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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Ether Awaits Price Breakout After Bitcoin’s Record Daily Close

Ether lags bitcoin as the latter nears a record high price.

Yazan Omkar Godbole20 Eki 2021

Ether and bitcoin daily charts (TradingView)

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Bitcoin Options Open Interest Tops $14B as ProShares ETF ‘BITO’ Goes Live

A pickup in options activity ahead of bitcoin’s ETF listing signifies increased participation by sophisticated investors.

Yazan Omkar Godbole20 Eki 2021

Dollar value of bitcoin's options open interest (bybt)

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ProShares Bitcoin Futures ETF ‘BITO’ Hauls In $570M of Assets in Stock-Market Debut

According to ProShares, the fund’s sponsor, the new ETF’s assets shot to $570 million from $20 million on its first day of trading.

Yazan Bradley Keoun20 Eki 2021

The New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday as the ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (ticker $BITO) started trading. (Cheyenne Ligon/CoinDesk)

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Market Wrap: ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF Rises in Trading Debut, Sending BTC Higher

Bitcoin hits a six-month high as the first bitcoin futures ETF to list in the U.S. completes its initial day on the market.

Yazan Damanick Dantes, Helene Braun19 Eki 2021

BITO 24-hour price chart (CoinDesk, TradingView)

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Bitcoin Hits 6-Month High as First Bitcoin Futures ETF ‘BITO’ Starts Trading

The ProShares Bitcoin Strategy exchange-traded fund started with $20 million of seed capital.

Yazan Lyllah Ledesma19 Eki 2021

The New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday, as the ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF ($BITO) started trading. (Cheyenne Ligon/CoinDesk)

Videolar

Bitcoin Hits 6-Month High as First US Bitcoin Futures ETF ‘BITO’ Starts Trading on NYSE

Bitcoin’s price surged Tuesday to a six-month high, climbing past $63,000 as ProShares’ much-anticipated, futures-focused exchange-traded fund (ETF) began trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Anthony Saccaro, President and CEO of Providence Financial and Insurance Services, discusses his advice for clients looking to get bitcoin exposure and invest in bitcoin futures ETFs.

19 Eki 2021

Politika

Kill the BitLicense

The state’s regulatory regime has been bad for New York and bad for crypto.

Yazan Alex Adelman, Aubrey Strobel19 Eki 2021

Podcast'ler

Massive Trading Volume for ProShares Bitcoin Futures ETF as NYAG Targets Crypto Lenders

Yazan Nathaniel Whittemore19 Eki 2021

Finans

ProShares Bitcoin Futures ETF ‘BITO’ Rises in Debut

The long-awaited investment vehicle opened trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

Yazan Nelson Wang19 Eki 2021

ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF's NYSE Debut (Cheyenne Ligon/CoinDesk)

Videolar

Bitcoin Blasts Past $62K as First U.S. Bitcoin Futures ETF Hits NYSE Today

The first U.S. bitcoin futures ETF, ProShares' 'BITO,' starts trading today. As bitcoin surges past $62,000 on the news, could a steep price drop be next? Michele Schneider, managing partner at Marketgauge Group, discusses what to know before investing in this ETF and navigating the potential risks of the futures market.

19 Eki 2021