Bitcoin News

Bitcoin (BTC) was created by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008 as the world's first successful cryptocurrency, solving the double-spending problem that had plagued previous digital cash experiments. Operating on a decentralized proof-of-work blockchain, Bitcoin enables peer-to-peer transactions without intermediaries, with its monetary policy enforced through cryptographic consensus rather than central authority.

The Bitcoin network is maintained by miners who secure transactions and earn newly minted bitcoin, while a global ecosystem of traders, institutional investors, developers, and businesses continues expanding its adoption. From El Salvador's legal tender status to corporate treasury adoption by companies like MicroStrategy and Tesla, Bitcoin has evolved from a cryptographic experiment into a recognized store of value and inflation hedge.

At CoinDesk, we deliver breaking Bitcoin news and in-depth analysis covering everything from price movements and institutional adoption to technological developments and regulatory shifts. Our team tracks Bitcoin ETF launches, mining industry changes, Lightning Network growth, and the ongoing debates shaping cryptocurrency's future.

DISCLOSURE: This text was written with the assistance of AI, then reviewed by a person.

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Bitcoin's jump above $71,000 sets up bullish golden cross pattern

Bitcoin’s improving momentum could produce a golden cross, but the rally still faces an important test.

By James Van StratenAug 20, 2026, 11:16 a.m. EDT

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Bitcoin rally sparks debate whether Clarity Act is already priced in

Erald Ghoos, OKX Europe CEO, says U.S. crypto rules could blow new life into the market amid a rotation of capital from AI back to bitcoin.

By Olivier AcunaAug 20, 2026, 6:47 a.m. EDT

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Bitcoin hits $72,000 as Strategy and Coinbase continue rally

Bitcoin has gained 15% since monday, reclaiming several key technical and on-chain levels as bullish momentum builds.

By James Van StratenAug 20, 2026, 5:25 a.m. EDT

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Bitcoin briefly hits $70,000 for the first time since June. Here is why

The largest crypto asset rose more than 7% on Wednesday after several catalysts sent crypto-related assets higher.

By Helene BraunAug 19, 2026, 6:26 p.m. EDT

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Bitcoin surges above $68,000, liquidating $1.4 billion shorts as Treasury buybacks boost risk appetite

BTC rose about 6% while ether, solana and crypto stocks climbed after the Treasury doubled the size of its bond buybacks.

By Helene Braun, Oliver KnightAug 19, 2026, 12:18 p.m. EDT

Bitcoin surges nearly 6% on Wednesday. (CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin nears key technical breakout that could propel prices to $76,000

Bitcoin is close to forming a pattern that analysts say could signal prices rising to as high as $76,000.

By Omkar GodboleAug 19, 2026, 11:22 a.m. EDT

BTC's inverse head and shoulders pattern. (TradingView)

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Live updates: Bitcoin and gold jump but rejected at key level as Treasury move pushes yields lower

Led by Scott Bessent, the U.S. Treasury announced at least a doubling in the size of its long-dated bond buybacks.

By James Van Straten, Shaurya Malwa, Stephen Alpher, Omkar Godbole, Helene BraunAug 19, 2026, 5:05 a.m. EDT

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Bitcoin holds $64,000 and solana leads gains amid 7% Korean chip stock slide

Bitcoin held near $64,000 and every major except BNB gained, while Korean semiconductor stocks fell more than 7% and Fed minutes are due at 2 p.m. ET.

By Shaurya MalwaAug 19, 2026, 12:25 a.m. EDT

Crypto trading charts. (Rafael Minguet Delgado/Pexels)

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Bitcoin has gone quiet as traders chase ‘5x or 10x’ payoffs elsewhere

Bitcoin's price swings have hit a cycle low, squeezed by a market tug-of-war with no clear winner. The traders who once lived off its chaos have taken their risk appetite elsewhere.

By Oliver KnightAug 18, 2026, 1:00 p.m. EDT