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

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Exchange balances have fallen to a six-year low of 2.83 million BTC, with 170,000 withdrawn in the past month, signaling coins moving off exchanges and into longer-term storage.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

Bull and bear market (Midjourney/modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

Bitcoin Rally Fueled by Perfect Macro Storm; Ether, DOGE, BNB Surge

Bitcoin's breakout suggests further upside above $130,000, but a pullback to $118,000 remain possible, Deribit's CCO said.

By Krisztian Sandor, Helene BraunOct 6, 2025

Markets

Strategy Q3 Bitcoin Gains Were $3.9B; No Weekly Buys for First Time Since April

Shares were higher in premarket action alongside bitcoin's weekend gain to a new record price.

By James Van Straten, AI BoostOct 6, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin’s $125K Resistance: Analyst Warns Failure Could Bring Bear Market

Ledn CIO John Glover warns that failing to surpass the $125,000 resistance could trigger a bear market.

By Omkar GodboleOct 6, 2025

Trading screen with price monitors and charts (Yashowardhan Singh/Unsplash)

Markets

AI and HPC Hype Fuels Pre-Market Rally in Bitcoin (BTC) Mining Stocks

Bitcoin treasury stocks are lagging, however, despite BTC trading above $124K.

By James Van StratenOct 6, 2025

Year To Date Performance (MSTR, 3350, CIFR, IREN, BTBT) (TradingView)

Markets

XRP, DOGE, SOL See Profit-Taking, Bitcoin’s New High (Maybe) Could Still Rise Higher

The outlier on a weekly basis remains BNB, roughly at $1,184 and up more than 17% over seven days, which tells us that rotations are still happening inside ecosystems.

By Shaurya MalwaOct 6, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin Hits Record High Against Yen as Japan's New PM Sanae Plans to Revive 'Abenomics'

The yen weakened as Sanae said that her government would lead fiscal and monetary policy setting.

By Omkar GodboleOct 6, 2025

japan, flag. (DavidRockDesign/Pixabay/Modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

The Fed's Next Move on Oct. 29: How a Scenario Few Expect Could Derail U.S. Stocks and Crypto

Markets brace for the Fed’s Oct. 29 FOMC decision amid shutdown and U.S. jobs market and inflation uncertainty, with crypto and stocks vulnerable to sharp downside moves.

By Siamak Masnavi, AI BoostOct 5, 2025

Fed Chair Jerome Powell Speaking on Sept. 17, 2025 at FOMC Press Conference

Tech

BTCFi’s Big Problem: 77% of Bitcoin Holders Haven’t Even Tried It, Says Survey

A new GoMining survey shows Bitcoin finance has a marketing and trust problem — despite packed conferences and venture funding, most holders are staying away.

By Jamie Crawley, AI BoostOct 5, 2025