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.

Long bias from the largest perpetual traders on Hyperliquid has built steadily through February, March and April, with the position now leaning aggressively long as bitcoin tags $80,000 and US-Iran talks resume.

Bitcoin whales build long positions as funding stays deeply negative

Strategy's bitcoin positioning drew renewed attention as Michael Saylor revived his orange-dot chart. The update followed last week's major BTC purchase and sharpened focus on Strategy's accumulation pattern. Key Takeaways: Strategy drew fresh market attention after Michael Saylor posted another orange-dot bitcoin chart. The update followed Strategy's major bitcoin purchase from the prior week.

The Beat Goes On: Saylor's New Bitcoin Chart Sharpens Accumulation Watch After Major BTC Buy

Maximalists warn freezing 5.6M BTC risks instant sell-offs, while others say quantum threats leave no alternative.

Freezing 5.6 million dormant bitcoin could trigger ‘worst' single-day repricing

Bitcoin is hovering near the upper end of its 24-hour range, but the charts are not handing out free confidence. At $77,989, bitcoin looks constructive, though short-term momentum is starting to act like it needs a coffee. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin holds $77,989 on April 26, 2026, consolidating near $78K with neutral signals.

Bitcoin Stumbles at $78,500 as Hourly Momentum Stalls

Bitcoin attempted a bullish trend reversal, with a final push on the CLARITY Act and multi-billion dollar ETF inflows driving BTC price close to $80,000.

Macro News: BlackRock, Strategy Back Bitcoin Strength as Crypto Flows Track CLARITY Act News

Bitcoin traders and crypto market watchers are scrambling to get ahead of incoming Fed chair Kevin Warsh's confirmation hearing

‘The New Gold'—Sudden Fed Update Leaves Bitcoin Braced For A Huge Price Game-Changer

Top US Navy Admiral calls bitcoin a tool of "power projection" as the US, China, Iran, and Russia are all leveraging bitcoin to advance their own strategic interests.

Top Admiral Calls Bitcoin A Tool Of ‘Power Projection' Amid US-China Clash

The two companies would agree to merge, with CS Digital receiving $55 million in an all-share transaction, to combine Olenox's energy expertise with CS Digital's expertise in bitcoin mining. The combined company would seek to develop off-grid mining and AI data center initiatives close to generation sites.

Olenox Announces Merge With CS Digital to Develop Low Cost, Off-Grid Bitcoin Mining Opportunities

SEC Chair Atkins's Project Crypto innovation exemption lands days before Bitcoin 2026. Bitcoin bulls are watching for the move past $80,000.

'Project Crypto'—Why Atkins Could Suddenly Push Bitcoin Past $80K

Bitcoin's safe-haven properties remain under market pressure as Willy Woo says major capital pools still treat it as untested. That perception keeps bitcoin tied to risk assets during global uncertainty. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin still trades like a risk asset during uncertainty, says Willy Woo. NASDAQ correlation keeps bitcoin tied to macro stress, limiting safe-haven behavior.

Why Bitcoin Trades Like Risk Asset Despite Safe Haven Properties, Willy Woo Explains

Morgan Stanley Investment Management launched a stablecoin reserve fund to meet rising institutional demand for compliant digital asset infrastructure. The move deepens its push into tokenization and crypto-linked products as market participation expands. Key Takeaways: Morgan Stanley introduced a fund to support stablecoin issuers needing compliant, liquid reserve investment solutions.

Morgan Stanley Adds Stablecoin Fund After Bitcoin ETF Launch

Tokyo-listed Metaplanet Inc. issued its 20th series of zero-interest bonds on April 24, 2026, raising ¥8 billion (approximately $50 million) earmarked entirely for bitcoin purchases. Key Takeaways: Metaplanet issued its 20th zero-coupon bond series on April 24, 2026, raising $50M to buy bitcoin.

