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's STRC is buoying the Bitcoin bid, Galaxy stock is ripping, and Scott Bessent told the Senate to pass the Clarity Act—with Brian Armstrong chiming in.

Morning Minute: Bitcoin Breaks $73K as Strategy's STRC Bid Grows

An after-dark bitcoin ETF is making a bold push to capture overnight gains, as XFUNDS by Nicholas Wealth deploys a high-stakes timing strategy in a fiercely competitive crypto investment arena. Key Takeaways: A new bitcoin ETF, NGHT, targets after-dark trading windows to isolate differentiated overnight return patterns. Morgan Stanley MSBT's 0.

New Bitcoin ETF Launches After-Dark Strategy to Capture Overnight Market Surges

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) could be structurally better prepared than Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) to handle long-term risks from quantum computing, according to industry experts, though the threat remains largely theoretical. XRP's Relative Protection The primary concern stems from quantum machines using Shor's algorithm to derive private keys from public keys, potentially allowing attackers to access wallets, Coindesk reported, citing experts.

Here's Why XRP May Be Better Prepared Against Quantum Threats Than Bitcoin

Bhutan moved more bitcoin to a new wallet, continuing an outflow streak that has cut its holdings to 3,774 BTC from a peak of 13,000 BTC.

Bhutan moves another $18 million in bitcoin as tracked holdings continue to shrink: Arkham

Bitcoin trades at a macro crossroads, with derivatives positioning signaling caution despite ceasefire relief, analysts said.

Bitcoin rebound faces oil shock, inflation test despite ceasefire relief as macro jitters persist: analysts

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) surged 8% this week to $72,000 as $411 million flowed into spot ETFs in April, yet analysts warn the fragile ceasefire remains on shaky ground with U.S. and Iranian officials set to meet in Pakistan on Saturday. The Fragile Relief Rally The fragile standstill in the Middle East has eased Bitcoin traders' panic, but they're not tearing up their hedges against a sharp drop just yet, according to Bybit chief market analyst Han Tan.

Bitcoin Rallies To $72,000 But 'Shaky' Iran Ceasefire Could Catch BTC Off Guard

Headline inflation rose 0.9% last month, driven by the sharp rise in energy costs due to the Iran war.

Bitcoin rises after core CPI rose a less-than-forecast 0.2% in March.

Ethereum

Crypto ETFs staged a strong rebound, with bitcoin and ether both returning to solid inflows. XRP slipped modestly, while Solana activity remained absent. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs saw $358.17 million inflows on April 9, led by Blackrock IBIT, restoring momentum. Ether ETFs added $85.19 million as ETHA gained $90.94 million, showing selective but rising demand.

Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Add Combined $443 Million in Strong Inflow Day

Dogecoin

Bitcoin trades around $72,000 as Bitcoin ETFs saw $343.3 million in net inflows on Thursday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $85.2 million in net inflows. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $71,913.67 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,197.31 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $83.39 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.33 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.09227 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.055886 Meme coin market capitalization is up 0.5% to $34 billion over the past 24 hours.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Trade Flat Despite Over $400M In ETF Inflows

Institutions are betting on the bitcoin price hitting $80,000 through call options, but they are also buying downside protection.

Institutions' bitcoin positioning lacks conviction; CPI, Iran talks might help

It may face limited adoption due to higher costs and a complex user experience, with the proposal described as a “last-resort measure.”

StarkWare researcher proposes ‘quantum-safe' Bitcoin transactions without a soft fork

Traders face a pivotal Friday as narrowing volatility on bitcoin's chart hints at a massive price move while bittensor faces a high-profile developer exit.

Bitcoin flatlines as inflation data looms, bittensor drama unfolds

The stock has plunged roughly 99% from its May 2025 peak as pressure builds on the bitcoin treasury firm.

David Bailey's bitcoin holder Nakamoto is trying to stay on Nasdaq with a reverse stock split

XRP's design leaves a smaller share of its supply exposed to future quantum attacks than Bitcoin's, experts said, pointing to additional XRPL features that stand out.

XRP may be less exposed to quantum threats than bitcoin, experts say

Solana

The level that has capped every rally during the six-week war remains intact, with analysts saying $75,000 needs to break before the market enters a genuine bullish phase.

ETH, SOL, DOGE slide as Bitcoin fails to break $73,000 for the third time since the ceasefire

A new scheme from a StarkWare researcher works under existing consensus rules, offering an emergency fallback while BIP-360 awaits activation.

Quantum-safe bitcoin now possible without a soft fork, but costs $200 a pop, new research shows

A Bitcoin researcher and Starkware executive published a working scheme this week that makes new bitcoin transactions quantum-safe today, using only rules that have existed in the protocol for years. Key Takeaways: Starkware CPO Avihu Levy published QSB on April 9, 2026, enabling quantum-safe bitcoin transactions with zero protocol changes.

No Consensus Changes Needed: Starkware CPO Builds Quantum-Safe Bitcoin Transactions From Existing Rules

Lower bitcoin ETF fees are accelerating competition and pressuring margins as Morgan Stanley undercuts rivals, signaling a potential reshaping of investor flows and pricing dynamics across digital asset markets. Key Takeaways: Morgan Stanley launched MSBT with a 0.14% fee, undercutting Blackrock IBIT and escalating a bitcoin ETF fee war.

Morgan Stanley Low-Fee Bitcoin ETF Sparks Fee War Across Issuers, Analyst Says

TD Cowen remains positive on $55 billion Bitcoin treasury pioneer Strategy, despite trimming its price target yet again.

TD Cuts Bitcoin Giant Strategy's Price Target, Calls Ethereum Treasury Sharplink a ‘Buy'

Eased Middle East tensions pushed crypto prices and U.S. stocks sizable hjigher.

Bitcoin tops $72,000, but Circle and Bullish drop sharply after downgrades

Bitcoin transactions could be resistant to quantum attacks without changing the network's core rules, a new proposal contends.

Bitcoin Could Be Quantum-Safe Without Protocol Changes, New Proposal Claims

Analyst Lance Vitanza is betting that digital asset treasury"companies like Nakamoto, SharpLink and Strive can outperform standard crypto ETFs by aggressively stacking coins and capturing staking yields.

These 3 crypto stocks could actually beat bitcoin ETFs, says TD Cowen

Bitcoin and Ethereum are trading higher as open interest rises, providing some optimism about investors' risk-on appetite.

Bitcoin and Ethereum Open Interest Rises, Signaling Renewed Risk Appetite: CryptoQuant

Open interest in BTC and ETH perpetual futures rose by over $2 billion each in 24 hours after the U.S.-Iran ceasefire announcement.

CryptoQuant says bitcoin, ether rally driven by new long positions in perpetual futures

Bitcoin traded largely flat as improving sentiment is offset by renewed institutional selling pressure tied to geopolitical uncertainty, including the U.S.-Iran conflict. U.S. CPI data is scheduled to release tomorrow.

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