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

Bitcoin's Inverse Correlation With Inflation-Adjusted Bond Yield Hits Record High

The real yield has surged by over 170 basis points this year, putting pressure on risk assets, including bitcoin.

By Omkar GodboleJul 12, 2022

Bitcoin is increasingly moving in the opposite direction to the inflation-adjusted bond yield. (Pixabay)

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First Mover Asia: Does Anyone Care Anymore if Bitcoin Dips Below $20K?

The more blasé crypto analysts become about a bitcoin price in the $10,000s, the more it seems like the bottom is in. Plus: The euro on Monday approached parity with the U.S. dollar.

By Bradley Keoun, Shaurya Malwa, Sam ReynoldsJul 12, 2022

Bitcoin's price action over the past 24 hours. (CoinDesk)

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Retraces Gains as Investors Await Inflation Announcement

BTC declined for the fourth consecutive day, erasing Friday’s push above $22,000.

By Jimmy HeJul 11, 2022

Videos

Bitcoin in 'Accumulation' Phase, On-Chain Indicators Suggest

Bitcoin's (BTC) Puell Multiple, the daily issuance of bitcoins in U.S. dollar terms by the 365-day average of the value, indicates it's time to start stacking BTC again. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

Jul 11, 2022

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Signs Bitcoin May Have Bottomed: Here’s What Experts Told Us

Where will bitcoin bottom out? As investors face a crypto bear market, many are looking for signals the cryptocurrency has hit a bottom. There are no sure signs, but here's what seasoned traders look for.

By Ekin GençJul 11, 2022

Markets

Bitcoin está en una “fase de acumulación”, según indicadores onchain

El Puell Multiple y la puntuación Z de MVRV indican que la criptomoneda está infravalorada. Lecturas similares han marcado el fondo de mercados bajistas en el pasado.

By Omkar GodboleJul 11, 2022