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 Suisse (International) Ltd. has obtained dual regulatory approvals from the Bermuda Monetary Authority.

Bitcoin Suisse Secures Bermuda Regulatory Approvals for International Digital Asset Expansion

Bitcoin held by so-called conviction buyers has surged to nearly 4 million BTC, a roughly 300% increase since late 2025.

In the green: 70% of long-term holders are in profit as the bitcoin floor hardens

In this week's Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Dovile Silenskyte provides an alternative to the “bitcoin as a risk asset” narrative. Then, Joshua de Vos shares insights and analysis on global exchanges.

Crypto Long & Short: Bitcoin vs. gold: 26% relative undervaluation

Solana

Crypto ETF flows turned sharply negative on Tuesday as investors pulled capital from both bitcoin and ether products, signaling a renewed wave of caution across major digital assets. XRP and solana ETFs continued to attract fresh money, extending a growing divergence in institutional positioning. Bitcoin ETFs Trade $1.

Fidelity Leads $233M Bitcoin ETFs Loss as Solana Funds Add $19M

Michael Saylor's Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) is increasingly relying on STRC to keep buying Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), but the math behind the company's accumulation engine is becoming more difficult as dilution pressures build. Strategy's Centerpiece Is Now STRC Strategy's earlier Bitcoin purchases worked because MSTR traded at a massive premium to its underlying BTC holdings.

How Far Can Michael Saylor 'Stretch' It? Strategy's Bitcoin Machine Enters A New Phase

Bitcoin floats around $80,000 after April core PPI surges 1% MoM — hottest since 2022 — as crypto ETFs bleed and rate-hike odds climb.

Bitcoin pinned near critical support as hot PPI spike compounds rate hike fears: analysts

Michael Shaulov argued that changing to a post-quantum cryptographic signature scheme is “not a technical challenge” for Bitcoin.

Quantum Computing Threat 'Mostly a Coordination Issue' for Bitcoin: Fireblocks CEO

Metaplanet Inc. (TSE: 3350), the Japanese investment firm often likened to Asia's version of Strategy, released its first-quarter financial results for 2026 on Wednesday, revealing a massive expansion of its digital asset treasury.

Japan's Metaplanet Posts $725M Q1 Loss as Bitcoin Stack Reaches 40,177 BTC

March and April saw strong bitcoin returns during the middle of the month, a pattern K33 suggests is linked to Strategy's STRC.

Strategy's STRC may be fueling recurring mid-month bitcoin rallies, K33 says

Ethereum

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) spot ETFs saw $233.25 million in net outflows on May 12 as Charles Schwab Corp. (NYSE:SCHW) rolled out spot crypto trading to select retail clients with $11.77 trillion in assets under management. BlackRock And Fidelity Lead Outflows BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ:IBIT) and Fidelity's Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (BATS:FBTC) led outflows with -$32.95 million and –$86.13 million respectively.

Charles Schwab Rolls Out Bitcoin, Ethereum Trading As ETF Outflows Hit $233 Million

U.S. PPI surged well above forecasts in April, reviving concerns that rising oil prices and Iran-related supply risks may feed another inflation wave.

Live markets: Bitcoin dips below $80,000 as producer price inflation surges to 6%

Charles Schwab is bringing Bitcoin trading to Main Street: the $11.77 trillion brokerage giant has launched spot BTC trading for U.S. retail clients, deepening Wall Street's accelerating embrace of digital assets.

$11.77 Trillion Brokerage Giant Charles Schwab Launches Spot Bitcoin Trading Platform

Bitcoin held near the $80,500 level on May 13, 2026, at 8 a.m. ET, as traders weighed cooling short-term momentum against a broader bullish structure that still refuses to tap out quietly. With bitcoin priced at $80,550, a market cap of $1.61 trillion, and 24-hour trading volume reaching $40.

Despite $82,000 Resistance, Bitcoin Prints Higher Lows Since April Bottom

The ratio has climbed above its 200-day moving average for the first time meaningfully since September 2020, a move that has historically preceded major bitcoin rallies.

The 2020 signal returns: Why the copper-to-gold breakout could point to bitcoin breakout

Metaplanet posted a $725.6 million net loss driven by bitcoin mark-to-market valuation markdowns even as operating profit rose 283%.

Metaplanet posts $725 million Q1 net loss as bitcoin markdowns outweigh operating gains

While bitcoin BTC$80,949.32 remains pinned above $80,000, another interest rate-sensitive corner of the crypto market is booming and may suck capital out of other coins.

Tokenized Treasuries hit $15 billion as bitcoin stalls, Fed rate-rise concerns build

The Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) rally to $82,000 is raising red flags that a short squeeze rather than organic buying may be the underlying fundamental driver. Open Interest Jumped $10 Billion In A Month According to a Wintermute report, open interest jumped from $48 billion to $58 billion in a month as Bitcoin started rising above $70,000.

Bitcoin's Rally $80,000 Has One Glaring Problem

Bitcoin held steady before President Donald Trump's with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping.

Bitcoin holds below $81,000 with Trump-Xi talks on the horizon

Dogecoin

Bitcoin hovers near $80,000 in early trading hours Wednesday as traders stayed cautious ahead of the upcoming Clarity Act meeting despite continued ETF outflows and neutral market sentiment. Bitcoin ETFs saw $233.3 million in net outflows on Tuesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $130.6 million in net outflows.

Bitcoin At $80,000, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Consolidate Ahead Of Clarity Act Meeting

Michael Saylor's Strategy is estimated to have purchased approximately 2,110 bitcoin, funded by fresh proceeds from its STRC perpetual preferred stock program, continuing the firm's relentless accumulation of the world's largest cryptocurrency. STRC: THE FUNDING VEHICLE The latest bitcoin purchase was funded with proceeds from STRC, the company's 11.

Strategy Estimated to Have Bought 2,110 BTC Today Using STRC Proceeds

BTC is fighting a technical battle as it trades just below two closely watched long-term trend indicators: the 200-day Simple Moving Average and the 200-day Exponential Moving Average.

The $82,000 battle: bitcoin tests key resistance zone to form next major breakout

Popular crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe thinks Bitcoin (BTC) is not at risk of a sudden collapse in the coming months.

Analyst Says No Reason for Bitcoin Reversal, Sees BTC Approaching Next Resistance Levels – Here Are His Targets

Billionaire investor Ray Dalio has sparked debate by arguing that bitcoin has failed to establish itself as a reliable safe-haven asset compared to gold.

Ray Dalio Warns Bitcoin's Correlation With Tech Stocks Hurts Its Safe Haven Appeal

XRP/KRW was the most traded pair on Upbit and second on Bithumb, a familiar Korean market signal that has often preceded sharper moves in the token.

XRP tops bitcoin, ether volumes on major South Korean exchanges

Crypto exchange MEXC plans to increase its Guardian Fund to $500 million over the next two years while adding 1,000 bitcoin to its reserves. The move is aimed at strengthening user protection and reinforcing confidence amid continued market expansion.

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