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 Price Starts Surging After Trump Says 'Fed Rate' Is 300 Basis Points Too High

BTC jumped within 30 minutes of Trump’s rate-cut post as analysts weighed inflation risks and the impact of a potential 300 bp cut on asset prices.

By Siamak Masnavi, CD AnalyticsJul 9, 2025

BTC chart shows steady recovery toward $109,343 after Trump post

Markets

Patterns Break as Both Short and Long Term Holder Cohorts Accumulate Bitcoin

The stack sizes of long term and short term holders typically move in opposite directions.

By James Van Straten, AI BoostJul 9, 2025

Crypto market breadth improves. (ArtTower/Pixabay)

Markets

Anthony Pompliano’s ProCap Appears Better Than Peers Based on the BTC HODLer's Own Data

ProCap BTC, now the 13th largest public bitcoin holder, pursues $1 billion merger with CCCM, offering investors both downside protection and upside potential.

By James Van StratenJul 9, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin Treasury Firms Expand War Chests as Global Adoption Rises

H100 Group, Remixpoint and LQWD Technologies secured new funding to boost BTC reserves, signaling growing corporate confidence in bitcoin treasuries.

By James Van StratenJul 9, 2025

Markets

Key Market Dynamic Keeps Bitcoin, XRP Anchored to $110K and $2.3 as Ether Looks Prone to Volatility

Ether's recent price increase has pushed it into a negative gamma zone, which could increase its market volatility.

By Omkar GodboleJul 9, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, XRP ETFs See Record AUM as Traders Warn of ‘Summer Lull’

Ether-tracked products brought in $226 million, Solana $22 million, and XRP $11 million last week, bringing total ETF assets under management to an all-time high of $188 billion.

By Shaurya MalwaJul 9, 2025

Markets

Asia Morning Briefing: Bitcoin Stalls Near $109K as Market Waits for a Catalyst

As Bitcoin trades near highs, market flows are clustering into large caps and memes, with mid-tier tokens losing momentum, say market observers.

By Sam Reynolds, AI BoostJul 9, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin Bull Mulls Different Kind of Corporate Treasury Strategy as Prices Continue on Hold

Set for an IPO and with a real business, Silicon Valley darling Figma last week disclosed $70 million exposure to bitcoin, with plans to bring that to $100 million.

By Stephen AlpherJul 8, 2025

Bull (Dylan Leagh/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

Finance

BTC-Only VC Ego Death Capital Closes $100M Fund for Projects Building on Bitcoin

“We’re investing in businesses that treat Bitcoin not as a trade, but as infrastructure - something to build on, not bet on,” ego general partner Lyn Alden said

By Jamie CrawleyJul 8, 2025