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

Why Bitcoin Is Underperforming Equities Despite Bullish Catalysts

Gains in AI-fueled stocks and heavy crypto leverage have widened the gap between bitcoin and equities.

By Helene BraunNov 25, 2025

News Analysis

U.S. Hours Account for Nearly All of Bitcoin’s November Losses

BTC drifts or stabilizes during Asia trading hours, softens slightly during the European handover and then absorbs most of its losses once U.S. equity markets open.

By Shaurya MalwaNov 25, 2025

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Markets

Metaplanet Draws $130M for Further Bitcoin Acquisitions Under Credit Facility

The Japanese company executed new borrowing as part of its expanding bitcoin focused funding strategy.

By James Van Straten, AI BoostNov 25, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin Faces $13.3B Monthly Options Expiry as BTC Trades Well Below Max Pain

A sharp drawdown has pushed BTC towards heavy put positioning at $80,000 ahead of Friday’s expiry.

By James Van StratenNov 25, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin Faces Short Squeeze Risk Above $87K as Funding Rates Hint Local Bottom

Derivatives metrics show rising bearish positioning followed by a sharp reduction in open interest, while price recovery hints at early squeeze dynamics.

By James Van StratenNov 25, 2025

Markets

The $1.7B Bitcoin Bet on Rally Above $100K, But Not Reaching New Record Highs

The strategy bets on a measured rally into the year-end, rather than a record-breaking surge.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostNov 25, 2025

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Markets

XRP, SUI Lead Crypto Rebound as Bitcoin Tops $89K; Relief Rally Faces $100K Wall, Trader Says

Traders now see a December rate cut increasingly likely, following fresh comments from San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly.

By Krisztian SandorNov 24, 2025

Markets

Crypto Market Mood Lifted as Amazon Pours $50B Into AI Infrastructure

The price of bitcoin jumped back above $87,000 and crypto miners with a focus on AI/high-performance computing are surging.

By Helene Braun, AI BoostNov 24, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin’s $1T Rout Exposes Fragile Market Structure, Deutsche Bank Says

The bitcoin price drop to $80,000 last week reflected a mix of macro pressure, fading regulatory momentum and thinning liquidity that has tested bitcoin’s maturity.

By Will Canny, AI BoostNov 24, 2025

Markets

Citigroup Warns of Bitcoin Halving-Season Chill as Prices Sink, ETF Outflows Near $4B

Crypto is stuck in a second-year post-halving slump, with ETF outflows and jittery long-term holders pushing bitcoin toward the bank’s bear-case outlook.

By Will Canny, AI BoostNov 24, 2025