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

Gold’s longest losing streak in a century meets bitcoin’s resurgence

As gold posts its worst run since 1920, bitcoin gains ground and outperforms, pushing the BTC to gold ratio 30% higher, since the Middle East conflict started.

By James Van StratenMar 25, 2026

Stacked gold bars (Scottsdale Mint/Unsplash/Modified by CoinDesk)

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There's a huge $14 billion bitcoin options expiry this Friday and it points to $75,000 as price magnet

Bitcoin options worth billions of dollars will expire on Deribit this Friday at 8:00 UTC.

By Omkar GodboleMar 25, 2026

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Bitcoin steadies above $71,000 as oil falls below $100 after U.S. drafts 15‑point Iran peace plan

Brent crude fell 4.7% and Asian equities rallied 1.9% as Washington delivered a ceasefire proposal to Tehran via Pakistan, fueling the most sustained optimism since the conflict began a month ago.

By Shaurya MalwaMar 25, 2026

Oil tanker at sea. (Gerhard Traschütz/Pixabay)

Markets

Bitcoin jolted modestly higher on Iran ceasefire report; oil tumbles 4%

An Israeli TV report said a one-month ceasefire could be announced soon.

By Stephen AlpherMar 24, 2026

Markets

Bitcoin slips below $70,000, Circle's 16% slide leads crypto stock sell-off

Market participants are now pricing in rate hikes, and it could be weighing on risk assets.

By Krisztian Sandor, James Van StratenMar 24, 2026

Markets

Bitcoin may have already bottomed out near $60,000. Here’s why.

Implied volatility indicators DVOL and BVIV suggest peak fear has passed, with crypto leading traditional markets in pricing risk.

By James Van Straten, Omkar GodboleMar 24, 2026

Markets

Wall Street broker Bernstein calls bitcoin bottom, keeps $150,000 year-end target

The broker sees bitcoin rebounding from its recent lows, supported by ETF flows and expanding corporate treasury demand.

By Will Canny, AI BoostMar 24, 2026

A finger draws an upward trending line on a chart (Unsplash)

Markets

Bitcoin finds stability at 2023 investor cost basis, echoing past cycle

Onchain cost basis data suggests $60,000 is a critical support, with deeper historical support near $54,000.

By James Van StratenMar 24, 2026

Markets

Here’s how Treasuries could shape Trump’s Iran war and bitcoin moves

Treasury yields and swap spreads could eventually pressure the Trump administration to moderate the conflict, analysts argue.

By Omkar GodboleMar 24, 2026

Bonds, Treasury Bond. (Vitalii Vodolazskyi/Shutterstock)

Markets

Bitcoin holds above $70,000, but future direction hinges on Iran-U.S. 'talks'

Cryptos bounced on Trump’s five-day pause announcement, but the next move hinges on whether tensions between the U.S. and Iran ease or spiral, a Wintermute trader said.

By Krisztian SandorMar 23, 2026