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.

Dogecoin

Ethereum

Cryptocurrency markets are trading higher on Tuesday, with Bitcoin reclaiming $91,000 on the back of the strongest institutional ETF inflows since January. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $91,549.61 +5.4% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,704.37 +8.5% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $144.88 +7% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.16 +4.3% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1723 +9.8% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001325 +7.4% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 80.2% and daily active addresses growing by 19.3%.

Bitcoin Reclaims $91,000, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Ride The Rally – 'BTC Doing What It Always Does'

Crypto-related stocks surged on Tuesday, riding the momentum of a broader crypto rally that has reignited risk appetite across digital assets with bitcoin (BTC) crossing above $90,000.

Strategy, Coinbase, Miners Among Crypto Stocks Rallying as Bitcoin Surges Above $90K

Bitcoin (BTC) has tagged the $91,500 level for the first time since March 7th as institutional holdings of the flagship crypto asset enjoy a significant boost. According to blockchain tracking firm Lookonchain, BlackRock and several other large US institutions have upped their Bitcoin stacks to back their BTC-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

Bitcoin Rises as BlackRock, Fidelity, Ark, Bitwise and Other Whales Continue BTC Accumulation Spree

Bitcoin has been called many things: a revolution, a bubble, a hedge, a hoax. In 2025, the debate is still raging.

Digital Gold or Fool's Gold? The Real Value Behind Bitcoin in 2025

Bitcoin ETFs extended their recovery with an impressive $381 million in inflows, marking the second straight day of net gains. Ether ETFs, however, continued to struggle with more outflows.

Bitcoin ETFs Soar With $381 Million Inflows As Recovery Gains Momentum

Bitcoin surged beyond $90,000 for the first time since March despite IMF reports of higher U.S. inflation and smaller global economic growth.

Bitcoin retakes $90,000 as IMF forecasts higher U.S. inflation and lower global economic growth

Solana

Solana has spiked more than 14% since April 2 when U.S. President Donald Trump imposed his global tariffs.

Bitcoin Surges Since Trump's 'Liberation Day'—But Solana Outperforms

Bitcoin decentralized finance (DeFi) developer Arch Labs raised $13 million in funding toward building "ArchVM," which the developers say will provide smart-contract functionality on the original blockchain.

Arch Labs Raises $13M in Funding for Bitcoin-Based Smart Contracts

The top digital asset roared past $90K on Tuesday morning as both traditional and crypto markets saw positive momentum despite Trump fumbling a trade deal with Japan.

Bitcoin Tops $90K as Markets Rebound Despite Tariff Friction

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) status as a non-risk asset is on shaky grounds, according to prominent critic Peter Schiff, who noted its high interdependence with the U.S. economy. What Happened: In a post on X on Monday, Schiff pushed back the idea of Bitcoin as a "non-dollar asset" or a hedge against the dollar, which assumes that BTC is outside U.S. influence.

Bitcoin Is Dependent On The US, Not A 'Non-Dollar Asset,' Peter Schiff Says

Standard Chartered said bitcoin's primary role in a portfolio is to hedge against risks to the traditional financial system.

Standard Chartered says bitcoin likely to keep rising amid Fed independence risks

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) on Tuesday surged past the $90,000 mark for a 2.5% daily gain, as experts point to its growing perception as a safe-haven asset akin to “digital gold” amid a weakening U.S. dollar and market volatility. What Happened: The rally, which saw Bitcoin hit a high of $90,480, coincides with gold reaching new highs and U.S. equities sliding to tariff-era lows, prompting analysts to reevaluate the cryptocurrency's role in portfolio diversification.

Bitcoin Reclaims $90,000: Is 'Digital Gold' Heading To $100,000 Next?

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) has been above the moving average lines since the market rally on April 17.

Bitcoin Price Exceeds The $90,000 Threshold

Bitcoin is back above $90,000 for the first time since early March, bringing up the rest of the crypto market as stocks also rebound.

Bitcoin Breaks $90K as Markets Steady Following Trump's Federal Reserve Attacks

Bitcoin (BTC) surged to $90,000 for the first time since March 7, adding more than 5% in the past five days as the paths of the largest cryptocurrency and traditional equities diverge.

Bitcoin Rises to $90K for the First Time Since Early March

Bitcoin surges past $89,000 amid dollar weakness and expectations of crypto-friendly SEC policies under new chairman Paul Atkins.

Bitcoin Breaks Above $89K for First Time in 45 Days

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is regaining attention as a hedge against systemic risk as concerns mount over the independence of the U.S. Federal Reserve. What Happened: According to Standard Chartered‘s Global Head of Digital Assets Research, Geoffrey Kendrick, Bitcoin has a dual role as both a tech-correlated asset and a safeguard against private and public sector financial disruptions.

Bitcoin's Dual Role Could Propel It To $200,000: Standard Chartered

is testing a key resistance level at the $88,000 level for a second day as the cryptocurrency adds to this week's gains while the stock market tries to recover from another sell-off.

Bitcoin rises for a second day, testing key resistance and decoupling from stocks

Some members of the bitcoin (BTC) mining industry are in the habit of routinely undervaluing mining rig shipments with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in order to reduce customs duties, multiple people familiar with the practice told CoinDesk.

How Some Bitcoin Mining Firms Try to Game U.S. Customs Controls

Inflows to Bitcoin ETFs hit their highest level since January 30 Monday, with analysts pointing to macro tailwinds.

Bitcoin ETFs Add $381 Million in Biggest Day Since January

Simon Gerovich said that, despite concerns over the company's share price, its goal is to "create long-term corporate value."

‘We're just getting started': Metaplanet CEO defends bitcoin treasury strategy amid share price concerns

The head of research at crypto asset firm Galaxy Digital, Alex Thorn, believes the US government will add Bitcoin (BTC) to the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR).

Galaxy Executive Predicts That US Government Will Accumulate Bitcoin This Year To Boost BTC Strategic Reserve

Bitcoin traded at $88,447 on April 22, 2025, securing a market capitalization of $1.75 trillion. Over the past 24 hours, it moved within a tight range of $86,664.84 to $88,874 on a trading volume of $36.36 billion, reflecting consolidation within a prevailing uptrend.

Bitcoin Price Watch: $88K Holds—Is a Surge to $90K Imminent?

Few quotes better capture the current turbulence in global markets. For decades, the classic portfolio of 60% equities and 40% bonds was considered the cornerstone of balanced investing. This allocation typically offered protection in downturns through bonds, while equities drove returns in times of economic growth.

Crypto Daybook Americas: Bitcoin Reasserts Itself as Stocks, Bonds Fall, Gold Hits Record High

U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded significant net inflows of $381.4 million on Monday, the largest daily inflow since Jan. 30.

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