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

Fed’s Hammack tilts hawkish on rates, questions CPI drop as distorted

"My base case is that we can stay here for some period of time," Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack told the WSJ.

By Stephen AlpherDec 21, 2025

Markets

Tom Lee responds to controversy surrounding Fundstrat’s differing bitcoin outlooks

A debate on X over seemingly conflicting bitcoin forecasts from Fundstrat analysts drew a response from Tom Lee, highlighting differing mandates and time horizons.

By Siamak Masnavi, AI BoostDec 20, 2025

Fundstrat Global Advisors Head of Research Tom Lee (Photo by Ilya S. Savenok / Getty Images for BitMine)

Markets

Fidelity's Jurrien Timmer: Expect lame 2026 as four-year bitcoin cycle appears intact

The director of global macro at the asset management giant remains a secular bull on bitcoin, but isn't optimistic about the next year.

By Stephen AlpherDec 20, 2025

Crypto winter has surely arrived. (MARCO BOTTIGELLI_/Getty images)

Markets

Gold wins the debasement trade in 2025, but it is not the full story

U.S. bitcoin ETF AUM fell less than 4% despite a 36% price correction from the October high.

By James Van StratenDec 20, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin gets 'base case' price target of $143,000 at Citigroup

The Wall Street bank said its bitcoin forecast relies on further crypto ETF inflows and a continued rally in traditional equity markets.

By Olivier AcunaDec 19, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin battles $89,000 price ceiling as bulls try to break U.S. sell pattern

Bitcoin bulls are putting up a fight on Friday to break this week's choppy action that has capped all advances at around $90,000.

By Krisztian Sandor, James Van StratenDec 19, 2025

Bitcoin (BTC) price on Dec. 19 (CoinDesk)

Tech

Most Influential: Luke Dashjr

The veteran Bitcoin developer is at the forefront of one of the most hotly-discussed debates in crypto — what the original blockchain network should be used for.

By Jamie CrawleyDec 19, 2025

Markets

Latest bitcoin bull turns bear, Fidelity director warns of year-long crypto winter

Fidelity’s global macro director, Jurien Timmer, has called the end of the latest bitcoin bull run, while highlighting gold’s continued bull market strength.

By James Van StratenDec 19, 2025