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 Takes a Breather; Support at $37K-$40K

Intraday charts show downside exhaustion, which could encourage short-term buying.

By Damanick DantesMar 3, 2022

Bitcoin's daily chart shows support/resistance levels. (Damanick Dantes/CoinDesk, TradingView)

Markets

Bitcoin: ruptura de la nube de Ichimoku permitiría continuación de tendencia alcista

Mientras que este fenómeno apunta a más ganancias por delante, el aumento del riesgo geopolítico requiere un stop loss estricto en todas las posiciones de criptomonedas, dijo un observador.

By Omkar GodboleMar 3, 2022

Bitcoin mira hacia el norte después de una ruptura en los gráficos técnicos. (Pixabay)

Finance

Swiss City of Lugano to Make Bitcoin and Tether 'De Facto' Legal Tender

The municipality wants businesses to accept crypto in everyday transactions.

By Stephen AlpherMar 3, 2022

Videos

BTC’s ‘Correctional’ Phase Coming to an End as Price Eyes $45K?

Timothy Brackett, CEO of The Markets Compass, joins “First Mover” to provide technical analysis as bitcoin eyes $45K. Brackett is optimistic about the future for bitcoin's price, explaining why he believes the “correctional” phase is coming to a close using indicators such as the Fisher Transform.

Mar 3, 2022

Finance

First Mover Americas: Fed Hikes Could Drive Bitcoin Adoption in Emerging Markets

The latest moves in crypto markets in context for March 3, 2022.

By Omkar Godbole, Bradley KeounMar 3, 2022

Fed Chair Jerome Powell (House Financial Services Committee/YouTube)

Markets

Bitcoin's 'Ichimoku Cloud' Breakout Could Lead to Continued Uptrend

While bitcoin's cloud breakout points to more gains ahead, heightened geopolitical risk calls for tight stop loss on all crypto positions, one observer said.

By Omkar GodboleMar 3, 2022

Markets

First Mover Asia: India Commodity Price Increase Stemming From Russia Invasion Could Hurt Crypto Investment; Bitcoin Loses Momentum

An increase in commodity prices could eat into Indian investors’ skyrocketing appetite for cryptocurrencies; bitcoin, ether are roughly flat for the day.

By Shaurya Malwa, Damanick Dantes, James RubinMar 2, 2022

Learn

How to Use the Strike Mobile Payment App

Strike, the mobile payment app launched by Jack Mallers, lets you send money across borders cheaper than the usual wire transactions using bitcoin. Here’s what you need to know about the app.

By Krisztian SandorMar 2, 2022

Videos

More HODLers Than Ever: BTC Illiquid Supply Reaches New High at 76%

In today’s “Chart of the Day” segment, Christine Lee presents a chart illustrating the illiquid supply of bitcoin, coins held in wallets with minimal history of spending, which has surpassed the May 2021 peak, reaching 76%. Glassnode telling CoinDesk the data seen in this chart is a sign of bitcoin accumulation, adding these often represent coins socked away in cold storage, crypto-speak for storing crypto offline, and the wallets of HODLers who undertake a dollar-cost averaging strategy.

Mar 2, 2022

Videos

Oanda Senior Market Analyst: ‘Cold Winter for Crypto Appears To Be Over’

Edward Moya, Oanda senior market analyst for the Americas, joins “All About Bitcoin” to discuss bitcoin’s value as an asset given several global macro factors currently growing crypto’s widespread appeal.

Mar 2, 2022