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

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

Dogecoin

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.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Rally On 'Comeback' Tuesday

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) investor Simon Dixon says the best time to accumulate is when nobody cares, warning that retail attention has waned while institutions consolidate power through ETFs and treasury companies. The Attention Cycle Dixon has been in Bitcoin since $3 in 2011 and says the pattern never changes.

Nobody Cares About Bitcoin Right Now, That's Exactly Why You Should Be Buying, Veteran Investor Says

Strategy Inc.'s perpetual preferred stock STRC just posted its busiest day yet, and the real headline is not the ticker tape theater but the simple fact that the company's bitcoin buying machine found another way to run hotter. Key Takeaways: Strategy's STRC hit $1.1B on April 13, 2026, setting a new daily volume record.

STRC Trading Volume Tops $1.1 Billion as Strategy Expands Bitcoin Treasury Play

Bitcoin climbed above $76,100 to a two-month high, while U.S. equities recovered most of their losses tied to the conflict in Iran.

Hive, Bitfarms lead bitcoin miner-turned-AI rally with 11% gains as BTC hits two-month high

Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, has reported an equity stake in Bitcoin payments startup Flashnet.

Trump Fed Pick Kevin Warsh Reveals Stake in Bitcoin Lightning Startup Flashnet

Tether's self-custodial wallet aims to simplify crypto transactions with email-like identifiers, supporting stablecoins and Bitcoin alike.

Stablecoin Giant Tether Launches Wallet for USDT, Bitcoin and Gold-Backed Tokens

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) may be setting up for a sustainable move higher if it breaks above $76,000 while Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) clears $2,400, according to veteran macro investor Jordi Visser. The Correlation Break Bitcoin traded in lockstep with software stocks for five years, but that correlation broke this week.

Bitcoin's Next Big Breakout May Start At $76,000, Says Veteran Macro Investor

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has tapped the $75,000 level, prompting renewed optimism that the asset may be entering a new upward phase after a two-month consolidation period. Structural Breakout Underway Bitcoin is being described as breaking out of a symmetrical triangle pattern, having cleared a descending trendline that had capped price action for weeks, crypto chart analyst Ali Martinez noted in a detailed X post.

Bitcoin At $75,000: Is The Rally Just Getting Started?

Goldman Sachs filed an application for an ETF that seeks to generate income for investors by selling options tied to Bitcoin's price.

Goldman Sachs Files to Launch Bitcoin Income ETF Tied to Options

The fund would provide exposure to ETPs that hold bitcoin, options on spot Bitcoin ETPs and options on “Bitcoin ETP Indices."

Goldman Sachs files for Bitcoin ETF that invests in other Bitcoin exchange-traded products

Asset manager and financial giant Goldman Sachs filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Tuesday, for a new actively managed fund called the Goldman Sachs Bitcoin Premium Income ETF.

Goldman Sachs Files for Bitcoin Premium Income ETF With Covered Call Strategy

A fake Ledger Live app on the Mac App Store duped more than 50 users, swiping more than $9 million in a new crypto scam.

Fake Ledger App Steals Millions in Bitcoin, Crypto From Holders—Including Musician G. Love

The bank is moving deeper into crypto with a bitcoin ETF that generates income by selling options on bitcoin-linked funds, following BlackRock's push into similar yield-focused products.

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