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.

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Crypto Market Today: OG, ASTR Surge as Bitcoin Defends $112K

The crypto market regained poise in the past 24 hours, with market leader bitcoin defending support at $112,000.

Автор Omkar Godbole, Oliver Knight23 вер. 2025 р.

A trader in front of screens. (sergeitokmakov/Pixabay/Modified by CoinDesk)

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Not Just Gold: Silver, Platinum and Other Precious Metals Are All Stealing Bitcoin’s Thunder in 2025

Silver, platinum, and palladium have also outperformed bitcoin this year, alongside gold.

Автор Omkar Godbole, AI Boost23 вер. 2025 р.

Close-up of stacked gold bars. (Jingming Pan/Unsplash)

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Bitcoin Stumbles in Week 38, Its Third Worst Week on Average

Seasonal weakness persists as crypto markets cool, while gold and AI stocks capture attention.

Автор James Van Straten, AI Boost23 вер. 2025 р.

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Here Are the 3 Make-Or-Break Bitcoin Price Floors as BTC Sell-Off Gathers Steam

Analysts pointed to three key resistance price levels that could shape the cryptocurrency's near-term trend.

Автор Omkar Godbole, AI Boost23 вер. 2025 р.

A sign warning of a danger of slipping stands on a wet floor. (zhu difeng/Shutterstock)

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Strive to Buy Semler Scientific in First Merger of Bitcoin Treasury Companies

The all-stock deal will have combined company holding nearly 11,000 bitcoin.

Автор Stephen Alpher22 вер. 2025 р.

Business deal handshake (Radission US/Unsplash/Modified by CoinDesk)

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IREN Shares Jump 11% in Pre-Market Trading as Bitcoin Miner Doubles AI Cloud Fleet

Company lifts AI Cloud ARR target to more than $500 million by Q1 2026 after $674 million GPU expansion.

Автор James Van Straten, AI Boost22 вер. 2025 р.

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Buying-The-Dip? Crypto Trader Deploys $15M to Buy BTC, SOL, HYPE and PUMP

Bitcoin's value dropped over 2%, dragging the broader market lower.

Автор Omkar Godbole, AI Boost22 вер. 2025 р.

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Strategy Added 850 Bitcoin for Nearly $100M Last Week

The relatively small purchase was mostly funded through common stock sales.

Автор James Van Straten, AI Boost22 вер. 2025 р.

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

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Crypto Stocks Tumble in Pre-Market Trading as Bitcoin Dives to $112K

Crypto stocks tumbled in pre-market trading as bitcoin and ether extended heavy overnight losses, fueling $1.6 billion in liquidations across derivatives exchanges.

Автор Oliver Knight22 вер. 2025 р.