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

U.S. bitcoin ETFs see strongest inflows for over a month as BTC dominance hits 60%

Fidelity's FBTC recorded a top five inflow day as the ETFs took in a combined $457 million amid sharp BTC price swings.

By James Van StratenDec 18, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin is all over the place ahead of U.S. inflation data

U.S. inflation data for November, expected to show a 3.1% increase in CPI, could influence Federal Reserve interest rate decisions.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostDec 18, 2025

Trampoline, Bitcoin continues to trade in a range. (Shutterstock)

Markets

Traders mull the bottom as bitcoin returns to week's lows below $86,000

One analyst isn't quite ready to call a bottom, but says bitcoin is surely in an oversold condition.

By Helene Braun, Stephen AlpherDec 17, 2025

bart simpson sculpture (mendhak/Wikimedia Commons, modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

Bitcoin tumbles back below $88,000 as gains evaporate as quickly as they formed

It was a blink and you missed it rally as continued deflation in the AI trade sent the Nasdaq sharply lower, dragging crypto along with it.

By Krisztian SandorDec 17, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin shorts scramble for the exits as BTC climbs

Bitcoin surged from an intraday low near $86,200 to reclaim $90,000, driven by aggressive spot buying and a wave of short liquidations.

By James Van Straten, Oliver KnightDec 17, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin re-takes $90,000 as price spikes early in U.S. session

Surging metals prices and dovish comments from leading Fed chair contender Chris Waller were among the news items possibly boosting crypto prices.

By James Van Straten, Helene Braun, Krisztian SandorDec 17, 2025

Markets

Hut 8 stock surges 20% on Fluidstack AI data center deal

The bitcoin miner deepened its pivot into AI infrastructure with a $7 billion long term lease backed by Google.

By James Van Straten, AI BoostDec 17, 2025

Markets

Don't call it QE — the Fed's $40 billion bill buys may not shake crypto out of slump

There's a major difference between ensuring liquidity in short-term rate markets and the quantitative easing that juiced risk assets after during Covid and after 2008 financial panic.

By James Van Straten, Omkar GodboleDec 17, 2025