L1 / L2
Layer 1 / Layer 2. L1 is the base blockchain (Ethereum, Solana, Bitcoin). L2 is a scaling layer built on top (Arbitrum, Optimism, Base, the Lightning Network).
Bitcoin Price
BTC · #1 by market cap
$76,861
-1.52%
-0.04% 1h -4.91% 7d — 30d — 1y
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Price data via CoinGecko API, refreshed every 60 seconds. Historical chart data daily-refreshed. See our methodology. Page reviewed May 2026.
Technical snapshot
Derived from 31-day price historyBull-Bear Score
51/100
Neutral
RSI · 14-day
46.4
Neutral
03070100
Moving Avg Signal
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Volatility · 30d
27%
Low · annualised
Indicators are for informational purposes only and do not constitute investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Sentiment & community signals
Daily refresh · CoinGecko🐂 Bullish votes
73.4%
🐂 73%
🐻 27%
𝕏 Followers
6.9M
Official project account
🔻 Reddit subs
6.8M
4,200 active · 48h
⌥ Dev commits · 4w
28
Light
★ 81.0K · 1,100 devs
Sentiment votes are crowd-sourced and may not reflect actual price movements. Community and dev metrics indicate ecosystem health, not investment quality.
On-chain network metrics
Updated 59m ago⛏️ Hashrate
978.9 EH/s
Network security
📈 Difficulty
136.61T
Next adjust in 1,277 blocks
⏳ Halving
693 days
99,725 blocks left
🧱 Block height
950,275
Latest confirmed
📥 Mempool
111,853 txs
42.8 MvB queued
⚡ Fast fee
2 sat/vB
Next block
⏱️ 30-min fee
1 sat/vB
~30 min confirm
🐌 Economy fee
1 sat/vB
Low priority
Data: mempool.space. Hashrate represents the network's computational power; higher values indicate stronger security.
ROI calculator
Hypothetical · educational only
Today it would be worth
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Calculations use historical end-of-day prices. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Cryptocurrency investments carry significant risk.
Where to trade Bitcoin
10 exchanges · sorted by volume| # | Exchange | Pair | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Azbit | BTC/USDT | $77,392 | Trade ↗ |
| 2 | CoinUp.io | BTC/USDT | $77,390 | Trade ↗ |
| 3 | BTCC | BTC/USDT | $77,393 | Trade ↗ |
| 4 | Pionex | BTC/USDT | $77,390 | Trade ↗ |
| 5 | BitMart | BTC/USDT | $77,401 | Trade ↗ |
| 6 | KCEX | BTC/USDT | $77,387 | Trade ↗ |
| 7 | Binance | BTC/USDT | $77,385 | Trade ↗ |
| 8 | FameEX | BTC/USDT | $77,382 | Trade ↗ |
| 9 | BVOX | BTC/USDT | $77,379 | Trade ↗ |
| 10 | AscendEX (BitMax) | BTC/USDT | $77,369 | Trade ↗ |
Trust score reflects exchange liquidity, age, and order book depth (CoinGecko methodology). External links are not endorsements — always verify the exchange in your jurisdiction.
Other Cryptocurrency coins
Top 9 by market cap
ETH
#2
Ethereum
$2,118
-3.1%
$255.00B cap
BNB
#4
BNB
$588.00
-2.4%
$83.00B cap
SOL
#5
Solana
$132.00
-4.8%
$62.00B cap
XRP
#3
XRP
$2.31
-2.8%
$133.00B cap
ADA
#9
Cardano
$0.6500
-1.9%
$23.00B cap
DOGE
#10
Dogecoin
$0.1400
+2.1%
$21.00B cap
TRX
#8
TRON
$0.2700
-1.2%
$23.00B cap
AVAX
#22
Avalanche
$16.80
-5.1%
$7.00B cap
LINK
#18
Chainlink
$14.20
-3.7%
$9.00B cap
Tile shading reflects 24h price change intensity. Click any coin to view its full profile.
Compared to peers
Normalised · max = 100
Bitcoin
BTC
Ethereum
ETH
Each axis is scaled to the largest value across the compared coins (= 100). Larger polygons indicate higher overall metrics. "Stability" is the inverse of 30-day volatility.
Tokenomics & supply
Max supply: 21,000,000 BTC- Circulating 20,030,493 BTC 95.4%
- Yet to be issued 969,507 BTC 4.6%
Capped supply — no further issuance possible above 21,000,000 BTC.
