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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U.S. inflation data surprises, with CPI higher by just 2.7% in November

Bitcoin rose above $88,000 on the pleasing news as forecasts had been for inflation to continue to run above 3%.

Von James Van Straten18. Dez. 2025

Poor inflation data hits markets (Getty Images)

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Micron crushes earnings, calming markets and helping boost bitcoin back above $87,000

Blowout Micron results reignite AI optimism, lifting tech futures and stabilising bitcoin even as parts of the AI equity complex remain under pressure.

Von James Van Straten18. Dez. 2025

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U.S. bitcoin ETFs see strongest inflows for over a month as BTC dominance hits 60%

Fidelity's FBTC recorded a top five inflow day as the ETFs took in a combined $457 million amid sharp BTC price swings.

Von James Van Straten18. Dez. 2025

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Bitcoin is all over the place ahead of U.S. inflation data

U.S. inflation data for November, expected to show a 3.1% increase in CPI, could influence Federal Reserve interest rate decisions.

Von Omkar Godbole, AI Boost18. Dez. 2025

Trampoline, Bitcoin continues to trade in a range. (Shutterstock)

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Traders mull the bottom as bitcoin returns to week's lows below $86,000

One analyst isn't quite ready to call a bottom, but says bitcoin is surely in an oversold condition.

Von Helene Braun, Stephen Alpher17. Dez. 2025

bart simpson sculpture (mendhak/Wikimedia Commons, modified by CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin tumbles back below $88,000 as gains evaporate as quickly as they formed

It was a blink and you missed it rally as continued deflation in the AI trade sent the Nasdaq sharply lower, dragging crypto along with it.

Von Krisztian Sandor17. Dez. 2025

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Bitcoin shorts scramble for the exits as BTC climbs

Bitcoin surged from an intraday low near $86,200 to reclaim $90,000, driven by aggressive spot buying and a wave of short liquidations.

Von James Van Straten, Oliver Knight17. Dez. 2025

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Bitcoin re-takes $90,000 as price spikes early in U.S. session

Surging metals prices and dovish comments from leading Fed chair contender Chris Waller were among the news items possibly boosting crypto prices.

Von James Van Straten, Helene Braun, Krisztian Sandor17. Dez. 2025

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Hut 8 stock surges 20% on Fluidstack AI data center deal

The bitcoin miner deepened its pivot into AI infrastructure with a $7 billion long term lease backed by Google.

Von James Van Straten, AI Boost17. Dez. 2025

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Don't call it QE — the Fed's $40 billion bill buys may not shake crypto out of slump

There's a major difference between ensuring liquidity in short-term rate markets and the quantitative easing that juiced risk assets after during Covid and after 2008 financial panic.

Von James Van Straten, Omkar Godbole17. Dez. 2025