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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.

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Finance

Michael Saylor revives bitcoin-buy speculation as scrutiny over Strategy grows

The firm's executive chairman posted a familiar chart with Strategy's previous BTC purchases writing "a good time to add more dots."

By Krisztian SandorJun 7, 2026, 1:41 p.m. EDT

Markets

Bitcoin near $60,000 today vs February: Institutional sentiment has flipped

Bitcoin’s return to $60,000 is drawing heavy ETF outflows, marking a sharp reversal from February when institutional selling eased into the dip.

By Omkar GodboleJun 7, 2026, 12:14 p.m. EDT

Display, screen. (Jakub Żerdzicki/Pixabay)

Markets

Bitcoin's slide has no single cause. AI, tech IPOs, quantum, Strategy sale all play a role, NYDIG says

Not one, but several overlapping headwinds are hitting the crypto market at once, weighing on bitcoin's price, the firm's head of research Greg Cipolaro said.

By Krisztian SandorJun 7, 2026, 12:00 p.m. EDT

Markets

Bitcoin, ether eye worst weekly rout since FTX collapse as cryptos shed $390 billion

A week that began with Strategy's bitcoin sale ended with one of the largest crypto market drawdowns in years.

By Krisztian SandorJun 6, 2026, 3:58 p.m. EDT

Finance

A crypto pioneer who turned a $20 million family stake into a billion-dollar fund doubles down on bitcoin

Sourcing initial capital from his mother to build a $1 billion crypto empire, DFG CEO James Wo says market metrics do not support Tom Lee’s $250,000 ether prediction.

By Olivier AcunaJun 6, 2026, 11:00 a.m. EDT

James Wo, CEO and founder of DFG. (Olivier Acuna/CoinDesk)

Markets

Michael Saylor’s rallying cry: Bitcoin needs four forces to win

The Strategy executive chairman argued that four distinct camps each play a vital role in bitcoin’s long-term success.

By James Van Straten, AI BoostJun 6, 2026, 9:00 a.m. EDT

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor standing. (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk))

Markets

Why diehard bitcoin purists aren’t sweating the massive price crash that wiped out $200 billion

Mati Greenspan, Michael Saylor and Jameson Lopp blamed the AI boom for draining capital from bitcoin. Meanwhile, Jack Mallers refrained from sharing an outlook but recommended buying the dip.

By Olivier AcunaJun 5, 2026, 3:27 p.m. EDT