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.

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XRP, DOGE, SOL Lead Crypto Selloff, But Altcoin Season Still in Play if This Happens

Bitcoin's dominance lost a key level, and confirmation could ignite a broader altcoin season, a Coinbase analyst noted.

Por Krisztian Sandor25 jul 2025

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Michael Saylor Builds Out Own Yield Curve With Upsized Preferred Stock Sale

Strategy's latest preferred stock issuance surpassed expectations, offering 9.5%–10.0% yield with built-in price stability mechanisms.

Por James Van Straten25 jul 2025

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

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Bitcoin to Hit $135K by Year-End in Base-Case Forecast, $199K in Bullish Scenario: Citi

In the bank's most optimistic scenario, bitcoin could reach $199,000 by the end of the year, while a more bearish setup, pulls the forecast down to $64,000.

Por Will Canny, AI Boost25 jul 2025

Major banks' logos light up the night atop skyscrapers. (Miquel Parera/Unsplash)

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Bitcoin Slides to $115K as Dow Jones' Rally Stalls at December-January High

The broader cryptocurrency market, including ether and solana, also experienced losses of 2% to 3%.

Por Omkar Godbole25 jul 2025

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Volmex's Bitcoin and Ether Volatility Futures Top $10M Volume Since Debut as Traders Look Beyond Price

Trading volatility futures involves betting on the expected amount of price fluctuation, rather than the direction of the price.

Por Omkar Godbole, AI Boost25 jul 2025

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Bitcoin Whale Bets $23.7M on BTC Rally to $200K by Year-End

Bitcoin's price has stabilized between $116,000 and $120,000, while options market activity remains high, with open interest nearing record levels.

Por Omkar Godbole, AI Boost25 jul 2025

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Michael Saylor's Strategy Boosts Latest Preferred Share Raise to $2B From $500M: Bloomberg

The company announced the STRC offering on Monday, originally planning to issue 5 million shares at $100 each.

Por Krisztian Sandor24 jul 2025

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor standing. (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk))

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XRP Price Crashes 10%; Focus on Bitcoin-Yen's 'Descending Triangle' as Fed Rate Cut Bets Rise

Traders are ramping up expectations for Fed rate cuts in 2026, which supports the bull case in BTC; however, the bond yield differential suggests JPY strength ahead.

Por Omkar Godbole, AI Boost24 jul 2025