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.

Strategy spent $1.57 billion on Bitcoin last week, notching its largest purchase of the year so far amid heightened demand for STRC.

Strategy Makes Biggest Bitcoin Buy Yet in 2026 as Preferred Share Demand Surges

Ethereum

Bitcoin ETFs post five straight days of inflows led by IBIT, while BlackRock's new staked ether fund ETHB draws $100M on day one.

BlackRock Drives Bitcoin ETF Inflow Streak As Staked Ether Fund Debuts

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is trading just below the $74,000 level as the broader cryptocurrency market enters a period of relative calm, with traders closely watching upcoming macroeconomic data for the next catalyst. After several weeks of volatility, the largest cryptocurrency by market value has spent the past two days moving within a narrow range.

Bitcoin Holds Near $74,000 As Crypto Market Waits For Inflation And Rate Signals

Gains came for crypto and stocks as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz appeared to ease slightly, sending oil prices lower.

Bitcoin eyes $75,000, nearing 25% bounce from February bottom

HIVE said it is progressively phasing down its ASIC-based bitcoin mining operations in Sweden amid tax disputes and operational uncertainty.

HIVE to phase down bitcoin mining in Sweden as it expands AI data center capacity in Canada

Metaplanet Inc. unveiled a $255 million equity financing on Monday designed to turbocharge its bitcoin treasury strategy, with potential proceeds climbing to roughly $531 million if accompanying warrants are fully exercised. Tokyo-Listed Metaplanet Raises Capital to Accelerate Bitcoin Holdings Tokyo-listed Metaplanet Inc.

Bitcoin Treasury Race: Metaplanet Announces $531M Capital Strategy

Wall Street broker Bernstein took note of an institutional ownership shift as behind bitcoin's resilience during this latest bout of global turmoil.

Bitcoin outperforms gold and stocks in global turmoil as ETFs and Strategy accumulate

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) purchased 22,337 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) for $1.57 billion last week at an average price of $70,194 per coin, the company's fifth-largest weekly purchase ever, as MSTR surged 4% in premarket. The $1.57B Bitcoin Purchase Executive Chairman Michael Saylor announced the acquisition, bringing total holdings to 761,068 coins acquired for $57.61 billion, or an average of $75,696 per coin.

Michael Saylor Makes 5th Largest Bitcoin Buy At $1.57B As MSTR Surges 4%

Digital asset investment products recorded $1.06 billion in inflows last week, marking the third consecutive week of gains as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) reinforced its role as a relative safe haven during the Iran crisis. The Safe Haven Narrative Confirmed Total assets under management in digital asset ETPs rose 9.4% to $140 billion since the onset of the Iran crisis.

Bitcoin Zooms To $74,000 After $793M ETF Inflows: Can It Hit $80,000 Next?

The bitcoin price and crypto market are braced for time to run out on lawmakers window to pass the closely watched crypto market structure bill

‘Time Is Running Out'—Bitcoin Is Suddenly Braced For A Surprise Price Shock

The Bitcoin price pushed above $74,000 early Monday morning.

Bitcoin Price Roars Above $74,000 as Market Sentiment Improves

Metaplanet raised $255M to expand their Bitcoin holdings, targeting 210,000 BTC and new ventures.

Metaplanet Raises $255 Million, Eyes $531 Million Bitcoin Buying Spree

Bernstein said bitcoin's ownership base is strengthening as ETFs and corporate treasury buyers like Strategy reshape the market.

Bernstein likens Strategy to a ‘bitcoin central bank of last resort' as institutional demand strengthens BTC capital base

Dogecoin

Bitcoin surged above $73,000 on Monday morning, following Bitcoin ETF inflows of $180.3 million on Friday, with Ethereum ETF inflows of $26.7 million. Cryptocurrency Ticke Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $73,818 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,287 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $93.83 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.47 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.09998 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.056149 Meme coin market capitalization spiked 4.9% to $35.4 billion over the past 24 hours.

Bitcoin Reclaims $73,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Rally With Sentiment Turning Neutral

Experts remain cautious in the short-term despite Bitcoin's $74K retest amid escalating geopolitical tensions.

Bitcoin Hits $74K as U.S.-Iran War Enters Third Week: Here's Why

Strategy acquired another 22,337 bitcoin for about $1.57 billion last week.

Strategy (MSTR) Spends $1.57 Billion to Buy 22,337 More Bitcoin, Holdings Reach 738,731 BTC

The Japanese bitcoin treasury firm structured the financing with premium-priced shares and warrants that could unlock up to $531 million.

Metaplanet raises $255 million to accelerate bitcoin accumulation

The company's stack now stands at 761,068 bitcoin, acquired for $57.61 billion.

Michael Saylor's Strategy made another huge buy of bitcoin, adding $1.57 billion worth last week

Strategy has expanded its already massive bitcoin treasury once again, purchasing 22,337 BTC for roughly $1.57 billion and lifting its total holdings to 761,068 BTC.

Strategy Accumulates 22,337 BTC as Corporate Bitcoin Holdings Climb

Strategy's holdings now account for more than 3.5% of the total 21 million bitcoin supply — worth around $56 billion.

‘Stretch the orange dots': Michael Saylor's Strategy buys another 22,337 bitcoin for $1.6 billion as STRC boosts acquisitions

Metaplanet has raised $255M from investors, with warrants potentially lifting funding to around $531M for its long-term 210,000 BTC strategy.

Metaplanet lines up $531 million in ‘additional firepower' for 210,000 BTC plan, CEO Gerovich says

Among the majors, bitcoin jumped more than 2% in 24 hours, and at one point early Monday briefly topped $74,300 for the first time since early February. Other tokens including XRP (XRP) and solana (SOL) gained over 4%, and ether (ETH) rose 7%.

Memecoins outpace bitcoin, ether as 'barbell strategy' wins out

The bitcoin price is approaching a key technical level while PEPE and other memecoins jump more than 10% in a sign of rising appetite for risk.

Altcoins jump as bitcoin inches toward potential $74,000 breakout

The chief investment officer of Bitwise Asset Management says Bitcoin could reach $1 million under what he describes as “reasonably conservative assumptions.” In a new memo titled “How Bitcoin Gets to $1 Million”, Matt Hougan argues that many analysts underestimate Bitcoin's long-term potential because they treat the global store-of-value market as static.

Bitcoin Price Could Explode to $1,000,000 Based on These ‘Reasonably Conservative Assumptions,' Says Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan

Bitcoin surged past $74,000 on Monday, driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East, marking its highest trading level since February. Altcoins Rally as Ethereum Hits Six-Week High Bitcoin ( BTC) surged past the $74,000 threshold on Monday as the cryptocurrency market continued to catch significant tailwinds from escalating Middle East war jitters.

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