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.

Pepe

Solana

In the latest cryptocurrency market update, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) and Pepe (CRYPTO: PEPE) are all demonstrating potential signs of a bullish reversal, indicating a possible recovery from recent bearish trends. What Happened: According to data, Bitcoin is testing a key technical formation that could reverse its recent bearish trends.

Bitcoin, Solana and Pepe Show Bullish Reversal Signs Amid Market Recovery

Ethereum

Ethereum signals Q2 recovery potential as Bitcoin nears breakout territory, CMC reports.

CMC Research Hints at Potential ETH Rebound and BTC Breakout in Q2

President Trump officially creating a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve for the United States is unquestionably a historic moment for Bitcoin.

Sensible Limits To A Bitcoin Strategic Reserve

On April 18, 2025, bitcoin's price held near $84,549 as traders weighed momentum and moving averages for direction. Bitcoin On the daily chart, bitcoin ( BTC) has traded in a defined range since forming a lower high near $88,772 and finding support around $74,434.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Can $86,000 Resistance Finally Yield?

Crypto analytics firm Swissblock is saying that the bearish trend for Bitcoin (BTC) could be over. Swissblock says Bitcoin's bearish structure is “crumbling” as the crypto king breaks out of a bearish compression pattern into a bullish quadrant – a price zone that signals likely upward price momentum.

‘The Bearish Structure Is Crumbling': Analytics Firm Says a Historically Bullish Signal for Bitcoin Is Flashing

Donald Trump's war with Fed chair Jerome Powell could be about to trigger a bitcoin price and wider market "black swan"

Trump Triggers ‘Black Swan' Fed Warning—Predicted To Spark Bitcoin Price Chaos

It's Easter. Traditional markets are closed in many parts of the world and plenty of people are taking a break from work, and that's keeping crypto markets in check as well. The CoinDesk 20 Index (CD20), a measure of the biggest, most active cryptocurrencies, has gained less than 0.1% in the past 24 hours with bitcoin (BTC) up just 0.1%.

Crypto Daybook Americas: Trump's Fed Outburst Fails to Jolt Bitcoin

Trump made many campaign promises to ease regulations on crypto businesses. His administration appears to be delivering and setting the stage for a bitcoin bull market.

How Trump's Bitcoin Policies Are Making The U.S. A Crypto Superpower

Analyst and trader Benjamin Cowen believes Bitcoin (BTC) is primed to continue outperforming altcoins. In a new strategy session, Cowen tells his 892,000 YouTube subscribers that the total market cap of altcoins (Total3) when paired against Bitcoin is going to continue on a downtrend.

Bitcoin To Continue Massively Outperforming Altcoins Until This Happens, According to Analyst Benjamin Cowen

Bitcoin's price has been stable around $85,000 in recent days, showing minimal movement despite broader market uncertainty.

Bitcoin Price Stays Flat at $85,000 as Market Faces Uncertainty From Trump's Tariffs and Fed's Inaction

Babylon Labs has seen its total value locked (TVL) drop by 32%, following the unstaking of $1.26 billion in Bitcoin from its platform.

Babylon Labs Sees $1.26 Billion in Bitcoin Unstaked, Dropping TVL by 32%

JP Morgan analysts said in a report Thursday that investors are choosing gold over Bitcoin in a bid to find a safe haven amid volatility.

Gold Is Still the Safe-Haven King, While Bitcoin Loses Out: JP Morgan

Google search volume for “Bitcoin” for the month of March 2025 stood at 34, its highest level so far in 2025.

Retail curiosity is rekindled as Google search volume for ‘Bitcoin' and ‘Ethereum' jumps

Dogecoin

Cryptocurrencies are trading slightly up on Thursday as traditional financial markets closed out a low-volatility week. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $85,070 +0.9% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,585 +0.6% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $134.8 +2.2% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.07 -1.0% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1565 +1.6% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001177 +0.6% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 21% and daily active addresses falling by 1.6%.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin End Thursday In Green Ahead Of Easter Weekend

Bitcoin (BTC) was treading water just below $85,000 late Thursday as tensions between U.S. President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell added another layer of uncertainty for investors.

Bitcoin in Standstill at $85K as Trump Increases Pressure on Fed's Powell

Cryptocurrency trader and analyst Ali Martinez is leaning bearish on Solana (SOL) while updating his outlook on Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH).

Crypto Trader Says Massively Bearish Solana Target Still in Play, Unveils Outlook for Bitcoin and Ethereum

A Bitcoin bounty worth nearly $85,000 has been offered to test if quantum computers can break the blockchain's core encryption.

Is Quantum Computing a Threat to Bitcoin? You Can Get Paid to Break Its Encryption

The cryptocurrency whipsawed right after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell delivered a damning indictment of President Donald Trump's tariffs in a Wednesday speech.

Bitcoin Stumbles but Recovers as Powell's Comments Rattle Markets

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) may be setting up for a breakout moment, with Felix Jauvin dubbing it the “cleanest trade after the trade." What Happened: In an article on April 17 on X, ‘Forward Guidance' podcast host Jauvin said that he sees investors reducing risk and offloading positions.

Bitcoin Is the 'Cleanest Trade' Since 'You Can't Tariff Bitcoin,' Expert Says

Coinbase International's Bermuda‑licensed derivatives exchange processed nearly $100 billion in Bitcoin perpetual futures volume last week.

Tariff turmoil fuels Coinbase International's BTC perpetuals to $100 billion in weekly volume

Luring quantum tinkerers, Project Eleven is dangling a one‑bitcoin bounty to whoever first demonstrates Bitcoin's cryptographic Achilles' heel using a quantum computer.

Quantum Challenge Offers a Single Bitcoin to Crack the Protocol's Defense Mechanism

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) investors are facing unprecedented pressure as Glassnode data shows the largest unrealized losses on record, concentrated among new market participants. Despite Bitcoin's relative price resilience, capital inflows have slowed, and liquidity continues to tighten across the digital asset landscape.

Unrealized Bitcoin Losses Hit All-Time High, Glassnode Says: Bear Market Signs?

In today's crypto for advisors, Todd Bendell from Amphibian Capital breaks down bitcoin yield products as a strategy to grow bitcoin holdings beyond price appreciation.

Crypto for Advisors: Generating Yield With Bitcoin

BTC has been shaky in the uncertainty surrounding Trump's tariffs. The World Trade Organization warned they could be a "brake on global growth.

Bitcoin Price Flat Amid Signs 'Volatility May Be Cooling Off': Analysts

Crypto exchange Binance is now actively assisting several countries in drafting crypto regulations and establishing national digital asset reserves, according to CEO Richard Teng. What Happened: The move comes amid shifting global sentiment following the United States' more favorable stance on cryptocurrencies under President Donald Trump, the Financial Times reported on Thursday.

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