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.

Ethereum

Japanese giant SBI Group is bringing crypto rewards into everyday spending with a new Visa card offering that converts points into BTC, ETH, or XRP. The campaign offers rewards of up to 10% for Gold users and 2.5% for standard users.

SBI Group, Visa Launch Crypto Card With up to 10% BTC, ETH, XRP Promo Rewards

The "May Catalysts" have arrived, and they are bringing a heavy dose of historical anxiety.

Bitcoin Braces for the Fed's Changing of the Guard

President Donald Trump told Congress on Thursday that U.S. military hostilities with Iran have ended, a declaration timed to the 60-day deadline under the War Powers Resolution of 1973 that gives markets and investors a clearer geopolitical signal heading into May. Key Takeaways: Trump declared U.S.

Trump Says Iran Conflict Over, Nasdaq Sets Record High, Bitcoin Climbs 2.5%

AMD's expansion and improved financing terms highlight Riot's shift beyond bitcoin mining and strengthen confidence in its growing data center business.

Bitcoin miner Riot's shares jump 8% after expanding AMD data center deal, signaling AI pivot

A fragile recovery took hold in bitcoin ETFs, which returned to modest inflows after three days of losses, while ether funds extended their outflow streak to a fourth session. Elsewhere, sentiment weakened, with XRP and solana ETFs both slipping into negative territory. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs saw $14.76M inflows as Blackrock IBIT added $26.

Fidelity Adds $19M Into FBTC as Bitcoin ETFs Snap 3-Day Outflow Streak

Growing inflows into spot crypto ETFs signal steady accumulation by traditional investors, according to 21Shares Investment Strategist Adrian Fritz. Gradual Institutional Adoption In a Apr.27 CoinDesk interview, Fritz noted that spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETFs have attracted about $1.1 billion in inflows year to date, despite ongoing geopolitical tensions.

How Bitcoin ETFs Are Eating The Lunch Of Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin

Shares of Strategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) surged roughly 9% on Friday as Bitcoin clawed back to the $78,000 level. This movement comes just days after Executive Chairman Michael Saylor delivered a headline-grabbing keynote at the Bitcoin 2026 conference in Las Vegas.

Strategy (MSTR) Stock Pops 9% As Bitcoin Price Pumps Back to $78,000

Dogecoin

Bitcoin is up to $78,000 as strength in the stock market is lifting risk sentiment. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $78,496.62 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,306.89 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $84.12 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.39 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1087 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.056337 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 78,930 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $285.59 million.

Bitcoin At $78,000, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Spike 2% On Friday

After a 13% gain in April, Bitcoin spiked over $2,000 on the first day of May to reach an intraday peak of $78,924 before ultimately settling below $78,300. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin surged over $2,000 on May 1 to test $79,000 resistance after a 13% gain in April.

Traders Push Bitcoin Near $79,000 Resistance, Wiping $120M in Bearish Positions

Strike CEO Jack Mallers announced a $2.1 billion credit facility from Tether (CRYPTO: USDT) to power Bitcoin-backed loans and unveiled volatility-proof loans that prevent liquidations regardless of price swings. The Volatility-Proof Loan Changes Everything Mallers revealed Strike's most requested feature at Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas: loans where customers cannot get liquidated no matter what happens to Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) price.

'Never Sell Your Bitcoin': How Strike CEO Jack Mallers Backed That Promise

PACTs would let long-term bitcoin holders prepare for a worst-case quantum scenario without moving funds or signaling activity onchain.

Paradigm researcher proposes timestamp ‘escape hatch' to protect Satoshi-era bitcoin from quantum threats

Galoy is rolling out an expanded Bitcoin-native banking platform aimed at helping U.S. banks and credit unions integrate lending, payments, and custody without overhauling their core systems.

Galoy Pushes Deeper Into U.S. Banking With All-in-One Bitcoin Platform

Of the myriad pundits proclaiming what bitcoin is or isn't, Blume offers a more clear-eyed framing that, he argues, will outlast the others.

A new narrative for bitcoin that will last

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has sold off during every Fed chair transition since 2014, as Kevin Warsh takes over May 15 inheriting 3.50% rates with just one cut projected for 2026. The Historical Pattern Is Consistent When Janet Yellen became Fed Chair, Bitcoin dropped 86%.

Bitcoin Sells Off Under New Fed Chairs: Will History Repeat Itself Under Kevin Warsh?

Over the past seven days, bitcoin has moved within a range of $75,400 to $79,200, and over the last 24 hours, it has settled near $76,000 to $77,000 per coin.

Grok, ChatGPT, Claude — 11 AI Models Project Bitcoin Hits $84K to $118K by End of 2026

The Bitcoin mining company's pivot to AI infrastructure hosting generated its first data center revenue as AMD expanded its capacity.

Riot Platforms Stock Pops as Bitcoin Miner Reports Data Center Revenue, Doubled AMD Deal

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is increasingly seen as digital gold by institutional investors, but altcoins are losing appeal, according to industry insiders. Bitcoin's Strength Against Speculative Coins In an Apr.28 CNBC interview, Mark Wong, Head of Trading at Independent Reserve, highlighted scarcity as Bitcoin's core strength.

Will Bitcoin's Strength Make XRP, Dogecoin Obsolete? Here's Why It Could Happen

The crypto asset rose nearly 3% over the past 24 hours.

Bitcoin takes another aim at $80,000 as stocks rise, oil drops on Iran optimism

The figure implies a sharp increase in the bitcoin price.

Institutional demand to drive bitcoin market cap to $16 trillion by 2030: Ark Invest

Bitcoin trades above $77,000 on Friday morning as Bitcoin ETFs saw $14.8 million in net inflows on Thursday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $23.6 million in net outflows.

Bitcoin Reclaims $77,000, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Bump 1%

Bitcoin rallied 12% in April as Strategy added $4.1 billion in BTC, but on-chain data suggests gains may be speculative.

Bitcoin Closes April Up 12% as Strategy's MSTR Posts First Positive Month Since July

Bitcoin climbed to $77,400, turning higher with other risk assets after earnings reports from the largest U.S. tech companies helped steady markets.

Bitcoin bounces as big tech earnings fuel optimism; short-term pressures remain

BTC rises to $77,000 after holding $75,000 support, but negative funding, unchanged open interest and cautious positioning signal a lack of conviction.

Bitcoin ticks higher, but remains range-bound as traders keep short bias

Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms has deposited another 500 BTC, worth $38.24 million, to institutional custodian NYDIG, extending one of the most consistent miner-selling patterns of 2026. Key Takeaways: Riot deposited 500 BTC worth $38.24M to NYDIG, extending its sustained 2026 sell streak.

Bitcoin Miner Riot Platforms Offloads Another 500 BTC to NYDIG, Extending Sell Streak

BTC rises on steady volume and strong technical structure, but surging put interest and muted prediction market odds point to defensive positioning.

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