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.

For bitcoin BTC$78,216.44 traders, the direction of the Dollar Index (DXY), a measure of the greenback's strength against a basket of other currencies, hasn't mattered this much in nearly four years.

Bitcoin, dollar move in near-perfect opposition. It hasn't been this extreme in almost 4 years.

BTC holds a tight range as open interest drops, signaling cooling momentum, while altcoins show mixed performance and ZEC attracts fresh bullish interest.

Bitcoin stalls below at $77,500 as volatility cools, traders unwind leverage

SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci sparked a conversation on Thursday about Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) potential worth if it becomes critical infrastructure for cybersecurity, specifically to counter AI-driven threats. Bitcoin's Real Worth In an X post, Scaramucci highlighted gold's $30 trillion valuation and asked, “What is Bitcoin, being a potential global requirement for cybersecurity to fend off AI, worth?

Anthony Scaramucci Questions Bitcoin's Potential Worth As 'Global Requirement' For Cybersecurity

Market analyst Mati Greenspan said bitcoin has not gone through a “winter,” rather a pullback within a broader bull market, adding the next leg up for bitcoin will be driven by nation-state adoption.

Michael Saylor says the bitcoin winter is over. Some experts agree, with caveats.

Spot bitcoin ETFs logged $223.2 million in net inflows on Thursday, led by $167.5 million into BlackRock's IBIT.

Spot bitcoin ETFs draw $2 billion in net inflows over 8-day positive streak

Veteran trader and chartist Peter Brandt predicted on Thursday an “investable low” for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) later in the year, followed by a major cyclical high in 2029. The Story Of Tops And Bottoms Brandt, a technical analyst with nearly 50 years of experience, based his prediction on the historical accuracy of its 15-year cyclical patterns.

Bitcoin To Hit 'Investable Low' Around This Time In 2026, Forecasts Seasoned Trader: 'The Next High Will Be Between

Metaplanet has issued 8 billion yen, or about $50 million, in zero-interest bonds to fund additional bitcoin purchases.

Bitcoin-holder Metaplanet raises $50 million to buy more BTC

In the first quarter of this year, Metaplanet purchased 5,075 BTC, bringing its total to 40,177 BTC as of March 31.

Metaplanet issues $50 million in zero-interest bonds to buy more bitcoin

Crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe says Bitcoin is clearly bullish. In a series of posts on X, van de Poppe downplays market jitters, pointing to strong momentum and supportive lower-timeframe technical indicators as signs that the trend is strongly intact. “There's no need to stress, markets are eagerly going up for Bitcoin.

Crypto Analyst Michaël van de Poppe Says Bitcoin Is Headed Higher – Here Are His Targets

Spot bitcoin ETFs logged their first 8-day inflow streak since October, but on-chain profit-taking is already running at 3x the rate that has marked every local top this year.

Bitcoin ETFs just pulled $2 billion in 8 days while short-term holders quietly started selling

Crypto markets weaken amid rising Japan inflation, Iran war oil disruptions, and expectations of a hawkish Bank of Japan.

Bitcoin rally is stalling as Japanese inflation adds to Iran war–driven market jitters

Itau Unibanco, through its VC arm Itau Ventures, has made an undisclosed investment in Minter, a company that installs mobile data centers and bitcoin mining operations across Brazil. Minter's approach allows it to take advantage of surplus energy that would otherwise be wasted.

Largest Bank in Brazil Moves to Invest in Bitcoin Mining

Charles Schwab is rolling out spot bitcoin and ethereum trading for 38 million brokerage accounts at a 75-basis-point fee, and advisors are already pushing back.

'Distribution Event'—Schwab Crypto Targeting $12T Bitcoin Buyers

Dogecoin

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Leading cryptocurrencies retreated alongside stocks on Thursday, amid lingering uncertainty over the Iran conflict.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Retreat, Dogecoin Gains As Strait Of Hormuz Blockades Continue: Analyst Says BTC Crossing This Level Will Be 'Massive'

Bitcoin ETF inflows have turned positive across all tracked periods, signaling renewed institutional demand for bitcoin exposure. Sustained inflows matter because they can influence bitcoin's near-term price direction and broader crypto market momentum. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs are showing stronger demand as flows turn positive across all tracked periods.

Bitcoin ETF Inflows Turn Fully Positive Across Key Timeframes, Led by Blackrock's IBIT

On Thursday, April 23, Bitcoin's hashprice stood at $36.46 per petahash per second, and every one of the 14 top-ranked ASIC miners tracked in current profitability data is generating positive daily returns for operators paying $0.04 per kilowatt-hour. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin's hashprice hit $36.

Bitcoin Mining Profit Guide April 2026: 14 ASIC Rigs Compared at $0.04 Per kWh

Guillaume Girard of UTXO Management argues that while a quantum computer capable of breaking Bitcoin may never arrive, the network must prepare now because protocol changes move slowly, like a state legislature.

Bitcoin's Quantum Problem Is Really a Governance Crisis in Disguise: UTXO

“Flows have turned positive for the year,” Global Head of ETFs at BNY Asset Servicing Ben Slavin told The Block.

Bitcoin ETF ‘flows turned positive for the year': BNY's global head of ETFs

Bitcoin extended its inflow streak with significant volume and a $336 million inflow, while ether's inflow run hit its 10th day. XRP edged higher, and solana saw no inflows for the second day in a row. Key Takeaways Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) added $335.

Bitcoin ETFs Add $336 Million as Ether Extends 10-Day Streak

Crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen says Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) remains the strongest asset in the digital asset market, as he outlined expectations for the current bear cycle to follow historical patterns. Cycle Timing Points To Potential Late-2026 Bottom In an Apr. 22 discussion with Jacob from BeInCrypto, Cowen compared the current cycle to previous ones, noting that Bitcoin has historically bottomed roughly one year after its peak.

The Bitcoin Bottom Is Not In, Analyst Says: History Shows Which Months To Watch

Bitcoin is holding around $78,000, suggesting resilience even as broader markets react to geopolitical risk-off sentiment. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $77,912.47 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,310.76 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $85.45 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.43 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.09620 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.056095 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 100,758 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $221.37 million.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Trade Sideways As Iran Peace Push Stalls

Publicly traded Bitcoin services firm Fold is rolling out a program to let companies grant employees bonuses in crypto.

Fold Launches 'Bitcoin Bonus' Program for Employers Following Steak 'n Shake Debut

Fold has launched a Bitcoin Bonus Program through its new Fold Business platform, enabling employers to offer recurring bitcoin-denominated bonuses that are automatically converted, custodied, and vested by Fold without altering existing payroll systems.

Fold (FLD) Launches Bitcoin Bonus Program for Employers Through Fold Business Platform

Bitcoin's momentum stalled on Thursday as the asset retreated from a peak of $79,500 to consolidate around $78,000. This 1.2% dip marked the cryptocurrency's first 24-hour loss in several days, resulting in a $10 billion decline in total market capitalization.

Bitcoin Retreats From $79K Peak as Middle East Economic Warfare Intensifies

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is entering a structurally different phase of market development, according to Matt Hougan and Ryan Rasmussen at Bitwise Asset Management. Weak Q1, Strong Narrative Shift In a Apr.22 interview with Milk Road, Hougan and Rasmussen described Q1 as the weakest crypto quarter in several years across price action and on-chain metrics.

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