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.

Markets

Strategy Up 7%, Nears 200 Day Simple Moving Average as Bitcoin Rallies

Stock rebounds on technical support while peers in bitcoin treasury space struggle.

By James Van StratenSep 18, 2025

Markets

Arca CIO on Why Crypto’s 2025 Rally Isn’t a True Bull Market and Why Some Tokens Have Outperformed

Arca’s Jeff Dorman says most digital assets are still deep in the red this year, making 2025 look more like a selective rally than a true bull market.

By Siamak Masnavi, AI BoostSep 18, 2025

Abstract blockchain networks illustration with glowing cubes representing digital assets

Markets

BTC, XRP, SOL, DOGE Resume Slow Grind Higher After Fed, Dollar Index Is Resilient Too

Dovish Fed favors new all-time highs in major tokens, but the dollar resilience may prove costly.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostSep 18, 2025

Major tokens look to have resumed the slow grind higher. (NEOM/Unsplash/Modified by CoinDesk))

Markets

Fed Cuts Rate in 'Risk Management' Move as Bitcoin Eyes Possible Upside

The U.S. central bank lowered its benchmark rate range by 25 basis points to 4%-4.25%, citing softening labor markets and economic uncertainty.

By Helene BraunSep 17, 2025

Fed Chair Jerome Powell adjusts his glasses at a press conference.

Markets

Analyst Predicts ‘Uptober’ Rally for Bitcoin Regardless of Fed’s FOMC Decision

Two prominent crypto analysts point to bitcoin’s lag versus gold and the S&P 500 as well as the "Uptober" trend as reasons to be bullish on BTC.

By Siamak Masnavi, AI BoostSep 17, 2025

Jerome Powell (Natalie Behring/Getty Images)

Finance

Venture Studio Thesis* Appoints Victoria Chan as COO to Spearhead BitcoinFi Expansion

Before joining Thesis*, Chan served as the director of developer global services for Coinbase.

By Will Canny, AI BoostSep 16, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin Again Runs Into 2017-21 Trendline, SOL Flashes 'Shooting Star' Warning

Latest price moves from crypto’s big players show the bulls are hesitating ahead of the pivotal Fed rate decision.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostSep 16, 2025

A footballer almost tripping. (Shutterstock/Modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, and Dogecoin Lag Stocks as VIX Stirs Up Some Nerves

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached record highs Monday, leaving BTC and other major tokens.

By Omkar GodboleSep 16, 2025

A trader in front of screens. (sergeitokmakov/Pixabay/Modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

Ether Bigger Beneficiary of Digital Asset Treasuries Than Bitcoin or Solana: StanChart

The strongest DATs will be those with cheap funding, scale, and staking yield, which favors ether and solana treasuries over bitcoin, analyst Geoff Kendrick said.

By Will Canny, AI BoostSep 15, 2025