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.

Jacob Smagula previously worked on the government affairs team at bitcoin mining company MARA and is currently on the policy team at the DeFi Education Fund.

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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) climbed above $81,000, prompting speculation if there a sharp breakout could be on the cards. ‘Green Candle Therapy' Crypto analyst Taiki Maeda said in his podcast on May 4 that Bitcoin may already have formed a market bottom and could be entering a phase of strong upward momentum driven by what he described as "green candle therapy," a rapid price surge that shifts market sentiment decisively bullish.

Bitcoin Up 6% In May: Is A 'God Candle' Coming?

The company has been pivoting from a pure-play mining model and toward leasing power and infrastructure to AI and cloud providers.

Cipher Digital loses $114 million in Q1 as bitcoin miner accelerates AI data center pivot

Sequans sold 1,025 bitcoin, cutting its treasury reserves to 1,114 BTC, as Q1 revenue fell 24.8% to $6.1 million.

Sequans sells 1,025 bitcoin to fund debt redemption and buybacks as revenue drops 24.8%

Nasdaq-listed K Wave Media is abandoning its high‑profile bitcoin treasury plan and recasting itself as an AI infrastructure company.

K Wave Abandons Bitcoin Treasury Plan, Shifts to AI Infrastructure Play with $485M War Chest

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) reports Q1 2026 earnings today after growing Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) holdings from 555,450 BTC to 818,334 BTC since last year's Q1 call. The One-Year Accumulation Spree Strategy added 262,884 Bitcoin in one year, growing holdings 47% while maintaining its position as the second-largest known Bitcoin holder in the world after Satoshi Nakamoto.

Michael Saylor Buys 260,000 Bitcoin In 1 Year As MSTR Breaks Out: Can Earnings Push It To $200?

The Nasdaq-listed firm raised $500 million to invest in bitcoin. Less than a year later, it is chasing the market's current hot sector of AI.

K Wave Media scraps massive bitcoin treasury plan to redirect $485 million to AI

Net realized profits hit a one-month high of $207.56 million Sunday as bitcoin crossed $80,000 for the first time since January, with the price holding above the breakout level into Tuesday despite the heavy sell-side flow.

Bitcoin absorbed $200 million profit-taking at $80,000 in a bullish sign for BTC

Shorts have paid a 12% annualized carry for 66 days amid Bitcoin's climb—analysts say the driver is institutional hedging, not fear.

Bitcoin's $81K Rally Comes Amid 66-Day Negative Funding Streak: Here's Why

A coming bitcoin price boom has been predicted to send the bitcoin market capitalization to $16 trillion by 2030

Sudden Bitcoin Price Surge Fuels Huge $16 Trillion ‘Supercycle' Prediction

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) tapped $81,000 on Tuesday morning as several indicators signal a buying opportunity, according to crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe. The Q4 2022 Parallel Van de Poppe noted that the current perpetual funding rate remains negative at 5% annualized, meaning shorts are paying longs.

Bitcoin Hits $81,000, Analysts Laud Buying Opportunity: What Is Going On?

Dogecoin

Ethereum

Bitcoin trades around $81,000 on Tuesday as Bitcoin ETFs saw $532.2 million in net inflows on Monday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $61.3 million in net inflows.

Bitcoin Taps $81,000, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Rise Another 2%

Bitcoin price surged above $81,000 for the first time since January 2026.

Bitcoin Price Rockets Past $81,000 for the First Time Since January

Toncoin

A newly created Hyperliquid wallet deployed $1.31 million into a 6x leveraged long on toncoin (TON) on Tuesday, setting a liquidation floor at $1.4213 and drawing immediate attention from onchain tracking firms. Key Takeaways: A new Hyperliquid wallet opened a 6x TON long worth $1.31M on May 5, with a $1.42 liquidation price.

Hyperliquid Whale Bets $1.31M on TON at 6x Leverage as Bitcoin Eyes Fresh Highs

Expectations around U.S. monetary policy are shifting, but bitcoin BTC$80,592.79 appears increasingly indifferent. The cryptocurrency has pushed past the $80,000 mark, signaling that macro headwinds tied to interest rates may be losing their grip on price action.

One bank after another scraps Fed rate-cut forecasts. Bitcoin doesn't care.

A trader closed a 700 bitcoin short position on Tuesday at a $1.94 million loss, erasing all $1.71 million in profits from 11 consecutive winning trades in a single position gone wrong. Key Takeaways: Wallet 0x004e closed a 700 BTC short on May 5, booking a $1.94M loss on a single trade.

Massive $1.9 Million Loss Nukes 11 Winning Bitcoin Trades for Whale

It is Tuesday, May 5, 2026, and the "Crypto Spring" of 2026 has officially blossomed into a full-scale institutional summer.

The $80,000 Breakthrough: Bitcoin Defies Geopolitics and Reclaims Its Crown

Crypto markets climb Tuesday with BTC above $80,000, altcoins gaining momentum, and investors rotating into higher-risk plays amid improving sentiment.

Bitcoin tops $80,000 as altcoins rally and risk appetite returns

U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs drew $532 million on Monday, marking a third straight day of inflows, led by BlackRock and Fidelity.

US spot bitcoin ETFs draw $532 million as inflows extend to a third day, led by BlackRock and Fidelity

A trader with a track record of successful bearish calls exited a large Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) short late Monday as the leading cryptocurrency climbed to $81,000. Traders Exits Before Shorts Get Wrecked The trader closed a 700 BTC position valued at $56.68 million at the time of reporting, incurring a $1.94 million loss after holding for nearly 70 hours.

Bitcoin Trader Closes Short At Nearly $2 Million Loss Ahead Of BTC's Push To $81,000— Rally Here To Stay?

Hut 8 Corp. has entered into a $200 million, 364-day bitcoin-backed credit facility with Falconx, replacing its previous arrangement with Coinbase Credit. Key Takeaways: Hut 8 secured a $200 million credit facility with Falconx at 7.0%, replacing its prior Coinbase agreement.

Hut 8 Taps Falconx for $200M Facility, Drops Rate to 7% and Boosts BTC Access

Bitcoin climbed above $81,000 on Tuesday for the first time since January, powered by $2.44 billion in April ETF inflows, geopolitical relief following the U.S.-Iran de-escalation, and a short squeeze that sent leveraged bears scrambling for the exits.

Bitcoin Breaks $81,000 Behind ETF Inflows, Iran De-escalation and a Short Squeeze

Bitcoin is rallying alongside inflation signals, defying the traditional macro playbook.

Bitcoin used to hate inflation. Now it might be the opposite

Solana

Bitcoin is back above $80,000 after Monday's brief reversal on the disputed Iran missile claim, with options markets quietly setting up for a breakout even as skew still favors downside protection.

Bitcoin crosses $81,000, ETH, SOL, DOGE steady as options desks bid on further price jump

Leading cryptocurrencies extended their gains, while stocks declined on Monday as Iranian attacks on UAE oil facilities unsettled investors.

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