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.

Ethereum

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) are rebounding from one of the industry's deepest downturns, but StarkWare co-founder and Zcash creator Eli Ben-Sasson says crypto still faces an existential question. "Worst Crypto Winter" In a series of posts on X and a recent Privacy Podcast appearance, Ben-Sasson described the current downturn as “the worst crypto winter” he has witnessed since entering the industry in 2013.

'Worst Crypto Winter I've Seen'—But Bitcoin, Ethereum Can Still Win, StarkWare Co-Founder Says

CME Group plans to sue the CFTC over its approval of bitcoin perpetual futures, arguing the contracts are swaps — not futures — under Dodd-Frank.

CME Group to Sue CFTC Over Bitcoin Perpetual Futures Approval in Clash Over Dodd-Frank Classification

HIVE finalized a $220 million sovereign cloud contract to deploy 2,304 NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs across Canada by early 2027.

Bitcoin miner HIVE inks $220 million AI GPU deal with Bell, expects $70 million annual revenue

Crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe believes that Bitcoin and other digital assets will soon print massive gains if BTC holds one key level as support. Van de Poppe tells his 820,000 followers on X that if Bitcoin stays above $64,000, the crypto market will soar in the coming weeks.

Michaël van de Poppe Says Crucial Level Will ‘Decide Everything' for Bitcoin in the Coming Weeks – Here's His Outlook

Closely watched trader Arthur Hayes has predicted an AI "credit event" is about to crash the market and blow up the bitcoin price

‘Bigger Than 2008'—Serious $10 Trillion Fed Crash Warning Sparks Huge Bitcoin Price Prediction

Bitcoin holds near $64,000 as BTC ETFs post an $82.2 million net outflow, and Glassnode said improving liquidity may be forming a floor.

Bitcoin slips below $64,000 as hawkish Fed overshadows signs of onchain repair

Kevin Warsh announced the Fed's decision to hold rates steady at his first FOMC meeting Wednesday and deliberately avoided forward guidance, leaving markets to price in a rate hike by year-end as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) faces a fresh headwind. Warsh Killed Forward Guidance and Nine Committee Members Want a Rate Hike The FOMC statement under Warsh ran barely half a page compared to the page-and-a-half releases under Jerome Powell.

Kevin Warsh Held Rates And Didn't Give Much Guidance: Is That Bad for Bitcoin?

Crypto ETF flows turned negative again on Wednesday, June 17, as bitcoin and ether funds reversed the prior session's broad gains. Still, HYPE and solana ETFs attracted fresh capital, showing that modest demand remains alive beneath the market's choppy headline flows. HYPE ETFs Add $2.

Bitcoin ETFs Lose $82M as Ark and Blackrock Reverse Prior Session Gains

Outgoing CME chief Terry Duffy says perpetual futures are actually swaps under Dodd-Frank, and that the exchange will file suit Thursday.

CME to Sue CFTC Over Bitcoin Perpetual Futures Approval: CEO

Bitcoin BTC$64,521.11 and the Dollar Index (DXY) are moving in opposite directions, with the latter on the verge of a major move that may embolden crypto bears.

Bitcoin's nemesis, the Dollar Index, is on the verge of a major breakout

BTC slid to around $64,100 after Kevin Warsh's hawkish debut, but analysts argue a $60,000 floor and catalysts could spark a rebound.

Bitcoin Steadies Near $64K as Analysts Eye Floor After Hawkish Fed

The bond market is sending a signal that complicates prospects of a near-term bitcoin bull run.

The bond market is flashing a clear signal on interest rates. Bitcoin bulls should take note

Dogecoin

Popular cryptocurrency analyst Ali Martinez drew attention to the fact that Elon Musk, who became the world's first trillionaire, owns Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE). Is Musk ‘Orange-Pilled'?

Elon Musk, The World's First Trillionaire, Holds Bitcoin And 'Some' Dogecoin — 'Let That Sink In,' Says Popular Analyst

Total market value has held flat near $2.26 trillion since Tuesday, with the recovery losing momentum after the Fed killed rate-cut hopes and spot ETFs swung back to outflows.

Live markets: Bitcoin and ether ETFs lost $111 million combined as rate-cut hopes died

Bitcoin briefly slipped below its 200-week moving average twice in the past two weeks, a rare event that Kraken says has historically marked strong entry points for buyers.

Buying bitcoin below its 200-week average has historically delivered over 100% in median returns, Kraken says

The Fed held rates but signaled it is more worried about inflation than growth in Chair Kevin Warsh's first meeting.

Bitcoin, ether slide after a hawkish Fed, even as Trump's signed Iran deal lifts stocks

SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci threw his weight on Wednesday behind fellow Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) bull Michael Saylor and his firm Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR), suggesting they'll be “right” in the nick of time. Michael Saylor Not In Trouble, Scaramucci Says During an interview with CNBC, Scaramucci stated that Saylor is “definitely not in trouble,” pointing to a “very deep capital pool” at his disposal.

Anthony Scaramucci Sees Bitcoin Rallying In Q4 2026 And Admits To Owning 'A Lot Of It' — Michael Saylor 'Definitely Not In Trouble'

Yield Basis says deposits into its new Hybrid Vaults rose more than 120% in under two weeks, signaling demand for strategies that let investors earn yield while keeping crypto exposure. The protocol is targeting one of DeFi's long-running problems: liquidity providers falling behind simple holders during sharp price moves.

Yield Basis Deposits Jump 120% in 2 Weeks as Investors Seek BTC Yield Without Selling

Leading cryptocurrencies were red, while stock futures rallied overnight on Wednesday after President Donald Trump signed a historic "Memorandum of Understanding" with Iran to end all hostilities.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin In Red Even As Trump Signs Iran Peace Deal: Analyst Says BTC In 'Fragile Recovery Phase'

French authorities said that government cybersecurity researchers will stop certifying security products that lack quantum-resistant encryption beginning in 2027.

France to Phase Out Non-Quantum Encryption as Bitcoin Security Concerns Grow

Bitcoin remains above a key support zone despite a Federal Reserve-driven pullback, while 21Shares sees a potential path to $100,000 by the end of Q3. The firm's outlook depends on a decisive breakout above $70,000.

Bitcoin Eyes $70K Breakout as 21Shares Sees Path Toward $100K by Q3

Zcash

Hyperliquid

A wallet tied to former Bitforex chief Garrett Jin has sold its entire 184,102 HYPE stake, worth about $13.55 million, for a $2.83 million profit, then rotated into a long position on Uniswap's UNI.

Trader Garrett Jin Dumps $13.5M in HYPE, Holds $83M BTC and $25M ZEC Longs

Bitwise advisor Jeff Park says investors should start thinking less about Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) upside speculation and more about the risk of not owning it at all. “If You Don't Own Bitcoin, You're Basically Short BTC” In a "When Shift Happens" interview clip published on June 17, Park argued that Bitcoin remains a hedge against fiat currency debasement.

'If You Don't Own Bitcoin, You're Short Bitcoin': Bitwise's Jeff Park Stays Upbeat About BTC

Botanix's shutdown has raised an uncomfortable question for Bitcoin builders: Does the market actually want programmable BTC, or just a better way to borrow, lend and earn yield on it?

Bitcoin layer-2s face a bear-market reality check

Crypto ETF flows turned positive across the board on Tuesday, June 16, with bitcoin, ether, HYPE, XRP, and solana ETFs all recording inflows. The rare all-green session suggested investors are starting to rebuild exposure, even if demand remains measured. Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Gain $19.

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