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 Traders Target $95K in Near Term; SUI Continues Multiday Rally

“Call options at $95K strikes for end-April and end-May expiries have dominated flow, pointing to a tactical appetite for further upside,” a trading firm said.

By Shaurya MalwaApr 25, 2025

Policy

Senator and Ex-Bridgewater CEO McCormick Invests More in Bitcoin as Bill in Works

The former fund executive who became a U.S. senator from Pennsylvania this year, Dave McCormick, is BTC's biggest investor in Congress at the moment.

By Jesse HamiltonApr 24, 2025

U.S. Senator Dave McCormick, a Pennsylvania Republican and former Bridgewater CEO

Markets

SoftBank Is Buying Bitcoin Again, After $130M Loss in 2018. Is This Time Different?

SoftBank returns to crypto years after founder Masayoshi Son lost $130M on bitcoin.

By Helene Braun, Tom CarrerasApr 24, 2025

SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son in Japan in 2025. (Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images)

Markets

Cantor Skyrockets 130% as Traders FOMO Into the Stock on Bitcoin SPAC Frenzy

Investors flock to Cantor Equity Partners ahead of its potential merger with Twenty One Capital.

By James Van Straten, AI BoostApr 24, 2025

Strike: No Fee Bitcoin Trading Coming to the US

Markets

Bitcoin Traders Eye Long Term BTC Accumulation by Selling Put Options

There is a notable increase in cash-secured put selling using stablecoins, Deribit's Lin Chen told CoinDesk.

By Omkar GodboleApr 24, 2025

Floor traders in Chicago. (Shutterstock)

Markets

Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Show Commitment, Buy More BTC Than Short-Term Holders Sell

As BTC climbs back above $90K, LTHs continue to hold while millions of coins still sit at a loss.

By James Van StratenApr 24, 2025

Markets

Metaplanet Hits 5,000 BTC Mark Amid Strategic Treasury Expansion

Japanese firm Metaplanet adds 145 BTC to treasury, achieving a 121.1% BTC Yield Year-to-Date in 2025.

By James Van Straten, AI BoostApr 24, 2025

The National Diet Building, home of Japan's national legislature, in Tokyo (Shutterstock)

Markets

Dogecoin Leads Losses Among Majors; BTC, ETH, XRP Slump on Profit-Taking

Bitcoin’s safe-haven narrative has been growing in the past week on its relevant resilience, mirroring gold’s price rise, even as bond yields and U.S. equities corrected amid the ongoing tariff wars.

By Shaurya MalwaApr 24, 2025