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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 price stood at $103,641 to $104,091 over the last hour on May 16, 2025, with a market capitalization of $2.05 trillion. The 24-hour trading volume totaled $31.98 billion, and prices fluctuated within an intraday range of $101,820 to $104,457 on Bitstamp.

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U.K.-based Coinsilium Group (COIN:AQSE), which became the first blockchain firm to IPO in 2015, has announced a £1.25 million raise as it looks to establish its bitcoin BTC treasury initiative.

CoinDesk Analyst Advises UK Crypto Firm to Set Up Bitcoin Treasury

Bitcoin Magazine Nakamoto to Headline Bitcoin 2025 as Title Sponsor Nakamoto, announced as title sponsor of Bitcoin 2025, unites Bitcoiners in Las Vegas, May 27-29, to drive innovation and showcase Bitcoin's transformative power. This post Nakamoto to Headline Bitcoin 2025 as Title Sponsor first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mark Mason.

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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) may be approaching a critical inflection point that could spark a wave of strength across the altcoin market, according to a prominent cryptocurrency analyst. What Happened: In a podcast published on May 14, analyst Kevin pointed to the convergence of technical signals and improving macroeconomic trends that support a bullish scenario.

Bitcoin's Dominance Hits Resistance: Is The ETH, XRP, DOGE Rally Coming?

Bitcoin Magazine Is a Bitcoin Supercycle Imminent? Bitcoin supercycle potential grows as metrics align with past bull runs. Is a parabolic rally next? This post Is a Bitcoin Supercycle Imminent? first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Matt Crosby.

Is a Bitcoin Supercycle Imminent?

The State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB), one of the first U.S. state pension funds to invest in a spot bitcoin BTC exchange-traded fund, exited its position entirely in the first quarter as the price of the largest cryptocurrency fell about 12%.

Wisconsin Sells Entire $350M Spot Bitcoin ETF Stake

Bitcoin ETFs secured another net inflow of $115 million on Thursday, May 15, driven entirely by a massive injection of $409.72 million into Blackrock's IBIT. Ether ETFs reversed their recent inflow momentum, logging a $39.79 million net outflow.

Blackrock Powers Bitcoin ETF Gains Despite Big Outflows From Rivals

Major cryptocurrencies are trending higher early Friday, signaling renewed investor optimism heading into the weekend. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $103,680.88 +1.3% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,627.97 +2.7% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $173.2 +1.2% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.43 -1.8% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2278 +0.5% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001507 +0.3% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows Bitcoin and Ethereum large transaction volume increased 5.4% and 1.3%, respectively.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Climb Ahead Of Weekend — XRP Lags Behind

Analyst and trader Jason Pizzino is issuing a warning on Bitcoin (BTC) as the flagship crypto asset hovers below the all-time high.

Bitcoin Flirting With Danger As BTC Faces Major Resistance Level, Says Trader Jason Pizzino – Here's His Outlook

During a 2024 interview, SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci likened Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) to one of Wall Street's most iconic stocks, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK) (NYSE:BRK), putting his weight behind cryptocurrency's legitimacy as a long-term investment. What Happened: Scaramucci posited Bitcoin as a modern-day store of value, deserving the same vein of patient investing conventionally associated with legacy companies.

Anthony Scaramucci Once Dubbed Bitcoin The 'Berkshire Hathaway Of The 21st Century'—Since Then, It Has Outpaced Warren Buffett's Stock By A Wide Margin

Veteran short seller Jim Chanos on Thursday revealed a strategic arbitrage trade: long Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), short Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR). His position targets what he described as a widening and unjustified premium on MicroStrategy's stock relative to its Bitcoin holdings.

Jim Chanos Goes Long Bitcoin, Short MicroStrategy In Arbitrage Bet Against Retail Speculation

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Crypto Daybook Americas: Fintechs, Funds ‘Hoarding Bitcoin' Even as Bulls Pause for Breath

The State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB) has fully divested its position in BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ:IBIT), a move confirmed in an SEC filing on May 15. The liquidation of its entire 6 million-share stake, worth over $300 million, was completed by March 31, just before the start of a volatile quarter marked by intensifying global trade tensions.

