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 (CRYPTO: BTC) is down 3%, sinking below $67,000 after President Trump's Iran war address signaled further escalation over the next two to three weeks, pushing crude oil above $104 per barrel on Thursday. Trump Doubles Down Markets climbed hours before Trump's speech, pricing in hopes for de-escalation and resumed oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.

Bitcoin Plunges 3% After Trump Signals More Iran Strikes

Bitcoin price fell nearly 4% after President Trump signaled potential escalation against Iran, sparking a broad risk-off move across global markets and dragging the BTC price temporarily below $66,000.

Bitcoin Price Continues Sliding as President Trump Signals Iran Escalation, Raising Risk of Drop Toward $60,000

VanEck's Head of Digital Asset Research Matthew Sigel is turning more bullish on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as the derivatives market reaches the 99th percentile for protection demand — a long signal, according to Sigel. The Derivatives Flip “What's happened in the derivatives market for Bitcoin leaves me much more bullish,” Sigel told Anthony Pompliano on Wednesday.

Bitcoin Flashes Contrarian Long Signal, VanEck's Matthew Sigel Says: 'We're Long Here'

If macro risks ease, particularly the U.S.-Iran conflict, bitcoin could bounce toward $71,500–$81,200 in the short term, CryptoQuant said.

CryptoQuant says bitcoin demand remains in ‘deep contraction,' but price could bounce to $71,500–$81,200

Bitcoin treasury firms and entities are offloading holdings amid falling prices.

Bitcoin Treasuries Are Cracking as Public Companies Turn into BTC Sellers

On Thursday, just before 10 a.m. Eastern time, bitcoin traded between $65,725 and $66,230 over the last hour, within a 24-hour range of $65,934 to $69,074. Market cap held above $1.31 trillion while volume came in at $45.26 billion. Bitcoin Chart Outlook On the daily chart, bitcoin is consolidating inside a longer-term downtrend.

Bitcoin's Price Drifts Below Key Levels as Sellers Keep Pressure

Ethereum

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) closed the first quarter of 2026 down 23%, driving exhausted traders to pivot capital into a surprising alternative asset class: physical Pokémon cards. Prominent crypto analyst Trader Mayne and pseudonymous collectibles expert CBS discussed on Wednesday how the Trading Card Game (TCG) market is absorbing liquidity as digital assets continue to trade sideways.

Bear Market Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Traders Are Pivoting To Pokémon Cards

Metaplanet entered the top ranks of corporate bitcoin holders after buying 5,075 BTC for about $398 million in Q1 2026.

Metaplanet Surpasses MARA Holdings to Become Third-Largest Corporate Bitcoin Holder

Long term holder trends suggest a maturing bear market, yet extended consolidation could test investor patience.

The 'time pain' trap: why bitcoin's bear market might need a few more months of ‘boring' to hit a true floor

The Tokyo-listed firm is now the third-largest Bitcoin treasury company—though that's partly down to MARA Holdings' recent sale of 15,000 BTC.

Metaplanet Adds 5,075 BTC in Q1, Becomes Third Largest Bitcoin Treasury

Bitcoin remains stuck below $70K as weak conviction and macro uncertainty weigh on markets, with analysts flagging a potential short squeeze.

Bitcoin falls below $66K as crowded shorts hint at upside risk ahead of Easter holiday: analysts

Bitcoin has fallen sharply plunging back under $70,000 per bitcoin as traders brace for a bitcoin price nightmare that suddenly seems to be coming true

‘You Have Until 2029'—Urgent Elon Musk Bitcoin Warning Suddenly Triggers Price Crash Fears

Metaplanet Inc., Japan's largest corporate bitcoin holder, purchased 5,075 bitcoin during the first quarter of 2026, bringing its total treasury to 40,177 BTC at a cumulative cost of approximately $3.92 billion.

Metaplanet Buys 5,075 Bitcoin in Q1 2026, Total Holdings Hit 40,177 BTC

Luxor introduces Commander, a fleet management platform designed to automate profitability and consolidate mining operations within a single control layer. Seattle-based Luxor Technology Corporation launched Commander on April 1, 2026, to provide bitcoin mining operations with real-time fleet monitoring and remote command capabilities.

Luxor Ships Commander Software to Optimize Bitcoin Mining Fleet Profitability

Markets slumped as Trump claimed the Iran war was “nearing completion” while offering no clear plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Bitcoin, Gold, and U.S. Stocks Dive as Trump Pledges to Hit Iran ‘Extremely Hard'

Falling prices and prolonged consolidation are pushing public firms and sovereign holders to liquidate bitcoin reserves to shore up balance sheets.

The bitcoin treasury boom is unwinding as some companies and governments sell holdings

Metaplanet added 5,075 BTC, increasing its total holdings to 40,177 BTC and placing it third among public treasury companies.

Metaplanet adds 5,075 bitcoin, bringing total holdings to 40,177 BTC to become third-largest among public companies

Japan-based firm strengthens its position with nearly $400 million purchase, surpassing MARA Holdings in global rankings.

Metaplanet acquires 5,075 BTC, jumps to third largest bitcoin treasury company

Bitcoin and other risk assets have been whipsawed by President Donald J. Trump's shifting rhetoric on Iran.

Bitcoin traders keep chasing Trump's Iran noise. The real signals are elsewhere.

Brent crude futures on Hyperliquid recorded $46.6 million in liquidations, behind only ether and bitcoin. The single largest liquidation was a $17.17 million oil position.

Oil trader takes $17 million hit as tokenized crude rivals bitcoin liquidations

Solana

Crypto and equities sold off after the president's national address undermined a two-day rally built on expectations the war was ending. Oil jumped 5% to above $106.

Bitcoin, ether, solana slide further as Trump threatens to hit Iran 'extremely hard'

Bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) extended their rebound with a second consecutive day of inflows. Activity in XRP and solana ETFs remained absent, reflecting fading short-term interest. Second Straight Day of Strong Inflows for Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Momentum is building again. Not explosively, but steadily enough to shift the tone.

Bitcoin ETFs Extend Inflows With $118 Million as Ether Adds $31 Million

Dogecoin

Leading cryptocurrencies fell alongside stock futures on Wednesday evening after President Donald Trump said the U.S. will continue its military campaign against Iran until the objectives are “fully achieved."

Bitcoin, XRP, Dogecoin Slide, Ethereum Flat As Trump Signals Iran War To Go On Until 'Objectives' Met: Analyst Says BTC 'Entering' Accumulation Window

Morgan Stanley moves closer to launching a bitcoin ETF with fresh SEC filing updates, signaling imminent approval and intensifying fee competition among major issuers as institutional crypto investment products rapidly evolve. Morgan Stanley Bitcoin ETF Filing Signals Imminent Launch Timeline Morgan Stanley, a global investment bank and asset management firm, filed Amendment No.

Morgan Stanley Signals Bitcoin ETF Near Launch With Amendment 4 Update

Blackrock is pushing deeper into crypto income strategies with a bitcoin-linked ETF designed to generate yield while tracking price exposure, signaling a more complex evolution in institutional bitcoin investing that blends derivatives with core holdings.

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