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.

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Retail traders are running for the exit amid bitcoin's selloff, while 'mega-whales' are quietly buying the dip

Glassnode data shows large bitcoin holders accumulating, while retail remains in distribution.

By James Van Straten17 hours ago

Markets

Bitcoin falls out of global top 10 assets by market capitalization, below Elon Musk's Tesla

Ether also declined significantly, dropping to 56th place with a market cap just above $300 billion and losing 14.5% of its value.

By Francisco Rodrigues17 hours ago

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Bitcoin plunges near $77,000 as geopolitical risks deepens amid U.S-Iran tension

Bitcoin slid under $78,000 on Saturday as thin weekend liquidity magnified selling pressure, with traders pointing to Middle East tensions, U.S. political risk and lingering crypto-specific uncertainty.

By Shaurya Malwa, Francisco Rodrigues20 hours ago

Traders on of the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.

Markets

Anatomy of bitcoin's plunge this week: The dollar's bottom was BTC's top

It seems like ages ago, but bitcoin rose to just shy of $91,000 on Wednesday. Then the U.S. dollar started to strengthen.

By James Van StratenJan 30, 2026

Markets

Precious metals crash, with silver plunging 35%, gold falling 12% while bitcoin holds at $83,000

Crypto bulls who have theorized that bitcoin can't begin rising until money flows out of red-hot precious metals are about to find out if they were correct.

By Krisztian SandorJan 30, 2026

A soap bubble suspended mid-air (Unsplash/Braedon McLeod/Modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

Gold's six-month rally versus bitcoin shows similarities to the 2019 cycle

The bitcoin-to-gold ratio rebounded from recent lows, mirroring a pattern seen in the 2019-2020.

By James Van StratenJan 30, 2026

Markets

U.S. dollar strength and volatility surge as markets nervously await U.S. open

While Fed chair speculation drives uncertainty across equities, rates, and crypto.

By James Van StratenJan 30, 2026

Markets

U.S. listed bitcoin, ether ETFs bleed nearly $1 billion in a day

U.S.-listed spot bitcoin and ether ETFs saw one of their worst combined outflow days of 2026 as falling prices, rising volatility and macro uncertainty pushed investors to cut exposure.

By Shaurya MalwaJan 30, 2026

Outflows (Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

Binance to shift $1 billion user protection fund into bitcoin amid market rout

Binance will convert the stablecoin holdings in its $1 billion Secure Asset Fund for Users to bitcoin over the next 30 days, with plans for regular audits.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostJan 30, 2026