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.

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Bitcoin’s Extended 'Extreme Fear' Reading Might Just Pump It Higher

Bitcoin rose earlier this week, but initial excitement from Trump’s strategic reserve plans was short-lived due to profit-taking amid the lack of concrete plans and a risk-off mood in broader equity markets.

Ni Shaurya MalwaMar 5, 2025

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Bitcoin Open Interest Hits Lowest Level Since August

Binance open interest drops below 100,000 BTC, lowest level in over a year.

Ni James Van StratenMar 5, 2025

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Bitcoin Could Swing Back to $95K Amid Signs of BTC Bear Exhaustion

Signs of seller exhaustion at the 200-day SMA suggests scope for a price bounce.

Ni Omkar GodboleMar 5, 2025

Crypto market breadth improves. (ArtTower/Pixabay)

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BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Registers Highest Trading Volume in 3 Months

The ETF saw over $1 billion in outflows last week alongside a surge in trading volumes.

Ni Omkar GodboleMar 5, 2025

ECB is likely to cut rates Thursday. (sergeitokmakov/Pixabay)

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Metaplanet Buys 497 BTC in Another Bargain-Hunting Bitcoin Acquisition

This brings its total BTC holdings to 2,888 BTC.

Ni Omkar GodboleMar 5, 2025

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El Salvador's Bukele Says Bitcoin Purchases Won't Stop Due to IMF Deal

A clause in the country's recently-completed IMF financing deal suggested a prohibition against El Salvador accumulating any additional bitcoin.

Ni Tom CarrerasMar 4, 2025

Nayib Bukele, president of El Salvador (Ulises Rodriguez/APHOTOGRAFIA/Getty Images).

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Turnaround Tuesday Sees Crypto and Stocks Bounce Sharply From Worst Levels

Having sunk to as low as $81,500 earlier in the session, bitcoin (BTC) climbed above $88,000.

Ni Stephen AlpherMar 4, 2025

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Crumbling Markets Have Sent Treasury Yields Plunging, Offering Hope for Crypto

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Tuesday morning said the Trump administration is committed to lowering interest rates.

Ni James Van Straten, AI BoostMar 4, 2025

United States Capitol Building in Washington D.C (ElevenPhotographs/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin Mining Economics Weakened in February: JPMorgan

The total market cap of the 14 publicly-listed U.S. bitcoin miners that the bank tracks dropped 22% last month, the report said.

Ni Will CannyMar 4, 2025

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El Salvador’s Bukele Adds 19 Bitcoin as IMF Pushes Back on BTC Adoption

The IMF said bitcoin usage remains marginal in El Salvador, with minimal circulation as a payment method due to its high price volatility and low public trust.

Ni Shaurya MalwaMar 4, 2025