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

More than half of bitcoin investors are officially underwater as the $88,000 price level fails to hold

Most invested bitcoin supply sits above current prices, increasing price vulnerability if key support levels fail.

By James Van StratenJan 29, 2026

Markets

Weaker dollar fails to spur bitcoin gains, but there's a reason for that

Gold and other hard assets are rallying on dollar weakness, but bitcoin is lagging as markets continue to treat it as a liquidity-sensitive risk asset.

By Sam ReynoldsJan 29, 2026

Markets

First gold and silver, now oil is starting to rally and that's bad news for bitcoin

Higher oil prices could add to inflation, making it harder for the Fed to cut rates rapidly.

By Omkar GodboleJan 29, 2026

Markets

Bitcoin remains subdued as gold races to new record above $5,400 following Jerome Powell remarks

Gold fans rushed in to buy as the Fed chair said he took no macro signal from the raging bull market in precious metals.

By Krisztian SandorJan 28, 2026

Markets

Tesla made no changes to bitcoin holdings in Q4 as it booked $239 million digital asset loss

The company's bitcoin stack remained at 11,509 coins, worth about $1 billion at BTC's current price near $89,000.

By James Van StratenJan 28, 2026

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

Markets

Federal Reserve holds policy steady as early rate cut bets vanish and bitcoin stalls

The January Fed rate decision capped a sharp reversal in easing expectations, likely among the reasons for crypto's poor price performance.

By Sam Reynolds, Shaurya Malwa, Omkar GodboleJan 28, 2026

Markets

Bitcoin treasury firm Strive raises $225 million to pay off loans, buy more bitcoin

The offering of SATA shares was oversubscribed and upsized from the initial $150 million target.

By James Van Straten, AI BoostJan 28, 2026

Strive CEO Matt Cole speaks at BTC Asia in Hong Kong (screenshot)

Tech

Peter Thiel and Galaxy-backed Citrea wants to turn idle bitcoin into a high-speed bank account

Founders Fund and Galaxy-backed Citrea is aiming to unlock Bitcoin-denominated credit markets with a new mainnet and a Treasury-backed stablecoin designed for USD settlement.

By Jamie Crawley, AI BoostJan 28, 2026