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.

Economist Peter Schiff questioned on Tuesday Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) decline over the past year, despite Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) substantially boosting its BTC reserves during the same time. Schiff Targets Saylor's Strategy Again In an X post, Schiff chose the 2025 Bitcoin Conference as the reference point.

Peter Schiff Wonders Why Bitcoin Keeps Dropping Despite Michael Saylor's Aggressive BTC Accumulation—Critics Clap Back

The crowd is heavily leaning bullish, and that's often a contrarian signal, according to Santiment.

There's a social media groundswell predicting bitcoin above $90,000. That might be a problem.

Institutional investors just bought an overall total of $1.2 billion in Bitcoin and crypto assets in one week, according to a new update from CoinShares. The inflows mark the fourth consecutive positive week for digital asset investment products. Bitcoin dominated the buying with $933 million in new capital. This brings Bitcoin's year-to-date inflows to $4.

Institutional Investors Pour $1,200,000,000 Into Bitcoin and Crypto Assets in One Week: CoinShares

At Bitcoin 2026, Jack Mallers, chief executive of the $3.3 billion bitcoin treasury firm Twenty One Capital, stated that bitcoin has a structural advantage over gold, pointing to its onchain proof of reserves as something no gold custodian can replicate.

Twenty One Capital's Jack Mallers Argues BTC's Proof of Reserves Outclasses Gold at Bitcoin 2026

American Bitcoin Corp. (NASDAQ:ABTC) co-founder Eric Trump lashed out on Tuesday at an article painting the firm as an “arbitrage play” targeting MAGA supporters. Trump Brings Out The ‘China' Angle In an X post, Trump attributed the critical coverage to Forbes' ownership by Hong Kong-based Integrated Whale Media Investments.

Eric Trump Calls Reporting About American Bitcoin 'Politically Motivated Propoganda'

Bitcoin is sitting almost still while the rest of the majors give back gains and oil pushes above $111 on reports of an extended U.S. naval blockade against Iran.

Bitcoin rises to $77,000 ahead of Fed decision as Trump preps for lengthy Hormuz block

The legendary cryptographer discusses institutional money flows into bitcoin.

Institutional money is coming for bitcoin, but Adam Back says it moves slower than you think

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Leading cryptocurrencies fell alongside stocks on Tuesday amid a report that AI giant OpenAI reportedly missed its key targets.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Slide, Dogecoin Flat As 'Fear' Sentiment Prevails: Analyst Expects BTC Bull Run Before 'Massive' Financial Crisis

Bitcoin is nearing a key price test that could confirm a bottom or expose this move as another failed attempt. The outcome will shape whether improving market conditions translate into a sustained recovery or stall again. Key Takeaways: Willy Woo identifies bitcoin's cost basis near $79K as a key test.

Bitcoin Attempts Bottom as Analyst Flags $79K and $65K Levels

At Bitcoin 2026, a Nakamoto Stage panel made a simple but striking point: Bitcoin's institutional growth is being driven by competitors who are actually working together, building the tools, products, and infrastructure needed to bring the asset into mainstream finance.

Bitcoin is Reshaping Traditional Finance, Industry Leaders Say

A new documentary, This Time Is Different, will chronicle Bitcoin's four-year cycle and David Bailey's journey building Nakamoto Inc. through its public launch and market swings.

‘This Time Is Different': A First of Its Kind Documentary Covering Bitcoin's Four Year Cycle, David Bailey, And Nakamoto in Production

At Bitcoin 2026, Michael Saylor pitched STRC as a rapidly growing Bitcoin-backed credit product attracting billions from retail investors and aiming to scale digital credit as a major driver of Bitcoin adoption and price growth.

Strategy's (MSTR) Michael Saylor Says STRC is ‘Going Viral' After $8.5 Billion Run‑Up

Venture capitalist Tim Draper told a packed crowd at Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas that companies, families, and governments without bitcoin holdings face serious financial risk as global monetary systems continue to shift. Key Takeaways: Tim Draper warned Bitcoin 2026 attendees that companies without 5-15% bitcoin treasury allocation risk collapse if banks fail.

