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

Michael Saylor's Strategy Drops $18B in Value, but a Rebound May Be Near: 10X Research

The company is expected to report another quarterly profit on Thursday, possibly reviving expectations for S&P 500 inclusion, 10x Research's Markus Thielen argued.

By Krisztian SandorOct 29, 2025, 11:48 a.m. ET

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

Tech

The Protocol: ETH’s Fusaka Upgrade Goes Live on Hoodi, Mainnet Next

Also: BOB Unveils BTC Vault Liquidation Engine, Ledger’s Major Overhaul and Google Weighs In on Quantum Computing.

By Margaux NijkerkOct 29, 2025, 10:53 a.m. ET

Markets

Nvidia Hits $5T Market Cap as Bitcoin Now Trails U.S. Equities Year to Date

Bitcoin is not just lagging gold in 2025, but its returns have also slipped below those of the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq.

By James Van Straten, AI BoostOct 29, 2025, 9:41 a.m. ET

Markets

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Consolidates at $113K Ahead of Potential U.S.-China Trade Deal

The crypto market paused midweek as traders looked to the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate call and progress on a potential U.S.-China trade agreement.

By Oliver KnightOct 29, 2025, 8:00 a.m. ET

Markets

Bitcoin, Ether Brace for $17B Options Expiry Amid Fed Meeting, Tech Company Earnings

Traders eye potential volatility as bitcoin hovers near max pain around $114,000 and ether nears $4,000.

By James Van StratenOct 29, 2025, 6:25 a.m. ET

Markets

Bitcoin Dip Looks Standard Pre-FOMC and $120K Would Open Path to $143K, Analysts Say

After a quick jump toward $116,094 faded, buyers showed up near $112,500 while analysts watched $120,000 as the level that could clear the way toward $143,000.

By Siamak Masnavi, CD AnalyticsOct 29, 2025, 12:38 a.m. ET

Tech

BOB Unveils Bitcoin Vault Liquidation Engine to Power BTC-Backed Stablecoin Lending

BOB’s new system enables bitcoin holders to borrow stablecoins against their BTC, keeping assets secured on Bitcoin and addressing a major obstacle to Bitcoin DeFi.

By Jamie Crawley, AI BoostOct 28, 2025, 11:05 a.m. ET