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 se mantiene por encima de $40.000 después de la subida de la Fed

Las conversaciones por un cese del fuego en Ucrania podrían revertir una tendencia bajista, dijo un analista.

By Shaurya MalwaMar 17, 2022

Goldman Sachs' U.S. Financial Conditions Index (Cheap Convexity, Bloomberg)

Markets

Bitcoin Holds Above $40K as Market Adjusts to Higher Rates From Federal Reserve

At the current level, the crypto has gained about 3% for the week.

By Brian EvansMar 17, 2022

Federal Reserve Bank (Fandrade/Getty images)

Markets

Bitcoin Testing Resistance Near $40K; Support at $35K-$37K

BTC's price range could persist, although there is less chance of another major sell-off.

By Damanick DantesMar 17, 2022

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

Finance

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Stays Above $40,000 While Ether Bounces on Testnet Success

The latest moves in crypto markets in context for March 17, 2022.

By Shaurya Malwa, Parikshit MishraMar 17, 2022

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell (Federal Reserve)

Finance

Crypto Miner Hut 8 Reports Surprise Q4 Loss

The company's revenue was in line with expectations, but Ebitda missed estimates.

By Aoyon Ashraf, Eliza GkritsiMar 17, 2022

Markets

Bitcoin Holds Above $40K After Fed Hike, Avalanche’s AVAX Leads Gains Among Crypto Majors

Cease-fire talks could reverse a bearish trend, one analyst said.

By Shaurya MalwaMar 17, 2022

Finance

Bitcoin-Focused VC Stillmark Hires Former Google X Engineer Vikash Singh

Singh joins the fund as principal investor as the firm looks to deploy capital to Bitcoin-related companies.

By Sam ReynoldsMar 17, 2022

Markets

First Mover Asia: India Crypto Investors Await Taxation Clarity; Bitcoin Rises on a Day of Big Price Swings

India's crypto community is hoping to convince lawmakers to scale back a crypto taxation bill; bitcoin soared above $41,000.

By Amitoj Singh, Damanick Dantes, James RubinMar 16, 2022

Parliament House in New Delhi, India (Unsplash)

Videos

Factors Behind Bitcoin's 5% Spike Today

CoinDesk Market Analyst Damanick Dantes presents his BTC price analysis and outlook following the cryptocurrency's brief spike toward $42,000. Plus, breaking down the data on bitcoin's seven-day implied volatility versus realized volatility, and bitcoin's 90-day correlation to ether and overall crypto markets.

Mar 16, 2022

Videos

Bitcoin Sees 'Bart Simpson' Pattern During Thinly Traded Asian Session

Bitcoin saw a quick rise and fall in a thinly traded market Wednesday. BTC price jumped from $39,120 to $41,700 in 30 minutes, only to fall back to $39,000, according to CoinDesk data. The sudden rise could stem from stop orders on short trades and ran into stronger selling pressure. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the latest "Bart Simpson" price pattern and more.

Mar 16, 2022