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.

CME Group has launched 24/7 crypto futures and options trading on its CME Globex platform.

CME Group Goes Live With 24/7 Crypto Futures and Options, Launches Bitcoin Volatility Contracts

Polymarket users are waiting for a resolution on whether Strategy's Bitcoin sale took place before the end of May—with over $50 million bet so far.

Strategy's Bitcoin Sale Timing Throws $50 Million Polymarket Bet Into Dispute

A federal judge dismissed Swan Bitcoin's entire lawsuit against Proton Management Ltd. and its employees on June 1, 2026, after Swan admitted in parallel UK proceedings that it never owned the mining assets and trade secrets at the center of its claims.

Swan Bitcoin Drops Federal Lawsuit Against Proton After UK Court Concession Kills Its Core Claims

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) dipped below $71,000 for the first time in weeks on Monday, prompting critics to point out persistent weakness compared to equities. Schiff Says Nasdaq Strength Makes Bitcoin's Weakness Worse Peter Schiff pointed to the divergence between Bitcoin and equities as a warning sign.

Bitcoin Almost Drops To $70,000: 'Imagine How Much Weaker It Will Be When Nasdaq Has A Correction,' Peter Schiff Says

Bitcoin kicked off June by tumbling below $71,000 for the first time since April, triggering a broader market sell-off that wiped out $627 million in leveraged positions and reduced the total crypto market cap to $2.52 trillion.

Strategy's 32 BTC Sale Hits Bitcoin as Price Slides 5% and Liquidations Top $627M

Dogecoin

Ethereum

Bitcoin slid sharply to start the month, weighed down by news that Michael Saylor sold BTC for the first time.

Bitcoin Dumps 3%, But Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Outperform: Is This The New 'Altseason'?

Michael Saylor once said never sell Bitcoin. Strategy just sold 32 BTC. Here's why that may strengthen the Bitcoin treasury model.

Strategy Sold 32 Bitcoin

With Strategy breaking its accumulation streak and many peers stepping aside, the list of active digital asset treasuries has narrowed considerably.

Saylor's Strategy sold bitcoin for the first time since 2022. These firms are still buying

Bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) closed the final week of May under sustained redemption pressure, with combined outflows of more than $1.6 billion as investors continued to trim exposure to the market's largest crypto funds.

Bitcoin ETFs Lead Weekly Losses With $1.42B Exit as HYPE ETFs Push Altcoin Inflows

Companies are vertically integrating Bitcoin across four stages: Accept, Hold, Produce, Build, wiring them together into flywheels to create structural moats.

The Business Owner's Guide to Vertical Integration with Bitcoin

Michael Saylor's Strategy has evolved into a far more complex bitcoin-finance machine since it last sold BTC three and half years ago.

It's not 2022 anymore: What Strategy's first bitcoin sale can (and can't) tell about this one

Strive (ASST) plans to expand its capital raise by $4.2 billion to accelerate aggressive Bitcoin accumulation.

Strive (ASST) Eyes $4.2B War Chest to Ramp Up Bitcoin Accumulation

A Polymarket pool asking whether Strategy would sell any of its bitcoin before May 31 had drawn more than $20 million in trading volume.

Strategy bitcoin sale timing throws wrench into $20 million Polymarket pool

Michael Saylor says Strategy aims to make STRC the world's best credit instrument after the company sold bitcoin to help fund preferred stock distributions

Michael Saylor breaks silence after Strategy sells $2.5 million in bitcoin

The move suggests a greater willingness on the part of Michael Saylor and Strategy to use BTC holdings to support the capital structure, said one analyst, while others disagreed.

Analysts divided on message of Strategy's small bitcoin sale

Strategy sold Bitcoin, sparking jitters among investors and raising questions among analysts toward the prospect of future sales.

Strategy Shares Slide Following Bitcoin Sale—Will It Dump More BTC Ahead?

Institutional investors just sold an overall total of $1.67 billion in Bitcoin and crypto assets in one week, according to a new update from Coinshares. The outflows mark the third consecutive negative week and the second-largest weekly outflow of the year, with three-week cumulative outflows now standing at $4.21 billion.

Institutional Investors Sell $1,670,000,000 in Bitcoin and Crypto Assets in Third Straight Week of Outflows: CoinShares

Michael Saylor broke his silence after the market learned of Strategy's 32 BTC sale and its $2.5 million in proceeds. His focus on STRC raised fresh questions about preferred dividends and the company's bitcoin-backed capital model.

Saylor Breaks Silence After Strategy's Bitcoin Sale

OranjeBTC, Latin America's largest corporate Bitcoin treasury firm, bought 20 BTC and repurchased shares to boost Bitcoin-per-share exposure, bringing holdings to 3,762 BTC while achieving a 2.20% YTD BTC yield.

OranjeBTC Adds 20 BTC to Treasury, Hits 2.20% BTC Yield for 2026

The 8-K filing by Strategy Monday disclosed sales for the period May 26 to May 31, but the disclosure was issued on June 1. Polymarket's May 31 contract is sitting at 81% Yes and in review, while bettors argue over whether the onchain transactions or the filing date controls.

Strategy's bitcoin sale sparks a $14 million betting chaos on Polymarket

A total of 165 long-dormant bitcoin wallets moved approximately 5,073 BTC last month, with one address sitting idle since August 2010 finally coming to life in the final hours of May. Galaxy Research flagged one of the most notable movements on X, reporting that a wallet dormant for 15.

165 Dormant Bitcoin Wallets Moved 5,073 BTC in May 2026 as Longtime Holders Cash In

Strategy made its first BTC sale since 2022 as Bitcoin ETFs shed billions over the last two weeks, nudging the price down even lower.

Bitcoin Falls to 2-Month Low After Strategy Sells BTC, ETFs Flip Negative for the Year

Bitcoin fell below a key support, while Hyperliquid's HYPE soared to new highs. Will pro-crypto regulation in the US provide fuel for BTC's recovery?

Bitcoin Price Momentum Slows, but Pro-Crypto Rules May Energize Crypto Markets

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) sold 32 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) for roughly $2.5 million between May 26 and May 31 to fund preferred stock dividend payments. Holdings Drop To 843,706 BTC With $2.9B Paper Loss The 32 coins were sold at an average price of $77,135 each, reducing total holdings to 843,706 Bitcoin worth around $61 billion.

Michael Saylor Sells 32 Bitcoin: What Is Going On?

ProCap Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq: BRR) announced Monday it repurchased two million shares of its common stock at approximately a 50% discount to its Net Asset Value, funding the transaction through the sale of roughly 52 Bitcoin. The move reduces the share count while leaving the company's Bitcoin reserves largely intact.

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