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.

Standard Chartered suspects Strategy could announce a large bitcoin buy on Monday, with estimates pointing to a buy of either 320 BTC or as much as 3,200 BTC. The outlook follows the company's recent sale of 32 BTC and suggests a much larger accumulation could quickly shift attention back to institutional demand.

100x Reversal? Strategy May Have Bought 3,200 BTC After Bitcoin Sale, Standard Chartered Says

This week, bitcoin took a trip to its lowest price tag of 2026, slipping to $59,100 per coin and now sitting a touch more than 50% below the leading crypto asset's all-time high above $126,000.

Here's Why Bitcoin's 50% Drop Looks Mild Next to What Several Altcoin Holders Are Sitting On

Strategy's CEO rejected rumors that the company's bitcoin strategy has changed, reaffirming its goal of increasing both net bitcoin holdings and bitcoin per share. His comments aligned with Michael Saylor's continued bullish outlook on BTC.

Strategy Affirms Mission to Grow Net Bitcoin as CEO Shuts Down Rumors

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) price is attempting to rebound after falling to a 2024-year low on Saturday. It jumped to $62,230, up modestly from the weekend low of $59,093.

Bitcoin Price Rally May Be a Dead Cat Bounce as Death Cross Nears and ETF Outflows

While bitcoin trades more than 50% beneath its all-time peak above $126,000 recorded last October, gold proponent Peter Schiff remains convinced the asset has considerably further to fall.

‘Bottom Fishers' Lift Bitcoin Above 2026 Low but Schiff Warns the Worst May Still Be Ahead

Bitcoin's return to $60,000 is drawing heavy ETF outflows, marking a sharp reversal from February when institutional selling eased into the dip.

Bitcoin near $60,000 today vs February: Institutional sentiment has flipped

Not one, but several overlapping headwinds are hitting the crypto market at once, weighing on bitcoin's price, the firm's head of research Greg Cipolaro said.

Bitcoin's slide has no single cause. AI, tech IPOs, quantum, Strategy sale all play a role, NYDIG says

Michael Saylor renewed attention on Strategy's bitcoin plans after the company's rare 32 BTC sale sparked debate among investors. His latest post shifted focus back to Strategy's 843,706 BTC reserve and the possibility of future acquisitions.

‘A Good Time to Add More Dots': Saylor Sparks Bitcoin Buy Buzz After Strategy's Rare BTC Sale

The post lands a week after Strategy revealed its first bitcoin sale since 2022 and one day before voting closes on a STRC dividend amendment.

Michael Saylor hints at fresh bitcoin buy with ‘add more dots' post as Strategy sits $11.7 billion underwater

Bitcoin collapsed to bear market lows following disclosure of Strategy's 32 BTC sale, but data shows investors buying the dip. Is the market on the verge of a sharp mean reversion?

Strategy Bitcoin Sale, Investor AI Pivot Send BTC and Altcoin Prices Tumbling

Bitcoin ( BTC) is trading at $61,822 on June 7, 2026, at 8:35 a.m. EDT, caught between a deeply oversold momentum reading on shorter timeframes and relentless selling pressure from moving averages across the daily chart.

Bitcoin Holds Above $59.1K Low as Short-Term Charts Signal Oversold Bounce Setup

The bitcoin price has dropped sharply, fueling fears a massive bitcoin price crash could be about to hit the crypto market

‘Only One Scenario Saves Bitcoin'—Crypto Is Suddenly Braced For A Massive $52 Billion Price Earthquake

7RCC Global has launched BTCK, an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that combines 80% bitcoin exposure with 20% regulated carbon credit futures. The fund gives investors a listed product that blends digital assets with environmental commodities.

7RCC Brings Bitcoin and Carbon Markets Together in New ETF Launch

A growing dispute in Washington over bank capital requirements could have major implications for institutional bitcoin adoption. Senators are challenging a 1,250% risk weight that they argue makes holding BTC prohibitively expensive for regulated banks. Senate Pressure Builds Over Bank Rules That Could Shape Bitcoin Access U.S.

6 Senators Challenge 1,250% Bitcoin Capital Rule They Say Blocks Banks From Crypto

Bitcoin's sharp decline is fueling debate over whether investors are selling liquid crypto positions to chase the Spacex IPO and emerging AI opportunities. The theory points to liquidity pressure, ETF outflows, and Strategy's small BTC sale as contributing factors.

Bitcoin Sell-off Theory Points to Spacex, OpenAI, Anthropic IPO Mania Draining Crypto Cash

A New York attorney intervened to stop what could have been the largest courtroom judgment in bitcoin in history, filing an amicus brief that persuaded a judge to freeze proceedings targeting nearly 40,000 dormant wallets collectively holding an estimated 3.8 million BTC.

NY Court Pauses Default Judgment After Lawyer Argues 39,069 Bitcoin Wallets Were Not Abandoned

The Royal Government of Bhutan has shifted another 738 bitcoin worth roughly $44.88 million on June 6, extending a months-long drawdown of the Himalayan kingdom's state BTC reserves.

Bhutan Offloads 738 Bitcoin Worth $44.88M as Sovereign Drawdown Meets a $60K BTC

Ethereum

In a brutal week for crypto markets, bitcoin and ether are on track for their biggest weekly losses since the FTX collapse in November 2022. The crypto market lost roughly $390 billion in value as nearly $7 billion in leveraged positions were liquidated.

Bitcoin, ether eye worst weekly rout since FTX collapse as cryptos shed $390 billion

Bitcoin's next chapter may be shaped by four competing visions for how the network should grow. Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor's framework argues that decisions around adoption, innovation, and decentralization could influence BTC's role in the global financial system.

Michael Saylor Sees 4 Bitcoin Ideologies Testing BTC's Future

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and most altcoins like Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), Cardano (CRYPTO: ADA), and Ripple (CRYPTO: XRP) prices have crashed, erasing over $2 trillion dollars in value in the past two years. The crypto market crash intensified this week, with Bitcoin moving slightly below the key support of $60,000.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Defends Bitcoin as the Price Crashes

Bitcoin is testing a critical support area as investors assess whether the $60,000 level can hold. A strategist said a break lower could bring $55,000 into focus, while maintaining support could help preserve the case for a $100,000 year-end target.

Bitcoin Risks $55K Slide as Analyst Doubles Down on $100K Target

As bitcoin slipped to a 2026 low of $59,100, market data reveals that BTC priced against the South Korean won has been changing hands at a discount. In fact, the Kimchi premium has vanished, and bitcoin has been trading below global market prices in South Korea for nearly a month.

South Korean Traders Push Bitcoin Into Its Deepest Discount Since 2021

Bitcoin surged in the wake of President Trump's reelection, pushing to new highs deep into 2025. Now it's down more than 50% from that peak.

Bitcoin Has Dumped All of Its Gains Since Trump Was Reelected—And Then Some

U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded $326 million in net outflows on June 5, while U.S. spot ether ETFs lost $5.97 million. The fresh redemptions resumed selling pressure barely a day after both products had snapped long outflow streaks.

Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $326M as BTC Sinks to $59K and Ether Slides Toward $1,500

Sourcing initial capital from his mother to build a $1 billion crypto empire, DFG CEO James Wo says market metrics do not support Tom Lee's $250,000 ether prediction.

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