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 Slides to $115K as Dow Jones' Rally Stalls at December-January High

The broader cryptocurrency market, including ether and solana, also experienced losses of 2% to 3%.

By Omkar GodboleJul 25, 2025

Markets

Volmex's Bitcoin and Ether Volatility Futures Top $10M Volume Since Debut as Traders Look Beyond Price

Trading volatility futures involves betting on the expected amount of price fluctuation, rather than the direction of the price.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostJul 25, 2025

White froth-tipped waves (Dimitris Vetsikas/Pixabay)

Markets

Bitcoin Whale Bets $23.7M on BTC Rally to $200K by Year-End

Bitcoin's price has stabilized between $116,000 and $120,000, while options market activity remains high, with open interest nearing record levels.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostJul 25, 2025

A poker player pushes his chips onto the table.

Finance

Michael Saylor's Strategy Boosts Latest Preferred Share Raise to $2B From $500M: Bloomberg

The company announced the STRC offering on Monday, originally planning to issue 5 million shares at $100 each.

By Krisztian SandorJul 24, 2025

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor standing. (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk))

Markets

XRP Price Crashes 10%; Focus on Bitcoin-Yen's 'Descending Triangle' as Fed Rate Cut Bets Rise

Traders are ramping up expectations for Fed rate cuts in 2026, which supports the bull case in BTC; however, the bond yield differential suggests JPY strength ahead.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostJul 24, 2025

XRP prone to profit taking. (shutterstock_248427865)

Markets

BTC, XRP, SOL, ETH Witness 'Long Squeeze' as Futures Open Interest Slides With Prices

Thursday's drop in major tokens is likely led by the unwinding of leveraged bullish positions rather than new bearish plays.

By Omkar GodboleJul 24, 2025

A wallet containting banknotes being squeezed by a vice. (stevepb/Pixabay)

Markets

'Wall Streetization' of Bitcoin: BTC Volatility Index and the S&P 500 VIX Boast Record 90-Day Correlation

The correlation between BTC's implied volatility indices and the S&P 500 VIX recently hit a record 0.88.

By Omkar GodboleJul 24, 2025

BTC and S&P 500's volatility indices see record correlation. (PIRO4D/Pixabay)

Markets

Ether, XRP Traders Book Bigger Losses Than Bitcoin as Crypto Bulls See $630M in Liquidations

Large long liquidations often signal panic bottoms, while short liquidations may precede a squeeze.

By Shaurya MalwaJul 24, 2025

Opinion

The Node: Tim Draper on Bitcoin’s Gravitational Pull

Billionaire venture capitalist Tim Draper first invested in bitcoin at $6 — and he’s still super bullish on the digital asset. We chatted about it last week.

By Tom CarrerasJul 23, 2025