Bitcoin
BTC#1| 1h | 24h | 7d | 30d | 1y |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.31% | +0.88% | +21.33% | +20.10% | -32.18% |
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.
Bitcoin Markets
| Exchange | Pair | Price | Volume (24h) | Trust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTCC | BTC/USDT | $71,807.00 | $7.1B | red |
| Pionex | BTC/USDT | $71,931.00 | $5.58B | green |
| Binance | BTC/USDT | $71,829.00 | $3.32B | green |
| KCEX | BTC/USDT | $71,885.00 | $2.4B | yellow |
| Hotcoin | BTC/USDT | $71,928.00 | $1.87B | yellow |
| Gate | BTC/USDT | $71,764.00 | $1.7B | green |
| Ourbit | BTC/USDT | $71,876.00 | $1.69B | green |
| Coinbase Exchange | BTC/USD | $71,990.00 | $1.57B | green |
| DigiFinex | BTC/USDT | $71,955.00 | $1.51B | green |
| OKX | BTC/USDT | $71,857.00 | $1.39B | green |
| Bybit | BTC/USDT | $71,799.00 | $1.38B | green |
| Binance | BTC/USDC | $71,842.00 | $1.34B | green |
| Biconomy.com | BTC/USDT | $71,933.00 | $1.32B | green |
| Azbit | BTC/USDT | $71,887.00 | $1.29B | yellow |
| OrangeX | BTC/USDT | $71,949.00 | $1.28B | yellow |
| Tapbit | BTC/USDT | $71,927.00 | $1.26B | yellow |
| Bullish | BTC/USDC | $71,862.00 | $1.21B | green |
| MEXC | BTC/USDT | $71,945.00 | $1.2B | green |
| WEEX | BTC/USDT | $71,895.00 | $1.15B | green |
| Toobit | BTC/USDT | $71,932.00 | $1.1B | green |
Bitcoin Price History
Bitcoin (BTC) reached its all-time high of $126,080.00 on October 6, 2025, and trades 39.0% below that peak today. Its all-time low was $67.81 on July 5, 2013, and the price has since risen 113,386% from that low.
| Year | Open | High | Low | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026(YTD) | $87,512.87 | $96,934.61 | $58,296.97 | $76,954.87 | -12.06% |
| 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% |
Analysis
Bitcoin Tests Multi-Week Gains as 24-Hour Pullback Halts 22% Weekly Surge
Bitcoin trades at $76,937 after a 2.12% daily decline, pausing a powerful 22.01% weekly rally. The multi-timeframe data reveals a sharp uptrend facing…
Bitcoin Momentum Builds as 7-Day Gain Hits 24.75%
Bitcoin trades at $78,609 after a 5.22% daily rise, while the 7-day gain of 24.75% signals strong momentum. Volume of $69.58B supports the move.
Bitcoin Volatility Expands Sharply as 7-Day Range Dwarfs Intraday Movement
Bitcoin's 24-hour and 7-day changes show significant expansion, while the 1-hour change remains muted, signalling a strong directional breakout from recent…
Bitcoin at $69K: Analysing the 45% Drawdown from Its 2025 All-Time High
Bitcoin trades 45.1% below its October 2025 peak of $126,080, though a 7.56% daily surge narrows the gap. The 30-day trajectory shows a modest 5.60% gain…
Bitcoin Holds Steady as Top 10 Movers Diverge Sharply in Low-Volume Session
Bitcoin posted a marginal 0.31% daily gain, anchoring the market while Ethereum and Solana outperformed and Hyperliquid and LEO led declines across the top 10.
