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.

Grayscale says Elon Musk's SpaceX could become the most valuable public company holding bitcoin after its expected IPO, while Strategy would likely remain the largest holder by BTC amount. Its S-1 filing lists 18,712 BTC under digital assets.

Grayscale: SpaceX Expected to Become Largest Public Company Holding Bitcoin

A $1.29 billion dark pool block trade in Blackrock's Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) crossed Nasdaq on Tuesday morning, drawing immediate attention from institutional traders and crypto analysts tracking exchange-traded fund (ETF) flows. Blackrock Bitcoin ETF Sees Largest Institutional Block Trade According to several reports, the order was executed around 10:30 a.m. ET at approximately $43.

Blackrock IBIT Dark Pool Trade Tops $1.29 Billion as Bitcoin Stays Flat Above $75,000

Crypto analytics platform Arkham Intelligence posted a satirical meme on Tuesday, spotlighting the City of Roswell, New Mexico's onchain bitcoin holdings of 0.173 BTC, currently valued at a modest $13,000.

Arkham Flags Roswell, New Mexico's 0.173 BTC Reserve in Viral Alien Meme Post

On Tuesday morning, Bitcoin experienced a sharp $2,000 flash crash, tumbling below the $76,000 support level just three hours after peaking at $78,000. Military Clashes Derail Weekend Rally Bitcoin's trademark volatility was triggered anew on Tuesday morning, as a violent flash crash erased $2,000 in value in a mere three-hour window.

Bitcoin Dips Below $76,000 as Traders Dump Longs and Momentum Fades

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Bitcoin fell below $76,000 on Tuesday as a lack of positive geopolitical developments contributed to risk-off sentiment. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $75,876.92 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,069.87 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $83.47 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.33 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1009 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.055509 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 98,017 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $322.94 million.

Bitcoin Down To $76,000, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Lose 2% Without Iran Peace Progress

London-listed The Smarter Web Company added 10 BTC to reach 2,869 holdings, continuing its debt-supported push to expand a Bitcoin-centric treasury strategy.

Smarter Web Company Adds 10 Bitcoin, Lifts Holdings to 2,869 BTC Amid Treasury Push

Strive's SATA preferred stock is rapidly emerging as a major bitcoin accumulation vehicle — briefly absorbing more than 100% of daily mining supply.

Strive's SATA Briefly Swallows the Entire Bitcoin Mining Daily Supply As BTC Purchases Ramp Up

Bitcoin miner TeraWulf's latest deal adds more than a gigawatt of potential data center capacity in a region eager for economic investment.

TeraWulf Stock Pops as Bitcoin Miner Acquires Kentucky Site to Meet AI Power Demands

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) may still be locked inside its historical four-year cycle despite ETF adoption, institutional buying and strategic reserve narratives, according to a prominent analyst. Do Not Overcomplicate The Cycle In his May 25 podcast, analyst Benjamin Cowen argued that Bitcoin's latest peak followed the same timing structure seen in prior cycles, with BTC topping in Q4 of the post-halving year before entering a prolonged correction phase.

The Bitcoin Bear Market Will Last Till Q4, Analyst Says: Watch The Four-Year Cycle

Open-source Branta Guardrails uses zero-knowledge proofs to authenticate merchant connections without compromising privacy, now live with Manna and supported invoicing tools like BTCPay Server.

Manna Wallet + Branta Guardrails: Self-Custodial Bitcoin Payments Now Show Verified Merchant Details

Bitcoin fell nearly 10% from its early-May high before reclaiming its monthly open, but Bitfinex analysts say the recovery has so far run out of steam near the weekly open.

Analysts Flag $79K Resistance After $766M Bitcoin Liquidation Wipes May Gains

Vivek Ramaswamy-founded Strive now ranks as the seventh-largest public corporate bitcoin holder, trailing Bullish.

Strive leapfrogs Coinbase, Riot with latest $85.4 million bitcoin buy

Oil prices and bond yields have opened the week sharply lower following President Trump's weekend announcement of an imminent Middle East agreement.

Live markets: bitcoin on sidelines as markets surge on Iran peace hopes

Strive (ASST) acquired 1,109 bitcoin last week, boosting its total holdings to 16,500 BTC and cementing its position among the largest publicly traded corporate holders.

Strive (ASST) Buys 1,109 Bitcoin, Lifts Holdings to 16,500 BTC

Strategy used 61% of its dedicated cash buffer to repurchase $1.5 billion in convertible notes, leaving its Bitcoin stash untouched.

Bitcoin Giant Strategy Slashes Cash Reserves by 61% to Repurchase $1.5 Billion in Debt

On Tuesday, onchain analyst and founder of Timechainindex.com Sani flagged a bitcoin transaction in which the owner transferred 107 BTC, valued at $8.2 million at current exchange rates, to a burn address, rendering the funds permanently inaccessible and impossible to spend. Bitcoin Burn Wallet Jumps to 807 BTC After Mystery User Burns $8.

Bitcoin Burn Wallet Absorbs $8.2M as Unknown User Destroys 107 BTC in Mystery Transfer

Strategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTR) executive chairman Michael Saylor has said the company could sell some Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) before year-end as it optimizes its capital structure around growing "Bitcoin per share." Saylor Defends Strategy's Model Speaking on Thursday, May 22, during a live Q&A hosted by Coin Stories' Natalie Brunell alongside CEO Phong Le, Saylor pushed back against concerns that potential Bitcoin sales signal weakness in Strategy's treasury model.

Michael Saylor Remains Unconcerned: 'I Expect The Bitcoin Price Will Go Up Forever'

Strategy retired $1.5 billion in convertible debt at an 8% discount, bringing its holdings to 843,738 BTC as it actively rebalances its capital structure.

Strategy (MSTR) Retires $1.5 Billion in Convertible Debt at a Discount, Bitcoin Holdings Hit 843,738 BTC

A “bloodbath” bitcoin price warning has been issued as traders flee BlackRock's bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF)

‘Bloodbath' Bitcoin Price Crash Warning Issued As BlackRock Sell-Off Revealed

ASST climbs 133% in three months as Strive grows holdings to 16,500 BTC and explores fresh capital raising options.

Strive acquires 1,109 bitcoin, raising total holdings to 16,500 coins

Strategy retired $1.5 billion in convertible debt at a discount on Tuesday and disclosed it now holds 843,738 bitcoin, reflecting a year-to-date BTC Yield of 13.3%. Strategy Retires $1.5 Billion in Debt at 8% Discount and Adds 24,869 Bitcoin The Tysons Corner, Virginia-based company repurchased $1.

Strategy Cuts $1.5B in Convertible Debt and Grows Bitcoin Holdings to 843,738 BTC

Michael Saylor and team funded the repurchases using cash as it restructures liabilities tied to its BTC treasury strategy.

Strategy taps cash reserve to retire $1.5 billion in convertible debt

CryptoQuant's 30-day apparent demand indicator is negative, signaling that buyers aren't absorbing the available supply and leaving the market vulnerable.

Bitcoin demand gauge sinks to worst level since December as spot buying weakens

Analysts warn of a range trap as underwater bitcoin buyers build resistance near $79,000 and tensions flare again in the Middle East.

‘Optimism looks fragile': Bitcoin wavers as Iran strikes revive geopolitical tensions and analysts warn of range trap

Crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs), including ETFs, have fallen out of favor with investors as the U.S. Treasury market signals higher-for-longer interest rates.

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