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's BTC$69,491.49 been trading in a tight range lately, with volatility indices surprisingly calm despite the Iran war, oil shocks and Fed rate-hike expectations hanging over the market.

Everyone's calling bitcoin resilient, may be it's just complacent

Coinbase chief executive Brian Armstrong has revealed he thinks a new investigation into Satoshi Nakamoto's true identity has found "the right answer"

Who Is Satoshi Nakamoto?—Coinbase CEO Reveals He Now Thinks He Knows The Answer To The Massive Bitcoin Mystery

Extended range-bound price action signals structural consolidation rather than a textbook bearish continuation, despite rising downside risks.

Bitcoin has traded in a tight range for nearly 50 days – but this is not a "bear flag"

Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian spotlighted Monumental Labs' massive Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) marble sculpture in an X post on Wednesday. ‘Decentralied Digital Currency' Monumental Labs uses AI-driven robotics to create large-scale, Renaissance-style stone and marble sculptures.

Bitcoin Carved in Marble? Alexis Ohanian Highlights Massive AI-Crafted Sculpture

Strategy accounted for nearly all recent BTC digital-asset treasury purchases, with other firms' share dropping from 95% to about 2%, CryptoQuant data show.

Michael Saylor's Strategy dominates DAT bitcoin buying as treasury demand collapses

Irish authorities have successfully accessed millions in previously locked Bitcoin, marking a major breakthrough in a long-running criminal asset seizure case. According to the Irish Times, Ireland's Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB), with support from Europol, managed to open one of 12 cryptocurrency wallets seized in 2019. The wallet contained roughly 500 Bitcoin worth about $35.

$35,500,000 in Bitcoin Retrieved From Wallet As Irish Authorities Seize Alleged Drug Dealer's Fortune: Report

Renowned cryptocurrency analyst Willy Woo likened all cryptocurrency trading other than Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) to gambling—unless you're an insider who knows the game is rigged in your favor. Crypto Trading Like Gambling, Says Woo In an X post, Woo said that without an informational or structural edge, one shouldn't invest in “crypto.

Crypto 'Works Like Casino' Unless You're An Insider, Says Analyst: 'Just Buy Bitcoin And Get On With Your Life'

Crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen believes Bitcoin (BTC) will face another significant leg down. In a new video, Cowen challenges the popular comparison between Bitcoin's current price action and its March recovery patterns, suggesting a more bearish parallel to 2022.

Benjamin Cowen Issues Bitcoin Warning, Says Indicators Suggest More Downside Ahead for BTC

Key indicators such as ETF inflows cloud the bullish $70,000 holdout story

Some bitcoin indicators are still going the wrong way, challenging the bullish $70,000 holdout story

UK regulators have eased restrictions on bitcoin products, but banking limits, tax treatment and regulatory ‘safeguards' continue to limit access for retail investors.

UK Regulator Eases Bitcoin Access - But Is It Really Open?

The Royal Government of Bhutan transferred 519.707 BTC on Wednesday, the latest in a series of increasingly large moves that have taken its holdings from a peak of roughly 13,000 BTC to 4,453.

Bhutan moves another 500 bitcoin to exchanges as 2026 outflows top $150 million

NYSE Arca greenlit Morgan Stanley's (NYSE:MS ) application on Wednesday to list shares of a spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) exchange-traded fund. Another Bitcoin ETF On Wall Street The exchange certified its approval for the “listing and registration” of Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust under the ticker MSBT, according to the latest SEC filing.

Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF Gets Official Listing Announcement By NYSE: Analyst Says This 'Typically' Means Launch Imminent

Bitcoin miners entered 2026 facing mounting cost pressure and a rapid shift toward artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, according to a new Coinshares report released on Wednesday.

Bitcoin Mining Margins Tighten as AI Pivot Accelerates, Coinshares Says

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Leading cryptocurrencies were range-bound on Wednesday, while stocks closed higher as investors weighed de-escalation prospects in the Middle East war.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Hold Steady Amid US-Iran Truce Momentum: Here's Why This Analyst Thinks Now Is A 'Great Time To Buy' BTC

Strategy Inc. is escalating its bitcoin risk posture with a new security leadership role and coordinated global program, signaling deeper institutional commitment to protecting massive crypto reserves and strengthening network resilience. Strategy Expands Bitcoin Security Leadership and Global Coordination Efforts Strategy Inc.

Strategy Elevates Bitcoin Security as Massive 762K BTC Holdings Raise Market Stakes

Bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) returned to outflows on Tuesday, reflecting renewed caution. In contrast, solana and XRP ETFs posted modest gains, signaling selective investor interest. Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Slide While Solana and XRP Gain Momentum in crypto ETFs remains fragile.

Altcoin ETFs Attract Inflows as Bitcoin ETFs See $75 Million Exit

Google just issued a 2029 deadline to encrypt its systems against quantum computers. Bitcoin may not have the same luxury of time.

Google Sets 2029 Deadline to Deal With Quantum Threat—Is It a Problem for Bitcoin?

Bitcoin options worth $15 billion expire Friday—just as a Trump-Iran diplomatic deadline runs out. Should traders expect greater volatility?

$15 Billion in Bitcoin Options Expire Friday as Trump's Iran Deadline Looms

A new report from Charles Schwab suggests Bitcoin is shedding its extreme volatility.

Bitcoin Volatility Falls as Asset Matures, Charles Schwab Report Finds

Bitcoin hovered around $70,000 as improving macro sentiment, driven by easing geopolitical tensions, lifted the broader crypto market on Wednesday.

Bitcoin Holds $70,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Rise On Improving Macro Sentiment

Bitcoin surged past $72,000 on March 25 as global markets rallied on optimism over the Trump administration's proposed 15‑point peace plan with Iran.

Bitcoin Surges to $72K Peak Following Reports of Washington's Ceasefire Proposal

The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

The Daily: Circle selloff questioned as analysts defend outlook, Bhutan offloads $37M in BTC, Bitmine adds $145M in ETH, and more

CoinShares filed for three Bitcoin volatility ETFs: a base, leveraged, and inverse fund. The funds could begin trading in early June 2026.

CoinShares Files for Bitcoin Volatility ETF Suite, Targeting BTC Price Swings

Eric Balchunas noted that the NYSE officially announced the listing of Morgan Stanley's spot Bitcoin ETF, a sign its launch is likely "imminent."

‘Big boy' Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF launch likely ‘imminent' says analyst

Morgan Stanley's spot Bitcoin ETF, MSBT, nears launch with an NYSE listing, offering direct bitcoin exposure through brokerage accounts.

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