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

Sentiment Shift in Bitcoin as $80K Put Emerges as Most Popular Bet

BTC put bias is strongest since the U.S. regional banking crisis of early 2023, according to one observer.

By Omkar GodboleApr 2, 2025

Deribit BTC options: Distribution of open interest. (Amberdata/Deribit)

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Metaplanet Achieves 95.6% BTC Yield in Q1; Kicks Off Q2 with 160 BTC Acquisition

Japanese hotel firm deepens bitcoin strategy with new BTC purchase and impressive Q1 performance

By James Van Straten, AI BoostApr 2, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin May Have Hit Bottom After Its 30% Fall from All-Time High

Bitcoin may see bullish momentum if history repeats, echoing patterns from the U.S. spot ETF launch and August’s yen carry trade unwind.

By James Van StratenApr 2, 2025

Close-up of the head of a statue of a bull (cjweaver13/Pixabay)

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Goldman Sees Yen Rising to Low 140s as Bitcoin Echoes Tech Stock Weakness

Goldman Sachs recommends the yen as a hedge against U.S. recession risks, citing its historical strength in risk-off environments.

By Omkar GodboleApr 2, 2025

Goldman cites Japanese yen as top hedge against U.S. tariffs, recession. (happylism/Pixabay)

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GameStop Has $1.5B of Bitcoin Buying Power After Closing Convertible Note Sale

The company last week announced its intention to add bitcoin to its balance sheet.

By Stephen AlpherApr 1, 2025

Markets

Is Hope a Strategy? Bitcoin Reclaims $85K Ahead of Trump 'Liberation Day' Tariff Announcement

The president is set to detail his tariff regime on Wednesday after the U.S. market close.

By Tom CarrerasApr 1, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump (Credit: Shutterstock/Evan El-Amin)

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Tether Bought 8,888 Bitcoin in Q1 for $735M; Total Holdings Rise to 92.6K

The giant stablecoin issuer funnels 15% of quarterly profits into BTC as a reserve asset, a strategy in place since May 2023.

By Shaurya MalwaApr 1, 2025

Rolls of dollar bills of varying denominations. (NikolayFrolochkin/Pixabay)

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Bitcoin Nears $85K Before Tariffs Kick-In; DOGE, XRP, ADA Lead Crypto Majors

A rocky quarter has ended in an 11% loss for bitcoin and the biggest for the S&P 500 since Q2 2022. Here’s what traders say ahead of the April 2 tariffs kicking in.

By Shaurya MalwaApr 1, 2025