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.

Bitcoin surges 8% in broad market relief rally as Trump pauses some tariffs

Bitcoin and equities surged as President Trump increased tariffs on China and paused duties on other countries for 90 days.

Trump's 90-day tariff pause sends bitcoin back to $81,000

Wall Street rebounded sharply on April 9 after President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on tariffs, temporarily easing trade tensions. Bitcoin roared past the $82,000 range at 1:50 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday. Trump's Temporary Tariff Freeze Lifts Wall Street and Crypto The S&P 500 jumped over 7.

Bitcoin Blazes Past $82K as Wall Street Roars on Trump's 90-Day Tariff Timeout

Widely followed on-chain analyst PlanB says that Bitcoin's (BTC) current correction is part and parcel of regular bull market conditions. The pseudonymous analyst tells his 2.1 million followers on the social media platform X that the indicators he watches are still signaling bullishness for the flagship crypto asset.

Quant Analyst PlanB Says Bitcoin Correction ‘Normal Bull Market Dip' After 30% Drop for BTC

President Trump said he authorized a 90-day pause on tariffs on countries that haven't retaliated against the U.S.

Bitcoin Jumps 6% to $81K as Crypto Prices Surge on Trump's Tariff Pause

Crypto and stock prices alike are skyrocketing after President Trump confirmed that he has authorized a pause on most trade tariffs.

Bitcoin, XRP and Stocks Surge as Trump Confirms 90-Day Pause on Tariffs—Except on China

Bitcoin Magazine The U.S. Tariff War With China Is Good For Bitcoin Mining President Trump's tariffs will make it more expensive for American mining companies to import ASICs — and this is a good thing. This post The U.S. Tariff War With China Is Good For Bitcoin Mining first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Frank Corva.

The U.S. Tariff War With China Is Good For Bitcoin Mining

Bitcoin Magazine Pakistan to Use Surplus Electricity for Bitcoin Mining and AI Data Centers: Report Pakistan reportedly announced plans to allocate excess power to Bitcoin mining and AI infrastructure, just days after appointing Binance founder Changpeng Zhao as strategic crypto advisor. This post Pakistan to Use Surplus Electricity for Bitcoin Mining and AI Data Centers: Report first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Nik.

Pakistan to Use Surplus Electricity for Bitcoin Mining and AI Data Centers: Report

Bitcoin offers a unique symbol of hope - and a way to get help directly to those suffering from one of the most devastating earthquakes in human history.

How Bitcoin Is Used To Raise Funds In Myanmar For Earthquake Relief

Bitcoin Is Needed To Raise Funds In Myanmar For Earthquake Relief

Arch Network is working with DPI Capital to write first checks for "pillar" protocols building on the Bitcoin DeFi project.

Bitcoin DeFi Network Arch Finds VC Backer for Early-Stage Projects

Both traditional assets and the leading cryptocurrency seem to be trading mostly sideways in the midst of economic uncertainty as the world's two largest economies duke it out. BTC Stalls Amid Escalating U.S.

Bitcoin Trades Sideways as US – China Trade War Commences

Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management, says the United States' evolving stance on the dollar's global reserve role could trigger a structural shift in the financial system, one that favors alternative stores of value like Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and gold. What Happened: In a new blog post titled “The Fallout From Trump's Tariff Push”, Hougan responded to recent U.S. policy developments, including the White House's aggressive push for tariffs and comments from top economic officials suggesting a deliberate move toward a weaker dollar.

Trump Tariff Winners? Bitcoin And Gold, Bitwise's Matt Hougan Says

As bitcoin's valuation languishes near its weakest point since last year—with hashprice, the projected daily earnings for one petahash per second (PH/s) of mining capacity, receding to $40—the network's computational muscle has paradoxically swelled to a historic peak.

Zettahash on the Horizon: Bitcoin's Hashrate Nears 1 ZH/s as Miners Face Squeeze

Tuesday's drawdown was the most pronounced pullback in nearly a month.

Investors Pull $326 Million From Bitcoin ETFs Amid Tariff Angst

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) sharp decline has sparked renewed debate: is Bitcoin truly a risk asset, or is it evolving into a safe haven? What Happened: Prominent Bitcoin investor Scott Melker analyzed the price action in his “Macro Monday” podcast, joining a panel of financial analysts that dissected the crash triggered by President Trump's aggressive tariff announcements.

Bitcoin's Sell-Off During Tariff Trade War: Is It No Safe Haven After All?

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes believes one catalyst could help send Bitcoin (BTC) to new all-time highs amid US President Donald Trump's tariff trade war.

BitMEX Founder Arthur Hayes Says US Rival Could Trigger Capital Flight Into Bitcoin, Shuns Altcoins for BTC

Bitcoin Magazine Bull Bitcoin: The Cypherpunk Bitcoin Exchange Proving that custodial, centralized, altcoin casinos are not the only way to succeed in this industry, the privacy-focused bitcoin exchange Bull Bitcoin recently went multinational, bootstrapping a team in France and expanding its services to the whole eurozone. The move comes only a year after announcing their expansion into Costa Rica.

Bull Bitcoin: The Cypherpunk Bitcoin Exchange

Pakistan plans to allocate part of its surplus electricity to Bitcoin mining and AI data centres, the head of Pakistan's Crypto Council and adviser to the finance minister said on Wednesday, adding it had held talks with several mining firms.

Pakistan turns to bitcoin miners, AI data centers to use surplus power

Vastly more BTC purchases are in the red than in January, but holdings are still faring better than during previous crypto crashes.

Quarter of All Bitcoin Investors Underwater as BTC Price Lags: CrypoQuant

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is struggling to get back above the $80,000 level, which traders have identified as a crucial area of resistance. What Happened: In an X post on Tuesday, crypto trader Emperor provided a detailed analysis of Bitcoin stating that it has recently tapped into a high-confluence buy zone at $74,000–$76,000, where he had placed his long orders.

Bitcoin Stuck Below $80,000: What's Coming Next?

UTXO Management, the investing arm of BTC Inc., of Bitcoin Magazine and Bitcoin Conference fame, was top five of all hedge funds in 2024, according to HFR. Now it wants to put a bitcoin treasury company (like Metaplanet) in markets across the world.

This Bitcoin Hedge Fund Is Taking Treasuries Companies Global: Blockspace

Bitcoin's reserve asset status could mature as the White House's tariff strategy may weaken the dollar to boost economic activity.

Bitwise CIO claims tariff tantrum likely bullish for bitcoin as a ‘more fractured reserve system' forms

Crypto lawyer James “MetaLawMan” Murphy is suing the US government to see if it's hiding any information about the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin (BTC), Satoshi Nakamoto. Murphy points to comments made by Rana Saoud, a special agent at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), at an OffshoreAlert conference in 2019.

Lawyer Sues US Government To Find Out Identity of Bitcoin Creator Satoshi Nakomoto

Bitcoin Magazine How to Communicate a Corporate Bitcoin Strategy to Shareholders Clear communication of a corporate Bitcoin strategy—before and after execution—is key to building investor trust and long-term shareholder alignment. This post How to Communicate a Corporate Bitcoin Strategy to Shareholders first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Nick Ward.

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