Tim Draper Says ‘You Should Be Scared' Without 6 Months Bitcoin Savings

Federal prosecutors secured a prison term for a Saipan woman who defrauded elderly victims through a fake Bitcoin investment scheme

Woman Gets 71 Months in Prison Over Bitcoin Investment Fraud Targeting Elderly Victims

The Music City is set to host Bitcoin 2027, the world's largest Bitcoin gathering, on July 15–17, 2027

Bitcoin 2027 Conference Returning to Nashville, Tennessee

David Marcus, CEO of Lightspark and former president of Paypal, took the stage at Bitcoin 2026 Las Vegas to announce Grid Global Accounts, a dollar-denominated payment layer built entirely on Bitcoin that connects to 175 million Visa merchants across 33 countries and reaches 65 nations in real time.

Lightspark CEO Launches Grid Global Accounts at Bitcoin 2026 Las Vegas

Czech National Bank Governor Aleš Michl used a Bitcoin industry stage in Las Vegas to defend a reserve strategy that mixes strict inflation control with measured exposure to digital assets.

Czech Central Bank Chief Backs Bitcoin as 1% Reserve Slice in ‘Conservative but Innovative' Strategy

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has climbed about 15% over the past month, with technical analysts pointing to a classic three-period pattern that may indicate a shift toward stronger bullish momentum. Three-Period "Morning Star" Pattern In an Apr. 28 post on X, crypto analyst Ali Martinez highlighted the formation of a Morning Star pattern on Bitcoin's chart, a signal often associated with trend reversals.

Bitcoin Gains 15% In 30 Days And This Pattern Says The Move Isn't Done Yet

It will be "really hard to make money" in stocks over the next decade, said the billionaire investor, noting that the S&P 500's valuation reminds him of the 2000 dot-com bubble.

Paul Tudor Jones calls bitcoin the 'best inflation hedge,' warns of overvalued stocks

On Tuesday, April 28, bitcoin fell 0.7%, dipping below the $76,000 mark as global markets stalled amid a lull in Middle East geopolitical tensions. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin dropped 0.7% to $76,200 on April 28 as markets shifted focus away from Middle East geopolitical risks.

Traders Push Bitcoin Below $76,000 as $43M Long Liquidations Trigger Slide

American Bitcoin (NASDAQ:ABTC) has torched $500 million in shareholder value since September while Eric Trump's personal fortune jumped from $190 million to $280 million, according to a Forbes report published Tuesday. American Bitcoin Stock Down 92% From Peak When American Bitcoin hit the Nasdaq on September 3, investors valued the company at $13.2 billion despite holding just $270 million of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC).

How Eric Trump's American Bitcoin Lost $500 Million In Shareholder Value In 8 Months

Bitcoin held near $76,000 while major altcoins remained subdued, as traders positioned cautiously ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee meeting.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Trade Sideways Ahead Of Powell's Final Meeting As Fed Chair

Strategy issuing STRC has helped the company accumulate over $7 billion worth of BTC in recent weeks, Bitwise says.

Strategy-fueled bitcoin rally could last ‘for some time to come,' Bitwise CIO says

Three billionaire investors declared aggressive Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) targets at Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas on Monday, with price calls ranging from $125,000 to warnings of a massive supply shock. Tim Draper: Companies Must Hold 5% to 15% in Bitcoin Tim Draper said businesses should allocate 5% to 15% of treasury to Bitcoin to hedge against fiat currency erosion and prepare for potential financial system disruptions.

Michael Saylor Says Financial Giants Will Cause 'Massive Supply Shock' For Bitcoin

Bernstein analysts see IREN's AI cloud prospects growing substantially in the coming years—and its Bitcoin business disappearing entirely.

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