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.

USDC

Publicly traded stablecoin issuer Circle is launching a new token, cirBTC, its own wrapped Bitcoin alternative.

USDC Stablecoin Issuer Circle Unveils New Token to Give Bitcoin More Utility

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) fell back into outflows after two days of gains, dragging ether along with them. XRP also declined, while solana ETFs remained inactive. Ether Sees Renewed Selling as Bitcoin ETFs Lose $174 Million The early-week rebound for crypto ETFs did not last long.

Outflows Return for Bitcoin ETFs With $174 Million Exit

Bitcoin fell below $66,000 after Trump's aggressive rhetoric on Iran, reversing gains from the prior day's more conciliatory remarks. Analysts warn that bitcoin now acts as a barometer of risk, with $65,500 marked as a critical support level that could unleash cascading liquidations if breached.

Trump's ‘Stone Age' Rhetoric Triggers $440M Crypto Wipeout as Bitcoin Slips Below $66,000

The negative gamma zone below $68,000 can trigger a self-reinforcing sell-off, leading to an ever larger slump.

Here's why bitcoin's drop below $68,000 raises the risk of a crash under $60,000

Circle's bitcoin payments app Circle Pay was sunsetted in 2019 as the firm pivoted to focus solely on stablecoins.

Circle unveils plans for wrapped bitcoin token cirBTC

Circle announced cirBTC, a new wrapped bitcoin token backed 1:1 by native BTC, designed to give institutional users verifiable, onchain exposure to bitcoin across decentralized finance ( DeFi) and traditional finance (TradFi).

Circle Reveals Wrapped Bitcoin Product With Real-Time Onchain Reserve Verification

A roundtable with Porter Stowell (CEO, W3.io), Audie Sheridan (CTO, W3.io), Brian Freeman (CEO, Creatorland), and Giancarlo Roma (Senior Business Development Associate, Ava Labs) The creator economy is now a $250 billion industry – and it is still accelerating at four times the rate of U.S. GDP growth.

From Inbox to Income: W3.io is Building the Digital Rails That Lead Creators to Bitcoin

Quip Network's creators say it's optimized for mining by quantum computers—a positive, unlike the looming quantum threat to Bitcoin.

Quantum-Powered Crypto Mining Is Here—But It Won't Help You Mine Bitcoin

According to Alex Pruden, CEO of Project 11, the cryptocurrency industry is dangerously unprepared for quantum computing as a threat. In an interview on the Wolf of All Streets podcast Wednesday, Pruden broke down the exact mechanics of how a quantum computer could unravel Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) foundational cryptography, putting approximately 6.7 million BTC at risk of theft.

6.7 Million Bitcoin Face A 9-Minute Quantum Threat And Nobody's Watching, Crypto Exec Warns

In the middle of a surge higher following President Trump's overnight comments, the price of WTI crude oil quickly fell nearly $6 per barrel on the news.

Bitcoin trims big loss, stocks erase 2% decline, as Iran signals cooperation on key shipping route

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is down 3%, sinking below $67,000 after President Trump's Iran war address signaled further escalation over the next two to three weeks, pushing crude oil above $104 per barrel on Thursday. Trump Doubles Down Markets climbed hours before Trump's speech, pricing in hopes for de-escalation and resumed oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.

Bitcoin Plunges 3% After Trump Signals More Iran Strikes

Bitcoin price fell nearly 4% after President Trump signaled potential escalation against Iran, sparking a broad risk-off move across global markets and dragging the BTC price temporarily below $66,000.

Bitcoin Price Continues Sliding as President Trump Signals Iran Escalation, Raising Risk of Drop Toward $60,000

VanEck's Head of Digital Asset Research Matthew Sigel is turning more bullish on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as the derivatives market reaches the 99th percentile for protection demand — a long signal, according to Sigel. The Derivatives Flip “What's happened in the derivatives market for Bitcoin leaves me much more bullish,” Sigel told Anthony Pompliano on Wednesday.

Bitcoin Flashes Contrarian Long Signal, VanEck's Matthew Sigel Says: 'We're Long Here'

If macro risks ease, particularly the U.S.-Iran conflict, bitcoin could bounce toward $71,500–$81,200 in the short term, CryptoQuant said.

CryptoQuant says bitcoin demand remains in ‘deep contraction,' but price could bounce to $71,500–$81,200

Bitcoin treasury firms and entities are offloading holdings amid falling prices.

Bitcoin Treasuries Are Cracking as Public Companies Turn into BTC Sellers

On Thursday, just before 10 a.m. Eastern time, bitcoin traded between $65,725 and $66,230 over the last hour, within a 24-hour range of $65,934 to $69,074. Market cap held above $1.31 trillion while volume came in at $45.26 billion. Bitcoin Chart Outlook On the daily chart, bitcoin is consolidating inside a longer-term downtrend.

Bitcoin's Price Drifts Below Key Levels as Sellers Keep Pressure

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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) closed the first quarter of 2026 down 23%, driving exhausted traders to pivot capital into a surprising alternative asset class: physical Pokémon cards. Prominent crypto analyst Trader Mayne and pseudonymous collectibles expert CBS discussed on Wednesday how the Trading Card Game (TCG) market is absorbing liquidity as digital assets continue to trade sideways.

Bear Market Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Traders Are Pivoting To Pokémon Cards

Metaplanet entered the top ranks of corporate bitcoin holders after buying 5,075 BTC for about $398 million in Q1 2026.

Metaplanet Surpasses MARA Holdings to Become Third-Largest Corporate Bitcoin Holder

Long term holder trends suggest a maturing bear market, yet extended consolidation could test investor patience.

The 'time pain' trap: why bitcoin's bear market might need a few more months of ‘boring' to hit a true floor

The Tokyo-listed firm is now the third-largest Bitcoin treasury company—though that's partly down to MARA Holdings' recent sale of 15,000 BTC.

Metaplanet Adds 5,075 BTC in Q1, Becomes Third Largest Bitcoin Treasury

Bitcoin remains stuck below $70K as weak conviction and macro uncertainty weigh on markets, with analysts flagging a potential short squeeze.

Bitcoin falls below $66K as crowded shorts hint at upside risk ahead of Easter holiday: analysts

Bitcoin has fallen sharply plunging back under $70,000 per bitcoin as traders brace for a bitcoin price nightmare that suddenly seems to be coming true

‘You Have Until 2029'—Urgent Elon Musk Bitcoin Warning Suddenly Triggers Price Crash Fears

Metaplanet Inc., Japan's largest corporate bitcoin holder, purchased 5,075 bitcoin during the first quarter of 2026, bringing its total treasury to 40,177 BTC at a cumulative cost of approximately $3.92 billion.

Metaplanet Buys 5,075 Bitcoin in Q1 2026, Total Holdings Hit 40,177 BTC

Luxor introduces Commander, a fleet management platform designed to automate profitability and consolidate mining operations within a single control layer. Seattle-based Luxor Technology Corporation launched Commander on April 1, 2026, to provide bitcoin mining operations with real-time fleet monitoring and remote command capabilities.

Luxor Ships Commander Software to Optimize Bitcoin Mining Fleet Profitability

Markets slumped as Trump claimed the Iran war was “nearing completion” while offering no clear plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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