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.

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

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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.

IREN Price Target Cut as Bernstein Sees Firm Dumping Bitcoin Mining for AI

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.

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