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 pushes above $90,000 as traders eye change in pattern

Particularly hard-hit in 2025's final sessions, crypto-related stocks are bouncing in this year's first trading day.

By Stephen AlpherJan 2, 2026, 11:16 a.m. EST

A Wall Street banks's take on crypto. (Midjourney/Modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

Bitcoin ETFs lose record $4.57 billion in two months

Spot BTC ETFs registered their sharpest outflows on record through November and December as prices dropped 20%.

By Omkar GodboleJan 2, 2026, 2:45 a.m. EST

Outflows (Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

Bitcoin's squeeze sets stage for major price swing

BTC's volatility bands have compressed to levels that have historically paved the way for a renewed price turbulence.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostJan 2, 2026, 12:10 a.m. EST

Markets

Strategy shares register first six-month losing streak since adoption of bitcoin strategy in 2020

Crypto analyst Chris Millas has highlighted an unusually persistent slump in Strategy shares, breaking with past drawdown patterns even as the firm continued accumulating bitcoin.

By Siamak Masnavi, AI BoostJan 1, 2026, 7:45 a.m. EST

Strategy Executive Chaiman Michael Saylor (Gage Skidmore / CC BY-SA 2.0 / Modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

How crypto's promised year-end fireworks turned into a bloodbath

Digital asset treasuries, altcoin ETFs and bitcoin’s famed year‑end seasonality were meant to supercharge prices. What came instead was the worst drawdown since 2022's crypto winter.

By Krisztian Sandor, Oliver KnightJan 1, 2026, 7:00 a.m. EST

Markets

Bitcoin got stuck after slumping 30% from its peak. Here's why.

The October flash crash exposed how fragile bitcoin’s rally had become. It also illustrated a fundamental change in how BTC is perceived.

By Olivier AcunaDec 31, 2025, 7:00 a.m. EST

Wall street signs, traffic light, New York City

Markets

Bitcoin's market got calmer in 2025 thanks to yield-hungry institutional investors

The BTC market has experienced a steady decline in implied volatility as institutions embraced derivatives to generate extra income.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostDec 31, 2025, 1:39 a.m. EST

An inflatable unicorn floating on water. (Vlad Vasnetsov/Pixabay)

Markets

Bitcoin, ether drop more than 22% in Q4 as December ‘Santa rally’ fizzles

The market's focus is now on whether bitcoin can maintain its support levels into the new year, as the failed rally may signal a need for a deeper market reset.

By Shaurya MalwaDec 31, 2025, 12:31 a.m. EST