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.

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Markets

Bitcoin Battles Key Technical Levels as Uptober Momentum Fades

BTC slips below $108,000 and trades between major moving averages, with crucial support and resistance levels now in focus.

By James Van Straten, AI BoostOct 21, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin Falls Below $108K Amid $320M Liquidations as Excess Leverage Gets Flushed Out

More than $320 million in liquidations hit as bitcoin slipped under $108,000 and total crypto market value fell 3.2%

By Siamak Masnavi, AI BoostOct 21, 2025

Markets

Asia Morning Briefing: Bitcoin Holds Steady as Market Resets After Leverage Flush

Glassnode says last week’s selloff “cleared out excess without breaking structure,” while Enflux points to renewed institutional layering from Blockchain.com’s SPAC and Bitmine’s $800 million ETH buildout as signs of deeper market resilience.

By Sam ReynoldsOct 21, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin Bounce Stalls as XRP, Zcash Lead Gains; Arca Says Rally Not a Dead-Cat Bounce

The rebound in crypto prices won't be short-lived as key market metrics show signs of recovery, Arca analysts said in a Monday note.

By Krisztian SandorOct 20, 2025

Bitcoin (BTC) price on October 20 (CoinDesk Data)

Tech

Quantum Computing Is 'Biggest Risk to Bitcoin,' Says Coin Metrics Co-Founder

Nic Carter says quantum computing is bitcoin’s biggest risk, explaining how spending exposes public keys and urging developers to plan post-quantum defenses.

By Siamak Masnavi, AI BoostOct 20, 2025

Markets

Strategy Expands Bitcoin Holdings to 640,418 BTC With Latest Purchase

The company financed the acquisition by raising $18.8 million through the issuance of various perpetual preferred shares and common stock

By James Van Straten, AI BoostOct 20, 2025

Executive Chairman of Strategy Michael Saylor

Markets

Crypto Markets Today: BTC Reclaims $111K, ETH Tops $4K After Last Week’s Sell-Off

Bitcoin and ether regained key support levels Monday, leading a broader market recovery that saw altcoins like LINK and FLOKI surge as sentiment improved.

By Oliver KnightOct 20, 2025