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.

News Analysis

Analysis: Coinbase Is Buying Bitcoin, Just Don’t Call It a Treasury Strategy.

Coinbase has bitcoin on the balance sheet, but management wants to be clear it's not taking the Michael Saylor/MSTR approach.

By Sam ReynoldsMay 10, 2025

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong at the White House

Markets

DOGE, XRP, ETH, SOL Follow Bitcoin Through the Cloud as Altcoin Momentum Builds

Top altcoins are mimicking BTC's late April bullish breakout that set the stage for a rally to $100,000.

By Omkar GodboleMay 9, 2025

Clouds photographed from above. (wal_172619/Pixabay)

Markets

Bitcoin Sees Surge in Institutional Confidence, Deribit-Listed BTC Options Market Reveals

Panning out over just the last week shows a much bigger sign of institutional positioning on BTC, Deribit said.

By Omkar GodboleMay 9, 2025

The word "options" (Peggy_Marco/Pixabay)

Markets

Metaplanet Plans a Further $21M Bond Sale to Buy More BTC

Metaplanet has the largest BTC stash among publicly-traded companies outside North America

By Jamie CrawleyMay 9, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin's Price Surge to $104K Liquidates Nearly $400M in Bearish BTC Bets, Opening Doors to Further Gains

The rally followed a U.K. trade deal announcement and record ETF inflows exceeding $40 billion.

By Omkar GodboleMay 9, 2025

BTC rally shakes out shorts. (Coinglass)

Markets

ETH Surges 20%, Biggest Gain Since 2021 as Pectra Upgrade Helps Restore 'Confidence'

ETH outperforms CoinDesk 20 Index, as bulls comes back while BTC surges above $100k.

By Sam ReynoldsMay 9, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin $120K Target for 2Q May Be Too Conservative: Standard Chartered

Spot bitcoin ETF net inflows totaled over $4 billion in the last three weeks, when adjusted for hedge fund basis trades, the bank said.

By Will CannyMay 8, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin Tops $100K for First Time in 3 Months; Are Upside Targets Too Low?

The price has jumped 33% in a few weeks after plunging to $75,000 in the days following President Trump's early April Liberation Day tariff announcement.

By Stephen AlpherMay 8, 2025