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.

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.

MEXC Commits to 1,000 BTC Purchase as Guardian Fund Targets $500M Expansion

Ethereum

Charles Schwab said it has made 'Schwab Crypto' available to the first wave of eligible retail clients starting Tuesday.

Charles Schwab launches spot BTC, ETH trading to select retail clients

Dogecoin

Bitcoin rolled back to $81,200 after dipping to $79,800 on Tuesday's hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation reading, while BNB zoomed 2.5% over 24 hours and dogecoin added 1.3% as crypto funds saw their strongest weekly inflows in months.

Bitcoin back above $81,000 after hot CPI print, BNB, DOGE lead majors gains

Exodus Movement, Inc. (NYSE American: EXOD) significantly altered its balance sheet strategy during the first quarter of 2026, offloading a majority of its bitcoin holdings to finance a pivot into the global payments sector.

Exodus Movement Sells 1,076 Bitcoin to Fund Global Payments Expansion

Leading cryptocurrencies struggled alongside major stock indexes on Tuesday after consumer inflation rose more than expected in April.

Bitcoin, Dogecoin Flat, While Ethereum, XRP Sink Amid Hotter-Than-Expected Consumer Inflation: Analyst Sees No BTC 'Exhaustion,' Targets This Range

Marathon Holdings reported a challenging first quarter for 2026, characterized by a significant net loss despite strategic efforts to reduce debt and pivot toward artificial intelligence (AI). Surge in Operating Costs Digital infrastructure company Marathon Holdings attributed a decline in revenue in the first quarter of 2026 to a decrease in the U.S.

Marathon Posts $1.3B Loss as Bitcoin's 18% Slide Cuts Q1 Revenue by $35M

Publicly traded Bitcoin wallet firm Exodus (EXOD) is moving beyond that initial category to focus on the full crypto payments stack.

Bitcoin Wallet Firm Exodus Expands Payments Push, Sells $87 Million in BTC

The global community of speculators and digital currency enthusiasts is currently pouring millions of dollars into prediction markets to determine if and when bitcoin will clinch the elusive $150,000 price point. As of May 12, 2026, the prediction platform Polymarket has recorded a staggering $18,360,481 in total trading volume for its primary $150,000 target market.

Will BTC Hit Six Figures? Analyzing Prediction Market Odds on Kalshi, Polymarket, Limitless, and More

MARA liquidated Bitcoin holdings to fund debt buybacks and acquire a power plant as it joins the industry shift to AI infrastructure.

Bitcoin Miner MARA Sells $1.5 Billion in BTC, Reports $1.26 Billion Q1 Loss

Bitcoin briefly dipped below $80,000 on Tuesday as global markets reacted to President Donald Trump's Iran ceasefire warning and the latest U.S. inflation data. Stalled Negotiations and Regional Stability Bitcoin briefly dipped below $80,000 on May 12 as global markets reacted to President Donald Trump's warning that the ceasefire between the U.S.

Bitcoin Slips Below $80K After US Inflation Hits 3.8% and Rate Cut Hopes Fade

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) may already be exiting its bear market phase, according to 10x Research head of research Marcus Thielen. He says the market is shifting "from red to orange" as selling pressure fades and liquidity conditions gradually improve.

Bitcoin's Next Move Depends On This Factor Nobody's Watching: 10x Research

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) opened the week with modest inflows of $27 million after ending last week on a weaker footing, while ether funds continued to bleed capital. XRP and Solana ETFs, however, stood out with strong inflows, reflecting renewed investor appetite for alternative crypto exposure amid growing regulatory optimism.

Morgan Stanley Drives BTC Inflows as XRP ETFs Pull $26M on Clarity Act Hopes

Dominance peaked near 62%–63% last year before a sustained drawdown through late 2025, bottoming near 54%–55%.

Bitcoin dominance rebounds above 58% signaling crypto market consolidation phase

Bitcoin trades above $80,000 on Tuesday despite slipping nearly 2% over the past 24 hours as hotter-than-expected CPI data triggered a broader risk-off move across markets.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Slip As Hot CPI Data Triggers Risk-Off Mood

President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, cleared a key Senate hurdle Tuesday, putting a bitcoin-friendly former Fed governor one vote away from becoming the most powerful central banker in the world.

Senate Confirms Bitcoin-Friendly Kevin Warsh to Fed Board, Clearing Path to Chairmanship

The panel also scrutinized the reliability of the "IP overlap" analysis used to link Sterlingov to Bitcoin Fog.

Bitcoin Fog appeal tests DOJ theory that global crypto services fall under D.C. law

Matthew Sigel, VanEck's Head of Digital Assets Research, on Tuesday said Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) looks cheap and could hit $160,000 just to catch up with where equities already are based on current Buffett Indicator levels. The 35x Bitcoin-To-Gold Ratio Sigel wrote on X that if Bitcoin regains the 35x BTC/XAU cross implied by current levels of the Buffett Indicator, the price target sits at $160,000.

Bitcoin Is Cheap, $160,000 Is The Target: Why Bitwise's Matt Sigel Watches Gold To Price BTC

Michael Saylor tied the CLARITY Act to Strategy's bitcoin capital model, saying clearer rules could support BTC, STRC, and MSTR-linked markets. The framework positions BTC as digital capital, STRC as digital credit, and MSTR as digital equity.

Michael Saylor Says CLARITY Act Could Unlock BTC, MSTR, and STRC Markets

MARA is cashing in its bitcoin treasury to fund a massive AI and power infrastructure pivot, selling $1.5 billion in BTC as the miner bets its future on data centers and energy assets over pure hashrate expansion.

MARA Dumps $1.5B in Bitcoin as Miner Trades Treasury Hoard for AI Power Bet

While some experts point to $90,000 as the next explosive level, others caution that this new "early bull" signal isn't a guaranteed crystal ball.

Bitcoin's bull-bear cycle indicator turns green for first time since March 2023

Inflation rose to a three-year high in April, according to this morning's Consumer Price Index report.

Live markets: Bitcoin holds $80,000 as stocks sink, yields rise on ugly inflation print

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is approaching its closely-watched 200-day moving average, a level that has historically acted as major resistance during prior bear markets. Historically Similar Pattern In a podcast on May 11, crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen compared the current setup to both the 2018 and 2019 cycles.

Bitcoin Stalls At Key $80,000 Moving Average: History Tells Us What May Happen Next

The kingdom of Bhutan has offloaded over $230 million in Bitcoin this year while steadily reducing its holdings, according to Arkham data.

Bhutan Moves $8.1M in Bitcoin as Sell-Off Continues

The online marketplace's board called the half-cash, half-stock offer "neither credible nor attractive" Tuesday.

EBay rejects GameStop's $56 billion bid, putting bitcoin exposure back in focus

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) tapped $82,000 on Monday, yet Michael Terpin says the rally may be setting up another short opportunity before the next major leg higher. Why Terpin Is Bearish Short Term Speaking at Consensus Miami, Terpin, founder and CEO of Transform Ventures and often called crypto's "Godfather," said his fund is currently shorting BTC while targeting another move lower before a long-term recovery.

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