals weak spot demand, contracting futures volume, and persistent long-term holder capitulation running above 4,000 BTC per day, suggesting the recovery lacks conviction. The Bear Market Zone Bitcoin remains within bear market territory according to key on-chain pricing models.

Bitcoin Bounced To $72,000, But Glassnode's Data Tells A Very Different Story

TRM's Ari Redbord expressed skepticism that Iran and affiliated actors are accepting Bitcoin for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

Is Iran Collecting Hormuz Tolls in Bitcoin? This Crypto Intelligence Firm Is Skeptical

Prediction market traders are placing tens of millions of dollars on bitcoin price outcomes in 2026, and the data shows a market divided between near-term caution and long-range optimism. Key Takeaways: Polymarket's April 2026 bitcoin price market has logged $11.8 million in volume, with $75,000 carrying only 54% odds.

Bitcoin Price Prediction Markets Show $100K Odds at 12% for 2026, Data Reveals

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu reportedly has signaled a willingness to negotiate with Lebanon.

Bitcoin shoots above $72,000 as optimism grows over Middle East ceasefire

CME has lost its position as the largest Bitcoin futures exchange to Binance for the first time since November 2023.

CME Bitcoin futures activity slumps to 14-month low as basis trade unwind drains institutional demand

Bitcoin Depot disclosed that hackers stole about $3.7 million in bitcoin from company-controlled wallets.

Bitcoin Depot Reports $3.7 Million Stolen in Wallet Security Breach

The South Korean exchange is pursuing formal legal remedies to recover 7 BTC after voluntary return requests failed.

Bithumb Files to Seize Bitcoin From Holdouts After $43B Blunder

Nunchuk releases open-source tools that allow AI agents to interact with Bitcoin wallets while keeping humans in control over spending.

Nunchuk Launches Open-Source Bitcoin Tools for AI Agents With 'Bounded Authority'

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) holding near $70,000 has renewed optimism among retail traders after a sharp first-quarter decline. Counter-Trend Rally Concerns In his Apr.8 podcast, macro analyst Benjamin Cowen described Bitcoin's recent price action as a "textbook" counter-trend rally, warning that such moves often trap late buyers before a larger decline resumes.

Bitcoin At $71,000: True Recovery Or Bear Market Relief Rally?

Morgan Stanley's new spot Bitcoin ETF (MSBT) debuted with strong early volume and inflows while intensifying fee competition in the market.

Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF Debuts With $34 Million in Volume

Bithumb has begun legal action to recover bitcoin distributed in error during a February promotional event.

Bithumb Seeks Asset Freeze to Recover Bitcoin From $40 Billion Payout Error

A solo Bitcoin miner overcame roughly 1-in-100,000 odds to mine block 944,306, earning the full 3.128 BTC reward worth about $222,000 using CKpool with 70 TH/s of hashpower.

Solo Bitcoin Miner Defies 1-in-100,000 Odds to Win $222K Block Reward

Aave (AAVE) dropped 3.6% and Stellar (XLM) fell 2.7%, leading the index lower.

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