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.

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Core3 marks GSR's first crypto ETF offering amid a period of expansion for the major market maker and the wider crypto fund sector.

GSR enters crypto ETF field with actively managed multi-asset fund tracking Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana

Bitcoin has stormed into the second quarter of 2026, adding almost 30% since crashing to its recent low of $60,000

‘It's Time'—Bitcoin Suddenly Braced For Price Shock After Surprise BlackRock Flip

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has rebounded to $78,000, supported by growing evidence of tightening supply as institutional accumulation accelerates. "Great Supply Drain" Data from analytics platform CryptoQuant indicates that Bitcoin reserves on exchanges have been steadily declining since 2023–2024, reflecting a structural shift toward reduced available supply on trading platforms.

Bitcoin Hits $78,000 As Strategy, BlackRock, Morgan Stanley Continue BTC Accumulation

A pseudonymous crypto trader and analyst says he will remain bullish on Bitcoin unless BTC loses one key support level. The analyst known as DonAlt tells his 68,000 subscribers of the TechnicalRoundup YouTube channel that Bitcoin will likely keeping rallying unless the top crypto asset dips below $70,000 on the weekly chart.

Crypto Analyst Predicts More Bitcoin Rallies As Long as Price Stays Above Crucial Level – Here's His Upside Target

Bitcoin is ripping past $78K. Kevin Warsh faced off against the Senate.

Morning Minute: Bitcoin Passes $78k as Trump Extends Ceasefire Indefinitely

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Bitcoin climbed back above $78,000 after President Trump extended the Iran ceasefire. Liquidations stand at $246.08 million over the past 24 hours while Bitcoin ETFs saw $11.8 million in net inflows on Tuesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $43.4 million in net inflows.

Bitcoin Taps $78,000, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Rise As Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire

Bitcoin BTC$78,211.47 pushed above $78,000, lifting the broader crypto market. The move came as risk sentiment improved after U.S. President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran.

The signal bitcoin momentum traders have been waiting for is here

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The crypto market outlook improved as altcoins rallied amid Bitcoin's $78,000 retest, but experts remain cautious.

PENGU Notches Double-Digit Gains as Bitcoin Hits $78K Amid $418M Liquidation Spree

BTC hovers at key $78,000 level with $180 million liquidations at stake, while altcoins and memecoins surge as risk-on sentiment returns.

Bitcoin tests $78,000 resistance as short-squeeze risks mount, altcoins rally

The Greek maritime risk management firm MARISKS has issued an urgent warning regarding a cryptocurrency scam targeting shipping companies stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. Key Takeaways: MARISKS reports unknown actors are extorting shipping firms for bitcoin and USDT to bypass the blockade.

Greek Firm Warns of Bitcoin Fraud as Vessels Face Military Fire in the Strait of Hormuz

Bitcoin climbed above $78,000 early Wednesday, with analysts citing short squeezes and strong ETF inflows as drivers of the move.

Bitcoin rises above $78,000, Fear & Greed Index exits ‘extreme fear' zone

True Market Mean and Short-Term Holder cost basis form a critical $78.2K to $79.2K range that could define the next major move.

A make or break moment: Will $79,200 act as a launchpad or a ceiling for bitcoin?

Bitcoin surged past $78,000 (peaking at $78,446), effectively erasing all losses since April 20 and reclaiming a $1.56 trillion market cap. The rally followed President Trump's indefinite extension of the Iran ceasefire. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin surged past $78,000 on April 22, 2026, after Trump extended the U.S.-Iran ceasefire indefinitely.

Bitcoin Surges Past $78,000 as Trump Extends US-Iran Ceasefire

Satoshi Nakamoto's massive Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) stash has long been dormant, and prediction markets suggest that the status quo will hold through 2026 Punters Bet Dormancy To Continue Odds that Bitcoin's mysterious creator moves their BTC at any time this year stood at only 9% on Polygon (CRYPTO: POL)-based Polymarket. Kalshi bettors weren't far off, assigning an 8% probability to the outcome.

Satoshi Nakamoto Likely To Move Their Bitcoin In 2026? Here's What The Biggest Prediction Markets Are Saying

Billionaire venture capitalist Tim Draper says he believes Bitcoin will surge more than 230% from current levels. In a new post on X, Draper reflects on his early experiences with Bitcoin and the events that shaped his long term conviction.

Billionaire Tim Draper Says He Has ‘Reason To Believe' Bitcoin Will Explode 230% – Here's His Timeline

Bitcoin's Coinbase premium has been positive for 14 straight days, the longest bullish streak since BTC hit its all time high of $126,000 in October.

Bitcoin's 'Coinbase premium' just posted its longest bullish streak since October's record high of $126,000

Bitcoin traded at $77,541 on Wednesday morning, up 2.2% over 24 hours and 4.3% on the week, after Trump extended the Iran ceasefire and Strategy disclosed its largest BTC purchase in 17 months.

Bitcoin climbs to $77,500 on Trump ceasefire extension, Strategy's $2.5 billion buy

Chinese crypto tycoon Li Lin plans to move a trading system and team from his family office to Hong Kong-listed Bitfire ​Group , where he is the largest shareholder, in an effort to ‌tap into demand for digital assets among investors and institutions.

Chinese crypto tycoon eyes Hong Kong capital with bitcoin asset management push

Anthony Scaramucci, founder of global investment firm SkyBridge Capital, hailed the momentum in spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) exchange-traded funds on Tuesday as they pulled in more than $1 billion in year-to-date inflows. Is Institutional Interest In Bitcoin Growing?

Anthony Scaramucci Calls It 'Buying Surge' As Top Analyst Spotlights Bitcoin ETF Growth: 'No Type Of Hot Sauce Has Ever Held Up As Well'

Leading cryptocurrencies held steady, while stock futures lifted Tuesday evening after President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran indefinitely.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Steady After Iran Ceasefire Extended: Analyst Says BTC May Establish Bottom Around This Time Frame

On April 21, 2026, Bitcoin (BTC) staged a dramatic recovery, reclaiming the $76,000 resistance level and hitting a daily high of $76,607.

Bitcoin Vaults to $76,600 on Ceasefire Hopes

Strategy Inc. added 34,164 bitcoin to its treasury this week, bringing its total holdings to 815,061 BTC, putting a million bitcoins within reach before year's end. Key Takeaways: Strategy acquired 34,164 BTC for $2.54 billion on April 20, 2026, bringing total holdings to 815,061 coins.

Strategy Could Reach 1 Million Bitcoin by Late 2026; River Notes STRC Inflows Dwarf ETF Net Gains

Core Scientific, a Bitcoin miner turned data center operator, said that it plans to offer $3.3 billion worth of speculative-grade debt.

Core Scientific Reveals $3.3 Billion Junk-Bond Sale to Pivot Further from Bitcoin Mining to AI

Shakepay, a CIRO-registered Canadian crypto platform with more than 1.5 million users, began rolling out bitcoin-backed loans on April 21, 2026, making it the first crypto trading platform in Canada to offer such a product.

Shakepay Enables Bitcoin-Backed Lending in Canada After AMF Green Light

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has gained roughly 20% since its February lows, recovering to around $76,000 despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. Analysts say the move is bringing the market to a critical inflection point.

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