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.

With no capital gains tax on Bitcoin, no wealth or inheritance taxes, and competitive incentives for tech businesses, the reform solidifies El Salvador's status as a Bitcoin-friendly jurisdiction targeting entrepreneurs and families.

Bukele's Reform Makes El Salvador a Top Tax Haven: 0% on Foreign Income and Bitcoin Gains with Minimal Presence

Ethereum

Crypto ETF flows stayed uneven on Wednesday, June 10, as bitcoin funds recorded a fourth straight day of outflows and ether ETFs remained under pressure. HYPE and XRP products drew modest inflows, while solana ETFs saw no trading activity. HYPE ETFs Add $2.

Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Lose $249 Million While HYPE Funds Extend Inflow Run

Nakamoto, the Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin services and treasury firm, sold about $48 million worth of BTC and derivatives to help reduce debt.

Nasdaq-Listed Bitcoin Firm Nakamoto Sells BTC, Cuts Debt and Authorizes Share Buyback

Dogecoin

Bitcoin held above $63,000 as cooler-than-expected inflation data eased concerns over aggressive Federal Reserve tightening, helping lift sentiment across the cryptocurrency market.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Rally Over 2.5% As Analyst Flags 'Imminent' Breakout

Federal prosecutors charged two Eastern European nationals with operating AudiA6, a cryptocurrency mixing service and cybercrime platform that allegedly laundered nearly $400 million in bitcoin.

U.S. Charges Two Men for $389 Million Bitcoin and Crypto Money Laundering Scheme Tied to Dark Web

The retreat from the debasement trade has continued for gold and accelerated for bitcoin in recent weeks, JPMorgan analysts said.

JPMorgan says debasement trade retreat has ‘accelerated' for bitcoin

Despite major macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds, bitcoin stabilized above $62,500, and global stock indexes closed marginally higher. Following a Truth Social post from President Trump, bitcoin reclaimed the $63,000 zone. Wholesale Inflation Surges Past Forecasts Bitcoin traded sideways Thursday, shaking off escalating Middle East tensions and a hotter-than-expected producer price index.

Iran Tensions Flare and Cool as Bitcoin Reclaims $63K and Keeps Bulls Engaged

Glassnode's weekly on-chain report shows over 95% of short-term Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) holders are underwater, with May buyers down 17% to 19% and no meaningful demand response yet from institutions or corporate treasuries. Recent Buyers Are Deeply Underwater With No Meaningful Bounce Yet Glassnode's Short-Term Holder MVRV, which tracks how much recent buyers are up or down on average, printed 0.81 at its low before recovering slightly to 0.83.

95% Of Short-Term Bitcoin Holders Are Underwater—And The Worst May Not Be Over Yet

Prominent crypto analyst Capo remains bullish on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), arguing that current market conditions resemble an accumulation phase rather than the start of a deeper collapse. "This Is Not Time To Sell, But To Buy" In a June 11 market update, Capo acknowledged that his bullish thesis has not played out yet but maintained that his broader outlook remains unchanged.

Bitcoin Is In Accumulation And For Altcoins It's 'Time To Buy, Not To Sell', Analyst Argues

BitGo launched Lightning Earn, enabling institutional bitcoin holders to earn BTC-denominated fees by providing Lightning Network liquidity through an integration with Amboss Rails.

BitGo Launches Lightning Earn to Let Institutions Put Bitcoin to Work on Lightning Network

Blackrock has filed another amendment for its Ishares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF, revealing a 0.65% sponsor fee. The proposed fund would use covered call strategies on IBIT shares and related ETP indexes to generate income for investors.

Blackrock Targets Bitcoin Yield With 0.65% Fee Covered-Call ETF

Authorities are seeking extradition to the U.S. of two arrested individuals for allegedly laundering $389 million in Bitcoin.

Authorities Take Down 'AudiA6' Group That Allegedly Laundered $389 Million in Bitcoin

Strike CEO Jack Mallers says Bitcoin at $63,000 reflects a liquidity-starved world, and questions Strategy's perpetual stock capital dynamic.

