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.

Marchés

Bitcoin Approaches Support Zone at $37K-$40K

BTC is not yet oversold and is roughly two days away from a pause in selling pressure.

Par Damanick Dantes11 avr. 2022

Bitcoin daily price chart shows support/resistance, with RSI on bottom. (Damanick Dantes/CoinDesk, TradingView)

Vidéos

Why LFG's BTC Buying Spree Barely Moved the Markets This Time

The Luna Foundation Guard (LFG) added over $173 million in bitcoin (BTC) to its TerraUSD stablecoin reserves, totaling its holdings to almost 40,000 BTC, or roughly $1.67 billion. “The Hash” group discusses the lack of a bitcoin price reaction to LFG’s purchases, the correlation of bitcoin to traditional markets and the “tribal nature of crypto.”

11 avr. 2022

Marchés

Crypto Funds See Largest Weekly Outflows Since January

Some $134 million flowed out of digital asset funds in the week through April 8 as investors took profits and fled bitcoin-focused funds.

Par Krisztian Sandor11 avr. 2022

Last week's $134 million in net outflows from crypto funds was the most since January. (CoinShares)

Finance

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Out of Bullish Trend, Would Fed Backstop Markets Again?

The latest moves in crypto markets in context for April 11, 2022.

Par Omkar Godbole, Bradley Keoun11 avr. 2022

Marchés

Bitcoin Slips Under $42K as Mounting Macro Risks, Dollar Strength Overshadow LFG Purchases

Macro uncertainties keep traditional investors from following LFG's lead in accumulating bitcoin at current valuations.

Par Omkar Godbole11 avr. 2022

Bitcoin drops to $41,500, hitting the lowest since March 22. (Source: CoinDesk, Highcharts.com)

Marchés

First Mover Asia: What’s in HSBC’s Metaverse Fund for Hong Kong, Singapore Private Banking Clients?; Bitcoin Declines

The financial services giant has been short on specifics, and the mystery underscores the difficulties in defining what belongs in such products; ether also falls.

Par Sam Reynolds, Damanick Dantes, James Rubin10 avr. 2022