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.

At the World Liberty Forum in Mar-a-Lago, Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN), joined Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) to discuss the future of U.S. crypto regulation, stablecoins and Bitcoin's long-term outlook. "Bitcoin Is Just Getting Started" "Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is just getting started," Moreno said, pointing out that he would rather buy Bitcoin than gold.

'Bitcoin Is Just Getting Started,' Says Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno

U.S. President Donald Trump's son Eric Trump acknowledged bitcoin's volatility but said its upside potential outweighs the risks as prices hover below $70,000.

Eric Trump reitrates claim bitcoin is just getting started on its road to $1 million

Ethereum

CME Group (NASDAQ:CME) will launch 24/7 cryptocurrency futures and options trading starting May 29, closing the timing gap between regulated derivatives and always-on crypto markets as CME is trading flat after breaking out to new highs. The 24/7 Launch CME will offer continuous trading on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) futures and options starting May 29 at 4:00 p.m.

Bitcoin And Ethereum Futures Go 24/7 On CME As Stock Breaks Out To New Highs

The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

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The longtime crypto critic warned against using taxpayer dollars to rescue investors and firms amid the current market slide.

Warren Presses Treasury, Fed to Rule Out Bitcoin Bailout As Prices Tumble: Report

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) trades around $66,000, but on-chain data suggests the broader crypto market may not be "dead," though warning signs are emerging. Is Crypto Dead?

Bitcoin Isn't Dead, On-Chain Data Says: Watch These Key Metrics

Bitcoin ETFs recorded $133 million in outflows on Wednesday, with ether funds also posting $42 million in redemptions. Solana ETFs attracted fresh capital, while XRP products saw modest withdrawals. Crypto ETFs Slide: Bitcoin, Ether Post Fresh Redemptions Risk appetite cooled across much of the crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) market on Wed, Feb.

Bitcoin ETFs Shed $133 Million as Outflows Deepen

Market analysts said the extreme downside scenario risked influencing real capital flows, prompting a heated public debate over bitcoin's macro outlook.

Mike McGlone softens bitcoin downside target to $28,000 after backlash over $10,000 call

Royal family-linked mining rigs are producing about 4 BTC a day, turning state-backed infrastructure into a steady sovereign bitcoin machine

UAE sits on $344 million unrealized profit from its bitcoin mining operations

Bitcoin Magazine The UAE Has Quietly Built Up a $453 Million Bitcoin Reserve: Arkham Arkham says UAE royal-linked bitcoin miners are holding 6,782 BTC worth $453.6 million, sitting on an estimated $344 million unrealized profit while largely keeping their stash untouched. The UAE Has Quietly Built Up a $453 Million Bitcoin Reserve: Arkham Micah Zimmerman.

The UAE Has Quietly Built Up a $453 Million Bitcoin Reserve: Arkham

The Singapore-based bitcoin miner and AI data center firm is raising capital to repurchase notes and fund expansion.

Bitcoin miner Bitdeer tumbles 17% as $300 million convertible note offering spurs dilution fears

Binance Coin (BNB) was also among the underperformers, down 0.5% from Wednesday.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Bitcoin (BTC) Drops 0.3% as All Assets Decline

Voltage launched a USD-settled Bitcoin Lightning Network revolving credit line following a $1 million institutional Lightning transaction.

Voltage expands bitcoin infrastructure with USD-settled revolving credit line on Lightning Network

Bitcoin Magazine Voltage Introduces Revolving Credit Line for Bitcoin Settlement, With USD Repayment Voltage, a Bitcoin infrastructure provider, launched Voltage Credit, a revolving line of credit that lets businesses send payments over Bitcoin rails with instant settlement in U.S. dollars. Voltage Introduces Revolving Credit Line for Bitcoin Settlement, With USD Repayment Micah Zimmerman.

Voltage Introduces Revolving Credit Line for Bitcoin Settlement, With USD Repayment

History suggests the current move could lead to consolidation around the $60,000 region in the months ahead before the next leg upward.

Why bitcoin's rare oversold RSI crash signals a long, slow grind ahead

Bitcoin is treading water near $66,604, caught between recovery attempts and structural hesitation. The market is stabilizing, not surging, and the charts across every major timeframe are signaling patience over bravado. Bitcoin Chart Outlook On the daily chart, bitcoin remains confined beneath the prior peak near $97,900 and continues to trade within a descending formation.

Bitcoin in Technical Limbo: Healing Phase or Prelude to Another Leg Lower?

Bitcoin has stabilized after a price crash wiped $2 trillion from the combined crypto market since October

Goldman Sachs CEO Reveals Surprise Bitcoin Flip As Traders Brace For Price Shock

Dogecoin

Bitcoin is hovering around $66,000 as Bitcoin ETFs saw $133.3 million in net outflows on Wednesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $41.8 million in net outflows. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $66,605 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,953.67 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $81.64 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.41 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.09784 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.056236 The meme coin sector fell 4.1% over the past 24 hours to a market cap of $34.4 billion.

Bitcoin At $66,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Slide On ETF Outflows

Bitcoin and ether tick higher, but weak altcoin breadth, heavy liquidations and elevated options hedging suggest traders remain cautious.

Bitcoin, ether rise as altcoins lag in low-volatility trade

South Korean prosecutors have recovered about $21 million worth of bitcoin stolen from their custody last year.

Hacker returns $21 million in stolen bitcoin to South Korean authorities: report

Crypto veteran Bobby Lee says Bitcoin (BTC) is at risk of a far deeper correction, warning the flagship crypto is “very likely” to break below key support in the coming weeks.

Crypto Veteran Bobby Lee Issues Brutal Bitcoin Warning, Says BTC ‘Very Likely' To Crash Below $50,000

Arkham attributes approximately $344 million in unrealized profit to wallets linked to UAE royal family–affiliated mining operations.

UAE-linked bitcoin mining amasses $344 million unrealized profit excluding energy costs: Arkham

Crypto lender packages more than 5,400 bitcoin collateralized loans into first asset backed securities transaction of its kind.

Ledn raises $188m with first bitcoin backed bond sale in asset backed market

Solana

U.S. spot crypto ETFs saw broad-based redemptions led by bitcoin and ether funds, while Solana products drew fresh inflows, signaling selective institutional rotation rather than a full retreat from digital assets.

Bitcoin, ether, xrp ETFs bleed while Solana bucks outflow trend

While major cryptocurrencies have eroded investor portfolios in 2026, one under-the-radar token continues its impressive run from last year. PIPPIN Emerges As An Oasis Solana (CRYPTO: SOL)-based memecoin pippin (PIPPIN) has lifted nearly 25% this year, emerging as the fifth-most successful cryptocurrency in what is arguably a bear market.

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