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

BTC Faces Golden Fibonacci Hurdle at $122K, XRP Holds Support at $3

BTC bulls need to overcome the 161.8% Fib extension, the so-called golden ratio.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostJul 31, 2025

XRP prone to profit taking. (shutterstock_248427865)

Markets

Whale Activity Surges as Bitcoin Builds Momentum Toward New Highs

Retail and institutional investors are aggressively accumulating BTC, echoing bullish patterns last seen during the 2024 U.S. election.

By James Van Straten, AI BoostJul 31, 2025

Markets

Strategy's Market Hints at Strongest Downside Risk Since April

Shares of Strategy have fallen over 14% in two weeks, closing below the 50-day simple moving average.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostJul 31, 2025

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor (CoinDesk)

Markets

Bitcoin, XRP, Ether Recoup Overnight Losses as Analysts Point to Growing Threat to Fed Independence

Analysts highlighted concerns over the Fed's independence, with two Trump-appointed officials dissenting in favor of a rate cut on Wednesday.

By Omkar GodboleJul 31, 2025

Major coins recoup overnight losses. (JetalProduções/Pixabay)

Markets

Bitcoin Tumbles Below $116K as Jerome Powell Delivers Hawkish Remarks

The Fed Chair appeared as dug in as ever to his insistence that the central bank stands firmly in blocking the Trump tariffs from igniting inflation.

By Stephen AlpherJul 30, 2025

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testifies before the House Financial Services Committee

Markets

Fed Holds Rates Steady as Expected, but Two Dissent From Decision

Fed Chair Jerome Powell has been under considerable pressure from the White House to ease monetary policy.

By Krisztian SandorJul 30, 2025

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks at the Brookings Institute in Washington, D.C. on Nov. 30, 2022. (Helene Braun/CoinDesk)

Finance

Twenty One Boosting Bitcoin Holdings; CEO Jack Mallers Sees $150K BTC Incoming

Bitcoin's fixed supply will force higher prices as capital markets ramp up buying, Mallers said in an interview with Bloomberg TV.

By Krisztian SandorJul 30, 2025

Strike CEO Jack Mallers speaks at the Bitcoin 2022 conference in Miami. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Markets

BTC Tentative, Dollar Index Hits 5-Week High as U.S. GDP Grew 3% in Second Quarter

Market observers express concern over potential risks from crowded USD short positions, which could impact equities and crypto markets.

By Omkar GodboleJul 30, 2025

BTC tentative as dollar index rises. (3D Rendering)

Markets

How Will SEC's Approval of In-Kind Redemptions for Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Reshape The Crypto Market?

The SEC approved in-kind creations and redemptions for spot bitcoin and ether ETFs, aligning them more closely with traditional exchange-traded funds.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostJul 30, 2025