Wisconsin Pension Fund Exits $300M Bitcoin ETF Position

In the event of a crypto market correction, Glassnode said Bitcoin could find support between $93,000 and $95,000 due to accumulation within that zone.

Bitcoin holds above $100,000, driven by institutional flows: analysts

Tom Lee, head of research at Fundstrat, recently made a bold prediction about Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) potential to reach a valuation comparable to gold, as shared by The Moon Show on X. What Happened: In a post on X on Friday, The Moon Show referenced a statement by Lee, suggesting that Bitcoin's network value could eventually match that of gold.

Tom Lee Predicts Bitcoin Will Hit $1.5 Million In 10 Years, Calls It A 'Swiss Army Knife' Of Money

Mubadala Investment Company added an extra 491,439 shares in BlackRock's IBIT Bitcoin ETF in Q1, currently worth $28.8 million.

Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund raised BlackRock Bitcoin ETF exposure to 8.7 million shares in Q1, valued at $408.5 million

Meliuz, a Brazilian cashback company, has completed its pivot to become one of the first public businesses in Brazil and Latam to adopt a bitcoin reserve strategy. Israel Salmen, CEO of Meliuz, stated that shareholders approved the expansion of this strategy and announced a new purchase of BTC.

Meliuz Purchases 274 BTC, Pioneering Bitcoin Treasury Strategy in Brazil and Latam

Bitcoin (BTC) continues to trade above the $100,000 mark since the breakout on May 8. Cryptocurrency price analysis brought by Coinidol.com.

Bitcoin Holds Above $100,000 As Buyers Seek Previous Highs

Bitcoin BTC bulls face a $120 million resistance challenge as they look to extend the classic "stair-step" uptrend, or periodic controlled move higher, order book data show.

Bitcoin Bulls Face $120M Challenge in Extending 'Stair-Step' Uptrend

The chief investment officer (CIO) of Bitwise, Matt Hougan, is leaning bullish on Bitcoin (BTC) amid the crypto king's 20% gain over the past month. In an appearance on the David Lin YouTube channel, Hougan says various fundamental catalysts could drive the price of Bitcoin up by over 95% from the current level in months.

Bitcoin To Eclipse $200,000 As Economic Volatility Subsides, Says Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan – Here's the Timeline

A1 Abraaj Restaurants Group has become the first publicly traded company in the Middle East to adopt bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset, signaling a major shift in regional finance.

A1 Abraaj Becomes First Middle Eastern Public Firm to Adopt Bitcoin Treasury Strategy

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) executive chairman, Michael Saylor, says the company, formerly known as MicroStrategy, could survive a brutal crypto winter, but its shareholders wouldn't be too happy about it. What Happened: In a new Financial Times film and subsequent interviews, Saylor warned that if Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) "fell 90 per cent and stayed there for four or five years, we would still be stable," yet equity investors "would suffer because they're levered.

Michael Saylor Says Strategy Inc. Shareholders Could 'Suffer' If Bitcoin Plunges 90% For Half A Decade, But Reveals A Winning Endgame

The firm bought 274.52 BTC for $28.4 million, at an average price of $103,604 per bitcoin, and currently holds 320.2 BTC.

Brazil's first listed bitcoin treasury firm buys 274.5 BTC amid growing corporate crypto adoption

XRP fell over 4% in the past 24 hours, leading losses among major cryptocurrencies as the broader market stalls after last week's sharp rally. Bitcoin continues to hover above $104,000, with traders predicting a steady rise past $105,000, a level now acting as both psychological and technical resistance.

XRP Slides 4% as Bitcoin Traders Cautious of $105K Price Resistance

Addentax Group Corp, a Chinese textile and apparel company, announced plans to acquire up to 8,000 bitcoins and other digital assets, including the memecoin TRUMP, by issuing shares of common stock. Addentax Group to Bring Crypto Influencers on As Shareholders Chinese textile and apparel company Addentax Group Corp.

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