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.
Glassnode Launches IBIT Options Metrics, Advancing Bitcoin Analysis
Glassnode's IBIT options metrics offer deep insight into institutional Bitcoin risk pricing and volatility trends. A major leap for ETF-linked analytics.
JPMorgan Increases Bitcoin ETF Stake by 174% in Q1 2026
JPMorgan raised its BlackRock IBIT holdings to 8.3M shares in Q1 2026, signaling growing institutional comfort with Bitcoin ETFs despite a 22% BTC price drop.
Glassnode Releases Bitcoin Vector #55 Amid BTC at $79,570
Glassnode and Swissblock launch Bitcoin Vector #55 with on-chain insights as BTC trades near $79,570, down 1.53% in 24 hours.
BitGo Reports $3.8B Revenue, $60.7M Loss Amid Bitcoin Drop
BitGo's Q1 2026 revenue surged 111% to $3.8B, but Bitcoin's 22% decline and IPO costs drove a $60.7M net loss. Client growth remains strong.
Best Bitcoin (BTC) Days: Holidays Outshine Weekdays, Study Shows
CoinGecko's analysis of Bitcoin returns reveals US holidays deliver 4x higher next-day gains than non-holidays. Mondays and New Year's Day also outperform.
Bitcoin Faces Downtrend Risk at $82K Resistance: CryptoQuant
CryptoQuant warns Bitcoin may reverse its rally after hitting $82,000 resistance, with unrealized profits at year-high levels signaling potential selling pressure.
Nakamoto (NAKA) Reports $238M Q1 Loss Despite 500% Revenue Growth
Bitcoin firm Nakamoto posts $238M Q1 loss as BTC revaluation hits treasury, despite 500% revenue growth and key acquisitions.
AI Bot Claude Helps User Recover 5 BTC Worth $320,000
Anthropic's AI chatbot Claude assists a user in recovering 5 Bitcoin after 11 years, highlighting AI's potential in crypto asset recovery.
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.