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 reclaimed the $72,000 level following a volatile session, influenced by the confusion regarding the ceasefire terms. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin rallied to $72,571 after U.S. officials clarified ceasefire terms, lifting the market cap to $1.45 trillion. Volatility triggered $115 million in liquidations on Coinglass, with shorts accounting for $95 million.

Bitcoin Defies Early Volatility to Reclaim $72,000 Support

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could climb to $95,000 by the end of 2026, according to executives at Bitwise Asset Management, who say the market is undergoing a quiet but sustained institutional bull run. Retail-Institutional Divide Widens Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan and Head of Research Ryan Rasmussen, speaking in an Apr. 8 interview with Milk Road, highlighted a growing disconnect between retail and institutional investors.

Bitcoin Could Reach $95,000 By 2026 If Key Catalysts Align, Bitwise Execs Say

An individual Bitcoin miner hit the lottery overnight, scoring a $225,000 BTC reward when they found a block.

Another Solo Bitcoin Miner Hits the Jackpot, Scoring $225K BTC Reward

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) bounced from $67,000 to $72,000, but Glassnode data reveals weak spot demand, contracting futures volume, and persistent long-term holder capitulation running above 4,000 BTC per day, suggesting the recovery lacks conviction. The Bear Market Zone Bitcoin remains within bear market territory according to key on-chain pricing models.

Bitcoin Bounced To $72,000, But Glassnode's Data Tells A Very Different Story

TRM's Ari Redbord expressed skepticism that Iran and affiliated actors are accepting Bitcoin for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

Is Iran Collecting Hormuz Tolls in Bitcoin? This Crypto Intelligence Firm Is Skeptical

Prediction market traders are placing tens of millions of dollars on bitcoin price outcomes in 2026, and the data shows a market divided between near-term caution and long-range optimism. Key Takeaways: Polymarket's April 2026 bitcoin price market has logged $11.8 million in volume, with $75,000 carrying only 54% odds.

Bitcoin Price Prediction Markets Show $100K Odds at 12% for 2026, Data Reveals

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu reportedly has signaled a willingness to negotiate with Lebanon.

Bitcoin shoots above $72,000 as optimism grows over Middle East ceasefire

CME has lost its position as the largest Bitcoin futures exchange to Binance for the first time since November 2023.

CME Bitcoin futures activity slumps to 14-month low as basis trade unwind drains institutional demand

Bitcoin Depot disclosed that hackers stole about $3.7 million in bitcoin from company-controlled wallets.

Bitcoin Depot Reports $3.7 Million Stolen in Wallet Security Breach

The South Korean exchange is pursuing formal legal remedies to recover 7 BTC after voluntary return requests failed.

Bithumb Files to Seize Bitcoin From Holdouts After $43B Blunder

Nunchuk releases open-source tools that allow AI agents to interact with Bitcoin wallets while keeping humans in control over spending.

Nunchuk Launches Open-Source Bitcoin Tools for AI Agents With 'Bounded Authority'

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) holding near $70,000 has renewed optimism among retail traders after a sharp first-quarter decline. Counter-Trend Rally Concerns In his Apr.8 podcast, macro analyst Benjamin Cowen described Bitcoin's recent price action as a "textbook" counter-trend rally, warning that such moves often trap late buyers before a larger decline resumes.

Bitcoin At $71,000: True Recovery Or Bear Market Relief Rally?

Morgan Stanley's new spot Bitcoin ETF (MSBT) debuted with strong early volume and inflows while intensifying fee competition in the market.

Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF Debuts With $34 Million in Volume

Bithumb has begun legal action to recover bitcoin distributed in error during a February promotional event.

Bithumb Seeks Asset Freeze to Recover Bitcoin From $40 Billion Payout Error

A solo Bitcoin miner overcame roughly 1-in-100,000 odds to mine block 944,306, earning the full 3.128 BTC reward worth about $222,000 using CKpool with 70 TH/s of hashpower.

Solo Bitcoin Miner Defies 1-in-100,000 Odds to Win $222K Block Reward

Aave (AAVE) dropped 3.6% and Stellar (XLM) fell 2.7%, leading the index lower.

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Bitcoin (BTC) trades flat as index declines

U.S. spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETFs posted $94 million in net outflows on Wednesday despite Bitcoin rallying from $67,800 to $71,000 on U.S.-Iran ceasefire news. The Outflow Breakdown Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (NYSE:FBTC) recorded the largest outflows at $79 million, followed by ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (NYSE:ARKB) at $74.7 million.

Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $94M While Polymarket Gives 43% Chance Of Positive Flows Today

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) extended their outflow streak despite a strong debut from Morgan Stanley's new fund. Ether followed with losses, while solana declined, and XRP remained inactive. Key Takeaways Morgan Stanley's MSBT drew $30.6 million, but bitcoin ETFs still lost $93.9 million amid uneven demand. Blackrock IBIT added $40.

Bitcoin ETFs Extend Outflows Despite Morgan Stanley's $31 Million Debut

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Bitcoin trades $71,000 as broader markets weakened amid geopolitical uncertainty. Bitcoin ETFs saw $124.6 million in net outflows on Wednesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $18.6 million in net outflows.

Bitcoin Holds $71,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Slip 3% On Geopolitical Uncertainty

Iran may accept BTC for oil tanker passage through the Strait of Hormuz, while Morgan Stanley just helped drive a huge day for Bitcoin ETFs.

Morning Minute: Iran Wants Bitcoin to Let Oil Tankers Through the Strait

The bitcoin miner earned $222,012 in subsidy and fees for mining block 944,306 using CKpool in a solo mining configuration.

Lucky solo bitcoin miner beats roughly one-in-300-year odds to win $222,000 block reward

Bitcoin Depot revealed it lost just over 50 bitcoins in a cyberattack in which an unauthorized party gained access to its corporate systems and settlement account credentials. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin Depot lost 50.903 BTC, worth $3.665 million, after a March 23 cyberattack on corporate systems.

Crypto ATM Giant Discloses $3.7 Million Bitcoin Theft Following Cyberattack

Whales and options traders are betting on a massive BTC reversal toward $80,000 as a fragile Iran ceasefire fuels hopes for a supply squeeze and a breakout.

Bitcoin's $80,000 bull bet just took over the market

Despite a geopolitical "risk-on" boost, crypto markets remain range-bound with BTC hovering at $71,200 while altcoins like MANA and AERO show strength.

Bitcoin stalls below key resistance as analysts clash over next move

Strategy's Michael Saylor said bitcoin has likely bottomed near $60,000 and downplayed quantum computing risks.

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