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 Seeing Severe Exhaustion of Bullish Momentum

BTC's positive dealer gamma at $120K is likely adding to consolidation, with key charts indicating severe uptrend exhaustion.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostJul 28, 2025

XRP prone to profit taking. (shutterstock_248427865)

Markets

Here Is the Bitcoin Price Level That Could Be an Attractive Entry Point for BTC Bulls

Gauging key levels that could offer the best risk-reward ratio for those looking to join the bitcoin bull run.

By Omkar GodboleJul 28, 2025

Gauging best entry for BTC bulls. (Tim Mossholder/Unsplash)

Markets

Bitcoin Zooms to $120K, ETH Nears $4K as Trump’s EU Tariff Deal Lifts Risk Sentiment

Bitcoin, which had spent the past week trading between $114,000 and $119,000, neared the $120,000 barrier as traders interpreted Trump’s tariff rollback as a signal of reduced macro uncertainty.

By Shaurya MalwaJul 28, 2025

Finance

Michael Saylor Is Bringing Bitcoin-Backed Money-Market-Style Vehicle to Wall Street: NYDIG

The offering doesn't give investors direct bitcoin exposure, but rather uses the asset's historical return profile to sustain high payouts.

By Francisco RodriguesJul 27, 2025

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor (CoinDesk)

Markets

$9 Billion Exit by Satoshi-Era BTC Whale Sparks Debate: Are Bitcoin OGs Losing Faith?

Galaxy’s $9 billion BTC sale for a Satoshi-era investor prompted Scott Melker to suggest some early whales are losing faith, sparking intense debate on X.

By Siamak Masnavi, AI BoostJul 27, 2025

BTC trades near $118,000 on July 26 with mild upside

Finance

Crypto Still Seen as 'Risky' Among U.S. Investors Despite Ownership Surging 8x Since 2018: Survey

Despite growing ownership rates, most Americans view cryptocurrency as a risky investment, with 64% of U.S. investors considering it "very risky."

By Francisco Rodrigues, AI BoostJul 26, 2025

Typing on a laptop ( Glenn Carstens-Peters/Unsplash)

Finance

A Japanese AI Firm Plans to Buy 3,000 Bitcoin Over Next 12 Months

The decision to invest in bitcoin was driven by the depreciation of fiat currencies, rising global financial uncertainty, and a desire to diversify its asset portfolio.

By Francisco RodriguesJul 26, 2025

artificial intelligence (AI) key on a keyboard (BoliviaInteligente/Unsplash)

Markets

Bitcoin Hits $1T Realized Cap as Price Holds Above $118K After $9B BTC Sale by Satoshi-Era Whale

Bitcoin remains above $118,000 after achieving a $1 trillion realized market cap, a key milestone reflecting its growing role in the global financial system.

By Siamak Masnavi, CD AnalyticsJul 26, 2025