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.

The USDT stablecoin issuer has now accumulated over $7.1 billion in bitcoin as part of its strategy to recycle up 15% of its profit into BTC.

Tether adds $70 million in bitcoin to reserves, bringing holdings above 97,000 BTC

Dogecoin

Ethereum

Bitcoin is holding $74,000 as markets await the upcoming Clarity Act roundtable. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $74,261.53 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,352.35 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $84.89 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.38 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.09492 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.055926 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 106,868 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $212.62 million.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Trade Sideways Ahead Of Clarity Act Roundtable

X launches Smart Cashtags for real-time Bitcoin and crypto prices. Analysts say the super app play could fuel a retail-driven price surge.

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Tether transferred 951 bitcoin, worth approximately $70.5 million, from a Bitfinex hot wallet into its dedicated bitcoin reserve address on April 15, 2026, bringing its total holdings to 97,141 BTC. Five days prior, on April 10, it also acquired a total of four bitcoin. Key Takeaways: Tether moved 951 BTC worth roughly $70.

Tether Adds 951 Bitcoin Worth $70.5M to Reserve, Holdings Reach 97,141 BTC

Tether transferred roughly $70.5 million in Bitcoin into reserves while simultaneously expanding its ecosystem with a new self-custodial wallet.

Tether moves over $70 million in bitcoin to reserves, on-chain data shows

Bitcoin failed to maintain its upward momentum on April 15, retreating from a $76,000 resistance level to trade around $74,000. Key Takeaways: On April 15, bitcoin retreated below $74,000 after failing to hold its $76,000 resistance level. Bitfinex says Strategy's STRC-funded purchase of 13,927 BTC created a mechanical supply squeeze.

Bitcoin Holds at $74K as Bitfinex Flags Limits to STRC-Driven Rally

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) recent rebound alongside equities is not necessarily the start of a new bull market but could instead reflect a late-cycle distribution phase, according to analyst Benjamin Cowen. Late-Cycle Pattern Repeating In an Apr. 16 podcast, Cowen said current market behavior mirrors historical late-cycle dynamics.

Bitcoin's Relief Rally Is Distribution And Not A Breakout, Analyst Argues

The move is consistent with Tether's pattern of accumulating bitcoin and moving the asset to its reserve wallet periodically.

Tether moves over $70 million in bitcoin to reserve wallet: Arkham

Bitdeer's total hashrate under management grew to 78.1 EH/s, including its massive self-mining fleet and hosted machines.

Bitdeer hits 70 EH/s in self-mining bitcoin operations, claims top spot by compute

BIP-361 proposes migrating Bitcoin away from legacy cryptographic signatures to quantum-resistant alternatives through a phased deadline that could eventually make unmigrated coins permanently unspendable.

Bitcoin Developers Propose Bitcoin Quantum Migration Plan That Would Freeze Legacy Coins

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has outperformed gold since the start of the Iran war but remains down against gold over the past year. Despite this divergence, some analysts argue the steep correction may represent a long-term buying opportunity.

Bitcoin's Underperformance Against Gold May Be A 'Buy The Dip' Case, Analyst Says

Lopp says dormant coins could pose systemic risk if quantum computing gives attackers the ability to grab them, intensifying the growing “freeze or not freeze” debate.

Bitcoin developer Jameson Lopp says it's better to freeze 5.6 million BTC than let hackers have them

The proposal would phase out Bitcoin's original security methods and freeze coins that don't move in time.

New Bitcoin Proposal Would Freeze Coins to Counter Quantum Threat

A draft proposal circulating among Bitcoin developers would give holders roughly five years to move their coins to quantum-resistant addresses or watch them become permanently unspendable on the network. Key Takeaways: BIP-361, co-authored by Casa CTO Jameson Lopp, proposes freezing Bitcoin in legacy addresses within 5 years of activation.

Bitcoin Developers Propose Freezing Coins That Skip Quantum-Safe Migration Under BIP-361

The IMF warns that global public debt could reach about 100% of world GDP by 2029, a scenario where Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could stand out as investors seek alternatives outside traditional finance. The 100% Debt Trap Global public debt approaching 100% of GDP means that every dollar, yuan, pound, euro, yen, and rupee earned in a year will be used to pay off government debt.

Bitcoin Faces '100% Debt Trap' Tailwind As IMF Warns Of Global Debt Surge

Pakistan has lifted its 2018 crypto banking ban, allowing licensed firms access to banking services under strict regulation while still prohibiting banks from directly holding or trading digital assets.

Pakistan Ends Bitcoin and Crypto Banking Ban, Opens Financial System to Licensed Firms

Bhutan moved 250 BTC on April 13, extending 2026 outflows to $240 million as holdings fell 73% from an October 2024 peak.

Bhutan moves 250 BTC as 2026 outflows top $240 million: Arkham data

A new Bitcoin proposal outlines a phased plan to restrict and eventually render quantum-vulnerable funds unspendable.

Bitcoin researchers propose phased sunset of legacy signatures to address quantum risks

Bitcoin's 12% gain since the Iran war began isn't a risk-on trade. It's the market repricing bitcoin's role as a neutral settlement layer, Bitwise's CIO argues.

Beyond ‘digital gold,' Iran conflict forces a rethink of the nature of bitcoin

USDC

Rootstocklabs has launched Atlas, a single interface for moving bitcoin and other assets into Rootstock, the Bitcoin layer two ( L2) network that has operated since 2018. Key Takeaways: Rootstocklabs launched Atlas on April 15, 2026, consolidating BTC bridging into one interface for all users. BTCFi is a $4.

Atlas Goes Live on Rootstock With Support for BTC, ETH, USDC, and More

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is up 12% since the Iran war began, outperforming gold by 22 percentage points as the cryptocurrency emerges as an apolitical alternative to weaponized financial rails, according to Bitwise's Matt Hougan. The Surprising Performance Bitcoin has performed well since the start of the Iran conflict on February 28, catching many off guard.

Why Bitcoin Has Outperformed Gold By 22 Percentage Points During The Iran Conflict

Investors who thrive on bitcoin's BTC$74,015.91 wild price swings may be in for disappointment. Major banks are preparing to introduce new products that could dampen volatility in a market that has already become significantly calmer in recent years.

Income ETFs could be bitcoin's volatility kill switch

The bitcoin 30-day average funding rate has been negative for 46 consecutive days, matching the duration of the 2022 bear market bottom.

Bitcoin breakout odds rise as negative funding streak mirrors past bottoming regimes, K33 says

Bitcoin is struggling to break and hold above the key $75,000 resistance level while ether, solana decline.

Bitcoin pulls back as $75,000 remains 'both the milestone and the ceiling'

Bitcoin is holding $74,000 while other altcoins pull back as traders turn cautious ahead of a key U.S. regulatory event tied to the Clarity Act; liquidations stand at $424.51 million over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $411.5 million in net inflows on Tuesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $53 million in net inflows.

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