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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.

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Bitcoin News

Markets

Bitcoin holds $69,000 as gold tumbles, oil spikes, but analyst says stay on sidelines

While bitcoin has shown relative strength against gold since the war in Iran broke out, investors are better off holding off "dry powder" while prices swing wildly on headlines, said Wintermute's Bryan Tan.

By Krisztian Sandor58 minutes ago

Bitcoin (BTC) price on Thursday (CoinDesk)

Markets

Bitcoin $20,000 put option is third most popular strike ahead of quarterly expiry

Nearly $600M in deep out-of-the-money puts highlights tail-risk positioning, though flows point more to volatility strategies than to outright bearish bets.

By James Van Straten3 hours ago

OI By Strike Price (Deribit)

Markets

Bitcoin’s biggest DeFi drawback under attack as OpNet unlocks smart contracts on mainnet

Bitcoin’s biggest limitation is being challenged as OpNet brings native, yield-generating DeFi directly to the Bitcoin mainnet.

By Omkar Godbole, AI Boost5 hours ago

Abstract blockchain networks illustration with glowing cubes representing digital assets

Markets

Bitcoin, unusually, outperforms gold as hawkish Fed, oil price fuel risk-off sentiment

Bitcoin fell 2% while gold and silver saw sharper declines as oil prices surged and the Fed flashed hawkish signals.

By James Van Straten7 hours ago

BTCUSD/Gold (TradingView)

Markets

Bitcoin OGs dump over $100 million in BTC after hawkish Fed dents rate cut hopes

OGs sell as Fed's hawkish stance on rates pressures crypto and other risk assets.

By Omkar Godbole10 hours ago

A key market metric known as the "stETH discount" suggests market speculation that Celsius Network might dump a big stake. (Creative Commons, modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

Bitcoin sinks below $71,000, stocks close at session lows, as 2026 Fed rate cut hopes fade further

Fed chair Jerome Powell said rising energy prices are feeding into the inflation outlook, but "nobody knows" yet how lasting the impact will be.

By Krisztian Sandor21 hours ago

Federal Reserve Bank Chair Jerome Powell

Markets

Federal Reserve holds policy steady as Iran war adds to growth and inflation concerns

Bitcoin remained sharply lower for the session following the expected decision by the U.S. central bank.

By James Van Straten23 hours ago

Jerome Powell speaking at podium

Finance

Trump-linked American Bitcoin's BTC holdings overtake Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital

American Bitcoin (ABTC) has climbed to become the 16th-largest bitcoin holder, with 6,899 BTC, as firms compete to build bitcoin treasuries.

By Helene BraunMar 18, 2026

Eric Trump, Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer, American Bitcoin speaks at Consensus 2025. (CoinDesk)

Markets

Bitcoin hash rate is tumbling as Iran war lifts energy prices

A falling hash rate and the resultant pressure on miners could signal another potential capitulation phase, which could push prices down further

By James Van StratenMar 18, 2026

Bitcoin hash rate has surged in 2024 (Hashage)

Markets

Bitcoin quickly pulls back to $71,000 as Iran fears team up with poor U.S. inflation data

The price of oil moved higher after reported attacks against Iran's South Pars gas field.

By Krisztian SandorMar 18, 2026

Bitcoin (BTC) price on Wednesday (CoinDesk)
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