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.

Finance

Michael Saylor's Strategy Makes Massive $2.4B Bitcoin Purchase With Preferred Stock Sale Proceeds

The firm days ago sold nearly $2.5 billion of its new preferred series, dubbed STRC or "stretch," and quickly deployed the funds into BTC.

By Krisztian SandorJul 29, 2025

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor at the Digital Asset Summit in New York City on March 20, 2025. (Nikhilesh De)

Finance

MARA, Holder of Nearly $6B BTC, Raises $950M to Buy More Bitcoin

MARA Holdings holds roughly 50,000 BTC, valued at nearly $6 billion, ranking it as the second-largest bitcoin holder among public companies

By Jamie Crawley, AI BoostJul 29, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin's Bollinger Bands Tightest Since February; XRP, SOL Establish Lower Highs

BTC's Bollinger bands are now at their tightest since February.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostJul 29, 2025

XRP prone to profit taking. (shutterstock_248427865)

Finance

Bitmain Plans Its First U.S. Crypto Mining Facility: Bloomberg

The plant will mark a significant shift for Bitmain, which currently produces mining hardware in southeast Asia.

By Francisco RodriguesJul 29, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin Demand Shift: Coinbase's 60-Day BTC Premium Streak Is at Risk

BTC's Coinbase premium is a key indicator of U.S. investor demand, with positive values reflecting strong buying pressure from institutions.

By Omkar GodboleJul 29, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin Volatility Alert: VIX's Bullish August Seasonality Points to Big Price Swings

The VIX has declined sharply since April, recently hitting a five-month low ahead of the seasonally bullish August.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostJul 28, 2025

VIX's seasonality points to wild price swings. (sergeitokmakov/Pixabay)

Markets

Bitcoin Seeing Severe Exhaustion of Bullish Momentum

BTC's positive dealer gamma at $120K is likely adding to consolidation, with key charts indicating severe uptrend exhaustion.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostJul 28, 2025

Markets

Here Is the Bitcoin Price Level That Could Be an Attractive Entry Point for BTC Bulls

Gauging key levels that could offer the best risk-reward ratio for those looking to join the bitcoin bull run.

By Omkar GodboleJul 28, 2025

Gauging best entry for BTC bulls. (Tim Mossholder/Unsplash)

Markets

Bitcoin Zooms to $120K, ETH Nears $4K as Trump’s EU Tariff Deal Lifts Risk Sentiment

Bitcoin, which had spent the past week trading between $114,000 and $119,000, neared the $120,000 barrier as traders interpreted Trump’s tariff rollback as a signal of reduced macro uncertainty.

By Shaurya MalwaJul 28, 2025