Bitcoin
BTC#1| 1h | 24h | 7d | 30d | 1y |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.02% | -0.49% | -0.65% | -4.95% | -25.92% |
About Bitcoin
Bitcoin is the cryptocurrency that started the entire digital asset market. It introduced a way to transfer value globally without relying on banks, payment processors, or central authorities. With its fixed supply of 21 million coins and proof-of-work security model, Bitcoin has become the reference point for how people understand scarcity, decentralization, and long-term value in crypto.
BTC is often described as digital gold, but its role is broader than that. It is a store-of-value asset for some, a macro trading instrument for others, and the main liquidity anchor for the wider cryptocurrency market. When Bitcoin moves, the rest of the market often reacts, which is why traders, institutions, analysts, and everyday crypto users follow the Bitcoin price so closely.
What makes Bitcoin different from most other cryptocurrencies is its simplicity. It does not try to be a smart contract platform, gaming network, or application layer. Its core purpose is to be a decentralized monetary network that has continued to operate through multiple market cycles. For anyone trying to understand crypto, Bitcoin remains the natural starting point.
BTC in other currencies
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Where to buy Bitcoin — BTC markets
| Exchange | Pair | Price | Volume (24h) | Trust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pionex | BTC/USDT | $81,959.00 | $2.05B | green |
| Binance | BTC/USDT | $81,959.00 | $1.18B | green |
| Bybit | BTC/USDT | $81,950.00 | $981.15M | green |
| Hotcoin | BTC/USDT | $81,978.00 | $813.74M | green |
| Gate | BTC/USDT | $81,956.00 | $799.95M | green |
| Ourbit | BTC/USDT | $81,994.00 | $662.69M | green |
| CoinW | BTC/USDT | $81,951.00 | $635.36M | green |
| DigiFinex | BTC/USDT | $81,966.00 | $567.2M | green |
| Toobit | BTC/USDT | $81,962.00 | $559.24M | green |
| Biconomy.com | BTC/USDT | $81,958.00 | $522.02M | green |
| WEEX | BTC/USDT | $81,957.00 | $477.68M | green |
| OKX | BTC/USDT | $81,991.00 | $459.68M | green |
| HTX | BTC/USDT | $81,940.00 | $401.98M | green |
| Coinbase Exchange | BTC/USD | $81,967.00 | $384.88M | green |
| Deribit Spot | BTC/USDC | $81,857.00 | $384.32M | green |
| Bullish | BTC/USDC | $81,883.00 | $382.3M | green |
| MEXC | BTC/USDT | $81,956.00 | $355.97M | green |
| XT.COM | BTC/USDT | $81,957.00 | $352.79M | green |
| KuCoin | BTC/USDT | $81,963.00 | $338.25M | green |
| Crypto.com Exchange | BTC/USD | $81,982.00 | $330.47M | green |
Bitcoin Price History
Bitcoin (BTC) reached its all-time high of $126,080.00 on October 6, 2025, and trades 35.3% below that peak today. Its all-time low was $67.81 on July 5, 2013, and the price has since risen 120,202% from that low.
| Year | Open | High | Low | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026(YTD) | $87,512.87 | $96,934.61 | $58,550.67 | $81,576.82 | -6.78% |
| 2025 | $93,396.03 | $124,724.66 | $76,261.10 | $88,407.73 | -5.34% |
| 2024 | $44,197.61 | $106,145.02 | $39,523.63 | $92,619.42 | +109.56% |
| 2023 | $16,613.87 | $44,186.18 | $16,613.87 | $42,280.14 | +154.49% |
| 2022 | $47,737.35 | $47,737.35 | $15,760.19 | $16,531.31 | -65.37% |
| 2021 | $29,388.94 | $67,549.14 | $29,388.94 | $46,197.31 | +57.19% |
| 2020 | $10,233.32 | $28,972.40 | $4,916.78 | $28,972.40 | +183.12% |
| 2018 | $13,444.88 | $17,172.30 | $5,871.28 | $6,594.98 | -50.95% |
| 2017 | $995.44 | $19,345.49 | $785.43 | $13,850.40 | +1291.38% |
| 2016 | $433.99 | $972.17 | $368.02 | $963.38 | +121.98% |
| 2015 | $314.89 | $463.18 | $164.92 | $429.95 | +36.54% |
| 2014 | $509.71 | $515.23 | $310.34 | $318.24 | -37.56% |
| 2013 | $13.30 | $230.00 | $13.28 | $124.90 | +839.10% |
| 2012 | $5.268 | $13.70 | $4.222 | $13.51 | +156.45% |
| 2011 | $0.30 | $29.60 | $0.295 | $4.722 | +1474.00% |
| 2010 | $0.04951 | $0.39 | $0.04951 | $0.30 | +505.94% |
Bitcoin News
Not Bitcoin. Not Ethereum. This Once-Popular Cryptocurrency Could Be the Biggest Winner of 2027. - Yahoo Finance
