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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.


Bitcoin News

Marchés

Bitcoin Bulls Face $120M Challenge in Extending 'Stair-Step' Uptrend

BTC has chalked out a controlled stair-step price rally from $75,000 to $104,000.

Par Omkar Godbole

The marble staircase at the Palace of Justice of Brussels. (LVER/Pixabay)

Marchés

Bitcoin Holds Above $100K, Altcoins Slide as Analyst Sees Crypto Rally Into Summer

After testing the $100,000 level early Thursday, bitcoin reversed to above $103,000.

Par Krisztian Sandor

Bitcoin (BTC) price on May 15 (CoinDesk)

Consensus Toronto 2025 Coverage

Ethereum Meant To Be Alternative, Not Rival to Bitcoin: ETH Co-Founder Anthony Di Iorio

At Consensus 2025, Ethereum co-founder Anthony Di Iorio reflects on the blockchain’s early days.

Par Margaux Nijkerk

Consensus 2025: Anthony Di lorio

Marchés

Bitcoin, Strategy Confirm Concurrent Bull Cross, Strengthening Uptrend Signal: Technical Analysis

Bitcoin and MSTR both flashed a bullish signal, indicating a potential major uptrend.

Par Omkar Godbole

Marchés

Bitcoin Backed Token YBTC Comes to Sui as Bitlayer Integrates Its BitVM Bridge to Sui Network

Peg-BTC (YBTC), the bridged version of BTC, can be deployed in the SUI-based DeFi to generate yield.

Par Omkar Godbole

Bitlayer CEO Charlie Hu. (Bitlayer)

Marchés

Metaplanet’s Leverages Its Bitcoin Stash of Over 5K BTC to Generate Record Profit of $4M

The company’s aggressive bitcoin accumulation has made it the 11th-largest public company by bitcoin holdings globally

Par Francisco Rodrigues

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Marchés

Altcoin Season Could Heat Up in June and Drain Part of Bitcoin’s $2T Market Cap, Analyst Says

Joao Wedson, CEO of Alphractal, predicts a full-blown alt season in June, with BTC dominance already under pressure.

Par Omkar Godbole

altcoinsfeat

Marchés

Jim Chanos is Buying Bitcoin and Shorting Strategy


Investor Jim Chanos says Strategy overvalued and is backing bitcoin directly in a long-short strategy

Par Francisco Rodrigues

Jim Chanos (CoinDesk Archives)

Consensus Toronto 2025 Coverage

Pantera's Dan Morehead Sees Decades of Bitcoin Upside Ahead

The CEO and founder of the crypto VC firm advised investing in a wide spectrum of tokens and venture equity.

Par Will Canny

Consensus 2025: Dan Morehead, Founder & CEO, Pantera Capital

Marchés

Proven Bitcoin Momentum Indicator Flashes Green, Supporting Analyst $140K-$200K Price Predictions

A positive flip in the indicator has preceded every major rally since 2020.

Par Omkar Godbole

A momentum indicator has turned green for BTC bulls. (geralt/Pixabay)
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