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

Bitcoin Steady Above $104K as Traders Eye Historically Bullish Second Half

“BTC continues to consolidate bullishly, and a move through recent highs could set up a run toward $145,000,” one trader opined.

By Shaurya MalwaJun 20, 2025

Bull (Dylan Leagh/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

Finance

Crypto Exchange Kraken Adds Bitcoin Staking Via Babylon as BTC Driven DeFi Picks Up

Kraken users will now be able to stake their bitcoin directly, locking it in a custodial vault on the native chain.

By Will Canny, AI BoostJun 19, 2025

Markets

Return of Zero Interest Rate Policy as Swiss Central Bank Cuts Rates

The return to zero comes as tariffs threaten to deflate nations with trade surplus, such as Switzerland and China.

By Omkar GodboleJun 19, 2025

Markets

Ether, Solana, and Other Majors Could Slide Further as Trump Threatens Iran Strikes

Tensions in the Middle East are fueling a flight to safety, with traders rotating out of altcoins into stablecoins and bitcoin amid uncertainty around U.S. military escalation and sticky inflation.

By Shaurya MalwaJun 19, 2025

Markets

Who's Selling Bitcoin Above $100K and Holding Back the Price Rally?

It's been a record 42 straight days of back-and-forth trading above the $100K mark.

By Omkar GodboleJun 19, 2025

Markets

Fed Leaves Rates Steady, Expects Weaker Growth, Sticky Inflation

Bitcoin price was little changed and traded just above $104,000 as policymakers expect stickier inflation and slower growth.

By Krisztian SandorJun 18, 2025

U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Finance

Bitcoin DeFi Project Elastos Debuts BTC-Backed Stablecoin BTCD

BTCD developer Elastos' aim is to create a digital version of the Bretton Woods system, with BTC at its core rather than gold.

By Jamie CrawleyJun 18, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin Retests 50-Day Average Support; XRP Risks Dogecoin-Like Bearish Shift in Momentum

A failure to hold the recent strong support of the 50-day SMA could invite stronger selling pressure.

By Omkar GodboleJun 18, 2025

BTC, XRP hover at key support levels. (klip game/Wikimedia Commons)

Markets

Bitcoin 'Accumulator' Better Fit for Corporates Than Dollar-Cost Averaging Strategy, Research Suggests

While investors of all kinds widely prefer DCA, new research shows that since 2023, it has underperformed a structured product called an "accumulator."

By Omkar GodboleJun 18, 2025

BTC "Accumulator" strategy performs better than DCA during bull runs. (Couleur/Pixabay)

Finance

Spain's BBVA Is Advising Clients to Invest Up to 7% of Portfolio in BTC, ETH: Reuters

The bank's head of blockchain solutions Philippe Meyer told the DigiAssets conference in London that it started advising on bitcoin in September last year

By Jamie CrawleyJun 18, 2025