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

Bitcoin's on a streak it hasn't hit since 2012

Bitcoin’s 10% September gain puts it on track for a rare three-month winning streak last seen in 2012.

By Omkar Godbole4 days ago

BTC on track to confirm a rare three-month winning streak. (CoinDesk)

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Live updates: Bitcoin trades near $86,000 as U.S. stocks post small gains

WTI crude oil dropped to $90 as reports suggested Iran could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days.

By James Van Straten, Shaurya Malwa, Omkar Godbole, Stephen Alpher, Helene Braun4 days ago

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Spot bitcoin ETFs attracted nearly $1 billion on Monday, the 9th largest inflow ever

Inflows into spot bitcoin ETFs picked up Monday as bitcoin rallied to its highest since January.

By Omkar Godbole5 days ago

Bitcoin ETFs: Biggest daily inflows and yearly tally. (CoinDesk, SoSoValue)

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Elon Musk's X brings crypto and stock trading via Coinbase, Kraken and Interactive Brokers partnership

Elon Musk’s X lets U.S. users tap cashtags such as $BTC to view live charts and access Coinbase, Kraken and other trading platforms.

By Omkar Godbole5 days ago

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Bitcoin could test $90,000 after shorts get squeezed, but traders warn leverage is building

Bitcoin has broken out to $86,000, but analysts say the next leg depends on whether spot buyers continue to show up as leverage builds.

By Krisztian Sandor, Helene Braun5 days ago

Bitcoin breaks through $82,000 wall and heads higher. (CoinDesk)

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Strategy returns to bitcoin buys, adding $75 million of BTC last week

It's the first week of bitcoin purchases for Strategy in about three weeks.

By James Van Straten5 days ago

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor addresses Consensus 2026 in Miami.

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X sues its own users for running a fake bitcoin news bot farm

X has sued Vivek Kumar Sen and Zmyang Sherpa for running fake bitcoin headline accounts to fraudulently earn creator rewards from the platform.

By Omkar Godbole6 days ago

UK High Court of Justice, image via Shutterstock

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Bitcoin’s price has cleared a key hurdle that has historically preceded major bull runs

Bitcoin's price has topped its 50-week average for the first time in 45 weeks, a major bullish signal.

By Omkar Godbole, AI Boost6 days ago

Laptop screen showing a rising graph line. (Yorgos Ntrahas/Unsplash)

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Crypto traders braced for a total wipeout this week but Bitcoin had other plans

Market experts view bitcoin’s price stability as evidence of its fundamental independence from Washington, maintaining that global liquidity and adoption cycles remain the primary growth drivers.

By Olivier Acuna6 days ago

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'We have lost control': Crypto pioneer warns AI could trigger systemic banking and infrastructure shocks

Marc van der Chijs sold much of his bitcoin to invest in AI. Now, growing concerns about the technology accompany a move to put some profits back into crypto.

By James Van Straten, AI Boost7 days ago