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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.


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Copper, Once Positively Correlated to Bitcoin, Nears Record High. Will BTC Follow Suit?

Copper's rise is likely led by Trump's tariffs, weakening its appeal as leading indicator for risk assets, including cryptocurrencies.

Di Omkar Godbole

Copper nears record high, will BTC follow suit?. (marcelkessler/Pixabay)

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Gold Surges, Bitcoin Rallies, Stocks Down Since Trump's Electoral Win — What’s Driving the Chaos?

Initially BTC decoupled from stocks, but the positive correlation has strengthened during the recent downturn.

Di James Van Straten, Omkar Godbole

President Donald Trump (Shutterstock)

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Bitcoin Nears $86K as Trump Calls for Rate Cuts, XRP Gets U.S. Futures After SEC Resolution

XRP jumped as high as 12% before paring gains, as closely-related Ripple Labs ended its long-standing battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), stating Wednesday that the case had “come to an end.”

Di Shaurya Malwa

Bitcoin bulls are out ((Unsplash/Peter Lloyd)

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Bitcoin Options Flip Bullish After Powell's Transitory Inflation Remark, Ether Still Lags in Sentiment

The Fed retained forecast for two rate cuts Wednesday, with Powell calling the inflationary impact of Trump's tariffs transitory.

Di Omkar Godbole

Crypto market breadth improves. (ArtTower/Pixabay)

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Bitcoin Reclaims $85K Following Fed and Stocks Rose, but One Analyst Suggests Caution

Gold continues to be the star of the cycle, jumping to a new record above $3,050 per ounce.

Di Tom Carreras

Bull and bear (Shutterstock)

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Bitcoin, Ether, Solana Likely to See 3%- 5% Price Swings on FOMC Rate Decision, Volmex's Data Suggests

These figures might be scary for equity or currency traders but do not represent a major deviation from the normal in the crypto market.

Di Omkar Godbole

(AbelEscobar/Pixabay)

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Ether Jumps 7% as Bitcoin Traders Watch $80K Support Ahead of FOMC

Meanwhile, gold broke above $3,000 to new highs earlier Wednesday, leading to some eyeing an inverse correlation of the yellow metal with bitcoin.

Di Shaurya Malwa

Close-up of the head of a statue of a bull (cjweaver13/Pixabay)

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Erdogan Rival's Arrest Sends Lira to Record Low, Bitcoin-TRY Volume Surging on Binance

Binance's BTC/TRY pair sees increased trading activity as the move sends the lira crashing.

Di Omkar Godbole

Turkey flag. (kirill_makes_pics/Pixabay)

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Battered Bitcoin Looks to U.S. Fed for Support, Bank of America Predicts End of Quantitative Tightening

The expected end of quantitative tightening could bode well for BTC and other risk assets, but gains may be tempered by stagflationary adjustments in economic projections.

Di Omkar Godbole

Battered BTC bulls pin hopes on the Fed. (JamesQube/Pixabay)

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Bitcoin Pulls Back With Markets Nervous Ahead of Fed Meeting Results

The Nasdaq and S&P 500 were both lower by more than 1% about an hour before the close.

Di Stephen Alpher

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