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

Bitcoin slips below $88,000 as traders brace for $28.5 billion Deribit options expiry

Crypto continues to lose ground ahead of this week's record options expiration, while defensive positioning and thinning liquidity suggest caution into 2026.

By Helene BraunDec 22, 2025

The bitcoin market may see price volatility later Wednesday. (Ogutier/Pixabay)

Markets

Crypto prices again muted as gold surges to new record, U.S. stocks advance

Bitcoin for the moment was unable to hold the $90,000 level reached prior to the U.S. market open.

By Stephen Alpher, Krisztian SandorDec 22, 2025

Markets

BlackRock names bitcoin ETF a top 2025 theme despite price slump

The world's largest asset manager is promoting its underperforming bitcoin fund over higher-fee winners, signaling long-term commitment.

By Helene BraunDec 22, 2025

Markets

CME loses top spot to Binance in bitcoin futures open interest as institutional demand wanes

Behind the move is a sharp narrowing in the profitability of the basis trade, in which traders attempt to capture a spread by buying spot bitcoin while selling BTC futures.

By James Van StratenDec 22, 2025

Markets

Hut 8’s AI data center deal is bigger than meets the eye: Benchmark lifts price target to $85

Shares of the bitcoin miner jumped higher last week on its $7 billion pact with Google-backed Fluidstack.

By Will Canny, AI BoostDec 22, 2025

Markets

Stock market's Santa tradition offers hope to battered Bitcoin bulls

A time-honored Wall Street pattern could bring relief to battered BTC bulls as the year end nears.

By James Van StratenDec 22, 2025

Markets

Strategy pauses bitcoin buys, boosting cash reserve by $748 million last week

Led by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, the company raised the funds entirely by sales of common stock.

By James Van Straten, Stephen AlpherDec 22, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin reclaims $90,000, but risk of U.S. trading day awaits

Futures open interest rose steadily as BTC pushed higher, climbing toward $60 billion across major venues.

By Shaurya MalwaDec 22, 2025

Tech

Bitcoin isn’t under quantum threat yet, but upgrade could take 5-10 years

Even if quantum machines capable of breaking Bitcoin’s cryptography are decades away, the work required to update software, infrastructure and user behavior would be measured in years, not months.

By Shaurya MalwaDec 22, 2025