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

Bitcoin's bull score index just left bear territory. There's a warning attached.

The index has returned to neutral territory, a rare milestone that has historically marked market turning points, but not always correctly.

By Omkar Godbole1 hour ago

Markets

Elon Musk's Tesla reports unchanged bitcoin holdings, books $173 million digital asset loss

The company's bitcoin stash remained at 11,509 BTC, worth about $880 million at bitcoin's current price of around $78,000.

By James Van Straten, Krisztian Sandor11 hours ago

Videos

Trump's Iran ceasefire sends bitcoin past $78K

President Trump extended the Iran ceasefire indefinitely, triggering a bitcoin rally past $78,000 and short-squeeze conditions in crypto markets. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."

14 hours ago

Trump's Iran ceasefire sends bitcoin past $78K

Markets

Bitcoin breaks Strategy's STRC ex-dividend date slump for the first time in six months

Bitcoin is seeing a short squeeze dynamic and steady U.S. demand to support gains.

By James Van Straten16 hours ago

Markets

Bitcoin tops $79,000 as crypto rally gathers steam; Circle, Coinbase, Strategy lead

BTC pushed to an 11-week high with dynamics for a short squeeze building, one analyst noted.

By Krisztian Sandor16 hours ago

Bitcoin (BTC) price on April 22 Wednesday (CoinDesk)

Markets

A make or break moment: why $79,200 could act as a launchpad or a ceiling for bitcoin

True Market Mean and Short-Term Holder cost basis form a critical $78.2K to $79.2K range that could define the next major move.

By James Van Straten, AI Boost23 hours ago

Markets

Bitcoin's 'Coinbase premium' just posted its longest bullish streak since October's record high of $126,000

Bitcoin's Coinbase premium has been positive for 14 straight days, the longest bullish streak since BTC hit its all time high of $126,000 in October.

By Omkar GodboleApr 22, 2026

Hands on a laptop keyboard with a screen showing charts and prices (Unsplash, Kanchanara)

Markets

Bitcoin slides toward $75,000 amid Warsh hearing, stalling U.S.-Iran talks

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq gave back their early morning gains alongside BTC as markets digested the Fed Chair nominee's Senate confirmation hearing and report of stalled Iran talks.

By Krisztian SandorApr 21, 2026

Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Videos

Strategy Surpasses BlackRock as World's Biggest Bitcoin Holder

Strategy now holds 815,061 BTC, edging past BlackRock's IBIT for the first time since Q2 2024, after a $2.54 billion bitcoin purchase. It's the first time a single corporate treasury has outpaced the world's largest spot bitcoin ETF. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."

Apr 21, 2026