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.

Marchés

Bitcoin Undervalued by On-Chain Metric, Might Remain That Way: Technical Take

Bitcoin is trading at a historic discount, while battling macro hurdles, CoinDesk Markets analyst Glenn Williams Jr. writes.

Par Glenn Williams Jr.20 oct. 2022

Bitcoin faces macro hurdles. (Josh Boak/Unsplash)

Marchés

Bitcoin Flat as Volatility Hits 2-Year Low and Stocks Rise

Bitcoin’s 30-day price volatility dropped to the lowest in almost two years, data shows.

Par Jocelyn Yang20 oct. 2022

In the final hours before the Merge, BTC and ETH traded flat. (Kenan Reed/Unsplash)

Vidéos

Bitcoin Struggling at $19K as Global Inflation Continues to Rise

Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $19,100, continuing to trail its 20-day moving average, a sign of the bear market’s resiliency. Bruno Ramos de Sousa, Hashdex’s head of U.S. and head of new markets, discusses his crypto outlook amid rising inflation.

20 oct. 2022

Marchés

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Stays Above $19K as US Stocks Futures Slip Ahead of Earnings Reports

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Oct. 20, 2022.

Par Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar Godbole20 oct. 2022

Marchés

A Year After Debut, ProShares Bitcoin ETF Has Underperformed Market by 1.8%

The underperformance has been far lower than estimated, thanks to the bear market.

Par Omkar Godbole20 oct. 2022

BITO underperforms bitcoin's spot price. (Arcane Research, TradingView)

Marchés

First Mover Asia: Why Bridges Are So Vulnerable to Exploit; Bitcoin Falls Under $19K

One crypto developer says that centralization and reliance on private key holders are to blame, not the inherent technology and logic behind the bridges themselves.

Par Shaurya Malwa, James Rubin20 oct. 2022

Bridge have recently been vulnerable to exploits. (Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

Marchés

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Hovers at $19K to Remain Within Current Range

Ether also trades flat, but other altcoins rise.

Par Glenn Williams Jr., James Rubin, Jocelyn Yang19 oct. 2022

Marchés

Investors’ Time Horizons Will Determine Their Bitcoin Positions

The most recent Commitment of Traders report, released each Tuesday by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, shows that reportable positions for asset managers are now 80% long and 20% short bitcoin futures.

Par Glenn Williams Jr.19 oct. 2022