Metaplanet Raises $50M via Zero-Interest Bonds to Expand its 40,177 BTC Treasury

A domain registered on July 20, 2008 — e-cash.org — is drawing renewed attention from Bitcoin historians and researchers who believe Satoshi Nakamoto registered it weeks before creating bitcoin.org. Key Takeaways: Historians like Gwern Branwen link e-cash.org, registered July 20, 2008, to Satoshi Nakamoto based on timing with bitcoin.org.

The Domain Satoshi May Have Dropped: E-cash.org Predates Bitcoin.org by 29 days

IBIT options open interest topped Deribit on Friday, signaling rapid institutional adoption of regulated crypto derivatives in the U.S.

BlackRock's bitcoin ETF just hit a massive milestone that proves crypto is now a mainstream bet

Bitcoin extended its inflow streak to nine days with a modest $14 million inflow, as ether returned to gains. XRP added to its steady rise, and solana slipped into outflows. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs added $14 million, with Blackrock IBIT's $22.9 million inflow offsetting ARKB outflows.

Bitcoin ETFs Add $14M as Inflow Streak Hits Nine Days, Blackrock's IBIT Leads Demand

Post-quantum startup Project Eleven awarded its 1 BTC Q-Day Prize to independent researcher Giancarlo Lelli on April 24, 2026, for breaking a 15-bit elliptic curve cryptography key on a publicly accessible IBM quantum computer, a result the company called the largest public demonstration of its kind to date.

IBM Quantum Hardware Cracks 15-Bit ECC Key, but Bitcoin Devs Say Random Bits Match the Result

Bitcoin hash rate recovery and negative funding rates signal potential gains ahead, according to the ETF provider's latest network analysis.

Bitcoin Hit Its Highest Price Since January—Why VanEck Analysts See More Potential Gains

Trump is expected to speak at his crypto conference in Palm Beach shortly.

Bitcoin falls after Trump reportedly canceled Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner's Iran-talks trip

Mean-reversion models suggest bearish targets imply a 0.4th percentile event, far beyond typical market corrections.

Bitcoin at $40,000 would be 'near-unprecedented' statistical outcome, analyst says

Bitcoin developer and Drivechain architect Paul Sztorc announced a new Bitcoin hard fork called eCash, set to launch this August, giving every BTC holder an equal number of eCash coins at the time of the split.

Drivechain Architect Paul Sztorc Unveils August Bitcoin Hard Fork With 1:1 BTC Coin Split

A new report on the state of bitcoin mining in Latam found that the region is lagging in bitcoin mining adoption, even as it holds vast energy resources. While Paraguay holds the fourth place in global hashrate, Hashrate Index picked Brazil and Venezuela as the nations to follow.

Hashrate Index: Brazil and Venezuela Show Potential to Grow Latam's Bitcoin Mining Share

Can a network without formal governance coordinate the biggest cryptographic migration in its history?

Clock is ticking for bitcoin to prevent quantum threat as it could drain 6.9 million BTC including Satoshi's

Fold Holdings expanded bitcoin workplace compensation with a new employer bonus program. The rollout turns payroll-linked incentives into a potential distribution channel for everyday BTC adoption. Key Takeaways: Fold launches BTC bonuses, expanding employer adoption pathways. Businesses gain crypto tools, strengthening retention incentives. Fold Business growth signals wider corporate bitcoin integration.

Bitcoin Bonuses Expand as Fold Brings Payroll-Linked Rewards to Employers

Bitcoin extended its inflow streak with conviction, adding $223 million. However, ether's rally paused with a $76 million outflow, while XRP and solana posted decent gains. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs logged $223 million inflows for an eighth straight day of inflows, led by Blackrock's IBIT adding $167 million.

Blackrock's IBIT Pulls $167M as Bitcoin ETFs Extend 8-Day $223M Inflow Streak

Strong earnings season trumps geopolitical risks for now, one trader said, as equities and crypto markets "stopped caring" about Iran war headlines.

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