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

Morgan Stanley enters bitcoin ETF race with market-leading low fee

The bank priced its proposed spot bitcoin fund at 14 basis points, making it the lowest fund on the market, if approved.

By Helene Braun1 hour ago

Morgan Stanley headquarters in New York City (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

Markets

Retail investors drive widespread bitcoin selling as prices fall

Glassnode data shows distribution across cohorts as BTC falls below $67,000, with whales remaining largely neutral.

By James Van Straten, AI Boost10 hours ago

Accumulation Trend Score by Cohort (Glassnode)

Markets

Bitcoin falls below $67,000 as U.S. 10-year Treasury yield nears 1-year high of 4.5%

Liquidation heatmap shows large liquidity cluster around $66,000, signaling potential downside target.

By James Van Straten12 hours ago

Markets

Investors yank $171 million from bitcoin ETFs in largest single-day outflow in three weeks

ETFs show institutional demand for bitcoin is cooling after a strong start to the month.

By Omkar Godbole14 hours ago

A sheet of water cascades to break into white foam

Markets

Bitcoin macro risks spike as Ukraine messes with Trump's plan to stabilize oil markets

Ukraine’s disruption of Russian oil flows has added fresh uncertainty to already strained energy markets, complicating inflation outlooks and keeping pressure on risk assets including bitcoin.

By Omkar Godbole15 hours ago

Oil tanker at sea. (Gerhard Traschütz/Pixabay)

Markets

Crypto edges off of worst levels after Trump extends Iran strike pause

It was an ugly day all around in markets as the Iran war has sent oil prices and bond yields surging higher.

By Krisztian SandorMar 26, 2026

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

Finance

GameStop turned its $368 million bitcoin stash into an options income play

The video retailer sparked speculations of selling bitcoin after it transferred nearly all its coins to Coinbase Prime in January.

By Krisztian SandorMar 26, 2026

Markets

Strategy’s 11.5% dividend equity bounces back faster than historical average to unlock more bitcoin buying

Preferred shares recovered in nine days after their ex-dividend drop, enabling further bitcoin accumulation.

By James Van StratenMar 26, 2026

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor at the Digital Asset Summit in New York City on March 20, 2025. (Nikhilesh De)

Markets

Bitcoin slips below $69,000 as oil rebounds on fading Middle East peace hopes

Crypto prices and risk assets remain at the mercy of macro headlines for now, one analyst said.

By Krisztian Sandor, James Van StratenMar 26, 2026

Bitcoin (BTC) price on March 26 (CoinDesk)

Markets

Bitcoin holds ground as gold, silver slide on ETF outflows and liquidity strains: JPMorgan

The bank said institutional unwinding and weakening liquidity have hit precious metals, while bitcoin shows steadier flows and improving momentum amid geopolitical stress.

By Will Canny, AI BoostMar 26, 2026