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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.

Merkado

These Six Charts Explain Why Bitcoin's Recent Move to Over $100K May Be More Durable Than January's Run

Financial conditions, stablecoin flows and other key metrics point to stronger foundation compared to the December-January twin peaks.

Ni Omkar GodboleMay 21, 2025

Pananalapi

Strive Eyes $7.9B Distressed Mt. Gox Bitcoin Claims to Accumulate Discounted BTC

The goal is to gain exposure to bitcoin at a discount, with the aim of beating BTC's price performance in the long run.

Ni Francisco RodriguesMay 21, 2025

Stacks of paper files in an office (Wesley Tingey/Unsplash)

Merkado

'Days to Cover mNAV,' Emerges as the New Standard for Evaluating Bitcoin Equities

A data driven metric reveals which companies are truly stacking sats and which are lagging behind the valuations investors are giving them.

Ni James Van StratenMay 21, 2025

Merkado

Bitcoin Futures Open Interest Zoom as BTC Inches Towards All-Time High; DOGE, ADA, XRP Add 4%

Buoyant sentiment and calm volatility are fueling leveraged bets as BTC consolidates above $100,000 — setting up what traders say could be a clean move to new highs.

Ni Shaurya MalwaMay 21, 2025

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Merkado

Bitcoin Sets Record Daily Close With $110K as the Next Level to Watch for BTC

The next significant price level for Bitcoin is $110,000, where market dynamics could amplify price movements.

Ni Omkar GodboleMay 21, 2025

BTC's record daily UTC close. (TradingView/CoinDesk)

Merkado

Sell in May? Bitcoin Tops $107K, Could Hit Record Highs This Summer Say Analysts

Regulatory tailwinds, persistent ETF and corporate buying, Fed rate decisions and Trump's looming tariff deadline are setting the crypto market up for an eventful next few months.

Ni Krisztian SandorMay 20, 2025

Merkado

Bitcoin Falters Near Record, but 'Realized Price' Analysis Suggests Optimistic Outlook

Tracking average exchange withdrawal prices reveals signs of capitulation and a shift toward recovery.

Ni James Van StratenMay 20, 2025

Merkado

KULR Boosts Bitcoin Treasury to 800 BTC With $9M Purchase

This latest acquisition was made at an average purchase price of $103,234 per bitcoin.

Ni Francisco Rodrigues, AI BoostMay 20, 2025

KULR expands bitcoin holdings to 510 BTC (Jacco Rienks, Unsplash)

Merkado

Strategy's STRK Hits Record Proceeds, Has Outperformed Bitcoin, S&P 500 Since Debut

STRK has risen more than bitcoin and the S&P 500 index while offering an attractive yield and differentiated market exposure.

Ni James Van StratenMay 20, 2025

Merkado

Bitcoin ETF Inflows Surge as Basis Trade Nears 9%, Signaling Renewed Demand

Investor confidence rises as bitcoin holds above $100,000 and basis trade yields approach 9%, drawing strong institutional interest.

Ni James Van StratenMay 20, 2025

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Safety first: Why Adam Back says Bitcoin is winning the 'DeFi security war'

The Blockstream CEO told Consensus Miami 2026 that sovereigns, pension funds and treasury companies will join the next wave of bitcoin adoption.

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Core Scientific sold $208 million of bitcoin in Q1 as AI pivot continues

The firm's AI pivot relies on a 590 MW contract expansion with CoreWeave, projected for $10.2 billion in revenue over 12 years.

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The metaverse isn't a place: Why Animoca’s Yat Siu says the future is 100 billion AI agents

Yat Siu said the metaverse is evolving beyond immersive digital worlds, with AI agents increasingly handling commerce, payments and coordination through blockchain infrastructure in the background.

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Bitcoin lenders say institutions want crypto credit to look more like TradFi

At Consensus 2026 in Miami, executives from Two Prime, Ledn and Lygos Finance said institutional borrowers increasingly prioritize custody, transparency and standardized lending structures over complex DeFi products after the crypto credit collapses of 2022.

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