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.

Onramp raised $12.5M in Series A at a $135M valuation to expand its institutional bitcoin custody platform.

Onramp Raises $12.5M Series A to Scale Multi-Institution Bitcoin Custody Platform

Markets historically deliver their strongest returns under divided government rather than full political sweeps, according to analyst Benjamin Cowen. He examined the performance of the S&P 500, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and gold across different U.S. political power structures — with surprising conclusions.

Under Which Party Do Bitcoin, Gold, Stocks Perform Best? The Answer May Surprise You

Ethereum

Jane Street sharply reduced several major bitcoin-linked positions during the first quarter while increasing exposure to ether ETFs and selected crypto equities. The portfolio changes came amid heightened market volatility and shifting institutional sentiment toward digital assets.

Jane Street Cuts Bitcoin Exposure by 71% as Ether Position Rises to $82M in Q1

Bitcoin price surged toward $82,000 as STRC's Bitcoin buying cleared $1 billion in daily trading volume.

Bitcoin Price Surges 3% Past $82K as Senate Advances Clarity Act, STRC and SATA Fuel Bitcoin Credit Boom

Strategy's Michael Saylor called Strive's impending shift to daily dividend payments "impressive."

Bitcoin Firm Strive Unveils Daily Dividend Payments for SATA Preferred Shares

Bitcoin futures open interest across all exchanges reached $61.9 billion on Thursday, as traders positioned on both sides of a market sitting at $81,500 per coin at 3 p.m. ET.

Bitcoin Futures Hit $61.9B as Traders Pile Into Both Sides of the Market

Anthropic's Claude helped a user recover 5 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) worth $395,000 by locating an old wallet backup file on their computer. Claude Found The File, Not The Password The owner had been trying for eight weeks to brute-force the password on their current Blockchain.com wallet, testing roughly 3.5 trillion combinations using the btcrecover service on a rented computing chip.

How Claude Helped Recover $395,000 In Bitcoin Without Cracking Crypto

Donated by China and aligned with historic landmarks, BINAES offers seven floors of literature, LEGOs, Star Wars collections, and a high-tech sixth floor led by Miss Bitcoin's initiative, positioning El Salvador as a forward-thinking cultural leader.

Bukele's Futuristic BINAES Library Blends Books, Bitcoin, and Family Play in Revitalized Capital

Solana

Crypto ETF markets faced another sharp wave of selling on Wednesday, with bitcoin funds posting their second straight day of heavy outflows and ether ETFs extending their losing streak to three sessions. Solana stood out as the lone area of strength, while XRP products remained inactive.

Blackrock Leads $635M Bitcoin ETF Selloff as Solana Demand Holds Firm

Bitcoin climbed back above $81,000 after the Senate Banking committee advanced the Clarity Act, helping boost optimism around improving crypto regulation and institutional adoption.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Up 2%, XRP Skyrockets 6% On Clarity Act Advancement

After struggling to break $80,000, bitcoin surged more than $2,000 in four hours, peaking above $81,800 and eyeing the $82,000 mark. Bitcoin Reclaims Ground After Volatile Session On May 14, bitcoin reversed course, wiping out losses incurred 48 hours earlier after jumping by approximately $2,000 during a frenzied four-hour window.

Bitcoin Bulls Trigger $145M Short Squeeze as CLARITY Act Momentum Revives Risk Appetite

Chainlink

LayerZero 

Crypto exchange Kraken is the latest firm to shift away from LayerZero tech following last month's $292 million Kelp DAO exploit.

Kraken to Migrate Wrapped Bitcoin Tech to Chainlink as LayerZero Exodus Expands

That is "unlikely to change unless we see meaningful improvements in network activity, DeFi and real world applications," the analysts said.

JPMorgan says ether and altcoins could keep underperforming bitcoin without stronger activity

The CLARITY Act cleared the Senate Banking Committee 15-9 Thursday, sending crypto stocks and tokens surging. Democrats Split On Crypto Bill The vote received bipartisan support, with Democratic Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD) breaking ranks to vote in favor alongside all Republican committee members.

CLARITY Act Passes Senate Banking Committee, Bitcoin, XRP, Ethereum Surge 2%

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) may have already bottomed for this cycle, according to Morgan Creek Capital founder Mark Yusko. He argues global money printing, weakening fiat purchasing power and excessive leverage in traditional markets continue strengthening the long-term bullish case for crypto.

Mark Yusko Says Look Past Bitcoin ETF Outflows: 'Bear Markets Are Over'

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETFs posted $635.2 million in outflows Wednesday, but Thursday price action could nullify analysts's warnings about a drop to $70,000. Biggest Daily Outflow Since Late January The fresh outflows mark the largest daily Bitcoin ETF withdrawal since January 29, when the funds posted about $818 million in losses.

Bitcoin Breaks $80,000 Again: Are ETF Outflows Irrelevant Now?

Shares in Bitcoin treasury firm Nakamoto hit a new all-time low Thursday after it posted a $239 million loss and sold more BTC in Q1.

Bitcoin Firm Nakamoto's Stock Hits New Low After Posting $239M Loss, Selling More BTC

CME Group is preparing Nasdaq CME Crypto Index futures tied to a cryptocurrency basket led by bitcoin, ether, and XRP. The financially settled products would come in micro-sized and larger-sized versions designed for regulated market exposure.

CME Launching Nasdaq Crypto Index Futures Led by BTC, ETH, XRP

Spot ETF outflows and a hawkish Federal Reserve are creating a "macro ceiling" that makes a new all-time high unlikely without a major geopolitical shift.

Why bitcoin's recent climb to $80,000 might just be a temporary liquidity squeeze

Crypto markets attract “degenerate investing” behavior, according to real estate legend Grant Cardone, who also argues long-term real estate cash flow paired with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) creates a more stable investment structure than pure crypto exposure alone. Cardone's Strategy – Real Estate + Bitcoin Speaking at Consensus, Cardone outlined his strategy of combining distressed real estate acquisitions with Bitcoin purchases, describing the model to merge steady cash flow with Bitcoin upside.

Grant Cardone Says Crypto Is A 'Magnet For Degenerate Investing,' Predicts Bitcoin Highs In 2026

Tezos

Arthur Breitman's comments come as Tezos tests a post-quantum privacy system designed to protect encrypted blockchain data from future attacks.

Tezos Tests Post-Quantum Privacy as Founder Slams 'Half-Baked' Bitcoin Quantum Theories

Strategy's STRC stock has fueled mid-month Bitcoin rallies since March, but May demand is plateauing as ETFs posted $630 million outflows.

Bitcoin's Dip Below $80K Could Be ‘Short-Lived' as STRC Cycle Looms

Bitcoin has been left in the dust by this tiny cryptocurrency's 1,000% price rally

‘Like Bitcoin In 2013'—Sudden 1,000% Price Surge Has Billionaires Betting On A Surprise $1.5 Trillion Crypto Flip

The rally was led by leveraged traders and not U.S.-based spot buyers. Hence, its.

Bitcoin's recent $80,000 breakout was led by something other than U.S. spot buyers, data show

The week's main event for digital assets, the U.S. Clarity Act markup, is due later today. The crypto market, led by bitcoin, seems to be treating it as a non-event.

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