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.


Bitcoin News

Finance

Bitcoin Miners Offload $129M BTC in Day, Sending Reserves to the Lowest Point Since May

A slump in miner reserves indicates potential selling pressure, according to CryptoQuant.

By Oliver KnightDec 29, 2023

Alta Novella's turbine room with 40 ASIC bitcoin miners.

Markets

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Set to Ring in the New Year Up Nearly 160%

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Dec. 29, 2023.

By Jamie Crawley, Omkar GodboleDec 29, 2023

Bitcoin 2023 (CoinDesk)

Markets

Bitcoin Worth $1B Leaves Exchanges in Largest Single-Day Outflow in 12 Months

Net outflows from exchanges are often taken to represent investors' intention to hold coins for long-term.

By Omkar GodboleDec 29, 2023

Bitcoin: Net exchange flows

Markets

Bitcoin ETF Approval Tipped to Be 'Sell The News' Event: CryptoQuant

Bitcoin could fall to as low as $32,000 next month if an ETF is approved.

By Oliver KnightDec 28, 2023

Bitcoin price could fall to $32,000 next month (Unsplash)
Podcasts

Crypto Update | Why Mt. Gox Payouts Are Unlikely to Cause a Wave of Bitcoin Selling

By Noelle AchesonDec 28, 2023

Key Bitcoin Support Levels to Watch as Volatility Rises

Markets

First Mover Americas: MicroStrategy Buys More BTC and ARK Invest Buys BITO

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Dec. 28, 2023.

By Lyllah LedesmaDec 28, 2023

MicroStrategy Executive Director Michael Saylor (CoinDesk)

Markets

A Record $11B Crypto Options Expiry Looms as BTC Shows Little Volatility

The expiry is Deribit's largest so far and a record of almost $5 billion of options will expire in the money.

By Omkar GodboleDec 28, 2023

(Jason Leung/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)
Podcasts

HOLIDAY SPECIAL — 2024 Predictions | Exploring Projects, New Technologies, and Industry Trends

By Margaux Nijkerk, Sam Kessler, Bradley KeounDec 28, 2023

The Protocol

Markets

Stock of Bitcoin's Biggest Public Holder Is Overvalued by 26%, Analyst Who Predicted BTC Rally Says

Early investors in MSTR can consider taking profit as shares appear overvalued and could fall by 20%, according to 10x Research.

By Omkar GodboleDec 28, 2023

(geralt/Pixabay)

Markets

MicroStrategy Buys $615M Worth Additional BTC, Pushing Holdings to $5.9B

MicroStrategy's used almost all of its recent at-the-market shares sales to buy an additional 14,620 bitcoin.

By Lyllah LedesmaDec 27, 2023

MicroStrategy Executive Director Michael Saylor (CoinDesk)
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