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.

Tech

Peter Thiel and Galaxy-backed Citrea wants to turn idle bitcoin into a high-speed bank account

Founders Fund and Galaxy-backed Citrea is aiming to unlock Bitcoin-denominated credit markets with a new mainnet and a Treasury-backed stablecoin designed for USD settlement.

By Jamie Crawley, AI Boost1 minute ago

A photo of Citrea's four co-creators (Citrea)

Markets

Bullish bitcoin traders grab crash protection as Friday's $8.9 billion expiry nears

Bitcoin and ether options worth billions of dollars are set to expire this Friday.

By James Van Straten, Omkar Godbole1 hour ago

Markets

Long-term bitcoin holders resume selling as price lags behind traditional markets

Long-term bitcoin holders are selling at the fastest pace since August as the cryptocurrency's price lags behind broader financial markets.

By James Van Straten1 hour ago

BTC: Long-Term Holder Net Position Change (Glassnode)

Markets

Top stablecoins shrink as crypto cash flees, posing risk to bitcoin's bounce

USDC leads the decline in the market cap of top stablecoins, posing risk to crypto market valuations.

By Omkar Godbole9 hours ago

Markets

Bitcoin climbs above $89,000 as U.S. dollar tumbles on President Trump's remarks

The president said he isn't concerned about the dollar's recent declines, sending the greenback plunging even lower.

By Krisztian Sandor17 hours ago

Donald Trump points at the audience during a press conference at the White House.

Markets

Bitcoin to silver ratio nears levels last seen during the FTX capitulation

Volatility, historical timing, and relative value signals raise questions around a potential blow off top for silver.

By James Van StratenJan 27, 2026

Markets

As bitcoin miners cut unprofitable production, Hash Ribbon metric points to BTC price rebound

The hashrate shock from extreme weather in the U.S. revives a historically bullish onchain indicator.

By James Van StratenJan 27, 2026

Markets

Polymarket's Volmex contracts open a new path to trading bitcoin, ether volatility

Polymarket has launched new prediction markets tied to Volmex's bitcoin and ether 30-day implied volatility indices.

By Omkar GodboleJan 27, 2026

Markets

Bitcoin stuck near $88,000 as gold's and silver's record-breaking rallies show exhaustion signs

"Gold and silver casually adding an entire bitcoin market cap in a single day," wrote one crypto analyst.

By Krisztian Sandor, Helene BraunJan 26, 2026

Bitcoin (BTC) price on Jan. 26 (CoinDesk)

Markets

BlackRock doubles down on bitcoin fund offerings with income-focused filing

The ETF would actively manage a covered call bitcoin exposure through BlackRock's existing iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), to generate income for investors.

By Francisco RodriguesJan 26, 2026