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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.

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Bitcoin's ‘Inevitable’ Dip Below $100K Could Be Last Chance to Buy at That Level: Standard Chartered

His third quarter $135,000 target for BTC on hold for now, analyst Geoffrey Kendrick sees a temporary fall below six figures as a setup for the next leg higher.

Ni Helene BraunOkt 22, 2025

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Bitcoin Options Open Interest Outpaces Futures by $40B, Signaling Market Maturation

Options open interest hits $108 billion, signaling a shift toward more sophisticated and regulated market structures.

Ni James Van StratenOkt 22, 2025

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Why Bitcoin Volatility Remains Sticky While S&P 500's VIX Reverses October 10 Surge

The relative richness of BTC's implied volatility stems from host of factors, including newfound pain points like ADL and liquidity issues.

Ni Omkar GodboleOkt 22, 2025

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Why Some Bitcoin Whales Are Converting Their BTC Into Spot ETF Shares: Bloomberg

Large holders are reportedly swapping BTC into spot ETF shares without selling, making it easier to borrow against or include in estate plans.

Ni Siamak Masnavi, AI BoostOkt 22, 2025

Whale. (Pexels/Pixabay, modified by CoinDesk)

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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.

Ni James Van Straten, AI BoostOkt 22, 2025

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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.

Ni Shaurya MalwaOkt 22, 2025

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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.

Ni Omkar Godbole, AI BoostOkt 22, 2025

BTC OG whale places bearish bet worth millions.

Pananalapi

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

Ni Jamie Crawley, AI BoostOkt 21, 2025

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

Merkado

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.

Ni Krisztian SandorOkt 21, 2025

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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.

Ni Oliver Knight, Jacob JosephOkt 21, 2025

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Crypto Clarity Act inches toward Senate hearing as lawmakers weigh legislative trades

The White House may be reviewing fresh legislative text, and lawmakers are reportedly weighing offers to banks of other, unrelated provisions for their support.

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DeFi risk management giant Gauntlet sees $380 million exit as OKX crypto campaign ends

Gauntlet noted that deposits are now back to same levels before the campaign, and has navigated large capital swings before due to incentive campaign endings, airdrops, and shifts in market conditions which regularly produce short-period swings in either direction.

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Appeals court clears way for Nevada to temporarily ban prediction market Kalshi

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals denied a legal effort by Kalshi to stave off an expected temporary restraining order from the state of Nevada.

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Coinbase's bitcoin yield fund goes onchain with Apex's tokenization push

The Coinbase Bitcoin Yield Fund's tokenized share class runs on Base as the $3.5 trillion fund services giant Apex applies tokenization across its business.

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