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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.

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Bitcoin News

Markets

Bitcoin Oversold, Resistance at $33K-$35K

BTC is on track for its first consecutive seven-week decline.

By Damanick DantesMay 13, 2022

Bitcoin's weekly price chart shows support/resistance with the RSI on the bottom. (Damanick Dantes/CoinDesk, TradingView)

Markets

Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Discount Widens to All-Time Low of 30.79%

The fund is one of the few ways for stock traders in the U.S. to gain exposure to the price movements of bitcoin.

By Shaurya MalwaMay 13, 2022

The GBTC discount has widened to a record. (YCharts)
Podcasts

Terraform Labs’ UST Stablecoin 'Broke the Buck'

By Michael J. CaseyMay 13, 2022

Money Reimagined Digital Money Stage at Consensus 2022

Finance

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Holds $30K After Turbulent Week, Altcoins Trade Up

The latest moves in crypto markets in context for May 13, 2022.

By Lyllah Ledesma, Parikshit Mishra, Shaurya Malwa, Jamie CrawleyMay 13, 2022

Bitcoin barely clings to $30,000 level. (Tyler Stableford/Getty images)

Markets

Cardano’s ADA Jumps 40% to Lead Recovery in Major Cryptos, Sentiment Remains in 'Extreme Fear'

Crypto market cap rose more than 13% in the past 24 hours even though inflation concerns persist.

By Shaurya MalwaMay 13, 2022

Oso contra toro. (Getty)

Markets

Crypto-Related Stocks in Asia See Volatile Trading Amid Bitcoin Recovery

Traditional market investors risked off publicly traded companies related to the crypto sector amid a drop in prices this week.

By Shaurya MalwaMay 13, 2022

(Pixabay, modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

First Mover Asia: Terra’s Planetary Collapse Is Taking Down Crypto Lending, Altcoins Plummet

Data suggests that many traders are moving their assets from DeFi platforms; bitcoin rallies after falling below $26,000 in Thursday trading.

By Sam Reynolds, Damanick Dantes, James RubinMay 12, 2022

DeFi risk concept crocodile (Getty)
Podcasts

Crypto Markets Pressure Continues as Terra Proposes a Fix for UST Slide

By George Kaloudis, William Foxley, Zack Seward, Jennifer SanasieMay 12, 2022

Terraform Labs CEO Do Kwon’s History Behind Another Failed Stablecoin

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Stabilizes as Altcoins Underperform; Expect More Volatility

Analysts expect greater price swings because of macroeconomic risks and ongoing stablecoin woes.

By Damanick DantesMay 12, 2022

Volatility ahead (Matt Hardy/Unsplash)

Finance

Bill Miller Sold Some of His Bitcoin to Meet Margin Calls

The longtime bitcoin bull remains so, reminding that he has held the crypto through three 80% drawdowns.

By Stephen AlpherMay 12, 2022

Bill Miller, chairman and chief investment officer of Legg Mason Inc., speaks at the Morningstar Investment Conference in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., on Friday, June 25, 2010. Miller said the U.S. stock market, which has dropped 12 percent from its April high on concerns Europe's debt crisis may spread, will rise after the region's banks complete stress tests. Photographer: Tim Boyle/Bloomberg via Getty Images
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