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 BTC$76,204.87 is on the defensive as April draws to a close, though seasonal trends suggest any pullbacks may prove short-lived, potentially paving the way for a renewed move higher in the weeks ahead.

Seasonal trends favor bulls even as bitcoin ends April in a defensive mood

Bitcoin faces profit-taking pressure near $80,000, backed up by a U.S. inflation report that comes as high oil prices and rising bond yields weigh on risk assets.

Bitcoin faces $80,000 resistance as derivatives shows signs of risk aversion

Block, Inc. (NYSE:XYZ) founder Jack Dorsey is helping arrange the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC)-only premiere of an award-winning documentary on WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. Bitcoin Against Media Blackout At the Bitcoin 2026 conference in Las Vegas, Dorsey and Eugene Jarecki, the director of “The Six Billion Dollar Man,” announced a private pay-per-view “just to people in the Bitcoin community.

Jack Dorsey Backs 'Bitcoin World Premiere' Of Julian Assange Documentary: 'There Was Natural Resonance With The BTC Community'

A popular crypto strategist believes Bitcoin will have a parabolic rally if BTC can reclaim one key level. The analyst pseudonymously known as Pentoshi tells his 900,700 followers on X that Bitcoin needs to regain the mid-$80,000 range to confirm a new a bullish phase. “We got the $80,000 push on BTC.

Crypto Strategist Details Key Level for Bitcoin's ‘True Expansion' After BTC Price Rallies Near $80,000

Robinhood's stock closed down 13.2% after the company reported weaker first-quarter earnings the previous day.

Ark Invest buys $39 million worth of Robinhood shares, offloads $6 million of its own spot bitcoin ETF

Mezo has launched an institutional-grade product designed to help corporate treasuries earn yield and access lending on their bitcoin holdings. Key Takeaways: Mezo and Anchorage Digital Bank launched Mezo Prime to provide bitcoin yield to corporate treasuries. Over 1,000,000 bitcoin currently sitting idle in custody can now access protocol yield without commingling.

Mezo Launches Mezo Prime as Bullish Deploys 250 BTC Into Yield Vaults

Tether (CRYPTO: USDT), the majority owner of Twenty One Capital (NYSE:XXI), suggested a three-way merger on Wednesday to strengthen the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) treasury firm's strategic outlook. Merger Of Bitcoin-Native Entities Tether said in a press release that it plans to vote in favor of a proposed merger between Twenty One Capital and Bitcoin payments firm Strike, followed by a merger of the combined entities with Elektron Energy, a large-scale Bitcoin mining platform.

Tether-Owned Twenty One Capital's Shares Surge After Stablecoin Company Proposes Merger With Bitcoin Firm Strike

Dogecoin

Open interest in DOGE-tracked futures climbed to 15.36 billion tokens, a sign that traders are adding fresh leverage as the memecoin's price surges.

Dogecoin zooms 10%, breaking away from bitcoin as open interest hits a yearly peak

The AI boom has increased demand exponentially, requiring cutting-edge infrastructure and high-efficiency technology to support grid resilience, ultimately reshaping how the digital future is built. This article first appeared in The Energy Mag. The original article can be viewed here.

Who Owns the Stack: From Bitcoin to AI, the Race for Power Is Going Off-Grid

Hawkish dissent within the Federal Reserve, elevated oil prices and rising long-term inflation expectations are pushing bond yields higher.

Ouch. The U.S. 30-year Treasury yield just hit 5% and bitcoin may pay the price

Ethereum

Solana

Crypto sold off across the board with bitcoin down 2.1% and ether off 3.4% as Brent crude surged 7.1% to $126 a barrel on reports President Trump is being briefed on military options for Iran.

Bitcoin slides toward $75,000, ETH, SOL, XRP drop as oil hits four-year high

Eric Trump, co-founder of American Bitcoin Corp. (NASDAQ:ABTC), reiterated on Wednesday his strong belief in Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) potential to reach a million dollars in the future ‘Best Days Are Ahead' At the Bitcoin 2026 conference in Las Vegas, Trump declared his “absolute conviction” that Bitcoin will hit $1 million. “I don't know if it's 2030.

