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 bullish bets hit a 28-month high on Bitfinex, and that's music to bears' ears

Historically, spikes in Bitfinex BTC/USD longs have acted as a contrary indicator.

By Omkar GodboleMar 29, 2026

Markets

Why bitcoin's 'compressed' valuation offers reduced downside risk versus stocks

The recent surge in oil and gas prices has driven up inflation expectations, causing markets to adjust their bets on Federal Reserve rate cuts, with traders now pricing in a near 40% chance of no rate cuts this year.

By Francisco RodriguesMar 28, 2026

Laptop with markets monitor and charts. (Kanchanara/Unsplash)

Tech

Here's how bitcoin, Ethereum and other networks are preparing for the looming quantum threat

Across many of the most well-known ecosystems like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, responses are diverging along familiar lines: what to do on social consensus and technical iteration, and community members are split between caution and acceleration.

By Margaux NijkerkMar 28, 2026

Tech

Watch out Bitcoin devs. Google says post-quantum migration needs to happen by 2029.

The search giant set a corporate deadline to migrate all authentication services to quantum-resistant cryptography, validating the timeline Ethereum has been building toward for eight years. Bitcoin's response so far has been silence.

By Shaurya MalwaMar 28, 2026

Markets

Morgan Stanley enters bitcoin ETF race with market-leading low fee

The bank priced its proposed spot bitcoin fund at 14 basis points, making it the lowest fund on the market, if approved.

By Helene BraunMar 27, 2026

Morgan Stanley headquarters in New York City (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

Markets

Retail investors drive widespread bitcoin selling as prices fall

Glassnode data shows distribution across cohorts as BTC falls below $67,000, with whales remaining largely neutral.

By James Van Straten, AI BoostMar 27, 2026

Accumulation Trend Score by Cohort (Glassnode)

Markets

Bitcoin falls below $67,000 as U.S. 10-year Treasury yield nears 1-year high of 4.5%

Liquidation heatmap shows large liquidity cluster around $66,000, signaling potential downside target.

By James Van StratenMar 27, 2026

Markets

Investors yank $171 million from bitcoin ETFs in largest single-day outflow in three weeks

ETFs show institutional demand for bitcoin is cooling after a strong start to the month.

By Omkar GodboleMar 27, 2026

A sheet of water cascades to break into white foam

Markets

Bitcoin macro risks spike as Ukraine messes with Trump's plan to stabilize oil markets

Ukraine’s disruption of Russian oil flows has added fresh uncertainty to already strained energy markets, complicating inflation outlooks and keeping pressure on risk assets including bitcoin.

By Omkar GodboleMar 27, 2026