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

Bitcoin, Ether Options Market See Mixed Flow Ahead of US Jobs Report

Some traders have been buying downside protection in bitcoin and ether, while others are building strategies that profit from a big move in either direction, experts told CoinDesk.

By Omkar GodboleJan 6, 2023

Markets

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin, Ether Continue Their Rapid Descent in Volatility

ALSO: The two largest cryptocurrencies by market volume held steady within the narrow ranges they've occupied since mid December.

By James Rubin, Glenn Williams Jr.Jan 6, 2023

BTC's price and volatility both fell August 4. (Jakob Owens/Unsplash)

Markets

Crypto Markets Analysis: On-Chain Data Shows Short-Term Bitcoin Holders Turning Profits

Ether prices breaking above the upper range of Bollinger Bands is a hopeful sign; bitcoin appears poised to trade flat.

By Glenn Williams Jr.Jan 5, 2023

Podcasts

Crypto Update | What Will It Take for Bitcoin Mining Companies to Survive in 2023?

By Adrian Blust, Adam B. LevineJan 5, 2023

Weekend Story | The Short-Sightedness of Run-Amok Regulators

Finance

CME Crypto Trading Volume Slumped to 2-Year Low in December

Poor market sentiment and an extreme lack of volatility were the likely culprits behind the declines.

By Lyllah LedesmaJan 5, 2023

The CME is set to launch ether options trading (Joseph Sohm/Shutterstock)

Videos

Crypto Market Very Top-Down Oriented Right Now: Analyst

Fairlead Strategies Founder and Managing Partner Katie Stockton dives into the weekly XRP chart and explains why the market is very top-down oriented at the moment. Plus, her predictions on the initial support level for bitcoin (BTC) at $15,600.

Jan 5, 2023

Markets

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Rises, Cryptos Savor FOMC Data

ALSO: Japanese gaming company Square Enix’s commitment to invest in Web3 initiatives is rare in a country in which regulations about anything that seems like gambling are daunting.

By Sam Reynolds, James RubinJan 5, 2023