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

Matrixport's Bitcoin Greed & Fear Index Surpasses 90%, Suggests Bull Breather Ahead

Historically, an above 90% reading on the index has coincided with interim market tops.

By Omkar GodboleJun 23, 2023

Markets

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Surge May 'Not Be the Beginning of the End of the Bear Market,' Analyst Says

ALSO: CoinDesk Senior Research Analyst George Kaloudis offers a straightforward explanation of why BlackRock and other financial services giants want to offer a spot bitcoin ETF.

By James Rubin, George KaloudisJun 23, 2023

Bitcoin weekly chart. (CoinDesk Indices)

Markets

Stablecoin Movement May Hint Strongly at Asset Prices' Path Forward

A recent increase in stablecoin flows to exchanges may signal an increase in bullish sentiment

By Glenn Williams Jr.Jun 22, 2023

Markets

Bitcoin Bobbles, Then Returns to Perch Above $30.1K as Investors Weigh ETF Prospects, Macroeconomic Data

A hawkish Bank of England rate hike and the latest U.S. jobless claims stirred markets little. A crypto executive writes that approval of a spot bitcoin ETF is “almost certain.”

By James RubinJun 22, 2023

Markets

El gran repunte de bitcoin impulsado por los ETF dejó a ether en su precio más bajo frente a BTC en dos meses

La principal criptomoneda por capitalización de mercado se benefició del creciente optimismo de los inversores tras las múltiples solicitudes de ETF de bitcoin al contado y del hecho de no haber aparecido en las demandas de la SEC a principios de este mes.

By Lyllah LedesmaJun 22, 2023

Markets

Bitcoin’s Ferocious ETF-Fueled Rally Puts Ether at Weakest Price Versus BTC in 2 Months

The largest cryptocurrency by market cap has benefited from rising investor optimism following multiple filings for spot bitcoin ETFs and its omission from tokens listed in SEC lawsuits earlier this month.

By Lyllah LedesmaJun 22, 2023

Podcasts

Featured Story | A Straightforward Explanation for Why Financial Giants Want to Issue a Spot Bitcoin ETF

By Adam B. LevineJun 22, 2023

Weekend Story | The Short-Sightedness of Run-Amok Regulators

Markets

First Mover Americas: BTC Crosses $30K and Bitcoin Layer 2 Stacks Networks Gains 15%

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for June 22, 2023.

By Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar GodboleJun 22, 2023

Markets

QCP Capital, SBI Alpha Execute First Uncleared Crypto Options Trade on Regulated Platform Using Bitcoin as Collateral

The trade was executed on the regulated Clear Markets platform and involved bitcoin as collateral. The risk management techniques involved were consistent with ISDA's requirements for uncleared derivatives.

By Omkar GodboleJun 22, 2023