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

Bitcoin tests Bollinger Bands breakout as creator flips bullish on BTC

A related MVRV indicator hit overheated levels last seen before bitcoin's late-2024 push to $100,000.

By Shaurya MalwaMay 7, 2026

Markets

Purge of millions of crypto tokens underway, BTC needs it for sustainable bull cycle: Ben Cowen

Researcher and market analyst Ben Cowen says the purge of millions of altcoins is already underway and is necessary for a sustainable bitcoin bull market to be in place.

By Olivier AcunaMay 7, 2026

Bull and Bear. (Christian Waske/Unsplash)

Tech

Safety first: Why Adam Back says Bitcoin is winning the 'DeFi security war'

The Blockstream CEO told Consensus Miami 2026 that sovereigns, pension funds and treasury companies will join the next wave of bitcoin adoption.

By Jamie Crawley, AI BoostMay 7, 2026

Adam Back speaking at Consensus Miami 2026 (CoinDesk)

Markets

Bitcoin lenders say institutions want crypto credit to look more like TradFi

At Consensus 2026 in Miami, executives from Two Prime, Ledn and Lygos Finance said institutional borrowers increasingly prioritize custody, transparency and standardized lending structures over complex DeFi products after the crypto credit collapses of 2022.

By Sam Reynolds, AI BoostMay 7, 2026

Alexander Blume, founder and CEO of Two Prime, speaks at Consensus 2026 in Miami (CoinDesk)

Markets

Three signals pointing to a possible bitcoin move to $85,000

Bitcoin is showing a rare alignment across on-chain data, futures positioning, and options flows that points to further upside.

By Omkar GodboleMay 7, 2026

Markets

Bitcoin approaches $82,000 as oil crashes 6% on fresh Iran peace deal hopes

Bitcoin climbed toward $82,000 alongside a more than 1% rise in Nasdaq futures amid reports of progress toward a U.S.–Iran memorandum of understanding.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostMay 6, 2026

Markets

Bitcoin's price rally has a hidden rhythm. Here are the hours and days driving gains.

Bitcoin’s three-month rally shows a clear internal structure than most traders might expect, with performance clustering around specific trading windows across global sessions.

By Omkar GodboleMay 6, 2026

Markets

Bitcoin tops $81,000 as Strategy mulls selling its BTC to fund dividend obligations

Strategy executive chairman Michael Saylor signalling a potential bitcoin sale to cover $1.5 billion in annual dividend obligations sent MSTR down 4% after hours and BTC briefly below $81,000.

By Shaurya MalwaMay 6, 2026