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.

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Bitcoin Options Open Interest Outpaces Futures by $40B, Signaling Market Maturation

Options open interest hits $108 billion, signaling a shift toward more sophisticated and regulated market structures.

Yazan James Van Straten22 Eki 2025 ÖÖ 9:59 GMT-4

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Why Bitcoin Volatility Remains Sticky While S&P 500's VIX Reverses October 10 Surge

The relative richness of BTC's implied volatility stems from host of factors, including newfound pain points like ADL and liquidity issues.

Yazan Omkar Godbole22 Eki 2025 ÖÖ 8:16 GMT-4

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Why Some Bitcoin Whales Are Converting Their BTC Into Spot ETF Shares: Bloomberg

Large holders are reportedly swapping BTC into spot ETF shares without selling, making it easier to borrow against or include in estate plans.

Yazan Siamak Masnavi, AI Boost22 Eki 2025 ÖÖ 7:08 GMT-4

Whale. (Pexels/Pixabay, modified by CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index May Signal Prolonged Market Anxiety

Investor sentiment has remained at "fear" levels for a week as bitcoin consolidates, hinting at potential market exhaustion.

Yazan James Van Straten, AI Boost22 Eki 2025 ÖÖ 5:47 GMT-4

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Crypto Bulls and Bears Lose $300M Each as Bitcoin Climbs to $113K, Then Dumps

BTC's overnight decline follows brief recovery attempt late last week and is indicative of how fragile sentiment remains heading into the final stretch of October.

Yazan Shaurya Malwa22 Eki 2025 ÖÖ 2:05 GMT-4

Bulls and bears (Midjourney/Modified by CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin OG Who Profited From Trump’s China Tariffs Now Holds $234M in BTC Short Position: Arkham

BTC has pulled back sharply from Tuesday's high of around $114,000.

Yazan Omkar Godbole, AI Boost22 Eki 2025 ÖÖ 12:38 GMT-4

BTC OG whale places bearish bet worth millions.

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BitcoinOS Raises $10M to Expand Institutional BTCFi Capabilities

Greenfield Capital led the round with backing from FalconX, Bitcoin Frontier Fund and DNA Fund to advance zero-knowledge-powered Bitcoin infrastructure

Yazan Jamie Crawley, AI Boost21 Eki 2025 ÖÖ 11:39 GMT-4

Photo of Edan Yago standing in front of a sponsor board. (BitcoinOS, modified by CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin Catches Bid, Jumping Above $112K as Gold and Silver Plunge

Watching from the sidelines for weeks as precious metals scored record highs on a regular basis, bitcoin on Tuesday was gaining as gold and silver posted their steepest declines in years.

Yazan Krisztian Sandor21 Eki 2025 ÖÖ 11:13 GMT-4