Bitcoin
BTC#1| 1h | 24h | 7d | 30d | 1y |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.46% | -2.07% | -1.61% | +21.82% | -30.65% |
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 | $81,080.00 | $4B | red |
| Pionex | BTC/USDT | $81,153.00 | $2.71B | green |
| CoinUp.io | BTC/USDT | $81,098.00 | $1.87B | red |
| Azbit | BTC/USDT | $81,111.00 | $1.42B | green |
| Binance | BTC/USDT | $81,157.00 | $1.35B | green |
| KCEX | BTC/USDT | $81,108.00 | $1.17B | yellow |
| Hotcoin | BTC/USDT | $81,095.00 | $872.34M | green |
| Coinbase Exchange | BTC/USD | $81,142.00 | $847.45M | green |
| Ourbit | BTC/USDT | $81,108.00 | $844.31M | green |
| Coinbase International Exchange | BTC/USDC | $81,173.00 | $796.29M | red |
| Tapbit | BTC/USDT | $81,098.00 | $773.53M | green |
| BitDelta | BTC/USDT | $81,143.00 | $760.28M | yellow |
| Bullish | BTC/USDC | $81,118.00 | $710.17M | green |
| CoinW | BTC/USDT | $81,158.00 | $647.51M | green |
| Biconomy.com | BTC/USDT | $81,157.00 | $641.18M | green |
| DigiFinex | BTC/USDT | $81,120.00 | $640.43M | green |
| MEXC | BTC/USDT | $81,148.00 | $637.49M | green |
| WEEX | BTC/USDT | $81,153.00 | $609.05M | green |
| Bybit | BTC/USDT | $81,104.00 | $607.48M | green |
| BVOX | BTC/USDT | $81,155.00 | $538.49M | red |
Bitcoin Price History
Bitcoin (BTC) reached its all-time high of $126,080.00 on October 6, 2025, and trades 38.8% below that peak today. Its all-time low was $67.81 on July 5, 2013, and the price has since risen 113,654% from that low.
| Year | Open | High | Low | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026(YTD) | $87,512.87 | $96,934.61 | $58,296.97 | $77,136.90 | -11.86% |
| 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 at $78,692: Reading the 37.6% Drawdown After a 24% Monthly Surge
Bitcoin trades 37.6% below its all-time high of $126,080 despite a strong 24.16% gain over the past 30 days, highlighting a market in recovery but still deep…
Bitcoin Outperforms Top 10 as Market Slips, Monero Only Gainer
Bitcoin's 0.46% daily decline is the smallest among major assets, while the broader top 10 falls up to 3.09%. Its market cap remains over five times Ethereum's.
Bitcoin Volume Sits at 0.9% of Market Cap as Price Holds $78K
Bitcoin’s 24-hour turnover ratio of 0.009 suggests subdued participation behind a 21% monthly gain, with price action compressing near $78,145.
Bitcoin's 30-Day Surge Hits a Wall as Short-Term Momentum Sours Across the Market
Bitcoin posted a 20.98% gain over 30 days, but a 2.86% daily drop and a negative 7-day reading point to a clear short-term reversal against the broader monthly…
Bitcoin Holds Near $80,000 as Weekly Momentum Builds
Bitcoin trades at $79,842.79 after a 6.96% weekly gain, with 24-hour volume of $37.33 billion supporting the move. The price remains 36.7% below its all-time…
Bitcoin Tightens Near $78.8K as 7-Day Volatility Fades Into Compression
Bitcoin’s 13.93% weekly surge has given way to near-flat intraday movement, with 1-hour and 24-hour changes compressing to just 0.06% and -0.26%, signalling a…
Bitcoin Trades 37% Below All-Time High Despite 22% Weekly Surge
Bitcoin sits at $79,001 after a strong 22.86% weekly gain, yet remains 37.3% below its October 2025 peak of $126,080. The 30-day trajectory shows a 21% climb…
Bitcoin Leads Top 10 with 4.68% Gain as Solana Outperforms
Bitcoin posted a 4.68% 24-hour gain, outpacing most top-10 assets as its market cap reached $1.62 trillion. Solana was the only top-10 coin with a larger daily…
Bitcoin Volume Ratio Stagnates Despite 21% Weekly Surge
Bitcoin’s 24-hour turnover ratio remains muted at 0.022, suggesting low speculative conviction even as price holds a 21% weekly gain and sits 38.9% below its…
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 News
Bitcoin Slides as US-Iran Tensions Escalate - Bitcoin Magazine
Bitcoin Slides as US-Iran Tensions Escalate Bitcoin Magazine
Robert Kiyosaki Is $1.2 Billion in Debt: Is His Bitcoin at Risk? - Yahoo Finance
Robert Kiyosaki Is $1.2 Billion in Debt: Is His Bitcoin at Risk? Yahoo Finance
Strong ETF, Spot Demand Keep Bitcoin Afloat—But for How Long? - benzinga.com
Strong ETF, Spot Demand Keep Bitcoin Afloat—But for How Long? benzinga.com
Crypto News: Pepeto Announces Increased Investments Following Dogecoin Success While the Bitcoin Price Prediction Targets $1.2 Million - markets.businessinsider.com
Crypto News: Pepeto Announces Increased Investments Following Dogecoin Success While the Bitcoin Price Prediction Targets $1.2 Million markets.businessinsider.com
Big Banks, Financial Giants Eye Crypto Market With Planned Stablecoin - Investopedia
Big Banks, Financial Giants Eye Crypto Market With Planned Stablecoin Investopedia
Crypto ETFs Enter a New Phase in September: Here’s What Investors Should Watch - Bitcoin Foundation
Crypto ETFs Enter a New Phase in September: Here’s What Investors Should Watch Bitcoin Foundation
Best Bitcoin Casinos Australia 2026 – 5 Top Australian Crypto Casinos Reviewed - Muddy River Sports
Best Bitcoin Casinos Australia 2026 – 5 Top Australian Crypto Casinos Reviewed Muddy River Sports
Bitcoin steady above $78k as Strategy resumes buying; rate, Iran jitters persist - Investing.com
Bitcoin steady above $78k as Strategy resumes buying; rate, Iran jitters persist Investing.com
Notes for the Blockchain Age - Intelligent Collector
Notes for the Blockchain Age Intelligent Collector
Bitcoin price analysis: September has typically been a rough month for BTC - CoinDesk
Bitcoin price analysis: September has typically been a rough month for BTC CoinDesk
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 $77,136.9, down 2.07% in the last 24 hours. It is ranked #1 by market capitalization. Over the past 7 days, BTC is down 1.61%.
What is Bitcoin's market cap?
Bitcoin has a market capitalization of $1.55T. The 24-hour trading volume is $30.63B, reflecting the total value of BTC traded across all exchanges in the last day.
How many Bitcoin coins are in circulation?
There are currently 20.08M BTC in circulation. Bitcoin has a maximum supply of 21.00M BTC, meaning no more than this amount will ever exist.
