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.

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Bearish Bitcoin Trader Loses $92M as Surge Wipes Out $426M in Short Liquidations

BTC alone saw $291 million in forced closures, with futures tracking ether (ETH) and XRP following at $68 million and $17 million, respectively.

By Shaurya MalwaJul 14, 2025

Metal castings depicting bear and a bull stand on the street.

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Bitcoin, Ether Traders Bet Big With Tuesday's U.S. Inflation Data Seen as Non-Event

BTC and ETH traders bet big through onchain and centralized options markets.

By Omkar GodboleJul 14, 2025

A traveler examines a departures or arrivals board. (TungArt7/Pixabay)

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Japan’s Metaplanet Buys 797 Bitcoin as BTC Breaks Past $120K

Metaplanet's strategy mirrors the blueprint used by Strategy (MSTR): accumulate bitcoin via equity and debt issuance, then use the asset base to secure financing for broader expansion.

By Parikshit Mishra, AI BoostJul 14, 2025

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Chart of the Week: 'Hyperbitcoinization' May Not Be Just Maximalist Fantasy Anymore

As the bitcoin price breaks records and institutional demand ramps up, the once-theoretical endgame of hyperbitcoinization is starting to look more like a macro trend than just a crypto dream.

By Aoyon AshrafJul 13, 2025

Were bitcoin Maxis right? (nopparit/Getty Images)

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Bitcoin Breaks $119K, While XLM and HBAR Lead Altcoin Rally

Although bitcoin's move on Sunday delighted bitcoiners, holders of two top 20 altcoins had even more reason to celebrate.

By Siamak MasnaviJul 13, 2025

Bitcoin rose 1.38% to $118,882 in the past 24 hours

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Bitcoin, Ether Tentative, XRP Steady as Trump Announces 30% Tariff on EU and Mexico

Major coins traded tentatively as Trump escalated trade tensions.

By Omkar GodboleJul 12, 2025

President Donald Trump (The White House)

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‘We Expect Bitcoin to Top $200K by the End of Year’, Says Bitwise CIO

With the bitcoin price reaching a new all-time high earlier this week, crypto industry leaders and analysts are starting to expect a lot more from BTC in 2025.

By Siamak Masnavi, CD AnalyticsJul 12, 2025