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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.


Bitcoin News

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 Acuna

Bitcoin (nopparit/Getty Images)

Markets

Bitcoin loses $60,000, falls to weakest price since October 2024

Several headwinds converged over bitcoin recently as its largest buyer turned seller, ETF investors headed for the exits, and rate-hike fears rose.

By Krisztian Sandor

A trader sits in front of multiple screens holding his head. (Unsplash+/Getty Images)

Markets

U.S. job growth blows past forecasts, setting stage for Fed rate hikes

Bitcoin is now facing another headwind — the prospect of higher interest rates.

By James Van Straten, Krisztian Sandor

The U.S. released January jobs numbers Friday morning (Ernie Journeys/Unsplash)

Tech

Live updates: bitcoin tumbles to $60,000 as blowout jobs data, Zcash bug keeps pressure on crypto

Zcash plummeted 40% after Shielded Labs revealed a major bug that went undetected for 4 years.

By Stephen Alpher, Shaurya Malwa, Helene Braun, Krisztian Sandor, James Van Straten

A downward arrow chart pointing to a bitcoin symbol. (Pixabay)

Markets

U.S. bitcoin, ether ETFs end record multibillion outflow streak

U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs pulled in a net $3.05 million on Thursday, capping 13 straight sessions of outflows totaling roughly $4.4 billion. Ether ETFs ended a 17-day outflow streak.

By Shaurya Malwa

Pile of cash. (Emilio Takas/Unsplash)

Markets

Here's what could happen if bitcoin breaks below $60,000

A confluence of factors makes $60,000 as key level to watch for in the near term, according to Deribit.

By Omkar Godbole

Crypto trader on laptop and phone

Markets

'Dr. Doom'-backed Atlas Capital CEO says bitcoin could crash 70% before reaching $500,000

Backed by economist Nouriel Roubini, a long-time anti-bitcoin advocate, and known as 'Dr. Doom,' the Atlas CEO, Reza Bundy, shot a short-term warning for bitcoin but stayed bullish in the long-term.

By Olivier Acuna

Atlas CEO Reza Bundy predicts a massive financial crisis is incoming, which will send bitcoin down below the $30,000 level. (Olivier Acuna/CoinDesk)

Markets

Strategy's Saylor's explanation for bitcoin's slide isn't what bears think

Bitcoin's drop reflects capital rotation into AI, Saylor argues, but the bears have a darker reason.

By Omkar Godbole

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

Markets

Bitcoin bounces, HYPE falls, NEAR gets demolished as crypto deals with a wipe out

Amid the crypto price crash, a handful of tokens have been performing well, but they're tumbling now as Arthur Hayes exits.

By Stephen Alpher, James Van Straten, Helene Braun, Krisztian Sandor

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor in 2021 (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Markets

This bitcoin metric has marked every bear market bottom, and it's just flashed again

More than half of the bitcoin in circulation is sitting on unrealized losses as the BTC price tests historically significant bear-market support levels.

By James Van Straten

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