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.

Reabold Resources' gas field is so large it could theoretically mine 50,000 BTC, local media said. The firm said it will test bitcoin mining before pivoting to data centers.

UK gas-investment firm weighs bitcoin mining, draws criticism

Retail participation in the U.S. has bounced back to mid-2025 levels even as most consumers expect lower bitcoin prices ahead, the bank said.

U.S. crypto adoption is rebounding, bitcoin still dominates, Deutsche Bank says

U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $996.4 million in net inflows last week — the strongest since mid-January — extending a three-week streak that has added over $1.8 billion and pushed year-to-date flows back above $1 billion after earlier outflows.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs Cross $1B Last Week in Inflows as Cumulative Flows Approach Record High

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) has purchased of 34,164 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) for $2.54 billion at an average price of $74,395 between April 13 and April 19. The Third-Largest Purchase Strategy's latest acquisition brings total holdings to 815,061 BTC, acquired for approximately $61.56 billion at an average cost basis of $75,527.

Strategy Buys 34,164 Bitcoin For $2.54 Billion: Will MSTR Rally?

Strategy reported its largest purchase in over 16 months, scooping up $2.54 billion in Bitcoin last week alongside STRC's ex-dividend date.

Strategy Adds $2.5 Billion in Bitcoin as STRC Dividend Traders Drive Largest Buy Since 2024

The firm said it is exploring the potential to deploy bitcoin mining, but remains committed to progressing the site for UK energy security.

UK gas firm downplays bitcoin mining plans after report suggested pivot

The debate over Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and corporate treasury strategies misses a larger development, according to Bitwise advisor Jeff Park: new financial instruments like (NASDAQ:STRC) may signal a structural shift in how corporate finance operates. STRC Introduces Semi-Monthly Dividends Park highlighted Strategy's (NASDAQ:MSTR) proposed STRC structure, which would pay semi-monthly dividends instead of the traditional semi-annual or monthly schedules seen in most corporate debt instruments.

Forget What You Think You Know About Bitcoin—Strategy's STRC Changed Everything, Bitwise Exec Says

Strategy just made a $2.54B Bitcoin purchase, pushing its holdings past BlackRock and tightening its grip on the BTC supply.

Strategy (MSTR) Buys $2.54B in Bitcoin in Third-Largest Purchase, Surpasses BlackRock Holdings

Nearly $1 billion in spot bitcoin ETF inflows and rising stablecoin liquidity suggest institutional demand is still stemming pullbacks.

Bitcoin holds ‘fragile equilibrium' near $75K as ETF demand cushions crypto market despite Hormuz tensions: analysts

Bitcoin traded at $75,213 on April 20, 2026, at 8 a.m. ET, holding within a defined consolidation range as a broader bullish structure remains intact. Technical signals across multiple timeframes suggest a market in transition, balancing short-term indecision against a still-favorable macro trend.

Bitcoin Technical Outlook: Indicators Show Buy Bias as BTC Nears Decision Zone

Strategy Inc. deepened its bitcoin exposure with a multibillion-dollar purchase, reinforcing corporate treasury demand for the asset. The move signals sustained institutional conviction as Strategy expands holdings through capital markets activity. Key Takeaways: Strategy expanded its bitcoin holdings with a major purchase backed by fresh capital.

Strategy Reveals Massive 34,164 Bitcoin Buy, Sending Total Holdings to 815,061 BTC

Last week's purchases were funded by sales of the companies perpetual preferred stock, STRC and common stock.

Strategy buys 34,164 bitcoin for $2.54 billion

Strategy's total holdings account for more than 3.8% of the 21 million bitcoin supply cap — worth around $61 billion.

‘Think even bigger': Michael Saylor's Strategy buys 34,164 bitcoin for $2.5 billion as total holdings top 800,000 BTC

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) spot ETFs posted $996.4 million in net inflows last week, the largest weekly total since mid-January, bringing positive flows to three consecutive weeks. BlackRock And Morgan Stanley Lead Inflows BlackRock's IBIT (NASDAQ:IBIT) led weekly inflows with $906 million.

Bitcoin Tested $78,000 Resistance On $996M ETF Week: Breakout Coming This Week?

﻿Goldman Sachs has officially signaled the end of the "Passive HODL" era for institutions.

Goldman's "Yield-First" Gamble: The Evolution of the Bitcoin ETF

Dogecoin

Ethereum

Bitcoin is holding near $75,000, following $663.9 million in net inflows into Bitcoin ETFs on Friday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $127.5 million in net inflows. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $75,128 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,306 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $85.00 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.42 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.09468 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.056008 Meme coin market capitalization is trading relatively flat with a 0.

Bitcoin Holds $75,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Start Week Flat On Geopolitical Uncertainty

Market dynamics continue to paint a bullish picture for bitcoin BTC$74,857.89 even as Iran-related developments and DeFi hacks dominate headlines.

Nearly $1 billion in bitcoin ETF inflows power bull case as Kelp hack fuels DeFi jitters

Crypto ETPs drew $1.4 billion in weekly inflows as improved demand from bitcoin's move above $76,000 lifted sentiment, per CoinShares.

Global crypto funds see $1.4 billion in weekly inflows as bitcoin rebound boosts risk appetite: CoinShares

Bitcoin pulled back after Friday's surge as traders considered a CME futures gap, a DeFi exploit rattled altcoins and macro pressures weighed on sentiment.

Bitcoin drops from recent highs as traders watch CME gap, DeFi hack fallout

After a 50% slide and partial recovery for bitcoin, traders are watching whether the Las Vegas event marks another short-term top for bitcoin.

Bitcoin is rallying as flagship conference approaches, data shows the gains rarely last

With the bitcoin price above max pain and heavy positioning at $75K, traders face a potential squeeze or pullback into "max pain" expiry.

Here's how bitcoin's $7.9 billion April options expiry impact prices

OKX has launched a simplified trading product that allows eligible users in Asia, Latin America, and the Commonwealth of Independent States region to predict the price movements of bitcoin and ethereum. Key Takeaways: OKX launched Event Contracts on April 20, 2026, for users to predict BTC and ETH price movements.

OKX Launches Simplified ‘Event Contracts' for Bitcoin and Ether Price Predictions

Morgan Stanley's MSBT logged a weekly net inflow of $71 million in the first full trading week since its debut.

Spot bitcoin ETFs log nearly $1 billion in weekly inflows, highest since mid-January

Solana

Bitcoin traded at $74,335 after Iran reimposed controls on the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend, with the modest 1.6% pullback standing out against a 5.7% jump in Brent and a 1.2% drop in European equity futures.

Bitcoin, ether, solana slide, oil jumps on renewed U.S.-Iran war risks

Renowned investor and media personality Kevin O'Leary said Sunday that investors only need Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) to capture the majority of the cryptocurrency market exposure, dismissing all other coins as “garbage.” O'Leary Stresses On ‘Disciplined' Crypto Strategy O'Leary took to X, sharing a clip from his appearance on The Breakdown dated April 14, in which he said that BTC and ETH provide all the liquidity one needs and help capture 95%-97% of the volatility.

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