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.

Policy

Bhutan commits up to 10,000 bitcoin to back new mindfulness-based economic hub

The Himalayan kingdom plans to deploy part of its sovereign bitcoin holdings to fund long-term development through Gelephu Mindfulness City.

By Jamie Crawley, AI BoostDec 17, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin trades near key price safety net that Strategy already breached

The safety net is the 100-week average, which has stalled the downtrend.

By Omkar GodboleDec 17, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin slides with ether and XRP as market tests $3 trillion floor

BTC's weak tone contrasted with moderate gains in major Asian equity indices, which drew strength mostly from expectations of fiscal stimulus.

By Shaurya Malwa, Omkar GodboleDec 17, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin's massive underperformance to stocks in Q4 bodes well for January, says K33's Lunde

After an active morning Tuesday, bitcoin flattened out in afternoon trading around the $87,500 area, up 2% over the past 24 hours.

By Helene Braun, Krisztian SandorDec 16, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin derivatives point to broad price range play between $85,000-$100,000

BTC options flow points to expectations for a broad range play rather than a massive surge or crash.

By Omkar GodboleDec 16, 2025

Markets

Eric Trump’s American Bitcoin jumps to 20th among public BTC treasury companies

After its latest purchase, the company now holds 5,098 bitcoin worth nearly $450 million

By James Van Straten, AI BoostDec 16, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin bounces from Monday's worst levels, but sub-$80,000 may come next, analyst says

Crypto markets remain "fragile," said Samer Hasn from XS.com. Traders are either stepping aside or being forced out.

By Krisztian Sandor, Helene BraunDec 16, 2025

Markets

CoreWeave collapse sparks fears of cracks in AI infrastructure boom

Bitcoin miners who pivoted business plans to high-performance computing benefitted greatly this year, but have seen sharp declines of late.

By James Van StratenDec 16, 2025

Markets

Crypto asset manager Bitwise says bitcoin will break its four-year cycle in 2026

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan said BTC is likely to hit all-time highs next year, with lower volatility and weaker equity correlations reshaping how institutions view the asset.

By Will Canny, AI BoostDec 16, 2025

Markets

U.S. added 64,000 jobs in November, with unemployment rate jumping to four-year high of 4.6%

Combined with softer than expected October data, this morning's numbers point to at least a modestly weaker jobs market as the economy heads into the end of the year.

By James Van StratenDec 16, 2025