Bitcoin Volume at 1.6% of Market Cap Signals Tepid Conviction Behind Drift
Bitcoin posted a modest 1.12% daily gain against a backdrop of anemic turnover, with the volume-to-market cap ratio sitting at just 0.016. The data suggests…
Bitcoin Multi-Timeframe Analysis: Short-Term Stability Meets Lingering Correction
Bitcoin's 24-hour gain of 0.54% sits within a wider 7-day decline of 2.37% and a nearly flat 30-day performance, suggesting a consolidation phase after recent…
Bitcoin Drifts Near $63K as Low Momentum Keeps Breakout Capped
Bitcoin is virtually unchanged over the past day while its seven-day decline holds near 3%. Ultra-low volume and flat hourly moves paint a market waiting for a…
Bitcoin Volatility Tightens as Range Compression Deepens Below $63,000
Bitcoin's intraday moves narrow to a whisper while the weekly decline holds at 3%, signalling a pronounced compression in volatility across multiple timeframes.
Bitcoin Holds Near $63K, Still 50% Below All-Time High Set in 2025
Bitcoin trades at $63,277.54, a 49.8% drawdown from its October 2025 all-time high of $126,080. The 30-day decline of 2.26% shows persistent pressure but no…
Bitcoin News
Bitcoin ETFs See Biggest Weekly Inflow in 10 Months During Rally - Bloomberg
Bitcoin ETFs See Biggest Weekly Inflow in 10 Months During Rally Bloomberg
Prominent Bitcoin Miner Bets on Ethereum, Predicts ETH Will Beat BTC This Cycle - Yahoo Finance
Prominent Bitcoin Miner Bets on Ethereum, Predicts ETH Will Beat BTC This Cycle Yahoo Finance
Bitcoin’s Rally Leans on Fears That Fiscal Strains Are Mounting - Yahoo Finance
Bitcoin’s Rally Leans on Fears That Fiscal Strains Are Mounting Yahoo Finance
Ethereum’s ‘Netflix Moment’ Could Send ETH To $10K By 2029 As Bitcoin Eyes $81K - Yahoo Finance
Ethereum’s ‘Netflix Moment’ Could Send ETH To $10K By 2029 As Bitcoin Eyes $81K Yahoo Finance
Scott Bessent just kicked the bitcoin debasement trade into another gear: Chart of the Day - Yahoo Finance
Scott Bessent just kicked the bitcoin debasement trade into another gear: Chart of the Day Yahoo Finance
Scott Bessent Might Have Started The Bitcoin Bull Cycle (Cryptocurrency:BTC-USD) - Seeking Alpha
Scott Bessent Might Have Started The Bitcoin Bull Cycle (Cryptocurrency:BTC-USD) Seeking Alpha
Got $500? 1 Cryptocurrency to Buy Hand Over Fist in the Second Half of 2026 - Yahoo Finance
Got $500? 1 Cryptocurrency to Buy Hand Over Fist in the Second Half of 2026 Yahoo Finance
Senators Plan a Clarity Act Vote on Sept. 15. What Happens Next for Crypto? - Yahoo Finance
Senators Plan a Clarity Act Vote on Sept. 15. What Happens Next for Crypto? Yahoo Finance
Morning Crypto Market Overview for June 30: Bitcoin Falls, Securitize Heads to NYSE, SEC Wins Against NanoBit - CoinSpot.io
Morning Crypto Market Overview for June 30: Bitcoin Falls, Securitize Heads to NYSE, SEC Wins Against NanoBit CoinSpot.io
How bitcoin and gold went from a slump to an MVP week in just a few days - AP News
How bitcoin and gold went from a slump to an MVP week in just a few days AP News
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 $76,954.87, up 0.88% in the last 24 hours. It is ranked #1 by market capitalization. Over the past 7 days, BTC is up 21.33%.
What is Bitcoin's market cap?
Bitcoin has a market capitalization of $1.54T. The 24-hour trading volume is $32.46B, reflecting the total value of BTC traded across all exchanges in the last day.
How many Bitcoin coins are in circulation?
There are currently 20.07M BTC in circulation. Bitcoin has a maximum supply of 21.00M BTC, meaning no more than this amount will ever exist.
