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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.

Ethereum

Bitcoin ETFs came roaring back with a $320 million net inflow, led by Blackrock's IBIT. Ether ETFs also continued their rebound, logging a second straight day of inflows totaling $63 million.

Bitcoin ETFs Reignite With $320 Million Inflow as Ether ETFs Post Consecutive Gains

The cryptocurrency market pulled back over the last 24 hours, led by declines in major coins as retail investors switched out of large-cap tokens and into smaller, more speculative assets.

Crypto Daybook Americas: Retail Shift to Riskier Tokens Jolts Bitcoin, Ether

Dogecoin

Major cryptocurrencies are trading lower in early Thursday hours despite ongoing institutional demand and cooling inflation data. Sentiment has shifted sharply, with the Crypto Fear & Greed Index entering the ‘Greed' zone, raising questions whether this pullback signals a phase of profit-taking and consolidation following the robust rally over the past few weeks.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Down As Sentiment Turns To Greed

Ark also bought $7.6 million of 3IQ's Solana staking ETF and sold shares in Jack Dorsey's Block as it rebalanced its fund weightings.

Cathie Wood's Ark Invest buys $9.4 million worth of eToro shares on Nasdaq debut, sells $7.9 million of its own Bitcoin ETF

Bitcoin's (BTC) dominance rate has dropped notably this month, sparking hopes for a full-blown alt season or period where the bull market spreads beyond BTC, lifting valuations in other sectors of the digital assets market.

Altcoin Season Could Heat Up in June and Drain Part of Bitcoin's $2T Market Cap, Analyst Says

Jim Chanos, the veteran investor who made his name shorting Enron, is betting on bitcoin (BTC) trade while shorting Strategy (MSTR), the largest corporate holder of the biggest cryptocurrency.

Jim Chanos is Buying Bitcoin and Shorting Strategy

BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes is predicting Bitcoin (BTC) will hit seven figures in about three years for one main reason. In a speech at the TOKEN2049 crypto conference in Dubai, Hayes says that the potential easing of US monetary policy will positively impact Bitcoin's price.

President Trump Will Print Enough Money To Pump Bitcoin to $1,000,000 by 2028: Arthur Hayes

The SEC has launched proceedings to assess Nasdaq's proposed rule change that would allow in-kind creations and redemptions for Blackrock's Bitcoin ETF. SEC Reviews Nasdaq's In-Kind Rule Change for Blackrock Bitcoin ETF The U.S.

SEC Begins Proceedings on Blackrock Bitcoin ETF Over In-Kind Creation Model

Asprey Studio's 11 sterling silver sculptures based on Albrecht Dürer's 1514 print will be paired with Bitcoin Ordinals inscriptions.

British Museum Puts Sculptures of Dürer's 'Rhinoceros' on Bitcoin Blockchain

The Bitcoin pioneer and Blockstream boss thinks BTC is undervalued.

Bitcoin Price Is Too Low, Should Hit $500K-$1M This Cycle: Adam Back

Investor Jim Chanos is simultaneously betting on bitcoin and against MicroStrategy, a company that is taking a risky strategy on the cryptocurrency with a backing by enthusiastic retail inevstors.

Jim Chanos is doing an aggressive long and short trade involving MicroStrategy and bitcoin

Bitcoin's (BTC) long-term potential remains largely untapped, according to Dan Morehead, founder and CEO of Pantera Capital, who took the Mainstage at Consensus 2025 in Toronto on Wednesday.

Pantera's Dan Morehead Sees Decades of Bitcoin Upside Ahead

Bitcoin Magazine Japan's ‘MicroStrategy' Metaplanet Posts Record Quarter Numbers, Now Owns Over $700 Million Bitcoin Metaplanet posts record operating profit, adds over 5,000 BTC to its Bitcoin treasury, and increases its shareholders. This post Japan's ‘MicroStrategy' Metaplanet Posts Record Quarter Numbers, Now Owns Over $700 Million Bitcoin first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Oscar Zarraga Perez.

