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

Coldcard fallout shows up onchain as 210,000 bitcoin leaves old wallets

Roughly 200,000 bitcoin have moved from long-term holder wallets in the past week, suggesting a possible shift in custody rather than conventional selling

By James Van StratenAug 7, 2026, 5:24 a.m. EDT

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A bitcoin pattern taking shape right now could send prices soaring to $76,000

Bitcoin's chart is quietly tracing out a bullish setup technical analysts watch closely. But it isn't confirmed, and one key level will decide if it plays out.

By Omkar GodboleAug 7, 2026, 12:28 a.m. EDT

Markets

Why Sandisk and Western Digital crashed 10% and what it means for bitcoin

Strong earnings from SanDisk and Western Digital were not enough to satisfy investors, raising questions about whether capital is beginning to rotate from AI winners into crypto.

By James Van StratenAug 6, 2026, 7:14 a.m. EDT

Markets

S&P 500 added all of crypto's $2 trillion market cap in a month while bitcoin barely moved. Here's why

The S&P 500 just added roughly the entire crypto market's value this month. Bitcoin has barely moved, and the reasons go beyond the obvious.

By Omkar GodboleAug 6, 2026, 2:10 a.m. EDT

Markets

Strategy’s STRC rebounds 30% as company builds cash reserve, bitcoin price stabilizes

Bitcoin sales, what is now a $4 billion cash reserve, and a $975 million repurchase program, have supported STRC’s recovery.

By James Van StratenAug 5, 2026, 10:44 a.m. EDT

Markets

Coldcard hack sparks a self-custody security overhaul: Cory Klippsten

The attack exposed a five-year-old firmware flaw. The industry’s rapid response is accelerating the adoption of collaborative multisig security.

By James Van StratenAug 5, 2026, 5:55 a.m. EDT

Head and shoulders photo of Swan CEO Cory Klippsten (Swan)

Markets

Why bitcoin’s ‘500-day rule’ faces its biggest test yet

The so-called ‘500-day rule’ says buying BTC roughly 500 days before a bitcoin halving and selling it about 500 days after would have produced profits in prior cycles.

By Olivier AcunaAug 5, 2026, 5:06 a.m. EDT

Markets

The worst chart for bitcoin bulls right now

For 14 years, one ratio moved only in bitcoin's favor. Now it has decisively turned the other way and bulls may not like what it means.

By Omkar GodboleAug 5, 2026, 3:54 a.m. EDT

The S&P 500-to-bitcoin ratio. (TradingView)

Markets

"You stole, please return some." Coldcard hacker's wallet becomes a graffiti wall of pleas and hustles

A wallet holding $36 million in stolen bitcoin has become an unlikely public message board, as hack victims and opportunists pay to leave permanent notes for the thief.

By Omkar GodboleAug 5, 2026, 1:12 a.m. EDT