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.

Billionaire investor Michael Novogratz said Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could struggle to reclaim the $100,000 level without a meaningful shift in macroeconomic conditions, particularly monetary policy. Fed Policy Key To Next Move Speaking on the broader crypto outlook to Bloomberg on Tuesday, Novogratz said a sustained move higher in Bitcoin would likely require central banks, especially the Federal Reserve, to ease policy.

Bitcoin's Path To $100,000 Will Be Rocky, Galaxy Digital CEO Michael Novogratz Says

Block is accelerating its push to make bitcoin everyday money, with Miles Suter unveiling new payments, rewards, and self-custody tools at Bitcoin 2026 alongside proof of $2.2 billion in BTC reserves.

Block (XYZ) Touts Bitcoin as ‘Everyday Money' With 800,000 Merchants Now Accepting It

Bitcoin ETFs ended a nine-day inflow streak with a $263 million outflow, led by heavy exits from Fidelity, Grayscale, and Ark funds, while trading activity remained strong. Ether ETFs also posted $50 million in net outflows, while XRP and solana ETFs saw no trading activity, reflecting a broader pause in investor momentum. Key Takeaways: U.S.

Fidelity Pulls $150M From FBTC as Bitcoin ETF Flows Reverse After 9-Day Run

Leading stablecoin issuer Tether has teamed with Canaan and ACME Swisstech to develop customizable, upgradable Bitcoin mining rigs.

Stablecoin Giant Tether Reveals Plans for Modular Bitcoin Mining Hardware

The miner locked in fixed borrowing costs and extended maturity, but a shrinking BTC treasury and loan-to-value triggers leave little room for error if prices slide.

Riot extends $200 million Coinbase credit facility, and bitcoin weakness could mean more sales

RailsX launches with bitcoin-stablecoin pairs USDT-L and USDC-L from Speed Wallet, with users retaining full control of their keys.

Amboss launches RailsX for self-custodial bitcoin and stablecoin trading on Lightning

Blockstream has launched Jade Core, a simplified, open-source hardware wallet designed to make Bitcoin self-custody more accessible to a broader range of users.

Blockstream Launches Jade Core to Simplify Bitcoin Self-Custody Without Sacrificing Security

The United Arab Emirates officially withdrew from OPEC and the broader OPEC+ alliance on April 28, 2026, and bitcoin fell below $76,000 within hours of the announcement. Key Takeaways: The UAE exits OPEC on May 1, 2026, ending 59 years of membership and removing OPEC's third-largest producer.

UAE Quits OPEC After 59 Years, BTC Slides Below $76K Amid Hormuz Supply Shock

The early bitcoin investor and author of Bitcoin Supercycle says bitcoin needs to drop to about $57,000 sometime in October before beginning its ascent. A market analyst disagrees.

'Crypto Godfather' says bitcoin has not reached its bottom and a new all-time high is off the table for 2026

Amboss' RailsX goes live with USDT-L and USDC-L, bringing peer-to-peer, self-custodial stablecoin trading to the Lightning Network for the first time.

Amboss Activates RailsX, Enabling Self-Custody Stablecoin Trading on Bitcoin Lightning

Tether said it is developing new modular bitcoin mining systems with Canaan and ACME Swisstech in a deeper pusher into infrastructure.

Tether develops modular bitcoin mining systems with Canaan in latest infrastructure push

Paul Sztorc says he can't move a single sat of Satoshi's bitcoin and isn't trying to. But critics say rewriting forked-chain balances at addresses a user does not control sets a bad precedent.

Not a theft, but a statement: Inside the Bitcoin proposal to reassign Satoshi-linked coins

BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) is integrating its tokenized money market fund BUIDL with cryptocurrency exchange OKX as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) spot ETFs continue to attract significant inflows. Under the arrangement, the fund can be used as collateral while continuing to generate yield from low-risk assets such as U.S. Treasuries.

BlackRock Strikes Fresh Crypto Partnership As Bitcoin ETFs Continue To Boom

The Postquant Labs project uses Arch Network to deliver post-quantum signature protection without a Bitcoin soft fork, sidestepping both Jameson Lopp's freeze proposal and Paul Sztorc's hard fork.

New wallet offers way to tackle Bitcoin's quantum risk without a fork

Block Inc. (NYSE:SQ) published its first proof-of-reserves report Monday, disclosing total Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) holdings of 28,355 BTC worth roughly $2.2 billion as of March 2026, confirmed by third-party auditors. Block's Bitcoin Holdings: Customer vs Corporate Split Block's Bitcoin reserves split into two categories: 19,357 BTC ($1.5 billion) held on behalf of customers and 8,997 BTC ($692.3 million) in corporate holdings.

Jack Dorsey Opens Block's $2.2 Billion Bitcoin Reserves To Public View

A "big announcement" on the U.S. Bitcoin strategic reserve could drop soon, but Treasury and a stalled Senate bill continue to set limits.

White House Crypto Adviser Hints at ‘Breakthrough' Bitcoin Reserve Move

Big Tech earnings and the FOMC are challenging investor risk appetite, with $82K as a make-or-break level for Bitcoin's recovery rally.

Bitcoin's Next Move Hinges on $82K CME Gap as Earnings, FOMC Loom

The White House's top crypto adviser, Patrick Witt, has revealed a bitcoin "breakthrough"

White House Reveals Bitcoin ‘Breakthrough' After Shock ‘Hyperinflation' Price Warning

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Bitcoin trades near $76,000 as institutional flows turned negative ahead of a closely watched Federal Reserve meeting. Bitcoin ETFs saw $263.2 million in net outflows on Monday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $50.5 million in net outflows.

Bitcoin At $76,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Dip 2% On ETF Outflows

The cryptocurrency is forming a pattern of higher highs and higher lows.

Coinidol.com: Bitcoin is on Course to Surpass Its $80,000 High

Bitcoin BTC$76,394.10 pulled back to $76,500 from above $79,000 earlier this week, stalling the rally from late-March lows below $65,000. Those expecting a swift return to form may want to take note that recent economic releases do not support a big bullish move.

Bulls want bitcoin back above $80,000. Macro says not so fast.

Bitcoin drops after repeated resistance at $80,000, taking ether with it, while derivatives and macro signals point to reduced risk appetite and subdued volatility.

Crypto traders turn cautious as bitcoin loses steam below $80,000

The fintech company's third-party audited disclosure shows $1.5 billion in customer Bitcoin and $692 million in corporate treasury holdings.

Jack Dorsey's Block Discloses $2.2B Bitcoin Holdings in Q1 Proof-of-Reserves Report

Analysts weighed bitcoin's bullish momentum against growing policy and geopolitical caution after ETF flows reversed amid a key macro week.

Bitcoin ETF outflows snap nine-day streak ahead of FOMC as market tests resolve near $77,000

The firm added 114 BTC to its corporate treasury, for a total of 8,997 BTC, and said it plans to issue regular third-party reports.

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