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.

Markets

XRP, Bitcoin on the Edge; Will Santa Abandon Nasdaq?

XRP and BTC trade close to make-or-break levels while Nasdaq's November price action raises pullback risks.

By Omkar GodboleDec 2, 2025, 2:44 a.m. EST

Markets

Bitcoin Traders Bet on Sub-$80K New Year: Derive

Market positioning implies a meaningful probability of sub-$80K BTC to start 2026, Derive's Forster said.

By Omkar GodboleDec 1, 2025, 11:07 p.m. EST

Markets

Attention Bitcoin Bulls: The U.S. 10-Year Yield Isn't Budging Despite Fed Rate Cut Hopes

Crypto bulls' hopes for rate cuts to lower bond yields and the dollar are challenged by signals from the Treasury and the FX market.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostDec 1, 2025, 10:49 p.m. EST

Bull, matador (Credit: Paul Kenny McGrath/Unsplash)

Markets

Strategy Establishes $1.44B Cash Reserve, Slashes 2025 Profit, BTC Yield Targets

Led by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, the company also added to its bitcoin holdings last week, bringing its total stack to 650,000 BTC.

By Stephen AlpherDec 1, 2025, 8:37 a.m. EST

Strategy Executive Chaiman Michael Saylor (Gage Skidmore / CC BY-SA 2.0 / Modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

Bitcoin's Monthly MACD Flashes Red: Echoes of Past Bear Markets

The key indicator's negative flip indicates downside volatility ahead.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostNov 30, 2025, 11:50 p.m. EST

Markets

Bitcoin, Ether, XRP Slide as December Begins With 'Yearn Incident'

Major cryptocurrencies traded lower in early Asia as DeFi platform Yearn noted at "incident" in its yETH pool.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostNov 30, 2025, 8:17 p.m. EST

Markets

Michael Saylor Sunday Change-Up Suggests New Announcement Coming Monday

The executive chairman of bitcoin treasury firm Strategy teased a switch from orange dots to green dots in what's become his routine cheeky Sunday X post.

By James Van StratenNov 30, 2025, 11:07 a.m. EST

Executive Chairman of Strategy Michael Saylor

Finance

Is the Bitcoin Digital Asset Treasury Model Broken? Architect Partners Says No

A sharp market pullback has exposed which BTC-focused public companies can actually execute, and which were never built for volatility.

By Will Canny, AI BoostNov 30, 2025, 9:00 a.m. EST

Finance

Strategy CEO: Equity and Debt Flexibility Power Long-Term Bitcoin Accumulation Plan

Phong Le says Strategy has no near-term debt maturity risk and plans to continue using convertibles and equity to grow its bitcoin position over time.

By Siamak Masnavi, AI BoostNov 29, 2025, 1:12 p.m. EST