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

Metaplanet Trades Below 1x mNAV for First Time Since Starting Bitcoin Treasury Plan

Falling share prices push bitcoin treasury firms below key valuation threshold.

By James Van StratenOct 14, 2025

YTD Share Price Treasury Companies (TradingView)

Markets

BlackRock's IBIT Bucks the Trend with Continued Inflows Despite Weak Bitcoin Price Action

Despite the largest ETF outflow in weeks and a sharp bitcoin price drop, IBIT continues to attract capital.

By James Van Straten, AI BoostOct 14, 2025

Markets

Bullish Bitcoin Traders Eye Chart Patterns From 2020 and 2024 After Weekend’s $20B Liquidations

Similar washouts in 2020, 2021, and 2024 reset leverage and paved the way for recoveries in the weeks that followed, giving similar hopes to some market participants.

By Shaurya MalwaOct 14, 2025

Finance

Strategy Bought $27M in Bitcoin at $123K Before Crypto Crash

The firm acquired BTC at an average price of over $123,000, while the crypto was trading well below $110,000 during last week's carnage.

By Krisztian SandorOct 13, 2025

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor (Danny Nelson, modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

BTC Mining Firm Marathon (MARA) Scoops Up 400 BTC After Price Crash, On-Chain Data Show

Arkham data shows bitcoin miner Marathon bought 400 BTC through its custodian Anchorage Digital as prices plunged, with fresh FalconX inflows hinting at continued institutional accumulation.

By Sam ReynoldsOct 13, 2025

Markets

Cardano and Dogecoin Lead Crypto Rebound Following an 'Emotional' $19B Reset

“ETF inflows remain strong, exchange balances near cycle lows, and the broader narrative is arguably stronger after the washout,” one analyst said.

By Shaurya MalwaOct 13, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin May Tank to $100K as Friday’s BTC Crash Reinforced 2017–21 Trendline Resistance

Bitcoin's recent crash marks the third failure to maintain gains above a critical trendline from 2017 and 2021 highs.

By Omkar GodboleOct 13, 2025

Markets

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino: ‘Bitcoin and Gold Will Outlast Any Other Currency’

Paolo Ardoino’s latest comment about bitcoin and gold echoes Tether’s policy of buying BTC with profits and building up gold exposure.

By Siamak Masnavi, AI BoostOct 12, 2025

Markets

Altcoins Cratered in Oct. 10 Crypto Flash Crash as Bitcoin Held Up, Wiston Capital Says

Wiston Capital's Charlie Erith says a leverage cascade drove the Oct. 10 break, with altcoins hit hardest, and lays out the signals he will track before adding risk.

By Siamak Masnavi, AI BoostOct 12, 2025