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 Short-Term Whales Now Hold $10.1B in Paper Gains. Is a Cash Out Next?

Exchange inflow data already showed $5.7 billion moving from STH wallets into exchanges earlier this week, marking an early sign that profit-taking is not a theoretical risk, but an active one.

By Shaurya MalwaOct 8, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin Dips to $122K as Crypto Rally Gets Overheated. What Next?

The pullback was a broad one, with altcoins like SOL, ADA, and XRP suffering even steeper declines.

By Krisztian Sandor, Helene BraunOct 7, 2025

Finance

Bitcoin Life Insurer Meanwhile Raises $82M to Scale Savings, Retirement in BTC

With fresh capital from Bain Capital Crypto, Haun Ventures and others, Meanwhile eyes global growth in BTC life insurance market.

By Krisztian Sandor, AI BoostOct 7, 2025

Meanwhile co-founder and CEO Zachary Townsend on CoinDesk TV (CoinDesk)

Markets

KindlyMD Partners with Antalpha on $250M Bitcoin-Backed Financing Deal

The deal aims to expand Naka's bitcoin treasury and strengthen long-term balance sheet flexibility.

By James Van Straten, AI BoostOct 7, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin Risks Sliding to $118K as Dollar and Bonds Signal Caution to BTC; MOVE Supports Bull Case

Traditional markets offer mixed signals as BTC holds key trendline support.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostOct 7, 2025

Markets

Ken Griffin Sounds Alarm as Gold Futures Tops $4,000 and Dollar Weakens

Citadel CEO warns of asset inflation and “de-dollarization” as investors seek safety in gold, bitcoin, and other hard assets.

By James Van StratenOct 7, 2025

Citadel CEO Ken Griffin (Larry Busacca/Getty Images for The New York Times)

Markets

U.S. Bitcoin ETFs Log $1B Inflows Again, a Level That’s Marked Local Tops Six Times Before

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) is now its most profitable ETF for BlackRock, generating an estimated $244.5 million in annual revenue with nearly $100 billion in assets.

By James Van StratenOct 7, 2025

BlackRock ETFs Revenue and AUM (Source: Bloomberg Intelligence & Eric Balchunas)

Markets

FOMOing into Bitcoin? Check Out These Bullish BTC Plays Favored by Analysts

Bitcoin has surged to record highs above $126,000, consistent with the bullish seasonality.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostOct 7, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin Breaks $126K, What For XRP, ETH, ADA as Shutdown Fears Keep Bulls in Control

Exchange balances have fallen to a six-year low of 2.83 million BTC, with 170,000 withdrawn in the past month, signaling coins moving off exchanges and into longer-term storage.

By Shaurya MalwaOct 7, 2025