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.

Dash

Zcash

BTC climbed above $82,00 as a weaker dollar lifted crypto markets, while privacy coins and AI-linked tokens led an altcoin rally.

Bitcoin moves above $82,000 while ZEC and DASH post double-digit rallies

Cryptocurrency punters have slightly raised odds of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) topping $100,000 this year after its latest price spike. Bitcoin Heading Toward $100,000?

Will Bitcoin Reclaim $100,000 This Year? Crypto Punters Lift Odds Amid Latest Spike

Bitcoin climbed toward $82,000 alongside a more than 1% rise in Nasdaq futures amid reports of progress toward a U.S.–Iran memorandum of understanding.

Bitcoin approaches $82,000 as oil crashes 6% on fresh Iran peace deal hopes

An analyst known for accurately predicting Bitcoin's 2025 top believes an explosive bullish phase will ensue if BTC reclaims one key level. The pseudonymous analyst DonAlt tells his 727,200 X followers that Bitcoin will enter a parabolic uptrend if BTC increases more than 7% from its current value.

Trader Who Nailed 2025 Bitcoin Top Details ‘Full-Blown Bullish' Price for BTC – Here Are His Key Levels

Bitcoin's three-month rally shows a clear internal structure than most traders might expect, with performance clustering around specific trading windows across global sessions.

Bitcoin's price rally has a hidden rhythm. Here are the hours and days driving gains.

Petro pointed to Venezuela and Paraguay as countries that managed to attract investment in bitcoin mining with abundant clean energy.

Colombian president seeks to transform the Caribbean into bitcoin mining hub

Michael Saylor has signaled that Strategy, the world's largest corporate bitcoin holder, may sell a portion of its BTC to meet preferred stock dividend obligations, a significant departure from the firm's founding promise to never liquidate its cryptocurrency reserves.

Strategy May Sell Bitcoin to Fund Dividends, Saylor Breaks From ‘Never Sell' Stance

Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR), hinted on Tuesday at a potential sale of some of the company's Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) holdings to fund dividend payments on its preferred stock. Saylor Says Company Wants To Be Flexible Saylor, during Strategy's first-quarter earnings call, said the firm is willing to be more flexible in managing its capital stack.

Michael Saylor Says Strategy Is Fine, But They'll 'Sell Some Bitcoin' Just To 'Inoculate' The Market

Strategy executive chairman Michael Saylor signalling a potential bitcoin sale to cover $1.5 billion in annual dividend obligations sent MSTR down 4% after hours and BTC briefly below $81,000.

Bitcoin tops $81,000 as Strategy mulls selling its BTC to fund dividend obligations

Saylor explained that this will eventually help Strategy buy more bitcoin than it sells to cover dividends for its STRC.

Strategy likely to sell bitcoin to cover STRC dividends, Michael Saylor says

Bitcoin's upside remains tied to macro stability as BTC trades near $81,000. Wintermute said strengthening on-chain data and ETF inflows have not yet confirmed an independent breakout. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin approached $82,000 resistance but still lacks confirmation of a sustained breakout. ETF inflows reached $2.6 billion, while late outflows signaled weakening demand.

Bitcoin's Bull Case Hinges on Macro Conditions, Wintermute Says

Dogecoin

Ethereum

Leading cryptocurrencies and stocks rose on Tuesday as the U.S. confirmed that Iran's truce remains in place despite a flare-up in hostilities. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:25 p.m.

Bitcoin, XRP, Dogecoin Rise, ETH Steady Amid Pete Hegseth's Iran Ceasefire Comments: Analyst Says BTC 'Looks Ready' For More Upside

Strategy shifts from passive bitcoin accumulation to actively managing balance sheet to boost bitcoin per share value.

Bitcoin treasury firm Strategy breaks from 'never sell' approach to the flagship crypto

Michael Saylor proposes using bitcoin sales to support dividends, as Strategy reported a $12.54 billion Q1 loss.

Michael Saylor's Strategy signals potential bitcoin sale to fund dividends obligations

CME's upcoming futures product will track whether the market thinks the price of Bitcoin is about to swing wildly or stay steady.

CME Gearing Up to Launch Bitcoin Volatility Futures Independent From BTC's Price

Strategy reported a $12.54 billion net loss in the first quarter of 2026 as bitcoin valuation losses overwhelmed revenue growth and active financing. The quarter showed how its bitcoin treasury model can scale quickly while exposing investors to sharp earnings volatility. Key Takeaways: Strategy posted a $12.

Strategy Posts $12.54B Loss as Bitcoin Holdings Reach 818,334 BTC

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) should be considered a core component of modern investment portfolios, according to Fidelity, with the asset manager citing its strong performance and diversification benefits. Bitcoin Stands Out Bitcoin has evolved into a major asset class, often rivaling traditional markets in size while delivering strong long-term returns.

How Even A 1% Bitcoin Allocation Can Improve Returns By Up To 30%: Fidelity

Michael Saylor's Strategy reported a wider first-quarter loss on Tuesday, hammered by a slump in bitcoin prices that weighed ​on the value of its sizeable crypto holdings amid heightened ‌market volatility.

Saylor's Strategy posts wider quarterly loss on bitcoin slump

Strong early demand highlights how investors are driving crypto adoption, even without support from Morgan Stanley's vast advisor network.

Self-directed investors power bitcoin ETF launch despite Morgan Stanley's scale

Michael Saylor's Strategy continues to bet big on Bitcoin even as falling prices deliver a punishing quarter for the treasury giant.

Strategy Posts $12.5 Billion Q1 Loss as Bitcoin Slump Hammers Massive Holdings

Traders use volatility products to speculate on or hedge against swings without having to take a directional bet on prices.

CME Group to launch cash-settled bitcoin volatility futures

Bitcoin surged past the $81,000 milestone for the first time in months, reaching an intraday peak of $81,714. Despite brief periods of volatility, the cryptocurrency maintained strong support above $81,500, marking a 7% weekly gain. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin hit $81,714 on May 5 as the Trump administration worked to de-escalate Middle East tensions.

Bitcoin Bulls Defend $80,500 Support, Driving 7% Weekly Surge to $1.63 Trillion Cap

The price of bitcoin fell from about $87,000 to $68,000 during the first three months of 2026.

Strategy posts $12.54 billion Q1 loss on declining bitcoin price

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is increasingly seen as a national security tool, sparking a debate about how Bitcoin will integrate in times of rising sovereign debt. U.S. Debt Crossed 100% Of GDP Post-WWII Threshold U.S. public debt has topped 100% of GDP for the first time since 1946 when the country demobilized after World War II.

US Debt Tops 100% Of GDP: Is This The Signal For Bitcoin To Run?

Bitcoin and ether are recovering on fundamentally different supply and demand structures in 2026, according to a new Cryptoquant analysis. The divergence is now a key signal for whether a broader altcoin rally will follow. Key Takeaways: Cryptoquant analysts find that BTC and ETH have exhibited markedly diverging supply-demand structures throughout April 2026.

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