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

Top Crypto Traders Flip Bearish on BTC, ETH in Major Sentiment Shift

Once-bullish crypto traders are warning of billions in potential ether liquidations and fresh downside risks for bitcoin.

By Oliver KnightAug 18, 2025

Markets

Michael Saylor's Strategy Added $51M of Bitcoin Last Week

The company also updated previous guidance to now allow the issuance of fresh shares even when the stock trades below 2.5x mNAV.

By Stephen Alpher, James Van StratenAug 18, 2025

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor (Nikhilesh De)

Markets

Bitcoin in Precarious Position as BTC Price Penetrates Bullish Trendline

Technical indicators suggest a bearish shift, with the weekly stochastic oscillator signaling a possible correction.

By Omkar GodboleAug 18, 2025

BTC in precarious position. (poupoune05/Pixabay)

Markets

Bitcoin Drops Below $115K Amid Wave of Profit-Taking

Approximately, $3.5B of profit realized over the weekend, latest correction trims 7% from ATH.

By James Van StratenAug 18, 2025

Markets

Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Treasury by 775 BTC, Assets Outweigh Debt 18-Fold

Tokyo-listed firm now holds 18,888 BTC worth $1.95B, with NAV multiple at record low despite strong balance sheet.

By James Van StratenAug 18, 2025

Markets

Solana’s SOL, XRP Dive 5% Amid Profit-Taking; Bitcoin Traders Eye Gold Divergence

Bitcoin’s role as “digital gold” could come back into play if monetary easing takes hold, one analyst said.

By Shaurya MalwaAug 18, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin Mining Profitability Rose 2% in July Amid BTC Price Rally, Jefferies Says

A rising bitcoin price is seen as most favorable for Galaxy's digital assets business, while miners fight a rising network hashrate, the report said.

By Will CannyAug 17, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin Steadies at $118K as Analysts Flag Deeper Pullback Risks and Altcoin Rotation

Bitcoin steadied near $118,000 on Sunday, though analysts Lark Davis and Michaël van de Poppe warned of deeper corrections and choppy trading ahead.

By Siamak Masnavi, CD AnalyticsAug 17, 2025

BTC climbed from $117.8K to $118.4K over 24 hours, Aug. 16–17, 2025

Markets

Adam Back’s $2.1B Bitcoin Treasury Play Set to Challenge MARA in BTC Holdings

Bitcoin Standard Treasury Co.'s SPAC deal combines fiat financing and a bitcoin-denominated PIPE, aiming to debut on the Nasdaq with over 30,000 BTC and an aggressive growth plan.

By James Van StratenAug 16, 2025

Blockstream CEO Adam Back at Consensus Hong Kong in February (CoinDesk/Personae Digital)

Policy

Czech Police Arrest Donor in Billion-Dollar Bitcoin Scandal: Report

Authorities detain convicted trafficker Tomáš Jiřikovský in probe over bitcoin gifted to Ministry of Justice, with the case expanding to money laundering and drug charges.

By Jamie Crawley, AI BoostAug 15, 2025

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