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.

Crucible Capital founder Meltem Demirors said crypto is facing an "identity crisis" as institutional adoption through spot Bitcoin ETFs fails to improve Bitcoin's real-world utility. Only ETF Is Not Useful Speaking in a Fox Business interview on May 25, Demirors argued Wall Street's embrace of crypto has shifted the industry away from its original mission of rebuilding financial infrastructure.

'Bitcoin Is In A Massive Identity Crisis,' Says Crucible Founder - Biggest Opportunity Is AI, Tokenized Commodities

Spot bitcoin prices traded at $77,343 per coin at 10:15 a.m. EST on May 25, 2026, sitting below the heaviest options strike concentrations but comfortably inside the max pain range that options writers across Deribit, Binance, and OKX have been gravitating toward all week. Bitcoin Futures Open Interest Holds at $54.

Bitcoin Gets Pinned Near $77K as $3.7B Options Expiry Locks in Max Pain Zone

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Bitcoin held near the $77,000 region as easing geopolitical tensions surrounding U.S.-Iran negotiations helped crypto sentiment recover toward neutral territory; around $224.3 million in crypto liquidations were record ed over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $105.2 million in net outflows on Friday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $6.7 million in net outflows.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Hold Ground As Traders Watch For Reversal Zones And Re-Entry

Bitcoin held below $78,000 as spot ETFs shed over $1 billion for a second straight week and U.S.-Iran deal speculation rattled markets.

‘Institutional bid hasn't disappeared': Analysts say bitcoin cooldown, spot ETF outflows signal rotation, not exit

A couple of unrelated bitcoin wallets that sat dormant for more than a year suddenly transferred 1,650 BTC, valued at approximately $127 million, into U.S.-based institutional prime brokerage Falconx. Whales Wake up Large-scale bitcoin transfers from long-inactive addresses are among the most closely watched signals in crypto, and Monday's movements have been no exception.

Two Bitcoin Wallets Deposit 1,650 BTC Worth $127 Million Into Falconx After a Year of Inactivity

A bitcoin OG transferred about 2,650 BTC to the crypto trading firms through multiple transactions on Sunday, according to Onchain Lens.

Satoshi-era bitcoin whale moves over $200 million in BTC to FalconX, Cumberland: Onchain Lens

Oil's 5% drop on potential Strait of Hormuz reopening boosted Asian equities and supported crypto sentiment.

Bitcoin trades above $77,000 as oil's 5% slide pushes Asian equities higher

Binance (CRYPTO: BNB) co-founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao playfully fact-checked on Saturday a post presenting his old positive commentary on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as fresh news. CZ Responds To Engagement Bait That Martini Guy ₿, a widely followed cryptocurrency content creator, framed CZ's comments, "No need to panic, Bitcoin will never die!

Bitcoin Will 'Never Die' And There's No 'Need' To Panic Post Draws Crypto Billionaire Changpeng Zhao's Attention: Here's What He Said

The new offering, pending CFTC approval, aims to democratize seamless crypto risk management

Bitcoin options are coming to Nadaq. Here's what it means for you.

Leading cryptocurrencies paused gains, while stock futures surged on Sunday after President Donald Trump urged officials not to rush into a deal with Iran.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Flat Amid Iran Deal Uncertainty: Crypto Commentator Says 'Everyone's Bearish' On ETH, But Data Isn't

Oil markets slid over the Memorial Day weekend as President Trump said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is “largely negotiated,” pulling Brent crude below $99 while bitcoin held near $77,000 with U.S. stock exchanges shuttered for the holiday. Trump Signals U.S.

Brent Crude Tumbles Below $99 as Trump Signals US-Iran Deal, Bitcoin Holds Near $77K

MoonPay's new app lets users buy cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Solana, through ChatGPT just by speaking with the chatbot.

Now You Can Buy Bitcoin, XRP and More in ChatGPT via MoonPay

Strategy paused reported bitcoin buying as Saylor said its “BitVac” is charging, highlighting bond-related activity after holdings climbed to 843,738 BTC. The update underscores how debt, preferred stock, and liquidity reserves continue shaping the company's treasury strategy. Saylor's ‘BitVac' Comment Puts BTC Buying on Watch Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy Inc.

Strategy Pauses Bitcoin Buying as Saylor's ‘BitVac' Comment Puts Next BTC Buy on Watch

Ledn forecasts the bitcoin-backed lending market could grow to $1 trillion within a decade as new research highlights strong borrower demand.

A massive $1 trillion hidden market is waiting to be unlocked in bitcoin, says new report

This week was a rollercoaster ride in the world of cryptocurrency and NFTs. From Michael Saylor and Kevin O'Leary sharing their insights on Bitcoin, to the surprising performance of XRP ETFs and SpaceX revealing its Bitcoin holdings ahead of its IPO.

Weekend Round-Up: Bitcoin's Big Players, XRP ETFs, SpaceX's BTC Holdings And More

Bitcoin has plummeted over the last week, falling sharply by 10% since mid-May

Billionaire Mark Cuban Suddenly Flips On Bitcoin As Massive Crash Fear Hits Price

Prediction market traders on Polymarket have placed more than $154 million in bets on whether the United States and Iran will reach a permanent peace deal in 2026, as President Donald Trump described his decision as a “solid 50/50” between accepting a diplomatic agreement and resuming military strikes. Bitcoin rose 1.

Bitcoin Tops $77K as Trump Weighs Iran Move, Polymarket Peace Bet Hits $154M

"An Agreement has been largely negotiated, subject to finalization between the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the various other Countries," wrote President Trump late Saturday afternoon.

Bitcoin heads higher as President Trump announces Iran peace agreement

Bitcoin is invisible code — but for over a decade, creators have turned it into coins, cards, and USBs you can touch. Here's how close we've gotten to real, cash-like BTC.

The History and Future of Physical Bitcoin

Former Credit Suisse global head of portfolio and Risk Dimensions CIO Mark Connors says bitcoin has broken out of its longest stretch of underperformance in history and is ready to beat stocks, bonds, and gold as inflation stubbornly sticks around.

Bitcoin is ready to beat stocks and bonds again after underperformance against Wall Street

Bitcoin touched its lowest price in a month overnight following an awful week for ETFs, which shed over $1.25 billion this week.

Bitcoin Dives Below $75K for First Time in a Month as Crypto Liquidations Near $1 Billion

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) price dropped below the important support of $75,000 before paring some of those losses. The coin is facing numerous risks, including the rising ETF outflows, weak technicals, and the rising odds that the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates this year.

Bitcoin Price At Risk As Fed Risk Converge With ETF Outflows And Weak Technicals

BlackRock's IBIT now holds $61.1 billion in net assets against $64.8 billion in cumulative inflows, a difference of roughly $3.7 billion.

Spot bitcoin ETFs shed $1.26 billion in worst week since late January as ether funds see 10-day outflow streak

The Coinbase bitcoin premium index has fallen to its lowest level in a month, with analysts warning that intensified institutional selling is adding significant weight to BTC's near-term price outlook. What the Data Shows The Coinbase bitcoin premium, an index measuring the price difference between bitcoin traded on Coinbase (used predominantly by U.S.

Bitcoin Slides as Coinbase Bitcoin Premium Index Signals Reduced Institutional Accumulation

Bitcoin is trading in a volatile but technically fragile range on Saturday as bearish pressure from Friday evening's whiplash continues to dominate higher time frames despite selective short-term recovery attempts. Traders are monitoring whether the leading crypto asset can stabilize above the critical $74,000 support zone after a sharp retreat from recent highs near $82,833.

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