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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 Slips Below $118K, ETH, XRP Pare Big Gains, but Rally Remains on Firm Ground, Says Coinbase

Expect pullbacks, but there's not yet the type of runaway speculation associated with tops, Coinbase analysts said.

By Krisztian SandorJul 18, 2025

Markets

U.S. Dollar's Recent Recovery May Have Legs, but Don't Bet on Comeback, Analysts Warn

All things being equal, a stronger U.S. dollar tends to work against higher bitcoin prices.

By Omkar GodboleJul 18, 2025

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

Markets

Bitcoin Traders Are Discussing BTC’s Record High, but Quantum Computing Is Threatening the Math Behind It

Bitcoin relies on elliptic curve cryptography (ECC) to secure wallet addresses and validate ownership. But ECC, like RSA, is vulnerable to Shor’s algorithm — a quantum computing method capable of cracking the discrete logarithm problem, the core math behind Bitcoin's private keys.

By Shaurya MalwaJul 18, 2025

Markets

Satoshi-Era Bitcoin Whale Moves Final $4.8B to Galaxy Digital, Likely Prepping Sale

The latest tranche brings Galaxy’s wallet balance to 40,288 BTC, with no outbound activity recorded since the final whale transfer.

By Shaurya MalwaJul 18, 2025

The dormant Bitcoin address tied to one of the network’s earliest whales has now moved its entire 80,000 BTC stash to trading desks, with the final 40,191 BTC (worth $4.8 billion) sent to Galaxy Digital on Friday — signaling a likely upcoming sale. Sending to exchanges or trading desks does not confirm a sale of crypto to stablecoins or other tokens, but large amounts of crypto are typically held in hard wallets instead of exchanges — which gives the market a reason to believe otherwise. Blockchain data from Arkham Intelligence indicates that the coins were transferred across 15 transactions to a Galaxy-labeled address starting at 5:41 p.m. ET, consolidating from four prior wallets into a single holding address prior to the transfer. pic The OG whale, who first acquired their bitcoin over 14 years ago, began reactivating on July 4, sending eight batches of 10,000 BTC to new addresses in their first movement since April 2011. On Tuesday, they moved 40,010 BTC to Galaxy Digital, which has since begun routing coins to Coinbase, Gemini, Bitstamp, and several unlabeled addresses, indicating potential offloading via OTC desks. The latest tranche brings Galaxy’s wallet balance to 40,288 BTC, with no outbound activity recorded since the final whale transfer. The move comes as BTC trades just above $118,000 hovering near its recently set all-time high.

Markets

Is XRP Recharting The 2017 Mega Bull Run?

XRP hit record highs early Friday.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostJul 18, 2025

XRP prone to profit taking. (shutterstock_248427865)

Finance

Public Companies Buying Altcoins: Animoca Brands Report Explores Strategic Shift

Animoca's latest research outlines why firms are adding altcoins like ETH and SOL to treasuries amid Bitcoin-led trend.

By Ian Allison, AI BoostJul 18, 2025

Yat Siu, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman, Animoca Brands (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)

Markets

What Is Big Money Betting on? Bitcoin $140K, Ether $4K Calls Lead Open Interest

Bitcoin and ether prices have increased by 29% and 9% respectively this year.

By Omkar GodboleJul 18, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin DeFi Has Ballooned 20x Since Start of 2024 as Builders Bet on Yield

A new wave of developers is building yield-generating apps on Bitcoin, pushing the network beyond store-of-value status and into a key DeFi ecosystem asset.

By Shaurya MalwaJul 18, 2025

Hot air ballon. (bozziniclaudio/Pixabay)

Markets

Bitcoin Tops $120K on Report of Trump Approving Crypto Investments for Retirement Accounts

The president could sign an executive order as soon as this week to clear regulatory hurdles to allow investing in alternative assets including crypto in 401(k) accounts.

By Krisztian SandorJul 17, 2025