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.

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Markets

Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index May Signal Prolonged Market Anxiety

Investor sentiment has remained at "fear" levels for a week as bitcoin consolidates, hinting at potential market exhaustion.

By James Van Straten, AI BoostOct 22, 2025

Markets

Crypto Bulls and Bears Lose $300M Each as Bitcoin Climbs to $113K, Then Dumps

BTC's overnight decline follows brief recovery attempt late last week and is indicative of how fragile sentiment remains heading into the final stretch of October.

By Shaurya MalwaOct 22, 2025

Bulls and bears (Midjourney/Modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

Bitcoin OG Who Profited From Trump’s China Tariffs Now Holds $234M in BTC Short Position: Arkham

BTC has pulled back sharply from Tuesday's high of around $114,000.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostOct 22, 2025

BTC OG whale places bearish bet worth millions.

Finance

BitcoinOS Raises $10M to Expand Institutional BTCFi Capabilities

Greenfield Capital led the round with backing from FalconX, Bitcoin Frontier Fund and DNA Fund to advance zero-knowledge-powered Bitcoin infrastructure

By Jamie Crawley, AI BoostOct 21, 2025

Photo of Edan Yago standing in front of a sponsor board. (BitcoinOS, modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

Bitcoin Catches Bid, Jumping Above $112K as Gold and Silver Plunge

Watching from the sidelines for weeks as precious metals scored record highs on a regular basis, bitcoin on Tuesday was gaining as gold and silver posted their steepest declines in years.

By Krisztian SandorOct 21, 2025

Markets

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin, Ether Drop as Selling Pressure Returns

Bitcoin and Ethereum fell sharply Tuesday, erasing weekend gains as traders assessed whether the market’s bounce formed a lower high.

By Oliver Knight, Jacob JosephOct 21, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin Battles Key Technical Levels as Uptober Momentum Fades

BTC slips below $108,000 and trades between major moving averages, with crucial support and resistance levels now in focus.

By James Van Straten, AI BoostOct 21, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin Falls Below $108K Amid $320M Liquidations as Excess Leverage Gets Flushed Out

More than $320 million in liquidations hit as bitcoin slipped under $108,000 and total crypto market value fell 3.2%

By Siamak Masnavi, AI BoostOct 21, 2025

Markets

Asia Morning Briefing: Bitcoin Holds Steady as Market Resets After Leverage Flush

Glassnode says last week’s selloff “cleared out excess without breaking structure,” while Enflux points to renewed institutional layering from Blockchain.com’s SPAC and Bitmine’s $800 million ETH buildout as signs of deeper market resilience.

By Sam ReynoldsOct 21, 2025