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.

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Why bitcoin couldn't hold $70,000 despite its best week of Wall Street news in months

Institutional interest continues to grow, but a stronger dollar and shifting interest rate expectations are keeping a lid on the latest rally.

Yazan Oliver Knight6 Mar 2026

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Bitcoin pulls back to near $71,000 even as software sector soars

The two battered markets have had a nearly one-to-one correlation in recent months, but are moving in opposite directions on Thursday.

Yazan Helene Braun, Krisztian Sandor5 Mar 2026

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Bitcoin traders, alert: The rally is nearing a two-year 'make or break' price zone

The cryptocurrency traders near key price zone that has marked major turning points over the past two years.

Yazan Omkar Godbole5 Mar 2026

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Bitcoin tops $72,000 as ETFs pull $155 million, extending two week inflow streak

U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs added another $155 Million on Wednesday, continuing a two week run of institutional inflows even as Glassnode warns underlying demand remains fragile.

Yazan Sam Reynolds5 Mar 2026

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Coinbase, Strategy lead crypto stocks higher as bitcoin spikes above $72,000

Crypto-related equities saw large gains at the Wednesday open, rebounding from Tuesday's selloff.

Yazan Krisztian Sandor, Helene Braun4 Mar 2026

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Bitcoin rebounds toward $70,000 as ETFs pull in $1.45 billion in five days

Market maker Enflux says traders are not pricing catastrophe or resolution to the conflict in the Middle East, while Glassnode data shows improving spot demand but cautious derivatives positioning.

Yazan Sam Reynolds4 Mar 2026

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Bitcoin supply approaching 20 million: The final million will take another 114 years to mine

Out of a fixed maximum supply of 21 million coins, more than 95% of all bitcoin that will ever exist is now in circulation.

Yazan James Van Straten3 Mar 2026

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Battle for Bitcoin's soul opens as first block supporting 'clean-up' proposal is mined

A Bitcoin block signaling the BIP-110 proposal has appeared onchain while critics push back by inscribing a large image in protest.

Yazan Jamie Crawley, AI Boost2 Mar 2026

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Bitcoin's rebound cancelled as U.S. stocks fall, gold surges, amid mounting macro risks

Between credit stress concerns, a hot PPI inflation reading, and tensions between U.S. and Iran, investors have plenty of reasons to stay away from risk assets.

Yazan Krisztian Sandor, James Van Straten27 Şub 2026