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.

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'

Dogecoin

Ethereum

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.

Bitcoin Holds $74,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Pull Back Ahead Of Regulatory 'Decision Time'

Analysts cited easing geopolitical tensions and improving liquidity as driving Bitcoin's uptick, but warned of a “weak and unstable” market.

Bitcoin ETFs Draw $411M After BTC Hits $75K, But Analysts Urge Caution

The IMF warns that global public debt could reach about 100% of world GDP by 2029.

The 100% debt trap: Why the IMF's latest warning is a massive long-term signal for bitcoin

A widely followed crypto analyst says that Bitcoin (BTC) could be printing a massive bullish reversal pattern. The pseudonymous trader Cheds tells his 372,300 followers on X that Bitcoin may be forming a rare head-and-shoulders pattern that marks the end of a correction. “BTC bullish hopium – compound fulcrum bottom forming on daily.

Crypto Analyst Says Bitcoin Flashing Bullish Reversal Setup, Outlines Key Level for BTC Breakout

Arkham data shows 572 BTC moved from Gemini's hot wallet to Winklevoss custody addresses in two transactions in 17 hours, reversing part of last month's $128.5 million deposit.

Winklevoss Capital moves $43 million in bitcoin to custody after hitting lowest balance since 2012

US financial giant Goldman Sachs is looking to launch a unique Bitcoin ETF. Goldman Sachs ETF Trust has filed for SEC approval of the Goldman Sachs Bitcoin Premium Income ETF. The fund is designed to deliver steady income to investors while reducing upside exposure to Bitcoin's price.

Goldman Sachs Files for Unique Bitcoin ETF Offering Yield to Investors

Venture capitalist Tim Draper predicted on Tuesday that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) will reach $250,000 in 18 months, and potentially higher, owing to inflationary pressures on the dollar. Draper Remains Bullish Draper recalled his accurate 2014 prediction on Fox Business that Bitcoin would hit $10,000 in three years.

Tim Draper Accurately Predicted Bitcoin At $10,000 — Now He Has 'Reason To Believe' It Will Go To $250,000 In 18 Months

A proposal has been updated on Bitcoin's official repository, calling for freezing of quantum-vulnerable coins.

Bitcoin developers are trying to build quantum defenses. Your coins could pay the price.

The ETH/BTC ratio hit its highest since January as Ethereum's network added 284,000 new users in Q1 and stablecoin supply reached a record $180 billion.

Ether-bitcoin ratio bounces from 2026 lows, signaling broader crypto recovery

Tron

Tron (CRYPTO: TRX) blockchain has launched a post-quantum upgrade initiative, founder Justin Sun announced on Tuesday. Quantum Security Should Be A Feature, Says Sun In an X post, Sun said that Tron will be the “first major public blockchain” to deploy post-quantum cryptographic signatures standardized by the National Institute of Standards and Technology—a federal agency under the Department of Commerce.

Justin Sun Says Bitcoin 'Debates,' Ethereum Forms 'Research Committees,' While Tron 'Builds' As Blockchain Unveils Post-Quantum Initiative

Cardano

Solana

China's CSI 300 joins Taiwan and Singapore in erasing war-related declines as US-Iran talk optimism keeps oil below $100; spot ETFs posted $471 million in single-day inflows last week.

SOL, ADA, DOGE pull back, bitcoin holds above $74,000 as Asia recoups Iran war losses

Leading cryptocurrencies traded flat, while stocks added to their gains on Tuesday as President Donald Trump hinted at a second round of peace talks with Iran.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Hit 2-Month Highs; XRP, Dogecoin Flat As Trump Signals Iran Talks Resumption: Analyst Says ETH 'Ready For Bull Rally'

Bitcoin Presidio releases new report, with plans to regularly update and maintain as a "living document" to keep track of the current state of research on making Bitcoin quantum safe.

Presidio Bitcoin Releases Quantum Readiness Paper

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) opened the week with heavy outflows, reversing last week's momentum. Ether ETFs posted modest gains, while XRP declined, and solana activity stalled. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs saw $291.11 million outflows led by Fidelity FBTC, signaling renewed caution. Ether ETFs gained $9.44 million as ETH transactions rose 41% to 3.

Bitcoin ETFs See $291 Million Outflow as Ether Gains $9 Million

A new panel has officially been announced for Bitcoin 2026 titled “Is Bitcoin Still A Sovereign Tool?” featuring Matt Odell, Bruce Fenton, Luke Rudkowski, and BTC Sessions.

Is Bitcoin Still a Sovereign Tool?

Goldman Sachs' asset management division plans to launch its first cryptocurrency exchange-traded ‌fund in the coming months, according to a Tuesday filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Goldman Sachs files for its first bitcoin ETF product

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) may still be in a bear phase, with only a 25% probability that the market has already bottomed, according to analyst Benjamin Cowen. Bottom Likely At Lower Levels In an Apr. 13 podcast, Cowen said that even a rally toward $80,000 would not confirm a cycle bottom.

Has Bitcoin Bottomed? The Odds Are Just 25%, Prominent Analyst Says

Derivatives funding rates have now remained negative for 46 days, a streak last seen following the FTX crash which marked the bottom of 2022's crypto winter.

Bitcoin's $76,000 breakout fails but a rare signal is hinting at major market bottom

On Tuesday, bitcoin hit a peak of $76,120, driving its market cap to $1.52 trillion as investors pivoted toward a risk-on sentiment. This rally was sparked by potential diplomatic talks between the U.S. and Iran, which overshadowed the ongoing naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.

Crypto Short Sellers Vaporized: $500M Wiped out as Bitcoin Tests $76K

Bitcoin is now just past the midpoint of its current halving cycle ahead of the 2028 supply cut, while miners continue to face shrinking block rewards.

Bitcoin Moves Past Halfway Point in Halving Cycle as Supply Tightens Toward 2028

Bitcoin staged a comeback Tuesday briefly tapping $75,000 amid heavy liquidations and improving sentiment. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $74,785.73 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,343.16 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $85.37 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.36 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.09483 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.055910 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 196,352 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $679.55 million.

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