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

Retail Mood Sours Amid Crypto Selloff, Flashing Short-Term Bottom Signals for BTC, ETH, XRP

A fresh wave of pessimism is sweeping across crypto markets, but the mood shift may be doing more good than harm.

By Shaurya MalwaNov 13, 2025, 2:06 p.m. EST

Trading screens at sunset (sergeitokmakov/Pixabay/Modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

Bitcoin Crumbles Below $100K, Crypto Stocks Eviscerated as Liquidity Crunch Hammers Risk Markets

Crypto’s U.S. trading-hour weakness continues as hopes for a new 2025 BTC high fade, a market strategist said.

By Krisztian SandorNov 13, 2025, 12:15 p.m. EST

Bitcoin (BTC) price falls below $100,000 (CoinDesk)

Finance

Czech Central Bank Becomes First Central Bank to Buy Bitcoin

The bank said it created a $1 million "test portfolio" of digital assets, mostly made up of bitcoin.

By Francisco RodriguesNov 13, 2025, 8:05 a.m. EST

Czech Republic flag on top of building in Prague (R M/Unsplash)

Markets

December Fed Rate Cut: A Toss-Up

Odds of a Federal Reserve rate cut in December have fallen to about 52%, indicating increased investor uncertainty.

By Omkar GodboleNov 13, 2025, 7:28 a.m. EST

Markets

How Bitcoin and XRP Traders Are Positioning Themselves in a Choppy Market Environment

Large traders are employing divergent options strategies in a directionless market.

By Omkar GodboleNov 13, 2025, 4:28 a.m. EST

Traders looking at the screen. (This_is_Engineering/Pixabay)

Markets

Bitcoin Price Dips 0.9% as Heavy Volume Breakdown Tests Key Support

BTC pulls back from session peaks above $105,300 with exceptional selling pressure before finding footing near $102,000 psychological threshold.

By CD Analytics, Siamak MasnaviNov 12, 2025, 10:19 p.m. EST

Markets

Bitcoin Slips 1.2% as Volume Thins Near $100K Support

The flagship digital asset tests psychological threshold while institutional players build hedges through options positioning.

By CD Analytics, Siamak MasnaviNov 12, 2025, 2:53 p.m. EST

Markets

Bitcoin Plunges Below $102K Amid Weak U.S. Demand, Fed Divided on December Cut

Bitcoin's Coinbase Premium, a popular gauge for U.S. demand, is having its longest negative streak since the April correction, coinciding with the Fed turning more hawkish.

By Krisztian SandorNov 12, 2025, 12:33 p.m. EST