‘You sell what you can, not what you want': Jack Mallers says bitcoin is pricing a global liquidity crisis

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is holding above the critical $60,000 level, yet some investors are rotating capital into XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) and select altcoins ahead of potential crypto legislation in Washington. Institutional De-Risking Speaking on Schwab Network's Crypto Corner, Adam Lynch, director of equity research at the Schwab Center for Financial Research said Bitcoin ETFs have experienced approximately $1.7 billion in outflows over the past week and more than $5.4 billion over the last month.

Are Bitcoin ETF Buyers Rotating Into XRP ETFs? This Schwab Exec Says Maybe

Hungary is reversing its restrictive crypto laws, moving to decriminalize Bitcoin and cryptocurrency trading and eliminating penalties that had driven major digital asset firms out of the country.

Hungary Backs Away From Bitcoin and Crypto Criminalization in Regulatory U-Turn

Trump's Iran warning and 6.5% PPI put oil, bitcoin, and equities on alert as traders weigh inflation. Trump's new warning on Iran and a hotter 6.5% producer inflation print gave bitcoin traders a fresh macro test Thursday, with oil, stocks, and crypto all caught between geopolitical risk and rate-cut anxiety.

‘We Will Be Taking Kharg Island' Trump Warning Puts Oil, Stocks and Bitcoin on Alert

Crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen thinks Bitcoin (BTC) is nearing the end of the bear market. In a new YouTube update, Cowen says that Bitcoin is likely in the third and final stage of a downtrend when BTC starts to form a market bottom based on historical precedence.

Analyst Benjamin Cowen Says Bitcoin Now in the Final Stage of the Bear Market – Here's His Timeline

Solana

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could eventually reach $1 million, but its path to a new all-time high may require a major catalyst that reinforces its role as decentralized financial infrastructure, according to a Morgan Stanley (NASDAQ:MS) executive. “We're Still Early Stage Here“ Speaking on the Coin Stories podcast, Amy Oldenburg, head of digital asset strategy at Morgan Stanley, said Bitcoin's long-term adoption story remains in its early stages even as major financial institutions continue building products around the asset.

Bitcoin Needs A New Catalyst, Ethereum, Solana, XRP Have Distinct Appeal, Top Morgan Stanley Exec Says

Nakamoto (NASDAQ: NAKA) sold roughly 600 Bitcoin and related derivatives for $48 million to retire $45 million of debt, refinanced its remaining Kraken loan at a lower interest rate with extended maturities, authorized a $25 million share buyback program, and retained 4,467 BTC on its balance sheet.

Nakamoto Inc. (NAKA) Strengthens Balance With 600 Bitcoin Sale, Refinancing, and Buyback Authorization

Kevin O'Leary says Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) recent weakness has less to do with fading investor interest and more to do with regulatory uncertainty. BTC Going “Nowhere” Until CLARITY Act Appearing on Fox Business on June 10, the O'Leary Ventures chairman said Bitcoin's decline from its all-time high near $120,000 to around $60,000 has disappointed many investors who expected ETFs and institutional adoption to drive prices higher.

Kevin O'Leary Says 'Bitcoin's Going Nowhere Until CLARITY Becomes Law'

Bitcoin rebounded 2.3% on June 11, 2026, climbing from a session low of $60,914 to a high of $63,200, but technical indicators present a divided picture that traders are watching closely.

Bitcoin Traders Eye $64K Resistance as RSI Hangs at the Lowest Level Since November 2018

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETF net assets have fallen back to election night levels, but analyst Scott Melker argues the dollar decline is price action not capitulation, with ETFs still holding 93% of their peak Bitcoin. The Dollar Decline Is Misleading: Coins Tell A Different Story Total ETF net assets peaked at $169 billion in October 2025 and have since fallen 54% in dollar terms.

Bitcoin ETFs Still Hold 93% Of Their BTC: Are Institutions Not Bearish After All?

While some analysts argue investors are selling bitcoin to free up capital for anticipated IPOs such as SpaceX and Anthropic, Sygnum's Fabian Dori says market data points elsewhere.

It's not SpaceX. Bitcoin ETF outflows may be an arbitrage story

Public companies added a net 43,557 BTC worth $3.2 billion in May, led by Strategy's continued accumulation.

Public Companies Added 43,557 BTC in May as SpaceX Enters Bitcoin Treasury Race

The pace of outflows from U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs has “moderated,” with analysts assessing whether selling pressure is exhausting.

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