Eric Trump Expresses 'Absolute Conviction' About Bitcoin Hitting $1 Million—But Won't Say When

Leading cryptocurrencies stagnated, while stocks fell on Wednesday due to the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision and uncertainty surrounding U.S.-Iran peace talks. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:30 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Stagnate, But Dogecoin Rallies After Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged: Analyst Flags 'Insufficient Evidence' To Suggest Bull Cycle

Ripple Prime clients gained direct BTC options access through Bullish on April 29, expanding institutional derivatives trading. The rollout enables RLUSD use in options trading and connects clients to one of the largest regulated BTC options markets by open interest. Key Takeaways: Ripple Prime clients can now trade BTC options on Bullish using RLUSD.

Ripple, Bullish Expand Institutional Access to BTC Options Trading

Bitcoin is scheduled to fork in August 2026, and for the first time, the entities holding a great deal of coins are not retail traders but exchange-traded fund (ETF) sponsors, corporate treasuries like Strategy, and regulated custodians sitting on more than two million BTC.

Bitcoin's August Hard Fork May Dwarf Every Previous Split Combined — Here's Why

Strategy CEO Phong Le and Blockstream CEO Adam Back joined moderator Natalie Brunell on Wednesday to discuss Bitcoin treasury strategy, tokenization, digital credit, and Satoshi Nakamoto's identity.

Strategy and Blockstream CEOs Paint Vision of Bitcoin's Financial Future

Amy Oldenburg, head of digital assets at Morgan Stanley, says client education — not product design — is the central challenge facing bitcoin adoption at the firm and across the industry.

Morgan Stanley Executive on Bitcoin: ‘We Are Still So Early on This Journey'

Filmmaker Eugene Jarecki and Jack Dorsey are teaming up to bring a Julian Assange documentary to the public through a bitcoin-powered distribution model.

Bitcoin, WikiLeaks, and a Film the Streamers Wouldn't Touch: Jack Dorsey and Eugene Jarecki Make Their Case

The eyes of the financial world are locked on Washington D.C. today, April 29, 2026, as Bitcoin (BTC) hovers stubbornly around the $77,400 mark.

Bitcoin's $77,000 Stalemate: Navigating the "Powell Finale" and the Fed's Final Frontier

American Bitcoin Co-Founder and Calamos CEO John Koudounis told attendees at Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas that the ownership structure of bitcoin has changed in a way that makes a price retreat less likely, and both men urged skeptics to reconsider the asset before a coming wave of institutional and generational capital arrives.

Eric Trump, John Koudounis Call Bitcoin a Global Reserve Asset, Float $1M Price Target

A split 8-4 vote initially spooked markets, creating uncertainty around the Federal Reserve's future policy moves.

Bitcoin slips to $75,000 as Fed holds rates, dissenters chill Warsh ‘pivot party'

Speaking at Bitcoin Las Vegas 2026, the American Bitcoin co-founder declared the last six months a turning point.

Eric Trump says bitcoin in its 'greatest period ever' as Wall Street falls in line

On April 29, bitcoin experienced significant price swings, peaking at $77,882 before retreating to $75,100. This volatility coincided with the Federal Reserve's decision to maintain steady interest rates and growing concerns over conflict in the Middle East.

Bitcoin Swings $2,800 as Traders Dump at $77,882 Peak, Pushing Price Toward $75,100

At the Bitcoin 2026 Conference, executives from SALT Lending and Peoples Reserve argued that Bitcoin-backed loans are emerging as a viable path to homeownership by letting holders leverage Bitcoin as collateral instead of selling it.

Bitcoin-Backed Loans Are Unlocking Homeownership for an Entire New Generation

Steak ‘n Shake exec Michael Boes told Bitcoin 2026 attendees that Bitcoin has become central to the chain's turnaround, driving 2 million new customers, cutting costs, and helping fund a healthier menu overhaul.

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