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.

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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 MalwaJan 30, 2026

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 DeJan 30, 2026

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 SandorJan 29, 2026

Markets

Here are key levels to watch as bitcoin plunges to $84,000

While precious metals and stocks bounce from their worst levels of the session, crypto remains near the day's low.

By Krisztian Sandor, James Van Straten, Helene BraunJan 29, 2026

Tug of war (Shutterstock, modified by CoinDesk)

Tech

Bitcoin's Quantum threat is ‘real but distant,’ says Wall Street analyst as doomsday debate rages on

Wall Street broker Benchmark argued the crypto network has ample time to evolve as quantum risks shift from theory to risk management.

By Will Canny, AI BoostJan 29, 2026

Markets

Bitcoin tumbles to 2026 low of $85,200 as gold reverses big gains, Microsoft leads Nasdaq lower

Soaring to $5,600 at one point earlier on Thursday, gold quickly pulled back to below the $5,200 level in U.S. morning trade.

By Krisztian SandorJan 29, 2026

Policy

Russia plans to cap retail crypto buys at $4,000 as it brings digital assets into the legal fold

Russian lawmakers plan crypto regulations by midyear, permitting trading for qualified and retail investors while banning anonymous coins and domestic payments.

By Olivier AcunaJan 29, 2026