BITCOIN
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.
Bitcoin BTC Hits $80K, Faces Resistance at $86K Amid Cautious Optimism
Bitcoin BTC recovers to $80K, driven by ETF inflows and spot demand, but weaker capital inflows and $86K resistance limit bullish conviction.
Metaplanet Q1 Profit Surges Despite $728M Bitcoin Loss
Metaplanet's Q1 operating profit rose to $14.4M, but a $728M non-cash Bitcoin valuation loss weighed heavily as BTC dropped 24%.
Arthur Hayes Predicts $126K Bitcoin Amid AI, War-Driven Money Printing
Arthur Hayes sees AI spending and war as catalysts for Bitcoin to hit $126K as global money printing intensifies.
Exodus (EXOD) Posts $32M Loss, Sells 1,076 BTC to Fund Deals
Exodus reported a $32.1M Q1 loss, a 37% revenue drop, and sold 63% of its Bitcoin holdings to fund acquisitions amid slumping user activity.
Bhutan’s Gelephu Offers Fast Licensing, Zero Tax for Crypto Firms
Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City accelerates crypto firm licensing and banking access while offering zero-tax incentives to attract global players.
Strategy Buys $43M in Bitcoin, Total Holdings Top 818,000 BTC
Strategy resumes Bitcoin acquisitions with a $43M purchase, pushing its total holdings to 818,869 BTC. MSTR shares rise 4.3% in pre-market trading.
Crypto Funds See $858M Weekly Inflows as Bitcoin Tops $80K
Crypto ETPs record $858M inflows, driven by Bitcoin's surge past $80K and optimism over US CLARITY Act developments.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A campaign to mandate the Swiss National Bank to hold Bitcoin fell short after organizers failed to secure enough signatures for a referendum.
