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

XRP and SOL Signal Bull Run While Traders Hedge for Downside in Bitcoin and Ether

Options data from Deribit reveals a striking divergence in sentiment for major cryptocurrencies.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostSep 8, 2025

Options show a striking divergence in sentiment for major tokens. (Bankrx/Shutterstock)

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Asia Morning Briefing: BTC Treasury Demand Is Weakening, CryptoQuant Cautions

Despite record bitcoin treasury holdings, the sharp drop in average purchase size shows weakening institutional appetite, even as Taiwan's Sora Ventures prepares a $1 billion BTC Treasury fund.

By Sam Reynolds, AI BoostSep 8, 2025

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor (Nikhilesh De)

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Bitcoin Illiquid Supply Hits Record 14.3M as Long-Term Holders Continue to Accumulate

Despite a 15% decline from August’s all-time high, illiquid holdings continue to grow.

By James Van Straten, AI BoostSep 7, 2025

HODL statue image by CryptoGraffiti via CoinDesk archives

Markets

Bitcoin Stays Below $112K After Tough Jobs Report and Fed Cut Bets. What Next?

The U.S. jobs report revealed only 22,000 job additions in August, far below expectations, increasing the likelihood of a Fed rate cut. Still, BTC remains below $112K.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostSep 6, 2025

Bitcoin stays below $112K. (geralt/Pixabay)

Markets

Santiment Highlights Five of This Week’s Top Trending Coins: BTC, ETH, DOGE, USDT, EGLD

Santiment said Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, Tether and MultiversX drew the biggest surge in online discussions as crypto markets closed the week.

By Siamak Masnavi, AI BoostSep 6, 2025

Tech

Adam Back Joins Fight for the Soul of Bitcoin Over 'JPEG Spam'

The Blockstream CEO says image inscriptions undermine Bitcoin’s role as money and offer miners only a negligible profit in return.

By Jamie Crawley, AI BoostSep 6, 2025

Adam Back, CEO Blockstream (second from right) speaks at Consensus Hong Kong 2025 by CoinDesk (CoinDesk/Personae Digital)

Markets

Ether Leads Crumbling Crypto Prices in Shocking Reversal From Early Rally

Soft U.S. jobs numbers released Friday cemented the case for an imminent Fed rate cut and provided what turned out to be only a brief jolt higher to crypto markets.

By Helene BraunSep 5, 2025

Ether has fallen below a key bull market trendline. (Eva Blue/Unsplash)

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U.S. Added Just 22K Jobs in August as Unemployment Rate Rose to 4.3%

The soft numbers not only cement the case for a Fed rate cut later this month, but likely put a 50 basis point move on the table versus the previously expected 25.

By James Van Straten, Stephen AlpherSep 5, 2025