Not Bitcoin. Not Ethereum. This Once-Popular Cryptocurrency Could Be the Biggest Winner of 2027. Yahoo Finance
Not Bitcoin. Not Ethereum. This Once-Popular Cryptocurrency Could Be the Biggest Winner of 2027. - The Motley Fool
Not Bitcoin. Not Ethereum. This Once-Popular Cryptocurrency Could Be the Biggest Winner of 2027. The Motley Fool
This Top Investment Strategist Thinks a Bitcoin Supercycle Is Coming Soon. Here's Why He's Wrong. - Yahoo Finance
This Top Investment Strategist Thinks a Bitcoin Supercycle Is Coming Soon. Here's Why He's Wrong. Yahoo Finance
This Top Investment Strategist Thinks a Bitcoin Supercycle Is Coming Soon. Here's Why He's Wrong. - The Motley Fool
This Top Investment Strategist Thinks a Bitcoin Supercycle Is Coming Soon. Here's Why He's Wrong. The Motley Fool
What’s Next for Bitcoin? WisdomTree’s Take on Risks, Regulation, and Investing - Morningstar
What’s Next for Bitcoin? WisdomTree’s Take on Risks, Regulation, and Investing Morningstar
Bitcoin, gold trim early losses as yen gives up gains. Oil stays near $100 - CoinDesk
Bitcoin, gold trim early losses as yen gives up gains. Oil stays near $100 CoinDesk
Bitcoin slides below $81,500 as tech stock sell-off spreads to Asian equities - The Block
Bitcoin slides below $81,500 as tech stock sell-off spreads to Asian equities The Block
Crypto capture of foreign aid - CEPR
Crypto capture of foreign aid CEPR
Crypto Market Today, Oct. 22: Bitcoin and Altcoins Slide as Wall Street Fears Spill Into Crypto Markets - The Motley Fool
Crypto Market Today, Oct. 22: Bitcoin and Altcoins Slide as Wall Street Fears Spill Into Crypto Markets The Motley Fool
Bitcoin-Backed Loans Add Debt to Leveraged Crypto Trading - PYMNTS.com
Bitcoin-Backed Loans Add Debt to Leveraged Crypto Trading PYMNTS.com
Bitcoin FAQ
What is Bitcoin (BTC)?
Bitcoin (BTC) is a decentralized digital currency created in 2009 by an anonymous developer or group known as Satoshi Nakamoto. It operates on a peer-to-peer network, enabling direct transactions without intermediaries. All transactions are recorded on a public, immutable ledger called the blockchain, ensuring transparency and security.
How does Bitcoin mining work?
Bitcoin (BTC) uses a proof-of-work consensus mechanism. Miners compete to solve cryptographic puzzles to validate transactions and add new blocks to the blockchain. The first miner to solve the puzzle receives newly minted bitcoins and transaction fees. This process secures the network, prevents double-spending, and introduces new BTC into circulation at a predictable rate.
What is the purpose of the BTC token?
The BTC token serves as a medium of exchange and a store of value. It can be used for online purchases, cross-border remittances, and as an investment asset. Its decentralized nature and capped supply of 21 million coins make it resistant to inflation and government control. BTC transactions are pseudonymous and irreversible, providing financial sovereignty to users.
How does Bitcoin differ from traditional currencies?
Bitcoin (BTC) differs from traditional fiat currencies by being decentralized and not issued by any central bank. Its supply is algorithmically capped at 21 million, preventing inflationary overproduction. Transactions are processed on a global network without intermediaries, enabling low-cost, near-instant transfers. Additionally, Bitcoin operates 24/7 and is accessible to anyone with an internet connection, unlike bank systems with limited hours and geographic restrictions.
What is the current price of Bitcoin?
Bitcoin is currently priced at $81,576.82, down 0.49% in the last 24 hours. It is ranked #1 by market capitalization. Over the past 7 days, BTC is down 0.65%.
What is Bitcoin's market cap?
Bitcoin has a market capitalization of $1.64T. The 24-hour trading volume is $25.65B, reflecting the total value of BTC traded across all exchanges in the last day.
How many Bitcoin coins are in circulation?
There are currently 20.10M BTC in circulation. Bitcoin has a maximum supply of 21.00M BTC, meaning no more than this amount will ever exist.
