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

Chart of The Week: Will April Bring Good Luck or Fool's Hope for Bitcoin?

Based on bitcoin's price performance since 2010, April could be the start of an uptrend, but risks remain.

By Aoyon AshrafMar 30, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin Miner MARA Starts Massive $2B Stock Sale Plan to Buy More BTC

The company, which has the second-largest bitcoin stash among publicly-traded companies, could use the funds to finance further BTC acquisitions.

By Francisco RodriguesMar 29, 2025

MARA Holdings CEO Fred Thiel (CoinDesk "First Mover" screenshot)

Markets

Why Is the Crypto Market Down Today? Bitcoin Drops to $82K as Traders Flee Risk Assets Amid Macro Worries

Crypto markets see over $300M in liquidations as investors flee risk ahead of April policy changes and over concerning macroeconomic data.

By Francisco RodriguesMar 29, 2025

Stock market price charts (Anne Nygård/Unsplash)

Markets

Bitcoin Plunges Below $84K after $115B Sell-Off Wipes Out Weekly Gains

Ethereum's ETH hit its weakest price against bitcoin in almost five years as macroeconomic concerns added pressure to risk assets.

By Krisztian SandorMar 28, 2025

Markets

Strategy Holders Might be at Risk From Michael Saylor's Financial Wizardry

Though Strategy has been buying bitcoin for nearly five years, the recent aggressive pace of purchases means another moderate leg lower in prices would put the company in the red on its BTC stack.

By Tom CarrerasMar 28, 2025

MicroStrategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor (Credit: CoinDesk/Danny Nelson)

Markets

GameStop Tumbles 25% Following Bitcoin Convertible Bond Plan. What's Happening?

The sell-off might have to do with the convertible note pricing, while some speculated that it's a sign of investor disapproval of the bitcoin acquisition plans.

By Krisztian Sandor, Helene BraunMar 27, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin Whales Bought $11B of BTC in Two Weeks as Confidence Grew, Glassnode Says

Whales are boosting their coin stashes, showing confidence in BTC's prospects despite lingering macroeconomic uncertainty.

By Omkar GodboleMar 27, 2025

ETH whale go bargain hunting. (Pexels/Pixabay)

Markets

Like DOGE, XRP Going Vertical Is a Good Indicator of Market Froth, Bitcoin Peaks

Since 2017, XRP has tended to surge in late stages of the bitcoin bull run, marking a point where BTC ultimately peaked.

By Omkar GodboleMar 27, 2025

Photo of wave froth on a sandy beach. (justus_joseph/Pixabay)

Markets

Dogecoin Gains, XRP Slumps as Trump Warns of 'Far Larger' Tariffs

President Donald Trump has threatened to impose larger tariffs on the European Union and Canada if they attempt to harm the U.S. economy, potentially causing instability in the crypto market.

By Shaurya MalwaMar 27, 2025