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

Market Wrap: Ether Breaks Out as Bitcoin Lags

Ether may be poised for a move to $4,000.

By Damanick Dantes, Tracy WangSep 1, 2021

Videos

All CoinDesk Top 20 Assets Produce Positive Returns in August

A new chart reveals all CoinDesk Top 20 assets, the top 20 digital assets based on verifiable dollar volume and exchange listings, had positive returns in August. "All About Bitcoin" host Michael Casey breaks down the Chart of the Day.

Sep 1, 2021

Videos

Why Are Altcoins Outperforming Bitcoin?

CoinDesk’s Galen Moore discusses his crypto markets analysis and outlook in response to a chart illustrating altcoins outperforming bitcoin in August. “When you see a chart like this with Cardano and XRP in the top three, that is certainly an indicator of retail froth,” Moore said. Plus, his take on growing institutional interest in crypto.

Sep 1, 2021

Podcasts

Bitcoin Payments Coming to Twitter?

By Nathaniel WhittemoreSep 1, 2021

Videos

Bitcoin Could Become Payment Option for Twitter’s Tip Jar Feature

A new report revealed that Twitter could soon enable users to tip content creators using bitcoin following the latest update to its “Tip Jar” feature in its beta code, indicating that users will be given bitcoin tutorials.

Sep 1, 2021

Finance

Mutual Fund Giant Franklin Templeton Eyes Bitcoin, Ether Trades With Planned Hires

The $1.5 trillion asset manager is a newcomer to crypto investing despite years of experimenting with blockchain tech.

By Danny NelsonSep 1, 2021

Benjamin Franklin (Culture Club/Getty Images)

Markets

Bitcoin Stuck in Sideways Chop, Support Above $46K

There is immediate resistance around $48,000 and then $50K, where buyers have taken profits over the past few weeks.

By Damanick DantesSep 1, 2021

Bitcoin hourly price chart shows short-term support and resistance levels with RSI.

Markets

Ether Tops $3.5K After Record Daily Coin Burn; Bitcoin’s Rangeplay Continues

Ethereum destroyed 12,000 coins on Tuesday, the most in a single day since the EIP 1559 activation.

By Omkar GodboleSep 1, 2021

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Slips Below $48K as Focus Shifts to Regulation

Bitcoin is in pullback mode as China and the SEC have traders’ attention.

By Damanick Dantes, Bradley KeounAug 31, 2021

Bitcoin 24-hour price chart, CoinDesk 20

Videos

Bitcoin Rangebound, Holding Support Above $46K

Bitcoin registered a series of lower price highs over the past few days as buyers continue to take profits. The cryptocurrency is stuck in a tight range between $46,000 support and $50,000 resistance, and is roughly flat over the past week. CoinDesk's Michael Casey breaks down the Chart of the Day.

Aug 31, 2021