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.

Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz will remain completely open for the remainder of the ceasefire.

Bitcoin rises past $76,000, aiming at major breakout as oil plunges on Iran cooldown

Bitcoin funding rates hit year-high negative levels, setting up a potential short squeeze—or bull trap—as its price tests $76K.

Negative Funding Rates Hit Yearly High as Bitcoin Tests $76K

Bitcoin climbed toward $76,000 as ETF demand improves and Wall Street hits record highs, but analysts say the rally still looks fragile.

Bitcoin outlook still clouded by ‘extreme fear' amid macro uncertainty and profit-taking despite rally to $76K, analysts say

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Bitcoin remains above $75,000 while Bitcoin ETFs saw $26.05 million in net inflows on Thursday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $18 million in net inflows. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $75,517 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,352 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $87.67 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.43 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.09807 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.056200 Meme coin market capitalization is up 7.5% over the past 24 hours at $38.

Bitcoin Holds $75,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Gain 2%

Bitcoin's BTC$75,345.59 price action signals the momentum from U.S.–Iran ceasefire headlines is fading and markets are looking for substantive progress that could unwind war-driven stress across the global economy.

Bitcoin's ceasefire boost is starting to fizzle out as investors look for real-world results

The bitcoin price is hovering near a key resistance level with $450 million in sell orders overhead as liquidations surge and derivatives data signal caution.

Bitcoin stalls below $76,000 as sell wall caps rally despite rising derivatives activity

Bitcoin climbs above its 100 day moving average, while Strategy moves back above its 200 week trend level.

Back in the black: Strategy's returns to profit on bitcoin holdings after $76,000 surge

RHODL ratio suggests market conditions resemble cycle corrections rather than late-stage tops, as long-term holders regain dominance.

The 4.5 signal: Why Glassnode's RHODL ratio says the bitcoin bottom may be in

Public bitcoin miners have liquidated their BTC reserves at a pace not seen since the depths of the last crypto bear market, as a prolonged slump in mining economics pushes operators into survival mode.

Public Miners Sell Record Bitcoin as Industry Splits Between Selling and Quality Growth

A widely followed analyst is warning that Bitcoin (BTC) may be mirroring a 2014 bear market pattern with its latest rally. The analyst pseudonymously known as Rekt Capital tells his 560,700 followers on X that Bitcoin could rally 10% from its current value before collapsing based on historical precedence.

Crypto Strategist Warns Bitcoin Mirroring 2014 Bear Market With Recent Rally, Details Short-Term Price Ceiling for BTC

Bitcoin has rallied to its highest price since Feb. 4, 2026, but onchain data from Cryptoquant shows the move is now running into a historically significant resistance level that has stopped previous bear market rebounds. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin is testing Cryptoquant's Traders' Realized Price at $76,800, a resistance level that capped the January 2026 rally.

Cryptoquant Data Shows Whale Deposits at Highest Level Since July 2024 Near Bitcoin Key Resistance

Bank-backed bitcoin ETFs are accelerating institutional adoption and strengthening market credibility. The NYSE marked a new milestone as Morgan Stanley Investment Management rang the closing bell and celebrated the launch of MSBT, which the NYSE described as the first spot bitcoin ETF by a major U.S. bank.

NYSE Welcomes Morgan Stanley's MSBT Launch as First Spot Bitcoin ETF Issued by a Major US Bank

Bitfinex plans to use the returned coins to redeem all Recovery Right Tokens and devote at least 80 percent of remaining net proceeds to repurchasing and burning its UNUS SED LEO token.

The U.S. government moves $606,000 in bitcoin linked to the 2016 Bitfinex hack to Coinbase

Token outperforms bitcoin and ether over seven days, though thinning participation signals consolidation rather than conviction.

XRP leads bitcoin and ether on weekly gains, but muted volume keeps breakout in check

Funding rates at 2023 lows signal the market is heavily short against bitcoin, ZeroStack's Daniel Reis-Faria says, setting up conditions for a forced unwind if prices push higher.

Bitcoin bulls target $125,000 as U.S.-Iran peace talks trigger risk-on mood

Leading cryptocurrencies held steady, while stocks closed at new records on Thursday as President Donald Trump said Iran agreed to transfer its "nuclear dust" to the U.S.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Flat, XRP, Dogecoin Gain Amid Trump's 'Nuclear Dust' Claim, Lebanon Ceasefire: Analyst Says BTC In For 'Good' Q2

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson says "it's not possible" to save all vulnerable Bitcoin from quantum computing under the current proposal.

Quantum Proposal Won't Save Satoshi's Bitcoin, Says Cardano Founder Hoskinson

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could be heading toward a potential supply squeeze, fueled by aggressive institutional accumulation and a tightening available supply in the market. Saylor's Buying Strategy In Focus In his Apr.15 podcast, analyst Scott Melker pointed to Michael Saylor and his firm Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) as central to this narrative.

How Michael Saylor's Bitcoin Buys Could Fuel A Supply Squeeze

Aleš Michl has been officially confirmed as a speaker at Bitcoin 2026, where he will deliver a keynote titled “Diversifying Central Bank Reserves With Bitcoin” on April 28 at 10:20 AM PT on the Nakamoto Stage at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas.

Czech National Bank Governor Will Soon Speak on Why They're Diversifying Their Reserves With Bitcoin

Matt Hougan, CIO of Bitwise, has highlighted that the current geopolitical chaos might push bitcoin to be used as a traditional currency instead of digital gold, helping it surpass the $1 million mark in the next decade. Nonetheless, Hougan acknowledges this would be an “out-of-the-money call option.

Bitwise: Geopolitical Chaos Might Push Bitcoin Over $1 Million

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could form a market bottom as early as May, according to crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen, though such a scenario would likely require a sharp capitulation event. Early Bottom Possible, But Unlikely In his Apr. 15 podcast, Cowen said the base-case outlook still points to a later bottom, likely around October 2026, in line with historical market cycles.

Has Bitcoin Bottomed? No, But It Could In May, Analyst Says

Citi analysts say holding both gold and bitcoin can improve portfolio performance compared with traditional bond-and-equity mixes. In a new report cited by CNBC, analyst Alex Saunders said a 5% allocation to gold enhances portfolio efficiency, while splitting that exposure between gold and bitcoin produces stronger results.

Citi Says Mixing Bitcoin With Gold Can Boost Your Portfolio Performance

Bitcoin holds $74,000 as market sentiment remains neutral, supported by continued institutional interest and positive ETF inflows. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $74,938.23 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,340.42 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $88.90 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.44 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.09930 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.056337 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 162,452 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $427.31 million.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Face Resistance While XRP, Dogecoin Show Strength

Bitcoin Scholars Fund aims to redirect $21 million in federal tax credits into K–12 Bitcoin education, offering donors a “net cost $0” way to fund curricula.

Bitcoin Scholars Fund Launches With $21 Million Goal to Bring Bitcoin Education to K–12 Schools

Bitcoin has experienced significant volatility over the last 24 hours, repeatedly testing the $75,000 resistance level before settling near $74,200. Key Takeaways Bitcoin repeatedly tested $75,000 on April 16, resulting in $137 million in total trader liquidations. Coinglass data shows 8,061 traders were liquidated as BTC price volatility exceeded 2.94% in 24 hours.

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