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

Echoes of Summer 2023: Bitcoin’s Volatility Set to Surge

Bitcoin’s implied volatility has compressed to multi-year lows, echoing patterns seen in the summer of 2023 that preceded a sharp October spike.

By James Van StratenSep 9, 2025

Markets

BTC and DOGE/BTC Race Towards Bullish Breakout; XRP MACD Turns Bullish

Major cryptocurrencies are flashing bullish price patterns.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostSep 9, 2025

Trading prices displayed on a monitor screen.( AhmadArdity /Pixabay)

Markets

This $7T Cash Pile Could Fuel the Next Rally in Bitcoin And Altcoins

Total money market fund assets increased by $52.37 billion to $7.26 trillion for the week ended Sept. 3, according to the Investment Company Institute.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostSep 9, 2025

Finance

Tether CEO Dismisses Suggestions Company Sold Bitcoin to Buy Gold

Paolo Ardoino said Tether, issuer of the world's largest stablecoin USDT, "didn't sell any bitcoin."

By Jamie CrawleySep 8, 2025

Finance

Michael Saylor's Strategy Buys Another 1,955 BTC for $217M

MicroStrategy expanded its bitcoin holdings with a $217 million purchase, amid recent investor pushback as the stock slides and its valuation relative to bitcoin weakens.

By Oliver KnightSep 8, 2025

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor at the Digital Asset Summit in New York City on March 20, 2025. (Nikhilesh De)

Markets

BTC Could Surge to $120K With Bullish Head-and-Shoulders Pattern

Bitcoin is forming a bullish inverse head-and-shoulders pattern, according to technical charts.

By Omkar GodboleSep 8, 2025

Markets

DOGE Leads Gains, Bitcoin Steadies Above $111K as a New Firm Eyes $200M for BTC Treasury

Bitcoin steadied above $111,000 as traders awaited U.S. inflation data. Corporate treasury moves in Africa offered support even as Japan’s bond turmoil clouded the macro backdrop.

By Shaurya MalwaSep 8, 2025

Markets

XRP and SOL Signal Bull Run While Traders Hedge for Downside in Bitcoin and Ether

Options data from Deribit reveals a striking divergence in sentiment for major cryptocurrencies.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostSep 8, 2025

Options show a striking divergence in sentiment for major tokens. (Bankrx/Shutterstock)

Markets

Asia Morning Briefing: BTC Treasury Demand Is Weakening, CryptoQuant Cautions

Despite record bitcoin treasury holdings, the sharp drop in average purchase size shows weakening institutional appetite, even as Taiwan's Sora Ventures prepares a $1 billion BTC Treasury fund.

By Sam Reynolds, AI BoostSep 8, 2025