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 Options Market Trims Bearish Bias as US Inflation Report Looms

Bitcoin's put-call skews recede, signaling waning demand for downside protection.

By Omkar GodboleJan 12, 2022

Bitcoin's put-call skews recede as demand for downside protection wanes. (Skew)

Markets

Blockchain Indicator Suggests Bitcoin Could Be Close to Bottoming Out

Bitcoin looks undervalued relative to the annualized dollar value of coin dormancy.

By Omkar GodboleJan 12, 2022

Bitcoin's entity-adjusted dormancy flow drops under $250,000, indicating a price bottom ahead (Glassnode)

Markets

Short Traders Lose $82M as Bitcoin Bounces to $43K

A little over $25 million of the losses came from bitcoin-tracked futures as inflation reassurances by the Fed caused a recovery in prices.

By Shaurya MalwaJan 12, 2022

Bitcoin prices spiked after comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell. (TradingView)

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin and Equities Stabilize as Sentiment Improves

Buyers are starting to return, at least over the short term.

By Damanick Dantes, Angelique ChenJan 11, 2022

Podcasts

A Web 3 Company Just Bought a Stake in a TradFi Giant

By Nathaniel WhittemoreJan 11, 2022

Markets

Traders Will Be Watching if December CPI Confirms Inflation at 4-Decade High

Tighter Fed monetary policy could put more downward pressure on risky assets from stocks to cryptocurrencies.

By Helene BraunJan 11, 2022

Markets

Bitcoin Rises From Oversold Levels, Faces Resistance Near $45K

Short-term buyers could remain active into the Asia trading day.

By Damanick DantesJan 11, 2022

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

Finance

Strike Launches Bitcoin Payment Services in Argentina to Kick-Start Latin American Expansion

The company plans to expand into Brazil and Colombia in 2022.

By Andrés EnglerJan 11, 2022

Videos

Kevin O’Leary Shares Crypto Investment Philosophy and Why Crypto Deals Are Not Seen on ‘Shark Tank’ Yet

Kevin O’Leary, co-host of “Shark Tank” and O’Shares ETFs Chairman, shares his investment strategy in the blockchain space, highlighting his diversification approach. Mr. Wonderful also explained why we do not see crypto pitches on “Shark Tank.”

Jan 11, 2022