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.

MARA Holdings sold roughly $1.5 billion worth of bitcoin during the quarter to retire debt and improve liquidity.

MARA Q1 revenue drops 18%, says bitcoin mining remains ‘operational foundation'

CleanSpark said Q2 bitcoin mining revenue came in at $136.4 million, a 25% decrease from a year ago when it posted $181.7 million.

Bitcoin miner CleanSpark's Q2 losses swell after losing $224 million on BTC holdings

Bitcoin price is trading around $82,000, moving in a narrow range as strong ETF inflows and regulatory uncertainty dominate market sentiment.

Bitcoin Price Holds Near $82,000 as ETF Inflows Surge and CLARITY Act Battle Intensifies

Michael Saylor sat down with CoinDesk on selling bitcoin for dividends, retiring debt with STRC proceeds, and why critics who say Strategy buys the weekly top are missing the point.

'A big nothing burger': A Q&A with Strategy's Michael Saylor on selling bitcoin

Bitcoin is hovering near $82,000 as traders brace for a major macro and regulatory week featuring inflation data.

Bitcoin Nears $82,000 Resistance While Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Stay Muted Ahead Of Key Macro Week

After hitting a peak of $82,458 late Sunday, bitcoin spent the afternoon of Monday testing resistance near $82,000. Bitcoin Battles Resistance Above $81,000 Bitcoin carried the momentum that saw it reclaim the $80,000 threshold and reach a peak of $82,458 late Sunday into the new working week, holding above $80,500 for much of Monday morning.

Bitcoin Holds Above $81,500 as $135M in Leveraged Crypto Positions Get Liquidated

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) Executive Chairman Michael Saylor says the company could sell small amounts of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) to manage liquidity and fund dividends, while still aggressively expanding its holdings. Saylor Defends Strategy's Selling Speaking at Consensus 2026, Saylor pushed back against criticism surrounding Strategy's new "digital credit" products and clarified that the company's long-term Bitcoin strategy remains unchanged.

Michael Saylor Says Strategy Could Sell Bitcoin, But 'Buy 10X That Much In The Same Month'

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) was "crapping all over Bitcoin" less than two years ago, Eric Trump said, but now the banking giant is reportedly allowing clients to use Bitcoin holdings in mortgage lending. According to Trump, this shift is proof that institutions can no longer ignore crypto.

Eric Trump Says JPMorgan's Bitcoin Reversal Proves Him Right, Predicts BTC Above $1 Million

Capital B, a European bitcoin treasury company listed in Paris, raised €15.2 million on May 11, 2026, through a private placement backed by institutional investors, including Blockstream CEO Adam Back and French asset manager TOBAM. Capital B Closes €15.

Adam Back Joins Capital B's €15.2M Round to Expand Bitcoin Holdings

Formerly known as Bitfarms, the newly rebranded Keel touted a $533 million war chest to fund AI infrastructure buildout.

Keel Infrastructure Posts $145 Million Loss as Firm Completes Pivot From Bitcoin Miner to AI

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has rebounded from a test of $80,000— and prominent analyst Trader Mayne says the latest bounce gives bulls a clean risk setup. The move follows a sharp rebound from what he described as a 12-hour order block, where Bitcoin swept liquidity before pushing higher.

Bitcoin Holds Above $80,000: Here's One Trading Setup Bulls Can Look At

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is struggling to break out after testing $80,000, and Coinbase‘s (NASDAQ:COIN) David Duong says the outlook for the current quarter only remains neutral. Why Crypto Is Stuck The Coinbase Institutional Head of Research said on the Milk Road Show that crypto remains stuck in a "headline driven market," with traders reacting to fast-moving developments around Iran and broader geopolitical risk.

Bitcoin Stalls Near $80,000, But These 6 Factors Could Change That Soon

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) bought 535 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) for $43 million at $80,340 per coin, bringing total holdings to 818,869 BTC. Back To Work After Brief Pause The purchase marks Strategy's return to weekly buys after pausing the week prior ahead of Q1 earnings.

Strategy Adds 535 BTC As MSTR Eyes $200 For First Time Since November

Ethereum

The accelerating AI infrastructure race may end up becoming one of the strongest long-term catalysts for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), veteran macro investor Jordy Visser argues. "AI Agents Need Tokens" AI adoption is moving far faster than most institutions expected, creating massive demand for compute infrastructure, power and digital settlement systems, Visser said on the Anthony Pompliano podcast on May 9.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Will Benefit From AI Agent Explosition, Veteran Investor Says: 'They Need Tokens'

Bitcoin's (BTC) price has remained above the moving average lines but below the $82,500 high.

Coinidol.com: Bitcoin Falls Again below Its Peak of $82,500

The treasury firm resumed Bitcoin buys after last week's pause, with Michael Saylor saying that Strategy would buy 30 BTC for every one sold.

Strategy Resumes Bitcoin Buys as Saylor Shifts Focus to 'Never Be a Net Seller'

In a notable shift from its long-standing “never sell” narrative, executives at Strategy signaled that the company may sell Bitcoin under a narrowly defined condition – funding shareholder dividends. Earlier in February, Executive Chairman Michael Saylor reiterated his widely circulated stance on X: “Never sell your Bitcoin.

Strategy (MSTR) Says Firm Will Unload Bitcoin (BTC) Under One Specific Condition

Bitcoin holds above $81K as Iran rejects US peace terms, Brent tops $104, and a $1B whale's ETH selling clouds an otherwise bullish backdrop.

‘Crypto at the crossroads': Analysts say Iran tensions and whale selling cloud crypto outlook as bitcoin holds above $81K

Strategy added 535 more BTC for $43 million days after Michael Saylor said the company may consider selling part of its bitcoin holdings for the first time.

Strategy (MSTR) Buys $43 Million More Bitcoin After Saylor Defends Potential BTC Sales

Last week's purchases were funded by sales of the company's common stock.

Strategy buys 535 bitcoin for $43 million days after signaling potential BTC sales

Strategy, the Virginia-based business intelligence firm led by Michael Saylor, acquired 535 bitcoin for approximately $43 million, paying roughly $80,340 per coin and bringing its total treasury to 818,869 BTC.

Strategy Adds 535 BTC for $43M, Saylor Pushes Total Holdings to 818,869 Bitcoin

Strategy's total holdings now account for more than 3.9% of the 21 million bitcoin supply cap — worth around $66.5 billion.

‘Back to work': Michael Saylor's Strategy buys 535 bitcoin for $43 million after brief pause as total holdings hit 818,869 BTC

Dogecoin

Bitcoin trades near $81,000 early Monday as crypto markets stabilizes ahead of a key week for regulation, with traders closely watching the upcoming CLARITY Act discussion scheduled for May 14. Bitcoin ETFs saw $145.7 million in net outflows on Friday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $3.6 million in net inflows.

Bitcoin Holds $81,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Stabilize On Monday Morning

Institutional demand for crypto is real, and suggests there may be a sustained bitcoin BTC$80,885.84 price move above its pivotal 200-day simple moving average (SMA).

Bitcoin funds capture $700 million as institutions place their bets

BTC briefly topped $82,400 before slipping below $81,000 as traders repositioned around CME futures open and geopolitical risks rattled markets.

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