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

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Falls to $60K as Mt. Gox Overhang Looms

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for July 3, 2024.

By Jamie Crawley, Omkar GodboleJul 3, 2024

Markets

Crypto Venture Capital Market Rebound Extends Into Second Quarter: Galaxy

The median pre-money deal valuation jumped to highs of $37 million, suggesting that despite a lack of available investment capital a resurgent crypto market has led to increased competition and FOMO among investors, the report said.

By Will CannyJul 3, 2024

Scattered pile of $1 bills (Gerd Altmann/Pixabay)

Markets

Bitcoin Sinks Under $61K as One Trader Sticks to $150K Prediction This Year

U.S.-listed ETFs ended a five-day inflow streak with $13 million in net outflows on Tuesday, while concerns of the Mt. Gox distribution may have contributed to a sell-off.

By Shaurya MalwaJul 3, 2024

Podcasts

Mining Pool Centralization With CheckSum

By William FoxleyJul 2, 2024

Wealth Optimization Strategies For Bitcoiners

Markets

Investors Added Money to Bitcoin ETFs Even as Prices Slipped 7% in June

BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust continued to lead as the largest of the funds.

By Helene BraunJul 2, 2024

Scrabble tiles spelling out "ETF GROWTH"

Markets

Bitcoin's Retreat From $70K Characterized by 'Vol Lethargy'

Deribit's BTC DVOL index, a measure of volatility expectations, has slipped to its lowest since early February.

By Omkar GodboleJul 2, 2024

Deribit's BTC DVOL index. (TradingView/CoinDesk)

Markets

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Bulls Hopeful Entering July as ETFs Record $130M Inflows

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for July 2, 2024.

By Jamie Crawley, Omkar GodboleJul 2, 2024

Markets

Bitcoin's Bottom in Price Could Be Near or Already In, the Coinbase Premium Index Suggests

Previous deeply negative readings occurred near local bottoms in price, with the most recent occurring just prior to BTC's rally between October and March to all-time highs, FalconX's David Lawant noted.

By Krisztian SandorJul 1, 2024