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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.

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Bitcoin Surges to $92K, XRP Prices Muted as White House Crypto Summit Looms

“A return to the area above the 50-day at $97,000 is a marker of bullish success,” one trader said.

Di Shaurya Malwa6 mar 2025

BTC rebounds to $92K. (Paolo Feser, Unsplash)

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ECB Expected to Cut Interest Rates as Traders Pile Into Fed Easing Bets

Renewed bias for rate cuts could ease financial conditions, offering bullish cues to risk assets, including bitcoin.

Di James Van Straten, Omkar Godbole6 mar 2025

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

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Bitcoin Could Move $5K After White House Crypto Summit; ETH and SOL Volatility Likely: STS Digital

Options pricing on Deribit suggests BTC could swing by nearly $5K following the crypto summit, according to analysis by STS Digital

Di Omkar Godbole6 mar 2025

Trump's crypto summit promises a volatile weekend. (dimitrisvetsikas1969/Pixabay)

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Mt.Gox Moves $1B Bitcoin to New Wallet

The activity marks some of the largest transactions from the exchange since its bankruptcy in 2014.

Di Shaurya Malwa6 mar 2025

Mt. Gox will set a repayment date in due course. (CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin Crosses $90K as Trump Delays Canada, Mexico Auto Tariffs

Bitcoin's fundamentals held up well during the latest dip, suggesting underlying strength, Swissblock analysts said.

Di Krisztian Sandor5 mar 2025

Donald Trump (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

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Why this Crypto Hedge Fund Expects Bitcoin Dominance to Drop

The Trump administration will unleash a new era of crypto innovation, said ZX Squared founder CK Zheng.

Di Tom Carreras5 mar 2025

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Bitcoin’s Risk-Adjusted Returns Took a Hit in February

The world's largest crypto is lower so far in 2025 after a number of violent price swings.

Di Francisco Rodrigues, James Van Straten5 mar 2025

Price chart on an exchange (Nick Chong/Unsplash)

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China, Germany Fire Fiscal Rockets as U.S. Looks to Cut Spending. What Does it Mean for Bitcoin?

China and Germany's shift in fiscal policy might calm crypto market nerves.

Di Omkar Godbole5 mar 2025

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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.

Di Shaurya Malwa5 mar 2025