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.

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Bitcoin May Hit Record Highs on More Than 70 Days This Year: Van Straten

The largest cryptocurrency seems to be tracking the 2017 price performance, when it posted all-time highs on 77 days.

Por James Van Straten23 ene 2025, 5:11 a. .m.. ET

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Bitcoin Is Like Coiled Spring Nearing Burst of Price Volatility, Key Indicator Suggests

Volatility bulls might want to pull up the 60-day price range indicator on their screens as it's hinting at heightened BTC price turbulence.

Por Omkar Godbole23 ene 2025, 3:54 a. .m.. ET

Finanzas

Grant Cardone Wants to Use Real Estate Cash Flow to Buy Bitcoin. Here’s How

American real estate mogul Grant Cardone is creating new investment vehicles that mix real estate and bitcoin.

Por Tom Carreras22 ene 2025, 12:34 p. .m.. ET

Tecnología

Bitcoin-Based Stablecoin USDh Secures $3M in Liquidity

DeFi protocol Hermetica said the liquidity will make USDh the largest stablecoin on Stacks

Por Jamie Crawley22 ene 2025, 9:00 a. .m.. ET

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Bitcoin Hashprice Hits One Month Highs, A Bullish Signal for Miners

A combination of rising transaction fees and a buoyant bitcoin price has given miners some relief.

Por James Van Straten22 ene 2025, 7:21 a. .m.. ET

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Bitcoin Sales by Long-Term Holders May Have Bottomed Out: Van Straten

Over 1 million bitcoin has been sold since September by long-term holders.

Por James Van Straten22 ene 2025, 5:57 a. .m.. ET

BTC: Long Term Holder Supply (Glassnode)

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Crypto AI Tokens Soar as Bitcoin Awaits Trump Policies Below Record Prices

Bitcoin's dip to $100,000 was quickly bought up and its outlook still remains "bright," one analyst said.

Por Krisztian Sandor21 ene 2025, 4:40 p. .m.. ET

AI agent tokens has garnered significant mindshare among crypto traders, growing into a multibillion dollar asset class. (Getty Images/Unsplash)

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KULR Buys Another $8M of Bitcoin, Taking Total Holdings to 510 BTC

The maker of energy-management systems announced a bitcoin-buying strategy in December.

Por James Van Straten21 ene 2025, 8:30 a. .m.. ET

KULR expands bitcoin holdings to 510 BTC (Jacco Rienks, Unsplash)

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MicroStrategy Added 11K Bitcoin for $1.1B, Pushing Holdings to 461K BTC

Its the 11th consecutive week of bitcoin purchases for the Michael Saylor-led company.

Por James Van Straten21 ene 2025, 8:15 a. .m.. ET

MicroStrategy Executive Director Michael Saylor speaks at the Bitcoin 2021 Convention (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

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Bitcoin No Longer a Niche Investment as Institutional Adoption Takes Off: WisdomTree

Multi-asset investment portfolios with allocations to bitcoin are consistently outperforming those that don't hold the cryptocurrency, the report said.

Por Will Canny21 ene 2025, 4:20 a. .m.. ET