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

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Holding Up at $19.5K Despite Bearish Conditions

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Oct. 18, 2022.

By Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar GodboleOct 18, 2022

Markets

Growing Popularity of Cash-Margined Bitcoin Futures Suggests Crypto 'Liquidation Cascades' Might Become Rare

Cash-margined contracts are relatively concise and not mathematically convex, making them easier for retail investors to understand and easier for exchanges to liquidate, one volatility trader said.

By Omkar GodboleOct 18, 2022

Los traders prefieren cada vez más los futuros de bitcoin con margen en efectivo. (Glassnode)

Markets

First Mover Asia: Macau’s Digital Currency Embrace Could Be a Nightmare for Its Casino Industry; Bitcoin Points Upward

The Special Administrative Region passed a bill that would create a legal framework for accepting digital currency, but would also allow China to monitor Chinese nationals visiting Macau; the largest cryptocurrency by market cap is trading above $19.5K.

By Sam Reynolds, James RubinOct 17, 2022

Podcasts

Mastercard Joins Paxos to Help Banks Offer Crypto Trading; Magic Eden Moves to Optional Royalty Model

By William Foxley, Zack Seward, Jennifer Sanasie, Wendy OOct 17, 2022

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin and Ether Start the Week Higher

BTC crossed $19,600 at one point but appears likely to continue trading in its recent narrow range.

By Glenn Williams Jr., Jocelyn YangOct 17, 2022

BTC and ETH trade higher on moderate volume to begin the week. (DALLE-E/Coindesk)

Markets

Bitcoin Climbs Over $19.5K Amid Wider Rally in Riskier Assets

BTC was up nearly 2% over the past 24 hours, while ether rose 2.7%.

By Jocelyn YangOct 17, 2022

Bitcoin price chart shows the cryptocurrency's rise on Monday. (CoinDesk)

Videos

Bitcoin Is Not a Pure CPI Hedge: Strategist

Bitcoin (BTC) is both an inflation hedge and a risk asset that follows stocks, says Martin Leinweber, MarketVector Indexes digital asset product strategist. But, "what bitcoin is not, is a pure CPI hedge," he adds. Plus, he discusses why bond market trends are important for crypto.

Oct 17, 2022

Videos

Bitcoin Clinging to Mid $19K: Will Fed Pivot Bring Relief to the Cryptocurrency?

Bitcoin (BTC) is clinging to $19,500 as investors await the Federal Reserve's next move, hoping the Fed will pivot away from the ongoing liquidity tightening and offer a lifeline to risk assets. Martin Leinweber, digital asset product strategist at MarketVector Indexes, discusses his bitcoin outlook and the token’s correlation with stocks.

Oct 17, 2022

Markets

Bitcoin: el cambio de la Fed no traería alivio inmediato

Los traders que planean comprar bitcoin ante el primer indicio del llamado cambio de la Fed deberían considerar la tendencia que indica que las acciones caerán aún más luego de que los bancos centrales inicien el período de flexibilización.

By Omkar GodboleOct 17, 2022