Bitcoin news today

Updated April 19, 2026 · 12:10 PM UTC

The latest Bitcoin news today — live BTC price updates, mining developments, halving cycles, ETF flows, and institutional adoption headlines. CryptoSlate’s editorial team covers Bitcoin around the clock, from on-chain data and technical analysis to regulation and macro context, with breaking stories added throughout the day.

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Mining

Global Bitcoin mining industry’s sustainable electricity usage has grown to 57.7%

While Bitcoin mining efficiency continues to rapidly improve, the industry’s electricity consumption advances towards a more sustainable energy mix.

4 years ago

Analysis

Third largest Bitcoin whale purchases BTC worth $37.5 million

After being dormant for a few weeks, a Bitcoin whale has made a significant purchase of 596 Bitcoins from cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase.

4 years ago

Analysis

Bitcoin drops $1,900 in minutes. $66 million in liquidations.

The world’s largest cryptocurrency by marketcap fell -2.2% as London markets opened.

4 years ago

Trading

$200 million ‘Bitcoin Fund’ receives approval for listing on Nasdaq Dubai

The fund will allow the Middle East’s first listed digital asset product to be able to deliver on the growing demand from regional institutional investors.

4 years ago

Banking

El Salvador’s Bitcoin wallet Chivo is set to remove its trade profiting feature

The unique scalping feature was used extensively by El Salvador's citizens as a feature that enabled them to check Bitcoin prices before making a trade.

4 years ago

Technology

Twitter CEO warns of hyperinflation, can crypto solve the problem?

Crypto is often tasked with "saving" the financial system, but can it solve hyperinflation?

4 years ago

Analysis

Why strategists say Bitcoin (BTC) can reach $100,000 by 2022

Bitcoin's sudden surge on Wednesday has compelled financial experts to predict the asset can easily rally as high as $100,000 by the end of 2021.

4 years ago

Trading

WallStreetBets dApp to launch retail funds on Bitcoin’s Liquid Network

Announced at Money 20/20, the Bitcoin-focused partnership provides dApp users direct access to stock exchange-listed funds on the world’s biggest blockchain by marketcap.

4 years ago