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.

Michael Saylor and Tom Lee continued to buy BTC and ETH in big size, while Aave published its incident report from the KelpDAO exploit.

Morning Minute: Saylor's $2.54B Buy Buoys Bitcoin

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Bitcoin trades around $76,000 as sentiment remained neutral amid hopes of a U.S.-Iran ceasefire extension. Bitcoin ETFs saw $238.4 million in net inflows on Monday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $67.8 million in net inflows.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Consolidate As Markets Wait For Middle East News

Bitcoin BTC$76,675.48 is trading with a positive bias above the $75,000 level, which CoinDesk recently highlighted as a critical threshold for bulls to maintain control.

Bitcoin trades above a make-or-break level ahead of Warsh hearing

The Schwab Center for Financial Research warned that Bitcoin faces key resistance between $78,000 and $83,000 investor cost basis levels.

Bitcoin Resistance at $78K and $83K Could Cap Rally: Schwab

Reabold Resources has clarified it is only exploring small-scale bitcoin mining at its UK gas site, following reports of a broader pivot. The company says its primary focus remains domestic energy supply. Key Takeaways: Reabold said 2026 bitcoin mining at West Newton is small-scale, not a strategic pivot.

UK Gas Firm Clarifies Bitcoin Mining Plans at Yorkshire Site

Bitcoin advanced while altcoins continued to struggle after the weekend's DeFi exploit, with markets eyeing Middle East tensions and shifting risk sentiment.

Bitcoin climbs as risk sentiment improves, altcoins hit by exploit concerns

Hours after the Arbitrum Security Council froze 30,766 ether tied to the KelpDAO exploit, the attacker moved all 75,701 ETH, roughly $175 million, to the Ethereum mainnet and began bridging the funds to bitcoin. Key Takeaways: After Arbitrum froze 30,766 ETH ($71M), the KelpDAO exploiter moved 75,701 ETH ($175M) to the Ethereum mainnet.

KelpDAO Exploiter Moves 75,701 ETH to Mainnet, Begins Routing $175M to Bitcoin

Renowned cryptocurrency analyst Willy Woo expressed skepticism on Monday over optimistic Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) price predictions made by various institutions and individuals. Woo Not Convinced In an X post, Woo labeled the predictions as “all too bullish,” suggesting that they lack a basis in reality.

Crypto Analyst Willy Woo Calls Bitcoin Price Predictions By Experts 'Too Bullish'

Leveraged accumulation and new capital tools push MSTR ahead of the world's largest spot bitcoin ETF.

Strategy overtakes BlackRock IBIT in bitcoin holdings after bear market buying

Bitcoin's comparative stability during geopolitical turmoil has reinforced its appeal as a hedge.

Bitcoin is less volatile than South Korea's stock market right now

Michael Saylor's firm Strategy just completed its third-largest Bitcoin acquisition ever, buying up 34,164 BTC for approximately $2.54 billion. The company now owns 815,061 BTC acquired for $61.56 billion, at an average price of $75,527 per Bitcoin.

Michael Saylor's Strategy Acquires $2,540,000,000 Worth of Bitcoin in One of the Firm's Largest Buys Ever

Bitcoin traded at $75,733 on Tuesday morning, up 1.5% over 24 hours, as Iran signaled it will send a team to Pakistan talks and Brent crude slipped ahead of the Wednesday ceasefire deadline.

Bitcoin reclaims $75,000 as Iran ceasefire talks advance, equities rally resumes

BlackRock's IBIT absorbed $871 million last week even as Iran tensions dragged bitcoin toward $71,000. Analysts say the record flows show who is buying the dip.

'Mission Accomplished'—BlackRock Suddenly Bets $871M On Bitcoin Dip

Popular AI assistant Grok said on Monday that Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) price would have been “noticeably lower” had Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR ) not bought billions worth of the cryptocurrency. Grok Notes MSTR's Influence On Bitcoin When venture capitalist Jason Calacanis asked what Bitcoin's price would be without Michael Saylor's cryptocurrency treasury firm, Grok declined to provide an “exact” figure.

Bitcoin's Price Without Michael Saylor? Grok Thinks Strategy Responsible For 'Real Upward Pressure And Sentiment Tailwinds'

Leading cryptocurrencies rose on Monday, while stocks ended lower amid mixed signals from President Donald Trump on the Iran conflict.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Recover Amid Iran War Uncertainty: Analyst Hopeful Of BTC Hitting $85,000-$88,000 In May If This Happens

Crypto steadied despite rising Iran tensions, but DeFi is reeling from one of the largest exploits of the year.

Bitcoin bounces above $76,000 as DeFi suffers $14 billion exodus after KelpDAO hack

Reabold Resources faced criticism for plans to use a gas field to mine Bitcoin, but said serving U.K. energy demand remains its main focus.

UK Gas Firm Faces Pushback Over Plans to Mine Bitcoin

Bitcoin price held above $76,500 after slipping toward $75,000 over the weekend as US–Iran tensions and oil concerns weighed on markets.

Bitcoin Price Retakes $76,500 as Iran Tensions and Oil Volatility Drive Market Uncertainty

Bitcoin is holding above $75,000 as crypto markets hope for a positive resolution of U.S.-Iran talks on Tuesday. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $76,212 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,328 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $86.10 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.43 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.09543 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.056053 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 138,626 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $390.5 million.

Bitcoin Holds $76,000, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Gain 1%

Alcoa is in talks to sell its idle Massena East aluminum smelter in upstate New York to bitcoin mining firm NYDIG.

Alcoa Nears Sale of Idle New York Smelter to NYDIG for Bitcoin Mining Use

Bitcoin remained relatively stable around $75,500 despite a volatile geopolitical backdrop. While the digital asset faced minor fluctuations and a $50 billion decline in market capitalization from its Friday peak, it maintained a 0.7% gain over a 24-hour period. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin held at $75,400 on April 20 as U.S.

Bitcoin Holds $75K as US-Iran Maritime Clashes Spark Geopolitical Whiplash

Jason Lowery, former Deputy Director of Technology & Innovation at the United States Space Force and author of "Softwar," has been named Special Assistant to the Commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, where he will advise on strategic priorities with his unique perspective on Bitcoin as a power-projection technology.

Jason Lowery Appointed Special Assistant to U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Commander, Bringing Bitcoin Strategic Expertise

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) analysts have identified $76,000 as the early warning level that determines whether the cryptocurrency runs to $95,000 or crashes back to $70,000. The $76,000 Early Warning Signal Prominent analyst DonAlt from Technical Roundup says $76,000 represents the previous month's high and serves as the first test of whether the current breakout will hold.

Bitcoin Could Run To $95,000 Or Crash To $70,000: Here's What Technical Analysis Says

‘Massive' U.S. Dollar Fed Warning Fuels Huge Bitcoin Price Predictions

Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood, long known for her bullish stance on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), has adjusted her long-term outlook while her firm also reduced exposure to select crypto-related equities. Crypto-Linked Positions Reduced According to Ark Invest tracking data shared on X on Apr. 17, the firm's ARKW fund sold approximately 11,465 shares of Circle Internet Group (NYSE:CRCL), valued at about $1.21 million, and 31,417 shares of Bullish (NYSE:BLSH), worth roughly $1.36 million.

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