Bitcoin Price

Bitcoin Price refers to the current value of Bitcoin (BTC) in the global cryptocurrency market. As the first and most prominent digital currency, Bitcoin's price is a significant indicator of the overall health of the cryptocurrency market. It is determined by supply and demand dynamics, influenced by factors such as market sentiment, regulatory news, technological advancements, and macroeconomic trends. Bitcoin's price is also closely watched by traditional finance professionals, given its potential as a digital asset and a hedge against inflation. It's traded on various cryptocurrency exchanges, including Coinbase, Binance, and Kraken.


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First Mover: Near Record Highs, Bitcoin May Have a Volatile Week

Bitcoin prices are near all-time high, while its one-month implied volatility metric has jumped to four-month highs.

Bitcoin prices are near all-time high.

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Crypto Long & Short: 4 Metrics That Show How the Current Bitcoin Rally Is Different From 2017

The current bitcoin bull run is indeed different from three years ago, though that doesn't mean we won't see another peak-and-trough cycle.

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Bitcoin’s US Election Surge: What’s Next?

CoinDesk journalists discuss the election’s impact looking at this week’s events and into the future.

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Crypto Long & Short: Why the PayPal Rally Isn't What It Seems, and Why That’s OK

PayPal opening its network to bitcoin and crypto is a game-changer, but the announcement hides a bigger and more important message.

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Bitcoin Starts Shrugging Off BitMEX Bombshell, Recoups Nearly Half of 4% Price Dip

Bitcoin traders have begun recovering from Thursday's bombshell indictments by U.S. regulators against the BitMEX exchange's co-founders.

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Bitcoin Sets Record 63 Straight Days Closing Above $10,000

Bitcoin has closed above $10,000 since July 27.

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How to Value Bitcoin: Days Destroyed

How to place a value on bitcoin? Its data are unfamiliar territory for many investors. In a recent investor survey by a well-known financial institution, nearly half said a lack of fundamentals keeps them from participating. In this webinar, we look at one of the first and oldest unique data points to be developed by crypto asset analysts: Bitcoin Days Destroyed. We're joined by Lucas Nuzzi, a veteran analyst and a network data expert at Coin Metrics. In a 30-minute webinar Lucas and CoinDesk Research will walk you through the structure of this unique fundamental, and demonstrate some of its many applications. Watch the full recording of our webinar on How to Value Bitcoin: Bitcoin Days Destroyed.

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How to Value Bitcoin: Days Destroyed

How to place a value on bitcoin? Its data are unfamiliar territory for many investors. In a recent investor survey by a well-known financial institution, nearly half said a lack of fundamentals keeps them from participating.

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Crypto Long & Short: What Changed My Mind About Bitcoin Narratives

Is bitcoin having a good year or not? As an industry, we need to work on honing our understanding of the many narratives, and how they can influence value.

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Closing in on $9,900 as Crypto Market Volatility Persists

Crypto derivatives volume had a record month in May - and volatility contributes to fueling that growth.

Source: CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index