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Bitcoin (BTC) is the world’s first open-source, peer-to-peer cryptocurrency developed by a pseudonymous person or group of people under the name of Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008. The identity of Satoshi Nakamoto remains a mystery. The crypto is run on distributed ledger technology, also known as blockchain. Bitcoin allows for lower transaction fees than traditional online payment systems, and is decentralized, unlike government-backed currencies. Bitcoin is the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization and has a limit of 21 million coins. The cryptocurrency uses a proof-of-work protocol to enable security, privacy, and legitimacy of monetary transactions. The issuance of Bitcoin requires mining, where programmers solve a difficult cryptographic puzzle to be able to mine Bitcoin, which earns them a reward. Bitcoin remains the most popular cryptocurrencies, all other cryptocurrencies are known as altcoins.

Digital Asset Inflows Hit $857.9M, Bitcoin Tops $80K
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Digital Asset Inflows Hit $857.9M, Bitcoin Tops $80K

Digital asset fund inflows surged to $857.9M, with Bitcoin leading at $706.1M after stablecoin legislation clarity boosts market sentiment.

Bitcoin Jumps 2.3% to $82K After Trump's Iran Rejection
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Bitcoin Jumps 2.3% to $82K After Trump's Iran Rejection

Bitcoin surged 2.3% to $82,350 following Trump's rejection of Iran’s peace offer, wiping out $64M in short positions.

Michael Saylor Signals New Bitcoin Buy Amid Treasury Strategy Shift
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Michael Saylor Signals New Bitcoin Buy Amid Treasury Strategy Shift

Michael Saylor hints at a fresh BTC purchase as Strategy explores selling portions of its treasury to fund dividends, sparking mixed reactions.

Trump Media Posts $406M Q1 Loss as Bitcoin Bet Sinks
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Trump Media Posts $406M Q1 Loss as Bitcoin Bet Sinks

Trump Media reported a $405.9M net loss in Q1 2026, with $370M tied to crypto and equity losses, mainly from a significant Bitcoin position.

Santiment Warns of BTC Rally Fatigue as Bullish Sentiment Peaks
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Santiment Warns of BTC Rally Fatigue as Bullish Sentiment Peaks

Santiment flags excessive bullish sentiment as Bitcoin trades near $80K, hinting the rally may lose steam. Analysts weigh in on potential pullbacks.

Jack Mallers: Wall Street Can't Threaten Bitcoin's Core Principles
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Jack Mallers: Wall Street Can't Threaten Bitcoin's Core Principles

Strike CEO Jack Mallers dismisses concerns over Wall Street's involvement in Bitcoin, arguing the cryptocurrency is 'money for all' and must remain open.

Analyst Questions Bitcoin Bear Market Amid $79K BTC Price
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Analyst Questions Bitcoin Bear Market Amid $79K BTC Price

Crypto analyst Matthew Hyland suggests Bitcoin may be nearing the end of its bear market, with signals pointing to a potential bottom at $60,000.

Swiss Bitcoin Reserve Referendum Fails Amid Low Support
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Swiss Bitcoin Reserve Referendum Fails Amid Low Support

A campaign to mandate the Swiss National Bank to hold Bitcoin fell short after organizers failed to secure enough signatures for a referendum.

Bitcoin (BTC) Profit-Taking Spikes as Price Hits $80K
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Bitcoin (BTC) Profit-Taking Spikes as Price Hits $80K

Bitcoin profit-taking surged after April’s rally pushed prices to $80,020, signaling potential local tops as demand lags.

Institutional Interest in Crypto Grows as Bitcoin ETFs Top $1B
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Institutional Interest in Crypto Grows as Bitcoin ETFs Top $1B

Institutional investors are driving crypto growth via Bitcoin ETFs, prediction markets, and tokenized finance. BTC hits $80K amid surging inflows.

Australian Police Seize $4.1M in Bitcoin in Darknet Crackdown
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Australian Police Seize $4.1M in Bitcoin in Darknet Crackdown

Australian police seized $4.1M in Bitcoin tied to darknet activity, marking one of the country's largest crypto-related busts.

Revolut BTC Price Glitch Shows $0.02 Amid User Panic
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Revolut BTC Price Glitch Shows $0.02 Amid User Panic

Revolut users reported Bitcoin (BTC) dropping to $0.02 due to a platform-specific glitch. Experts point to data feed errors or liquidity gaps.

Bitcoin ETFs See $277M Outflows as BTC Drops Below $80K
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Bitcoin ETFs See $277M Outflows as BTC Drops Below $80K

Bitcoin ETFs reversed $277.5M inflows after BTC fell below $80K, ending a 5-day streak. Fidelity and BlackRock led outflows; Morgan Stanley remained resilient.

Block Shares Surge 8% After Q1 Earnings Beat, Bitcoin Loss
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Block Shares Surge 8% After Q1 Earnings Beat, Bitcoin Loss

Block’s shares jumped 8% in after-hours trading despite a $309M net loss due to Bitcoin revaluation, as Q1 earnings topped estimates.

Institutional Bitcoin Exposure Rises Amid $81K BTC Price: CoinShares
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Institutional Bitcoin Exposure Rises Amid $81K BTC Price: CoinShares

Institutional demand for Bitcoin grows as sentiment improves. CoinShares survey shows 32% of fund managers now hold BTC, with ETFs driving inflows.