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.

Ethereum

Bitcoin ETFs managed a modest weekly gain despite sharp swings, while ether extended its outflow trend. Solana and XRP also declined in a shortened trading week. Key Takeaways: Blackrock IBIT helped drive $22.34 million bitcoin ETF inflows, but volatility signals weak conviction ahead. Ether ETFs saw $42.

Bitcoin Holds Weekly Inflows While Ether, Altcoin ETFs Slip

Since March 27, the price of Bitcoin (BTC) has been confined to a narrow range above the $65,000 support level.

Bitcoin Falters below the $70,000 Mark

This Wednesday, Bitcoin developers will demonstrate "attack blocks" taking advantage of a consensus vulnerability on the Signet test network.

Demonstration of “Attack Blocks” On Bitcoin's Signet Test Network

Dogecoin

Bitcoin trades below $70,000 amid hopes for a ceasefire in the U.S.-Iran war. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $69,818.36 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,143.01 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $81.68 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.33 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.09184 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.055957 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 84,159 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $330.88 million.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Gain Momentum On Renewed Ceasefire Hopes

Options data shows traders are bracing for a sharp bitcoin drop as weak demand and fragile positioning leave the market exposed to a break below key levels, a report from Bitfinex shows.

Bitcoin options market is quietly pricing a major downside move

As Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) moves closer to $70,000, a fresh scarcity narrative is gaining traction. Bitcoin The ‘Key Scarcity Asset' Anthony Pompliano, CEO of Professional Capital Management, on April 4 described Bitcoin as a key "scarcity asset.

Anthony Pompliano Calls Bitcoin A 'Scarcity Asset,' But Macro Doesn't Agree

Bloomberg commodity analyst Mike McGlone stands by his $10,000 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) prediction despite pushback from analysts who called the forecast “rage bait,” arguing the math doesn't work unless holders believe the asset will fail. The $10,000 Call McGlone bases his prediction on normal mean reversion patterns seen in commodities.

Bitcoin Is Going To $10,000, Says Bloomberg Analyst — But Others Call It 'Rage Bait'

SecondHQ, the Bitcoin development lab founded by ex-Blockstream executives including CEO Steven Roose and CTO Erik De Smedt, has unveiled Bark — its custom Ark protocol implementation promising self-custodial payments that are faster and cheaper than Lightning channels.

SecondHQ's Bark Boasts New era of Bitcoin Payments, drawing in former Blockstream developers

Despite mounting geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, bitcoin reclaimed the $70,000 mark on Monday, supported by Strategy's latest acquisition of 4,871 bitcoins. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin hit $70,355 on April 6, keeping market cap near $1.4T despite Iran rejecting U.S. ceasefire. Strategy CEO Michael Saylor bought 4,871 BTC worth $329.9M, reinforcing institutional demand.

Bitcoin Reclaims $70,000 Despite Geopolitical Unrest; Experts Alert on Market Vulnerability

Bloomberg strategist Mike McGlone warns bitcoin could crash to $10,000, but Bernstein calls it the 'weakest bear case in history' and reiterates its $150,000 target.

'Bursting Bubble'—Bloomberg Warns Bitcoin Suddenly Faces $10,000 Crash

A solo miner with computing power equivalent to just 0.00002% of Bitcoin's network successfully mined a block last week.

Solo Bitcoin Miner Beats the Odds, Scores $210K Block Reward

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is trading below a key resistance zone, raising concerns that recent price stability may be masking deeper risks tied to late-stage economic conditions. Late-Cycle Warning Signs Prominent analyst Benjamin Cowen said on Monday that retail investors may be growing overly confident — overlooking macro pressures, such as persistent inflation, a weakening labor market and rising geopolitical tensions.

Bitcoin's Rally Close To $70,000 May Be A Bull Trap, Analyst Warns

Bloomberg's Mike McGlone argued that Bitcoin could fall as the crypto market purges market excesses that coincided with the pandemic-era boom.

'A Hurricane Coming': Bitcoin Could Fall to $10K This Year, Says Bloomberg Analyst

Strive expanded its Bitcoin treasury with a new acquisition of 113 bitcoin.

Strive (ASST) Adds 113 Bitcoin at an Average Price of $68,584 per BTC

Sales of bitcoin by prominent holders and executive exits could give hope to the battered crypto sector.

Bitcoin climbs above $70,000 as more contrarian bottoming signs emerge

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) climbed over 4% in 24 hours to nearly $70,000 after a Reuters report suggested a U.S.-Iran ceasefire plan could come into effect Monday, potentially reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The Ceasefire Catalyst The risk-on move lifted sentiment across crypto markets.

Bitcoin Surges 4% On Ceasefire Hopes But This Resistance Stands In The Way

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is consolidating close to $70,000, even as broader markets, particularly the S&P 500, show signs of breakdown. Bitcoin Consolidating But Stronger Than Equities In an Apr.4 podcast, analysts Cred and DonAlt note that Bitcoin is beginning to display relative strength compared to equities, suggesting a potential shift in market dynamics.

Bitcoin Closes In On $70,000: Is A Counter-Trend Rally Coming?

Strategy's on-paper bitcoin losses generated a $2.42 billion deferred tax asset, according to its latest 8-K filing.

Strategy reports $14.5 billion unrealized loss on its bitcoin holdings for Q1 2026

The win landed the same week listed miners Riot, MARA, and Genius Group disclosed selling more than 19,000 BTC from their treasuries.

Solo bitcoin miner overcomes 1-in-28,000 odds to secure $210,000 block reward

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) added 4,871 Bitcoin for $329.9 million last week at $67,718 per coin, bringing total holdings to 766,970 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) with an average cost basis of $75,644. The Accumulation Machine Last week's purchases were mostly funded through $227.3 million in sales of the company's STRC preferred stock.

Strategy Buys 4,871 Bitcoin For $330M But Sits On $5 Billion In Unrealized Losses

Bitcoin price pushed back toward the top of its recent range after a burst of geopolitical headlines tied to Donald Trump and tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. The Bitcoin price touched $70,271 before easing to about $69,300, extending a move that triggered large liquidations across derivatives markets.

Bitcoin Price Briefly Tops $70,000 as Donald Trump's Iran Signals Rattle Markets

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) multi-week consolidation has raised questions about whether the market has already formed a bottom. One prominent analyst outlines a data-driven framework to identify high-probability accumulation zones ahead of a potential bull cycle.

Has Bitcoin Reached A Bottom? Watch These Key Accumulation Zones

Strategy (MSTR) added to its bitcoin position in early April, acquiring 4,871 BTC for about $329.9 million, reinforcing its balance-sheet-focused accumulation strategy despite sizable unrealized losses.

Michael Saylor's Strategy (MSTR) Buys $330 Million in Bitcoin, Holdings Near 767K BTC

Bitcoin is up 4% on Monday, attempting to reclaim $70,000 amid hopes of potential U.S.-Iran ceasefire. Bitcoin ETFs saw $8.99 million in net inflows on Friday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $71.2 million in net inflows.

Bitcoin Surges Above $69,000, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Jump 4%

The Bitcoin treasury firm reported that the value of its BTC holdings plummeted by $14.4 billion in the first quarter of 2026.

News for Bitcoin Crypto (BTC)