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.

Ekubo Protocol lost roughly $1.4 million in WBTC after attackers exploited a flaw in its EVM swap router contracts.

Attackers drain $1.4M in wrapped bitcoin from DeFi protocol Ekubo in approval-based exploit

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is above the 200-day exponential moving average for the first time in three months as U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $467 million in inflows and oil crashed 6% on U.S.-Iran peace deal hopes. Iran Peace Deal Hopes Trigger Risk-On Rally Bitcoin climbed to $82,000, alongside a more than 1% rise in Nasdaq futures amid reports of progress toward a U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding.

Bitcoin Reclaims Key Trend After 3 Months As $467 Million In ETF Inflows Pump BTC To $82,000

Strategy just opened the door to tactical Bitcoin sales in a major treasury pivot. Executives signaled they will consider selling BTC to optimize capital allocation, fund dividends, and boost Bitcoin per share, while remaining a net accumulator long-term.

Strategy Opens Door to Bold Bitcoin Sales Pivot Unlocking $2.2 Billion Tax Benefit

Buying bitcoin during such negative funding regimes has consistently led to strong forward returns, Head of Research Vetle Lunde said.

Bitcoin hits longest negative funding streak this decade as K33 flags short squeeze risk

Dogecoin

Ethereum

Bitcoin trades above $82,000 on Wednesday morning, supported by improving sentiment and four consecutive days of spot ETF inflows as U.S.-Iran tensions eased. Bitcoin ETFs saw $467.4 million in net inflows on Tuesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $97.6 million in net inflows.

Bitcoin Hits $82,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Extend Gains On US-Iran Peace Hopes

The largest corporate Bitcoin holder is reconsidering its “never sell” stance, with analysts weighing the ripple effects.

Strategy Mulls Selling Bitcoin to 'Inoculate the Market': Saylor

On Wednesday morning, bitcoin roared past $82,000, marking a 7% since the beginning of the month and pushing its market capitalization to $1.64 trillion. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin climbed to $82,000 on May 6, gaining over $5,000 in value as geopolitical tensions eased. The rally pushed the total crypto economy past $2.8 trillion and sparked $54.

Crypto Traders Liquidate $66M Shorts as Bitcoin Spikes Past $82,000 Level

Gomining, one of the world's top-10 bitcoin miners with five million users, has unveiled GoBTC at Consensus Miami 2026, an open payment protocol delivering instant authorization and onchain bitcoin settlement within 12 hours, at a 0.2% merchant fee.

Gomining Launches GoBTC at Consensus Miami, Targeting Bitcoin's Long-Awaited Payments Layer

Dash

Zcash

BTC climbed above $82,00 as a weaker dollar lifted crypto markets, while privacy coins and AI-linked tokens led an altcoin rally.

Bitcoin moves above $82,000 while ZEC and DASH post double-digit rallies

Cryptocurrency punters have slightly raised odds of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) topping $100,000 this year after its latest price spike. Bitcoin Heading Toward $100,000?

Will Bitcoin Reclaim $100,000 This Year? Crypto Punters Lift Odds Amid Latest Spike

Bitcoin climbed toward $82,000 alongside a more than 1% rise in Nasdaq futures amid reports of progress toward a U.S.–Iran memorandum of understanding.

Bitcoin approaches $82,000 as oil crashes 6% on fresh Iran peace deal hopes

An analyst known for accurately predicting Bitcoin's 2025 top believes an explosive bullish phase will ensue if BTC reclaims one key level. The pseudonymous analyst DonAlt tells his 727,200 X followers that Bitcoin will enter a parabolic uptrend if BTC increases more than 7% from its current value.

Trader Who Nailed 2025 Bitcoin Top Details ‘Full-Blown Bullish' Price for BTC – Here Are His Key Levels

Bitcoin's three-month rally shows a clear internal structure than most traders might expect, with performance clustering around specific trading windows across global sessions.

Bitcoin's price rally has a hidden rhythm. Here are the hours and days driving gains.

Petro pointed to Venezuela and Paraguay as countries that managed to attract investment in bitcoin mining with abundant clean energy.

Colombian president seeks to transform the Caribbean into bitcoin mining hub

Michael Saylor has signaled that Strategy, the world's largest corporate bitcoin holder, may sell a portion of its BTC to meet preferred stock dividend obligations, a significant departure from the firm's founding promise to never liquidate its cryptocurrency reserves.

Strategy May Sell Bitcoin to Fund Dividends, Saylor Breaks From ‘Never Sell' Stance

Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR), hinted on Tuesday at a potential sale of some of the company's Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) holdings to fund dividend payments on its preferred stock. Saylor Says Company Wants To Be Flexible Saylor, during Strategy's first-quarter earnings call, said the firm is willing to be more flexible in managing its capital stack.

Michael Saylor Says Strategy Is Fine, But They'll 'Sell Some Bitcoin' Just To 'Inoculate' The Market

Strategy executive chairman Michael Saylor signalling a potential bitcoin sale to cover $1.5 billion in annual dividend obligations sent MSTR down 4% after hours and BTC briefly below $81,000.

Bitcoin tops $81,000 as Strategy mulls selling its BTC to fund dividend obligations

Saylor explained that this will eventually help Strategy buy more bitcoin than it sells to cover dividends for its STRC.

Strategy likely to sell bitcoin to cover STRC dividends, Michael Saylor says

Bitcoin's upside remains tied to macro stability as BTC trades near $81,000. Wintermute said strengthening on-chain data and ETF inflows have not yet confirmed an independent breakout. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin approached $82,000 resistance but still lacks confirmation of a sustained breakout. ETF inflows reached $2.6 billion, while late outflows signaled weakening demand.

Bitcoin's Bull Case Hinges on Macro Conditions, Wintermute Says

Leading cryptocurrencies and stocks rose on Tuesday as the U.S. confirmed that Iran's truce remains in place despite a flare-up in hostilities. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:25 p.m.

Bitcoin, XRP, Dogecoin Rise, ETH Steady Amid Pete Hegseth's Iran Ceasefire Comments: Analyst Says BTC 'Looks Ready' For More Upside

Strategy shifts from passive bitcoin accumulation to actively managing balance sheet to boost bitcoin per share value.

Bitcoin treasury firm Strategy breaks from 'never sell' approach to the flagship crypto

Michael Saylor proposes using bitcoin sales to support dividends, as Strategy reported a $12.54 billion Q1 loss.

Michael Saylor's Strategy signals potential bitcoin sale to fund dividends obligations

CME's upcoming futures product will track whether the market thinks the price of Bitcoin is about to swing wildly or stay steady.

CME Gearing Up to Launch Bitcoin Volatility Futures Independent From BTC's Price

Strategy reported a $12.54 billion net loss in the first quarter of 2026 as bitcoin valuation losses overwhelmed revenue growth and active financing. The quarter showed how its bitcoin treasury model can scale quickly while exposing investors to sharp earnings volatility. Key Takeaways: Strategy posted a $12.

Strategy Posts $12.54B Loss as Bitcoin Holdings Reach 818,334 BTC

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) should be considered a core component of modern investment portfolios, according to Fidelity, with the asset manager citing its strong performance and diversification benefits. Bitcoin Stands Out Bitcoin has evolved into a major asset class, often rivaling traditional markets in size while delivering strong long-term returns.

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