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

'Groundhog Day' in Crypto as Bitcoin Again Plunges Following New Record

The world's largest crypto briefly rose above $70,000 Friday, but immediately tumbled about 5% to below $67,000.

By Krisztian SandorMar 8, 2024

Groundhog Day advertisement (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Markets

Ether Hits $4K for First Time in More Than Two Years

The second-largest cryptocurrency last surpassed that level in December 2021.

By Lyllah LedesmaMar 8, 2024

Podcasts

Marathon Digital’s Slipstream and Layer 2 Ambitions

By William FoxleyMar 8, 2024

Wealth Optimization Strategies For Bitcoiners

Finance

U.S. Added 275K Jobs in February; Unemployment Rate Unexpectedly Rose to 3.9%

So far in 2024, bitcoin's concerns about the path of the economy or interest rates have taken a back seat to the overwhelming demand from the spot ETFs.

By Stephen AlpherMar 8, 2024

The government's jobs report for January was released Friday (David McNew/Getty Images)

Markets

First Mover Americas: Ether Approaches $4K

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for March 8, 2024.

By Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar GodboleMar 8, 2024

Markets

Bitcoin Is Unlikely to Match Gold’s Allocation in Investors’ Portfolios in Nominal Terms: JPMorgan

The bitcoin spot ETF market could grow to around $62 billion in the next two to three years, the report said.

By Will CannyMar 8, 2024

Markets

Return of Animal Spirits? Bitcoin Traders Lock $20M in the $200K Call Option

Bitcoin traders are having a relook at the $200,000 call option after a gap of nearly three years.

By Omkar GodboleMar 8, 2024

Podcasts

Crypto Update | Bitcoin's March to $69K, Is It 2020 All Over Again? With CoinFund's Seth Ginns

By Jennifer SanasieMar 7, 2024

Key Bitcoin Support Levels to Watch as Volatility Rises

Markets

First Mover Americas: AI Tokens Reclaim the Spotlight

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for March 7, 2024.

By Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar GodboleMar 7, 2024

Markets

This Bitcoin Rally Seems Different in Several Ways, But One Thing Stays the Same

As in previous bull runs, bitcoin's latest surge coincides with a burst of tech optimism on Wall Street. So traders might want to keep a close eye on a potential decline in the Nasdaq-to-S&P 500 ratio.

By Omkar GodboleMar 7, 2024