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

Crypto Sector Lit Up Bright Red as Bitcoin Slips Back to $90K

Softer than expected private inflation data did spark some hope that the Friday decline could reverse.

By Krisztian Sandor, James Van StratenDec 5, 2025

Bitcoin (BTC) price on Dec. 5 (CoinDesk)

Markets

STRF Emerges as Strategy’s Standout Credit Instrument After Nine Months of Trading

The company's senior preferred stock has rebounded 20% from November lows, with investors apparently favoring that over the more junior issues.

By James Van StratenDec 5, 2025

Markets

JPMorgan Maintains Bitcoin's Gold-Linked Target at $170K Despite Recent Drop

The bank’s volatility-adjusted bitcoin-to-gold model still points to a theoretical price around $170K over the next six to twelve months.

By Will Canny, AI BoostDec 5, 2025

Markets

Here's How Much Bitcoin, XRP, Ether, Solana May Move on Friday's Inflation Report

A softer inflation report could lower the 10-year Treasury yield and support cryptocurrencies.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostDec 5, 2025

Trading screens (TheDigitalArtist/Pixabay)

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Bitcoin Could Continue Chopping Below $95K Into Year-End and Altcoins Could Benefit, Analyst Says

Low-liquidity in December may cap bitcoin's recovery rally, but rangebound trading for the largest crypto could benefit smaller digital assets, Wincent's Paul Howard said.

By Krisztian Sandor, Helene BraunDec 4, 2025

Bitcoin (BTC) price on Dec. 4 (CoinDesk)

Markets

Bitcoin’s Negative Correlation With Nasdaq Persists, and History Suggests a Bottom May Be Forming

Historical patterns show that bitcoin often bottoms when its correlation with the Nasdaq 100 breaks down, a dynamic now appearing for the fourth time in five years.

By James Van Straten, AI BoostDec 4, 2025

Markets

Sovereign Wealth Funds Were Buyers as Bitcoin Plunged: BlackRock's Larry Fink

The CEO of the asset management giant, whose IBIT is the largest of the spot BTC ETFs, said the state actors were buying not for a trade, but to hold for years.

By Helene BraunDec 4, 2025