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

There Are Three Major Tailwinds for Crypto’s Next Rally, Says Galaxy Digital’s Alex Thorn

The firm's top researcher says the structural bull case is intact, pointing to AI capex, stablecoins and tokenization as tailwinds even after this month’s shakeout.

By Siamak Masnavi, AI BoostOct 19, 2025

BTC-USD One-Month Price Chart (CoinDesk Data)

Finance

Bitcoin-Holding Institutions Seeking Yield, DeFi Capabilities

Projects such as Rootstock and Babylon may be perking institutional demand for Bitcoin-based yield and restaking

By Jamie Crawley, AI BoostOct 18, 2025

Markets

JPMorgan Says Crypto-Native Investors Are Likely Driving the Market Slide

Limited bitcoin outflows and heavier ether selling pointed to crypto-native liquidations as the driver of the drop.

By Will Canny, AI BoostOct 17, 2025

Computer monitors and a laptop screen show trading charts on a desk overlooking an expanse of water at sunset. (sergeitokmakov/Pixabay, modified by CoinDesk)

Crypto Daybook Americas

Credit Market's 'Cockroach' Problem Hits BTC as $1.2B Gets Liquidated: Crypto Daybook Americas

Your day-ahead look for Oct. 17, 2025

By Francisco Rodrigues, Oliver KnightOct 17, 2025

Taking care of pests (Getty Images/Unslpash)

Markets

Gold Tests Key Resistance Level That Could Signal the Next Bullish Phase

Bitcoin is now just 7% of gold’s total market value as it nears a $2 trillion market cap.

By James Van Straten, AI BoostOct 17, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin Hits Most Oversold Level Against Gold in 3 Years as BTC Risks Falling Below $100K

The BTC/Gold ratio looks most oversold since November 2022, according to the RSI indicator.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostOct 17, 2025

Markets

Record Surplus in September Highlights U.S. Fiscal Momentum as Bitcoin Struggles

While bitcoin hovers near $105,000, stronger government revenues and a record September surplus point to improving fiscal conditions.

By James Van Straten, AI BoostOct 17, 2025

Jamieson Lee Greer, U.S. Trade Representative sits with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ( CC by 4.0/Reuters/Modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

Bitcoin Loses $106K as Bullish Crypto Bets Rack up $800M in Liquidations

Bitcoin accounted for roughly $344 million in losses, followed by Ether at $201 million, and Solana (SOL) at $97 million.

By Shaurya MalwaOct 17, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin Drops Below $107K, XRP, ADA Down 17% on Week as Traders Await Risk-Taking Mode

The tone in risk markets soured again overnight as traders rotated back to stablecoins, avoiding bitcoin and smaller tokens ahead of key Federal Reserve and geopolitical catalysts.

By Shaurya MalwaOct 17, 2025