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

Nasdaq Hits Record While Bitcoin, Gold Remain Under Pressure After Latest Macro Data

Though old news, U.S. inflation numbers from May were disappointing.

By James Van StratenJun 27, 2025, 11:30 a.m. EDT

Markets

Short COIN/Long BTC Trade Will Be a Winner as Soaring Coinbase Nears Overvaluation: 10x Research

By Omkar GodboleJun 27, 2025, 9:00 a.m. EDT

Time to short COIN and long BTC. (TheDigitalArtist/Pixabay)

Markets

Bitcoin Miner Revenue Drops to 2-Month Low, but Selling Pressure Remains Absent: CryptoQuant

Miners are earning less than at any point this year, but they’re still holding onto their coins.

By Shaurya MalwaJun 27, 2025, 7:29 a.m. EDT

Markets

Bitcoin Faces Weakest Monthly Growth Since July as Whales Counteract ETF Inflows

Mixed on-chain signals and highlight market uncertainty.

By James Van StratenJun 27, 2025, 6:48 a.m. EDT

Markets

Market Cap of Euro Stablecoins Surges to Nearly $500M as EUR/USD Rivals Bitcoin's H1 Gains

The combined market cap of EUR-pegged stablecoins has grown by 44%, with Circle's EURC leading the increase with a 138% rise.

By Omkar GodboleJun 27, 2025, 3:04 a.m. EDT

Markets

Bitcoin's Double Top Warrants Caution, But a Full-Blown Price Crash Seems Unlikely: Sygnum Bank

Bitcoin's potential double top above $100,000 raises caution, but a crash like 2022 is unlikely without a black swan event, Sygnum's Head of Investment Research Katalin Tischhauser told CoinDesk.

By Omkar GodboleJun 26, 2025, 11:57 p.m. EDT