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 '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

Finance

The Blockchain Group Adds 182 Bitcoin, Lifts BTC Holdings to Over $170M

The company says it achieved a 1,173% BTC yield this year as it accumulates more bitcoin.

By Francisco RodriguesJun 18, 2025

Stock market price charts (Anne Nygård/Unsplash)

Markets

Bitcoin Traders’ Are Looking at a Key Data Point in Fed Meeting and It's Not Interest Rate Decision

The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged, with a decision announcement scheduled for Wednesday at 18:00 UTC.

By Omkar GodboleJun 18, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin Heads Lower as Trump Threatens to Assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader

The U.S. President has called for Iran's unconditional surrender.

By Tom Carreras, Krisztian SandorJun 17, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Markets

Bitcoin Cash-Bitcoin Ratio Smashes Triangle Pattern; HYPE Rally May Be Over

Bitcoin cash has broken out of a triangle pattern against bitcoin.

By Omkar GodboleJun 17, 2025

Markets

Deribit Sees Strong Demand From Institutions, Volume on Its Block RFQ Tool Reaches $23B in Four Months

The percentage of block trades via Deribit's RFQ increased to 27.5% this month, reflecting strong institutional demand.

By Omkar GodboleJun 17, 2025

Deribit's RFQ system gets best price for large crypto traders. (geralt/Pixabay)

Markets

XRP Leads Crypto Majors Gains as Bitcoin Is Continuously Tested by Israel-Iran Tensions

Analysts are eyeing this week’s Federal Reserve meeting for a decision on rate cuts, as well as cues on bitcoin's movements, with no policy changes expected.

By Shaurya MalwaJun 17, 2025