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.

Would you offer insurance when expecting low odds of a claim being made? Most likely, you would, while pocketing the premium without a second thought.

Bitcoin Traders Eye Long Term BTC Accumulation by Selling Put Options

For every 1 bitcoin (BTC) sold by short-term holders, long-term holders (LTHs) have accumulated 1.38 BTC in a clear sign of their commitment as the largest cryptocurrency continues to recover.

Long-Term Bitcoin Holders Show Commitment, Buy More BTC Than Short-Term Holders Sell

Three more regions in Russia have applied to join others in limiting bitcoin mining activities due to the high energy consumption of these operations. The Ministry of Finance stated that it is still undecided whether these new regions will impose a full mining ban or only restrictions during the heating season.

Russia May Expand Bitcoin Mining Restrictions to Additional Regions

A crypto strategist who nailed Bitcoin's 2021 market meltdown believes BTC remains on track to print new all-time highs this year.

Bitcoin on Track for Massive End-of-Year Fireworks, According to Trader Who Called 2021 Market Collapse

BlackRock's IBIT saw net inflows of $643 million yesterday, leading the overall $936 million total daily flows into US bitcoin ETFs.

BlackRock's IBIT attracts $643 million in single-day inflows; largest in 13 weeks

Metaplanet's Bitcoin buying blitz brings it closer to its 10K goal, with the company snapping up 1,650 coins in April alone.

Metaplanet Crosses 5K BTC in Latest Purchase, Halfway to Target

Metaplanet (3350) has reached a major milestone in its bitcoin (BTC) strategy, the Japanese hotel company now holds 5,000 BTC as part of its treasury operations.

Metaplanet Hits 5,000 BTC Mark Amid Strategic Treasury Expansion

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Major tokens fell as much as 5% on Thursday as traders took profits on a steady move higher from earlier this week, with memecoin dogecoin (DOGE) leading losses among the largest assets.

Dogecoin Leads Losses Among Majors; BTC, ETH, XRP Slump on Profit-Taking

Bitcoin's (BTC) breakout to $93,000 is being driven by deep-pocketed institutions, not retail exchange traded-fund (ETF) buyers, said Coinbase Institutional's John D'Agostino on CNBC.

Bitcoin's April Rally Driven By Institutions, While Retail Flees ETFs: Coinbase Exec

The University of the Hespérides in Spain has launched a ten-month, fully online Master's in Bitcoin program starting April 28, 2025, aimed at professionals seeking specialized education in the cryptocurrency's technical, economic, and legal aspects.

Spain's University of the Hespérides Launches First Master's in Bitcoin Program

Bitcoin crossed $94,000 on April 23, triggering liquidations worth $635.9 million across crypto markets in 24 hours.

$635 Million Liquidated in 24 Hours as Bitcoin Surpasses $94,000, Fueling Predictions of a $100,000 Short Squeeze

Michael Saylor, CEO of Strategy, publicly endorsed newly appointed SEC Chairman Paul Atkins, stating on April 23 that Atkins “will be good for Bitcoin.”

Michael Saylor Backs New SEC Chair Paul Atkins as Strategy Buys 6,556 Bitcoin Worth $555M

A top strategist signals a paradigm shift as bitcoin rockets past $94K, fueled by institutional flows and macro tailwinds, with $200K now a credible near-term target.

What's Behind Bitcoin's Breakout: Strategist Sees $200K BTC as Realistic

Riot Platforms has used a portion of its Bitcoin treasury to secure a $100 million loan from Coinbase's lending arm.

Bitcoin Miner Riot Platforms Gets $100M Credit Facility From Coinbase

Pierre Poilievre's chances of winning the Canadian election have dropped on prediction markets, while incumbent Mark Carney is gaining steam.

Bitcoin Critic Mark Carney's Chances of Winning Canadian Election Climb

The firm will launch with more than 42,000 BTC on its balance sheet, worth nearly $4 billion at current prices, and will seek to “maximize bitcoin ownership per share.

Jack Mallers to Head New Tether and Softbank Funded Bitcoin Treasury Firm

The crypto market's rally stalled on Wednesday after U.S. Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent reiterated that a proper trade deal between Washington and Beijing would take years to ink out.

With Gold Stalling, Is It Bitcoin's Turn? Traders Eye $95K as Key Breakout Level

Investors responded positively to the president saying that tariffs on China “will come down substantially.”

Bitcoin Edges Higher as Treasury's Bessent Tempers China Trade Expectations

A top Coinbase executive says that investors who missed out on gold's massive rally may start flooding into Bitcoin (BTC). In a new interview on CNBC Squawk Box, John D'Agostino, Coinbase's head of institutional strategy, says Bitcoin is an attractive asset for investors looking for a gold alternative as a hedge against inflation.

Coinbase Executive Says Investors Looking at Bitcoin (BTC) After Missing the Boat on Gold Rally

Major cryptocurrencies are surging across the board as trade war tensions ease, following President Trump's remarks that talks with China are "doing fine.” Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $93,169.06 +1.8% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,779.94 +4.7% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $149.30 +3.1% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.20 +2.4% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1783 +3.6% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001351 +2.6% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 34.2% and daily active addresses growing by 17.4%.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin See Thundering Surge — Trader Eyes $90,000 BTC As 'Nice Entry'

American investors on Tuesday put nearly $1 billion into Bitcoin ETFs, the highest amount since January, while the price of the coin soared.

Bitcoin ETFs Bounce Back Big, Adding Nearly $1 Billion in a Single Day

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

The Daily: Cantor Fitzgerald, SoftBank, Bitfinex and Tether unveil multi-billion Strategy-esque bitcoin venture Twenty One and more

Not long after President Trump established a strategic bitcoin reserve and pledged to make the U.S. the “crypto capital of the world”, a new corporate bitcoin entity, backed by the investment firm his commerce secretary built, is set to launch.

The Lutnicks' Cantor Fitzgerald, Tether And SoftBank Team Up On A $3.6 Billion Bitcoin Venture To Rival MicroStrategy

Twenty One will go public through a SPAC merger with a $3.6 billion BTC treasury, the third-largest among publicly-traded firms.

Strike founder Jack Mallers to lead Tether-backed multi-billion bitcoin buying venture, Twenty One Capital

BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes says the bottom is in for Bitcoin (BTC), and that more rallies are on the way due to several macro catalysts. In a new essay posted to his Substack, Hayes says President Trump has essentially already retreated in his tariff war after likely going too far beforehand.

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