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.

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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

Hands rest on the keyboard of a laptop showing trading graphs, data. (Kanchanara / Unsplash modified by CoinDesk)

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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

A person looking at multiple trading screens. (sergeitokmakov/Pixabay/Modified by CoinDesk)

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Strategy Might Have Paused Bitcoin Accumulation Last Week

The company's stock valuation sits near cycle lows as index exclusion chatter grows.

By James Van StratenNov 24, 2025

MicroStrategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin Longs on Bitfinex Jump 40% in Three Months as Traders Double Down on Dip

Rising margin bitcoin longs show confidence despite bitcoins ongoing correction.

By James Van StratenNov 24, 2025

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China Returns as Third Largest Bitcoin Mining Hub With a 14% Share: Reuters

Underground activity expands as cheap power, miner demand and softer policy signals support a renewed mining push in key provinces in China.

By James Van Straten, AI BoostNov 24, 2025

Looking down the path on top of China's Great Wall as it winds over a mountain ridge.

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$80K Bitcoin Put Now Most Popular Bet

The $80K BTC put is now the most popular options play on Deribit.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostNov 24, 2025

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Bitcoin ETFs, Led by BlackRock's IBIT, See Record $40B Trading Volume as Institutions Capitulate

The U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETFs saw a record $40 billion in trading volume last week, with IBIT leading the way.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostNov 24, 2025

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Bitcoin Rebounds From 'Extreme Oversold' Levels; XRP Jumps 7%, ZEC Surges 14%

Bitcoin and major altcoins bounced Sunday after an oversold RSI reading and more than $200M in liquidations signaled seller exhaustion amid thin weekend liquidity.

By Siamak Masnavi, AI BoostNov 23, 2025

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VanEck CEO Concerned About Bitcoin's Encryption and Privacy, Says Firm Could Walk Away

Jan van Eck questioned whether Bitcoin offers enough encryption and privacy, saying some longtime holders are examining Zcash as the market reassesses long-term assumptions.

By Siamak Masnavi, AI BoostNov 23, 2025

Jan van Eck, president and CEO of asset manager VanEck, speaks at Consensus Invest 2018 (CoinDesk)

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Coinbase 'Negative Premium' at Widest Level since Q1, Signalling Weak U.S. Demand

Bitcoin is on track for its worst weekly performance since March, while U.S. demand indicators weaken as the Coinbase premium declines and spot ETFs reach a record volume.

By James Van StratenNov 22, 2025