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

Gold's six-month rally versus bitcoin shows similarities to the 2019 cycle

The bitcoin-to-gold ratio rebounded from recent lows, mirroring a pattern seen in the 2019-2020.

By James Van Straten4 hours ago

Markets

U.S. dollar strength and volatility surge as markets nervously await U.S. open

While Fed chair speculation drives uncertainty across equities, rates, and crypto.

By James Van Straten4 hours ago

Markets

U.S. listed bitcoin, ether ETFs bleed nearly $1 billion in a day

U.S.-listed spot bitcoin and ether ETFs saw one of their worst combined outflow days of 2026 as falling prices, rising volatility and macro uncertainty pushed investors to cut exposure.

By Shaurya Malwa6 hours ago

Outflows (Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

Binance to shift $1 billion user protection fund into bitcoin amid market rout

Binance will convert the stablecoin holdings in its $1 billion Secure Asset Fund for Users to bitcoin over the next 30 days, with plans for regular audits.

By Omkar Godbole, AI Boost9 hours ago

Markets

Here's why Fed contender Kevin Warsh is seen as bearish for bitcoin

BTC fell deeper to nearly $81,000 late Thursday as Warsh's odds surged in betting markets.

By Omkar Godbole10 hours ago

BTC drops as Kevin Warsh emerges as contender for the Fed job. (Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for Semafor)

Markets

Bitcoin is going nuts with biggest volatility spike since November

The spike shows traders rushing for protection, though implied volatility is not yet at extreme levels versus the past year.

By Shaurya Malwa10 hours ago

Markets

Bitcoin pulls back to as low as $81,000 as horrendous day continues

The world's largest cryptocurrency has shed nearly $10,000 over the past 24 hours, now threatening to take out its recent November low just under $81,000.

By Nikhilesh De13 hours ago

Ether has fallen below a key bull market trendline. (Eva Blue/Unsplash)

Markets

Bitcoin holds $84,000 — for now — but analysts warn of drop to $70,000 if support fails

Thursday's decline showed that, despite hopes for being a macro hedge, bitcoin continues to trade like the riskiest of risk assets when markets turn lower.

By Helene Braun, Krisztian Sandor17 hours ago