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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Bitcoin 'OG' Whale Raises Bearish BTC Bet Worth Over $400M

The OG whale reportedly sold BTC in the spot market earlier this week.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostOct 10, 2025

A whale dives below the surface, leaving only its tail visible.

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Bitcoin Slides Below $121K as Gold and Silver Rallies Take Breathers

Silver hit $50 per ounce for the first time ever, but that milestone sparked a fast bout of profit-taking.

By Helene Braun, Krisztian SandorOct 9, 2025

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Bitcoin ETF Inflows Poised to Smash Records in Q4, Says Crypto Asset Manager Bitwise

Institutional access, a surging debasement trade, and bitcoin’s rally above $125,000 are setting the stage for the strongest quarter ever for ETF flows.

By Will Canny, AI BoostOct 9, 2025

Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan (CoinDesk Archives)

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Crypto Investors Are Now Using Wall Street's Age Old Strategy to Invest, Bitwise CEO Says

Institutional investors have now shifted to more sophisticated and reliable analysis methods for selecting crypto investments as the digital asset market matures, according to Bitwise's Hunter Horsley.

By Omkar GodboleOct 9, 2025

Hunter Horsley, CEO of Bitwise (YouTube/CoinDesk screenshot)

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Two Prime Hits Record $827 Million in Q3 Bitcoin-Backed Loans

The lender topped $2.5 billion in total commitments since 2024 as institutional bitcoin adoption has accelerated

By James Van Straten, AI BoostOct 9, 2025

(Christian Dubovan/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin Slips Below Key Support as Dollar Strengthens Ahead of Powell Speech

The crypto market retreats after a week of strong ETF inflows, with traders eyeing Powell’s remarks for clues on Fed policy amid data gaps from the government shutdown.

By James Van Straten, Omkar GodboleOct 9, 2025

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Bitcoin Crash Off the Table as Four-Year Cycle is Dead: Arthur Hayes

Arthur Hayes argues that Bitcoin’s traditional four-year market cycle has ended, as current shifts in global monetary policy indicate expanding fiat liquidity.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostOct 9, 2025

Arthur Hayes sentenciado a dos años de libertad condicional. (BitMEX)

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Asia Morning Briefing: Bitcoin Climbs Through the Fog as Analysts Split on What’s Driving It

Trading near $123,000, Bitcoin’s rise has become a mirror for the market’s uncertainty, part trust and part froth, with QCP calling it a “credibility hedge” while Glassnode and CryptoQuant debate whether the rally’s conviction hides complacency.

By Sam ReynoldsOct 9, 2025