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

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin, Ether Edge Higher; HyperLiquid Surges on $1B Purchase Plan

After weeks of turbulence, the crypto market found support Thursday, with Bitcoin and Ether posting modest gains and HyperLiquid’s token HYPE soaring.

By Francisco Rodrigues, Oliver Knight, Omkar GodboleOct 23, 2025

Markets

BTC, XRP, SOL, ADA Hold Flat as Google’s Quantum Breakthrough Rekindles Old Crypto Fears

October is on track to deliver the least gains for investors since 2015, despite being a seasonally bullish month.

By Shaurya MalwaOct 23, 2025

Bull vs bear (Midjourney/Modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

Is Bitcoin Headed for a Crash Below $100K? ‘Grand Daddy’ Volume Indicator Hits Lowest Since April

A key volume indicator points to underlying market weakness, signaling a potential bitcoin sell-off below $100,000

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostOct 23, 2025

Waterslide on a field (extremis/Pixabay)

Markets

Tesla Booked $80M Profit on Bitcoin Holdings in Q3

The company's digital asset holdings were valued at $1.315 billion as of Sept. 30 versus $1.235 billion three months earlier.

By James Van Straten, AI BoostOct 22, 2025

Elon Musk (jurvetson /CC BY 2.0./Modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

Coinbase Opens Amex Card With Up to 4% Back in BTC for U.S. Coinbase One Members

Max Branzburg said the new card is now open to U.S. users who are members of Coinbase One, offering up to 4% back in bitcoin on every purchase.

By Siamak Masnavi, AI BoostOct 22, 2025

Coinbase Amex card showing Bitcoin Genesis Block-inspired design

Tech

Google Claims Quantum Breakthrough to Reignite Bitcoin Ramifications Debate

Google said it achieved a "quantum advantage," with its Willow chip completing a calculation that would take classical supercomputers thousands of times longer.

By Jamie Crawley, AI BoostOct 22, 2025

Quantum Computing Optics (Ben Wicks/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

Tech

The Protocol: AWS Outage Halts Some Crypto Apps

Also: Monad’s Tech, Quantum Computing and Bitcoin and Securitize’s MCP Server.

By Margaux NijkerkOct 22, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin's ‘Inevitable’ Dip Below $100K Could Be Last Chance to Buy at That Level: Standard Chartered

His third quarter $135,000 target for BTC on hold for now, analyst Geoffrey Kendrick sees a temporary fall below six figures as a setup for the next leg higher.

By Helene BraunOct 22, 2025