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

XRP Stands Out With 89% Gain as BTC, ETH, CD20 Fall to Muted Returns Over 365 Days

Despite recent price losses, XRP is still up 89% on a 365-day basis.

By Omkar GodboleNov 17, 2025

Trading screen with price monitors and charts (Yashowardhan Singh/Unsplash)

Markets

Bitcoin Market Memory Shaken: BTC's Bounce Zone Broken In Strategy-Like Bear Move

Bitcoin has fallen below a key support level, breaking a bullish pattern.

By Omkar GodboleNov 17, 2025

Markets

Arca CIO Jeff Dorman Rejects Claims Saylor’s Strategy (MSTR) Faces Forced Bitcoin-Sale Risk

Dorman says fears that Strategy will be forced to sell bitcoin are misplaced, citing the firm’s balance sheet, governance and cash flow.

By Siamak Masnavi, AI BoostNov 16, 2025

Bitcoin one-month price chart showing decline toward $94,000

Markets

Bitcoin Falls Below $94,000 for First Time Since May Amid 'Extreme Fear' Sentiment

Analysts highlighted retail distress, rare social-dominance surges and warnings of a possible deeper pullback as several major tokens remained under pressure.

By Siamak Masnavi, AI BoostNov 16, 2025

Markets

Crypto Market Slips Into ‘Extreme Fear’ After Bitcoin Fails to Hold $100,000 Level

The sell-off is attributed to a combination of factors, including profit-taking, institutional outflows, macro uncertainty, and low liquidity.

By Francisco RodriguesNov 15, 2025

Markets

'Negative Skew': What It Is, Why It's Frustrating Bitcoin Bulls, and Why It Might Mean a Bottom is Near

If it seems like bitcoin prices react particularly negatively to falling stocks, but don't do a whole lot when stocks fly higher, you're not imagining it.

By Stephen AlpherNov 15, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin Slides Below $95K in Worst Week Since March; Analyst Sets Downside Target at $84K

BTC has tumbled nearly 9% this week, while ETH, SOL declined even further and XRP outperformed.

By Krisztian SandorNov 14, 2025

Markets

'No Truth to the Rumor': Michael Saylor Says Strategy Aggressively Accumulating Bitcoin

Amid the continued panicky action in crypto, online chatter suggested Strategy was unloading some of its bitcoin stack, a rumor Executive Chairman Michael Saylor shot down Friday morning.

By Helene BraunNov 14, 2025