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.

Marchés

Why Bitcoin Will Soar Above Its Fresh Record: Van Straten

Even after breaking through $77,000 for the first time, bitcoin's price looks very likely to keep surging, CoinDesk senior analyst James Van Straten argues.

Par James Van Straten9 nov. 2024

BTC: Net Realized Profit/Loss (Glassnode)

Marchés

Ether Blows Past $3K, Builds Bullish Momentum After Trump's Election Win and Fed Rate Cut

ETH is on track to register its biggest weekly since May, but remains well below its record high.

Par Omkar Godbole9 nov. 2024

Marchés

Bitcoin Hits Another Milestone, Topping $77K for First Time; Funding Rates Suggest Crypto Rally Can Keep Going

Cardano's ADA, Polygon's POL advanced 15% as the broad-market CoinDesk 20 Index outperformed BTC.

Par Krisztian Sandor8 nov. 2024

Marchés

First Mover Americas: BTC in Price Discovery Mode Following Record High

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Nov. 8, 2024.

Par Jamie Crawley, Omkar Godbole8 nov. 2024

Marchés

Cardano Pumps 16%, Bitcoin Could Pop to $100K After Fed Rate Cut

Majors cryptocurrencies are surging as a bullish backdrop gives traders reason to set a $100,000 price target for BTC in the near term.

Par Shaurya Malwa8 nov. 2024

Bitcoin could hit a new record high in two months. (Kurt Cotoaga/Unsplash)

Marchés

Is $90K Bitcoin's Next Big Test? Trendline Analysis Reveals Insights Amid SOL/BTC Breakout: Godbole

Trendline drawn off BTC's April and November 2021 highs signals resistance at around $90,000.

Par Omkar Godbole8 nov. 2024

A user tracks charts on an tablet with a keyboard and larger monitor in the background.

Marchés

Bitcoin ETFs See Record $1.3B Inflows on Trump Win, Fed Rate Cuts

BlackRock’s IBIT accounted for most of the inflows at $1.1 billion, with zero net outflows from any product.

Par Shaurya Malwa8 nov. 2024

Technologies

Bitcoin Developers Working With StarkWare, Blockstream Claim Breakthrough on New Features

The prestigious team of developers say that the new method for adding "covenants," while still in need of refinement, could bring greater programmability to the Bitcoin blockchain without requiring a notoriously difficult-to-pass upgrade known as a soft fork.

Par Bradley Keoun7 nov. 2024

Figure from the just-published paper (Heilman, Kolobov, Levy, Poelstra)

Marchés

Fed Cuts Rates by 25 Basis Points, Bitcoin Price at Record as Powell Says Trump Win Has 'No Effect' on Policy

Fed Chair Jerome Powell's speech later today could shake up markets as he will face questions about the central bank's outlook on monetary policy and inflation after Donald Trump's decisive win in the U.S. presidential election.

Par Krisztian Sandor7 nov. 2024