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

Bitcoin Could Tumble Back to $88K: Glassnode

The analytics firm warns that Bitcoin’s failure to reclaim the $113K cost basis may lead to a far deeper retracement amid long-term holder selling and fragile sentiment.

By James Van StratenOct 30, 2025, 2:18 p.m. ET

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Bitcoin Plunges Below Critical 200-Day Average as Dollar Surges to 3-Month High

BTC's losses follow positive developments in U.S.-China trade relations.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostOct 30, 2025, 1:48 p.m. ET

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Bitcoin Slides Below $108K, Crypto Stocks Sink as 'Uptober' Disappoints

With Thursday's decline, bitcoin is on track for its worst October return in more than a decade.

By Helene Braun, Krisztian Sandor, James Van StratenOct 30, 2025, 11:01 a.m. ET

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Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Tests $110K as Traders ‘Sell the News’ on Fed Cut, U.S.-China Deal

Bitcoin slid to its $110,000 support as the broader crypto market shed $80 billion following the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate cut and a new U.S.-China trade agreement.

By Oliver KnightOct 30, 2025, 8:00 a.m. ET

Trading screens (TheDigitalArtist/Pixabay)

Markets

This Bitcoin Market Dynamic Commands Attention as Prices Surge Past $110K Ahead of $13B Options Expiry

Key market dynamic points to potential for heightened market volatility ahead of Friday's options expiry.

By Omkar GodboleOct 30, 2025, 3:37 a.m. ET

High-resolution image of numerous shiny gold bitcoin tokens stacked together.

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What Bitcoin Chart Says About BTC Price After Powell Casts Doubt on December Cut?

BTC is down but not out following Powell's hakwish commentary on rates.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostOct 29, 2025, 3:49 p.m. ET

Bulls and bears (Midjourney/Modified by CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin Tumbles Back to $110K on Fed's Powell's Hawkish Comments

Though acknowledging growing weakness in the labor market, Powell said a December rate cut is not a "foregone conclusion."

By Stephen Alpher, Krisztian SandorOct 29, 2025, 2:49 p.m. ET

Fed Chair Jerome Powell Speaking on Sept. 17, 2025 at FOMC Press Conference

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Fed Delivers Expected 25 Basis Point Rate Cut as Markets Await Powell’s Comments

Headed lower on Wednesday ahead of the decision, bitcoin remained so in the minutes following the news at $111,700, down 3% over the past 24 hours.

By James Van Straten, AI BoostOct 29, 2025, 2:03 p.m. ET

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Michael Saylor's Strategy Drops $18B in Value, but a Rebound May Be Near: 10X Research

The company is expected to report another quarterly profit on Thursday, possibly reviving expectations for S&P 500 inclusion, 10x Research's Markus Thielen argued.

By Krisztian SandorOct 29, 2025, 11:48 a.m. ET