About Bitcoin
Bitcoin (BTC) is the first and largest cryptocurrency, created in 2009 by the pseudonymous developer Satoshi Nakamoto. It introduced a permissionless, peer-to-peer electronic cash system that operates without banks, governments, or any central intermediary — secured instead by a global network of nodes and miners using Proof of Work (PoW) consensus.
The Bitcoin supply is hard-capped at 21 million BTC. New coins enter circulation through block rewards paid to miners every ~10 minutes. Approximately every four years, the block subsidy halves — the so-called halving — a deflationary mechanism that gradually reduces the rate of new issuance. The next halving is tracked live in the on-chain metrics section above.
Bitcoin uses the UTXO (Unspent Transaction Output) model: every transaction consumes prior outputs and creates new ones, providing strong auditability and parallel verification. The protocol is intentionally minimal — there is no smart contract language, no on-chain governance, and changes require widespread node-operator consensus. This conservative design is core to the "digital gold" thesis: scarcity, security, and resistance to debasement above feature velocity.
BTC is the most widely-held cryptocurrency by institutions and retail investors alike. It trades 24/7 on every major exchange globally, is referenced by the Fear & Greed Index, and serves as the de facto pair for altcoin price discovery. Spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US, launched in January 2024, broadened access for traditional investors. On-chain metrics — hashrate, miner revenue, mempool congestion, and active addresses — give a comprehensive read on network health and adoption.
Frequently asked questions about Bitcoin
What is Bitcoin (BTC)?
Bitcoin (BTC) is a cryptocurrency listed on global exchanges and tracked across major data providers. It currently ranks #1 among all cryptocurrencies by total market value. It belongs to the Cryptocurrency and Proof of Work (PoW) category. Live price, market cap, trading volume, and historical performance are displayed on this page and refreshed continuously.
How does Bitcoin work?
Bitcoin uses Proof of Work (PoW) consensus with the SHA-256 hashing algorithm. Specialised mining hardware (ASICs) competes to solve cryptographic puzzles every ~10 minutes; the winning miner appends a new block of transactions and earns the block subsidy plus fees. Roughly every four years (every 210,000 blocks), the block subsidy halves — a deflationary mechanism that caps total supply at 21 million BTC. Transactions follow the UTXO (Unspent Transaction Output) model, where each spend consumes prior outputs and creates new ones. Full nodes worldwide independently validate every block against consensus rules.
How much Bitcoin is in circulation?
There are currently 20,030,493 BTC in circulation out of a maximum supply of 21,000,000, meaning approximately 95.4% of the total BTC that will ever exist has been issued. New tokens enter circulation through the protocol's pre-defined emission schedule.
How can I buy Bitcoin?
Bitcoin (BTC) is traded on most major cryptocurrency exchanges, including Binance, Coinbase, Kraken, OKX, Bybit, and Bitstamp. Availability depends on your jurisdiction and the exchange's listings. After purchase, many users transfer their BTC to a self-custody wallet for long-term storage. This information is educational and does not constitute investment advice.
Is Bitcoin a good investment?
Cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, are highly volatile and carry significant risk of loss. Whether Bitcoin is appropriate for a given portfolio depends on the investor's individual risk tolerance, time horizon, and financial situation. Always research the project's fundamentals, understand the risks, and only allocate capital you can afford to lose. This page provides market data only, not personalised investment advice. Consider consulting a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Why is Bitcoin considered digital gold?
Bitcoin is often called "digital gold" because, like physical gold, its supply is finite (capped at 21 million BTC) and the cost of creating new units is high. These properties make Bitcoin scarce and resistant to debasement. Unlike gold, Bitcoin is verifiable, portable across borders in seconds, and divisible to eight decimal places, which is why many investors hold it as a long-term store of value.
Latest news about Bitcoin
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PoW
Proof-of-Work. A consensus mechanism where miners compete to solve a cryptographic puzzle to produce the next block.
Address
A string identifier used to send or receive a specific cryptocurrency. Bitcoin addresses start with 1, 3, or bc1; Ethereum addresses start with 0x followed by 40 hex characters.
Block reward
The new tokens issued to whoever produces the next block in a blockchain. Funds the network's security in PoW or PoS.
Halving
A scheduled reduction in Bitcoin's block reward every 210,000 blocks (~four years).
