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.

Marchés

Bitcoin's Leverage Flush Favors Accumulation, K33 Says

Crypto prices were down sizably on Tuesday but bounced off of their worst levels.

Par Krisztian Sandor, AI Boost14 oct. 2025, 4:21 p.m. ET

Marchés

Is Elon Musk Getting Interested in Bitcoin Again?

"Bitcoin is based on energy," said the Tesla chief early Tuesday. "It is impossible to fake energy."

Par Stephen Alpher14 oct. 2025, 8:40 a.m. ET

Elon Musk (jurvetson /CC BY 2.0./Modified by CoinDesk)

Marchés

Leveraged Liquidations Underscore Bitcoin’s Equity Sensitivity, Citi Says

The bank said U.S./China trade tensions triggered a sharp crypto selloff, but resilient ETF inflows are keeping its BTC and ETH forecasts intact.

Par Will Canny, AI Boost14 oct. 2025, 7:59 a.m. ET

Computer monitors and a laptop screen show trading charts on a desk overlooking an expanse of water at sunset. (sergeitokmakov/Pixabay)

Marchés

Metaplanet Trades Below 1x mNAV for First Time Since Starting Bitcoin Treasury Plan

Falling share prices push bitcoin treasury firms below key valuation threshold.

Par James Van Straten14 oct. 2025, 6:28 a.m. ET

YTD Share Price Treasury Companies (TradingView)

Marchés

BlackRock's IBIT Bucks the Trend with Continued Inflows Despite Weak Bitcoin Price Action

Despite the largest ETF outflow in weeks and a sharp bitcoin price drop, IBIT continues to attract capital.

Par James Van Straten, AI Boost14 oct. 2025, 5:02 a.m. ET

Marchés

Bullish Bitcoin Traders Eye Chart Patterns From 2020 and 2024 After Weekend’s $20B Liquidations

Similar washouts in 2020, 2021, and 2024 reset leverage and paved the way for recoveries in the weeks that followed, giving similar hopes to some market participants.

Par Shaurya Malwa14 oct. 2025, 2:12 a.m. ET

Finance

Strategy Bought $27M in Bitcoin at $123K Before Crypto Crash

The firm acquired BTC at an average price of over $123,000, while the crypto was trading well below $110,000 during last week's carnage.

Par Krisztian Sandor13 oct. 2025, 12:17 p.m. ET

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor (Danny Nelson, modified by CoinDesk)

Marchés

BTC Mining Firm Marathon (MARA) Scoops Up 400 BTC After Price Crash, On-Chain Data Show

Arkham data shows bitcoin miner Marathon bought 400 BTC through its custodian Anchorage Digital as prices plunged, with fresh FalconX inflows hinting at continued institutional accumulation.

Par Sam Reynolds13 oct. 2025, 1:55 a.m. ET