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.

Bitwise has become a strategic yield partner in Lombard's Bitcoin Smart Accounts ecosystem.

Bitwise Joins Lombard's Bitcoin Smart Accounts to Help Unlock Institutional Yield

One of the few analysts who accurately called Bitcoin's 2025 top believes BTC will bottom once one key event occurs.

Analyst Who Called 2025 Bitcoin Top Issues BTC Price Warning – Here's His Outlook

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has remained range-bound since February, prompting questions about what could drive a shift in the months ahead. Tax Day As Turning Point Bitcoin may continue trading sideways until mid-April, with U.S. Tax Day acting as a key catalyst for the next move, according to Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan.

Here's Why Bitcoin's 'Magic Day' Is Tax Day, April 15 And What Happens Next

Bitcoin's price has steadied over the last month, suggesting the worst of the market turbulence may be behind us.

As Bitcoin Consolidates, Signs Point to Potential Bottom Amid Market Calm: Research

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Wednesday said neither Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) nor gold functioned as crisis hedges during the U.S.-Iran war, arguing he only witnessed margin calls and forced selling instead of safe-haven buying. The Crisis Hedge Failure “No matter what happens, we have to question whether either gold or crypto ‘worked' in a true crisis,” Cramer stated.

Jim Cramer: Bitcoin, Gold 'Failed' As Crisis Hedges—All He Saw Were Margin Calls

Head of Research Vetle Lunde said subdued derivatives activity and limited inflows point to a cautious market, but one forming a bottom.

Bitcoin consolidation points to potential market bottom as selling pressure wanes, K33 says

Bitcoin price edged higher Wednesday as markets responded to reports that Iran may be seeking a full end to its conflict with Israel rather than a temporary ceasefire.

Bitcoin Price Rises as Iran Signals Push for Full End to Conflict

Bitcoin ETFs show "incredible fortitude" with $2.5B monthly inflows, erasing YTD losses despite a 40% price drawdown, experts say.

Bitcoin ETFs Draw in $2.5B in a Month, Close to Erasing YTD Losses

Bhutan's state-owned investment arm moved 519.7 BTC, roughly $36.75 million, to wallets linked to Singapore over-the-counter (OTC) desk QCP Capital early Wednesday morning, continuing a pattern of steady, low-profile bitcoin liquidations that has trimmed the kingdom's holdings by an estimated 65% from peak. Bhutan Sovereign Bitcoin Wallet Moves $36.

Bhutan Trims Bitcoin Treasury to 4,452 BTC After Latest $36M Transfer

Bitcoin traded within a defined range on Wednesday, reflecting consolidation following recent volatility, with price action hovering near the upper half of its intraday band. Market signals remained mixed across timeframes, with neutral oscillators offset by a broadly supportive moving average structure.

Bitcoin Price Action Tightens With Neutral Oscillators, Bullish Bias in Averages

BlackRock's CEO has predicted bitcoin and crypto could become a $500 million revenue generator for the company by 2030

BlackRock Issues $1 Trillion ‘Nonsense' Crypto Market Price Warning Alongside Huge Bitcoin Prediction

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Bitcoin is holding near $71,000 as improving sentiment lifted crypto markets. Bitcoin ETFs saw $66.7 million in net outflows on Tuesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $40.8 million in net outflows.

Bitcoin Holds $71,000 AsEthereum, XRP, Dogecoin Test Breakout Levels

Lombard and Bitwise Asset Management have partnered to launch Bitcoin Smart Accounts, unlocking yield and liquidity for $500 billion in custodied bitcoin. Lombard and Bitwise Asset Management announced a strategic partnership on March 24, 2026, to integrate Bitwise into the Bitcoin Smart Accounts (BSA) ecosystem.

Bitwise and Lombard Partner to Launch Institutional Bitcoin Smart Accounts

Bitcoin and the broader crypto market are holding firm alongside U.S. stock futures as oil prices, bond yields and the Dollar Index ease on signs that ceasefire talks between the U.S. and Iran could begin as early as Thursday.

Bitcoin's refusal to fall signals crypto's underlying strength even as war risks linger

Ireland's Criminal Assets Bureau accessed 500 BTC worth $34 million with the help of Europol, breaking into wallets seized in 2019.

Irish Police Crack First of 12 Bitcoin Wallets in $418M Drug Seizure

BTC rises with equities while surging open interest and fading volatility point to leveraged positioning despite repeated rejections near $72,000.

Bitcoin nears $72,000 as rising open interest signals growing leverage in choppy market

As gold posts its worst run since 1920, bitcoin gains ground and outperforms, pushing the BTC to gold ratio 30% higher, since the Middle East conflict started.

Gold's longest losing streak in a century meets bitcoin's resurgence

A Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) stash linked to Irish drug dealer Clifton Collins, which was inactive for 10 years and deemed unrecoverable, suddenly moved on Thursday. Dormant BTC Moved To Coinbase On-chain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence flagged the transfer on X, showing 500 BTC, worth $35.43 million, moving to an unidentified address.

Bitcoin Worth $35 Million Tied To Drug Dealer Moves After A Decade Of Dormancy, Reports On-Chain Analytics Firm—Who Gained Access?

Bitcoin Depot names Alex Holmes CEO as Scott Buchanan resigns, and signals 30%-40% revenue drop amid regulatory pressures.

Bitcoin Depot reshuffles leadership, projects 30% revenue drop in 2026

Bitcoin options worth billions of dollars will expire on Deribit this Friday at 8:00 UTC.

There's a huge $14 billion bitcoin options expiry this Friday and it points to $75,000 as price magnet

On Tuesday, a bitcoin wallet originally owned by Irish drug dealer Clifton Collins moved $35 million worth of BTC after 10 years of dormancy.

Irish drug dealer's lost 500 BTC reawakens after 10 years, likely moved by police

Bhutan transferred 519.7 BTC, worth $36.75 million, to two wallets on Wednesday, according to Arkham data.

Bhutan offloads $37 million worth of bitcoin as selling accelerates: onchain data

Brian Armstrong, the CEO of Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN), brushed off quantum computing threats to Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and cryptocurrencies at large. Armstrong Says Quantum Risks Needs ‘Diligent Effort' Armstrong posted on X, sharing a clip from his March 18 interview with Norges Bank Investment Management CEO Nicolai Tangen, where he stated quantum computing demands “diligent effort” but isn't an “existential” risk to Bitcoin.

Bitcoin Doesn't Face 'Existential' Risk From Quantum Computers, Says Brian Armstrong: 'With Good Work, We Can Make Sure That Lands In A Good Place'

Brent crude fell 4.7% and Asian equities rallied 1.9% as Washington delivered a ceasefire proposal to Tehran via Pakistan, fueling the most sustained optimism since the conflict began a month ago.

Bitcoin steadies above $71,000 as oil falls below $100 after U.S. drafts 15‑point Iran peace plan

Bitcoin climbed back above $70,000 as easing geopolitical tensions reduced pressure on risk assets. Ethereum led institutional inflows, while gold posted its sharpest decline in decades.

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