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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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, 6:13 a.m. ET

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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, 3:22 a.m. ET

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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, 2:02 a.m. ET

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, 1:44 a.m. ET

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$1.5B BTC Treasury Company Coming as Asset Entities Approves Merger With Vivek Ramaswamy's Strive

The combined company will be the latest in a fast-growing string of publicly traded crypto treasury firms.

By James Van Straten, AI BoostSep 10, 2025, 10:48 a.m. ET

Strive CEO Matt Cole speaks at BTC Asia in Hong Kong (screenshot)

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Bitcoin Triggers Bullish Head and Shoulders Pattern. What Next?

Bitcoin surged past $113,600, confirming a bullish inverse head and shoulders pattern.

By Omkar GodboleSep 10, 2025, 10:02 a.m. ET

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Crypto Prices Buoyed by Soft PPI Data; Bitcoin Tops $113K

Traders boosted bets that the Fed would cut rates by 50 basis points next week, but bitcoin bulls have plenty of reason for caution.

By Krisztian Sandor, Stephen AlpherSep 10, 2025, 9:24 a.m. ET

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Bitcoin Crosses $112K as Traders Brace for Data Week; Rotation Lifts SOL, DOGE

Crypto spent the week in neutral, with bitcoin lagging peers and gold. Positioning remained cautious ahead of CPI, PPI, and central-bank headlines, while pockets of rotation pushed SOL and DOGE higher.

By Shaurya MalwaSep 10, 2025, 4:50 a.m. ET