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

BTC Traders Brace for Price Crash to $75K; No Bottom Seen: Research Firm

Put options have dominated trading activity over the past week.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostNov 21, 2025

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Attention Bitcoin Bulls: BTC is Now at Levels Preceding FTX-Era Extremes

Short-term realized-loss dominance is typical of market stress, but the magnitude this week stands out.

By Shaurya MalwaNov 21, 2025

Matador waving flag to a bull. (Sternschnuppenreiter/Pixabay)

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Bitcoin Bounces Above $84K as Fed's Williams Puts December Rate Cut Back on Table

Previously having essentially written off chances of further monetary ease in 2025, interest rate traders are now pricing more than a 70% chance of a rate cut at the Federal Reserve's December meeting.

By Krisztian SandorNov 21, 2025

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York is leading a program to test the use of digital tokens to settle transactions among financial institutions. (Shutterstock)

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Bitcoin Suffers Flash Crash to $80K on Hyperliquid Amid Market Volatility

BTC dropped by $3K within a minute on Hyperliquid.

By Omkar GodboleNov 21, 2025

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Crypto Bulls See $1.7B Liquidations as Bitcoin Swiftly Nears $80K

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index fell to 11 on Monday — deep within “extreme fear” territory and its lowest reading since late 2022.

By Shaurya MalwaNov 21, 2025

(Christian Dubovan/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin ETFs Have Bled a Record $3.79B in November

U.S.-listed spot BTC and ETH ETFs see record outflows.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostNov 21, 2025

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Yen Slump Is Bullish for BTC and Risk Assets. Or Is It?

Historically, yen weakness has been linked to risk-on sentiment. However, this narrative now appears challenged against the backdrop of Japan’s mounting fiscal strains.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostNov 21, 2025