Japan's ‘MicroStrategy' Metaplanet Posts Record Quarter Numbers, Now Owns Over $700 Million Bitcoin

The global crypto market cap is down 1.07%, now sitting at $3.33 trillion. One analyst maintains a cycle target of $150,000–$160,000 for Bitcoin.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Flat As Traders Hope For Altcoin Outperformance

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin & Crypto Will Be in Everyone's 401(k), Says Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong isn't just celebrating his company's inclusion in the S&P 500—he's forecasting a major shift in the way Americans invest for retirement. In an interview with CNBC following the May 12 announcement, Armstrong stated that cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin are “going to be a part of everyone's 401(k).

Bitcoin & Crypto Will Be in Everyone's 401(k), Says Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong

BTC.D measures the market cap of Bitcoin, using the current Bitcoin price relative to the total market capitalization of all crypto assets.

Bitcoin dominance slips in three-day feedback loop, raising odds of short-term altcoin rotation

Michael Saylor's Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) has engineered a financial mechanism that transforms market enthusiasm for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) into a self-reinforcing growth engine, according to the company's executive chairman. What Happened: In a Financial Times interview on May 13, Saylor detailed the mechanics behind his Bitcoin-focused strategy, which he claims helped the firm outperform tech titans like NVIDIA and Meta en route to a $100 billion valuation.

Michael Saylor's Bitcoin Strategy—'Infinite Money Glitch' Or A Reflexive Leverage Bet?

Bitcoin Magazine Metaplanet Delivers Record-Breaking Q1 With Massive Bitcoin Treasury Growth Metaplanet reports record Q1 results with 6,976 BTC, 170% BTC Yield, and ¥593M in profit—proving the Bitcoin treasury model can scale and outperform. This post Metaplanet Delivers Record-Breaking Q1 With Massive Bitcoin Treasury Growth first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Nick Ward.

Metaplanet Delivers Record-Breaking Q1 With Massive Bitcoin Treasury Growth

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) extreme volatility makes it unsuitable as a benchmark for liquid funds, according to a new report from RedStone Oracles. What Happened: Authored by Marcin Kaźmierczak, the report argues that while Bitcoin has delivered headline-grabbing returns, its risk-adjusted performance disqualifies it as a standard for measuring the success of capital preservation strategies.

Bitcoin's Volatility Makes It Unfit As A Benchmark For Liquid Funds: Report

Bitcoin Magazine You Aren't Mad At Bitcoin Core, You're Mad At Me Bitcoin Core isn't trying to force anything onto anyone, they are simply reacting to the potential harm caused by other users. This post You Aren't Mad At Bitcoin Core, You're Mad At Me first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Shinobi.

You Aren't Mad At Bitcoin Core, You're Mad At Me

Bitcoin Magazine Majority of UK Bitcoin Users Have Never Sold, CoinCorner Report Shows A new report from CoinCorner reveals that most UK Bitcoin investors are playing the long game. According to its 2024 UK Customer Report based on a sample of 2,000 users, 51% of customers have never sold their Bitcoin. Instead, they're consistently buying in small amounts, embracing the HODL strategy.

Majority of UK Bitcoin Users Have Never Sold, CoinCorner Report Shows

Bitcoin has been portrayed as “digital gold,” but it's been behaving differently than its analog counterpart.

Decoupling Again? Bitcoin Retains Its Gains as Gold Hits Monthly Low

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Magazine Launches V3 Limited Edition Bitcoin Crocs Bitcoin Magazine unveils V3 Bitcoin Crocs in vibrant orange with black logos, limited to 2,100 pairs—perfect for Bitcoin fans and comfort seekers! This post Bitcoin Magazine Launches V3 Limited Edition Bitcoin Crocs first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Bitcoin Magazine.

Bitcoin Magazine Launches V3 Limited Edition Bitcoin Crocs

"Three trillion is like a mag 7 stock, 20 trillion is an asset class,” said Anthony Scaramucci, founder and CEO of SkyBridge Capital. “So if you tell me that bitcoin can get to $500,000, people will be writing stories that bitcoin is an asset class.

'$500K Bitcoin Would Seal It': Scaramucci Says Crypto Is on the Cusp of Becoming an Asset Class

There's an old joke about predicting the markets: “It's going to go up, down, and if it doesn't do that, it'll go sideways.”

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