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.

Crypto funds brought in $1.1 billion last week, their strongest inflow since January, as inflation and geopolitical tensions eased.

Crypto funds pull in $1.1 billion as bitcoin products lead strongest inflow week since January: CoinShares

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Bitcoin dropped to $70,000 after briefly touching $73,000 over the weekend, as renewed geopolitical tensions weighed on market sentiment; liquidations stand at $184.36 million over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $256.8 million in net inflows on Friday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $64.95 million in net inflows.

Bitcoin Falls To $70,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Drop 1% On Geopolitical Uncertainty

Crypto's 24/7 global trading across hundreds of venues makes it difficult for any single country to halt the market.

Bank of Korea calls for stock-style circuit breakers on BTC exchanges

Bitcoin has once again seen heavy profit-taking above $70,000, according to Glassnode.

Bitcoin hit by $20 million-an-hour selling pressure above $70,000

The "Quantum Apocalypse" is no longer a theoretical campfire story for cryptographers.

Google's Latest Breakthrough Ignites Bitcoin Security Panic

The price action is sending a clear warning signal that analysts' optimism may be running ahead of itself.

Bitcoin hits a wall – the chart just challenged the $88,000 bull case

The company bought nearly three times more bitcoin than miners produced in March and is signaling it isn't done, even as its holdings remain billions underwater.

Strategy signals another bitcoin buy as company needs just 2% annual BTC growth to cover dividends

Garrett Dutton, also known as G. Love, lost 5.9 BTC after entering his seed phrase in an imposter Ledger app.

Fake Ledger app on App Store drains American musician's 5.9 BTC

Leading cryptocurrencies slid alongside stock futures on Sunday evening after the peace talks between the U.S. and Iran collapsed. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:15 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Fall As Trump Moves To Block Strait Of Hormuz: Analyst Says Risk-On Assets Face Pressure Amid 'Fragile Ceasefire'

High-level negotiations between the US and Iran failed to reach a meaningful resolution earlier on Sunday.

Bitcoin slides to $71,000 after Trump's blockade order in Strait of Hormuz

The Federal Reserve approved Kraken as the first crypto bank with direct payment access. Analysts say this could push bitcoin toward $100,000.

'First Crypto Bank'—Kraken's Fed Approval Sparks $100K Bitcoin Warning

This week was a whirlwind of activity in the cryptocurrency world. From Anthony Pompliano's bullish stance on Bitcoin to the potential revelation of Satoshi Nakamoto's identity, there was no shortage of intriguing developments.

Weekend Round-Up: Bitcoin's Market Fit, Satoshi Nakamoto's Identity And More

On Saturday, Anthony Scaramucci used a post on X to describe the whiplash of holding Bitcoin through a run-up to $126,000 and a drop to $72,000, arguing the coin itself is unchanged even as emotions swing with the quote. The comments fit his broader view of bear phases laid out in bear market dynamics, where he has said downturns tend to drag on until investors are drained rather than simply scared.

Scaramucci Cautions Against Bitcoin Anxiety: 'The Asset Didn't Change. The Price Did'

Jurrien Timmer, director of global macro at Fidelity Investments, says strong earnings are helping markets absorb geopolitical shocks, despite ongoing risks.

Bitcoin may be forming a base at $65,000 as 'paper hands' have been flushed out

Strategy's latest signal is fueling expectations of renewed bitcoin accumulation as volatility and geopolitical tension heighten focus on institutional demand driven by Michael Saylor's influence. Traders are closely watching for confirmation of another major purchase cycle. Key Takeaways: Strategy signals expansion as Michael Saylor hints at new buying tied to 766,970 BTC holdings.

Michael Saylor's ‘Think Bigger' Signals Mega Bitcoin Buy as Global Tension Shakes Markets

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Bitcoin slips below $71,000 as Trump orders blockade of Strait of Hormuz

Bitcoin dropped to $71,067 on Sunday after U.S.-Iran peace talks in Islamabad collapsed and the U.S. Navy moved two destroyers into the Strait of Hormuz to begin clearing Iranian mines. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin fell to $71,067 on April 12, 2026, after U.S.-Iran peace talks in Islamabad collapsed without a deal. The U.S.

US Navy Enters Strait of Hormuz to Clear Iranian Mines, Bitcoin Falls 2.5%

Key factors, such as ETF flows, macro factors and on-chain supply favor a rally in bitcoin even as war risks linger.

Bitcoin analysts flag triggers for a massive surge to $88,000 even as war risks linger

A new proposal suggests Bitcoin users could defend against future quantum attacks using a transaction design that works within the network's existing rules.

There's a Way to Make Bitcoin Safe From Quantum Without a Fork, Researchers Say

U.S. Treasury secretary Scott Bessent has helped stoke predictions the stablecoin market could top trading volumes of $1.

Bitcoin Price Suddenly Braced For Critical Week As U.S. Treasury Secretary Fuels Huge $1.5 Quadrillion Crypto Prediction

Bitcoin is trading at $71,587 on Sunday morning with a market cap of $1.43 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $28.39 billion, moving within an intraday range of $71,484 to $73,720. The price drop followed comments from U.S.

Bitcoin Stalls Near $73K as US-Iran Talks Collapse, Markets Hold Their Breath

Musician G. Love lost nearly 5.9 BTC, his entire retirement savings held for roughly a decade, after downloading a fraudulent Ledger app from the Apple App Store on April 11, 2026. Key Takeaways: Musician G. Love lost 5.92 BTC to a fake Ledger app on the Apple Mac App Store on April 11, 2026.

Philadelphia Musician G. Love Loses Nearly 6 BTC to Fake Ledger Wallet App on Apple's App Store

Sudden selloff triggered liquidation-style move, with weak recovery reinforcing bearish structure despite compressed volatility setup.

XRP drops to $1.33 as bitcoin weakness pulls down majors

Jordi Vasser, a financial analyst, believes that artificial intelligence (AI) can become a key catalyst to help bitcoin reach its true potential. As agentic AI becomes pervasive in money networks, bitcoin can become a neutral platform for financial transactions, as other fiat platforms become inherently insecure due to AI's relentless snooping.

Analyst Predicts AI Will Catalyze Bitcoin's Rise

Vance's 21-hour Iran talks ended with no deal. Traders warn bitcoin could retest $65,000 if escalation resumes or target $80,000 on diplomacy.

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