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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U.S. Posts $345B August Deficit, Net Interest at 3rd Largest Outlay, Gold and BTC Rise

US spending surged to $689B in August as gold hit fresh highs near $3,670 and bitcoin crossed $115K.

By James Van Straten, AI BoostSep 12, 2025

U.S. Department of the Treasury's Monthly Treasury Statement for August 2025 (U.S. Treasury)

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Here Are the 3 Things That Could Spoil Bitcoin's Rally Towards $120K

BTC's case for a rally to $120K strengthens with prices topping the 50-day SMA. But, at least three factors can play spoilsport.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostSep 12, 2025

Markets

Crypto Pundits Retain Bullish Bitcoin Outlook as Fed Rate Cut Hopes Clash With Stagflation Fears

crypto experts maintain bullish outlook on bitcoin, focusing on impending Fed rate cuts and long-term structural bull run.

By Omkar GodboleSep 12, 2025

fight, fencing, duel (CoinDesk Archives)

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Crypto Bull Market Still Has Room to Run, Coinbase Says

A mix of strong liquidity, a benign macro backdrop and supportive regulatory signals could keep the crypto market rally alive in the fourth quarter, the report said.

By Will Canny, AI BoostSep 11, 2025

Markets

Galaxy, Circle, Bitfarms Lead Crypto Stock Gains as Bitcoin Vehicles Metaplanet, Nakamoto Plunge

The sharp moves happened amid a relatively muted action in the broader crypto market, with bitcoin modestly up above $114,000.

By Krisztian SandorSep 11, 2025

Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Markets

U.S. CPI Rose a Faster-Than-Expected 0.4% in August; Core Rate in Line

The headline news is sending markets, bitcoin included, lower, but isn't likely to derail the Fed from trimming interest rates next week.

By James Van Straten, Stephen AlpherSep 11, 2025

Two paper carrier bags of fresh fruit and baked products. (Maria Lin Kim/Unsplash)

Markets

Bitcoin’s Choppiness Index Continues to Climb, Potential Breakout Looms

Implied volatility sits at multi-year lows while sideways price action hints at further consolidation ahead of key CPI data.

By James Van StratenSep 11, 2025

Markets

Bull Trap Warning for Bitcoin, Dogecoin, XRP Emerges as S&P 500 Prints Rising Wedge; U.S. Inflation Eyed

BTC and ETH 25-delta risk reversals trade negative, indicating a bias for downside protection ahead of the inflation data.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostSep 11, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin Bulls Beware, South Korean Kospi Setting Record Highs Could Stop BTC's Bull Run: Analyst

Alphractal called Kospi's record high an incremental signal that bitcoin's bull run may be nearing an end.

By Omkar GodboleSep 11, 2025

Stop sign. (Pixabay/Modified by CoinDesk)

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Dogecoin Leads Gain, Bitcoin Pops to $114K as M2 Setup Opens BTC Catchup Trade

Crypto edged higher with bitcoin near $114K and DOGE leading, while a CF Benchmarks model says BTC trades below fair value relative to money supply growth, a pattern that has preceded rallies.

By Shaurya MalwaSep 11, 2025