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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 Jun 2026.

Technical snapshot

Derived from 365-day price history
Bull-Bear Score
39/100
Bearish
RSI · 14-day
35.3
Bearish lean
03070100
Moving Avg Signal
Strong bear
vs 50d MA-13.8%
vs 200d MA-17.6%
Volatility · 30d
42%
Moderate · annualised
50d MA: $74,434
200d MA: $77,889

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 11m ago
⛏️ Hashrate
900.0 EH/s
Network security
📈 Difficulty
124.93T
Next adjust in 1,858 blocks
⏳ Halving
669 days
96,274 blocks left
🧱 Block height
953,726
Latest confirmed
📥 Mempool
106,368 txs
43.8 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
$—

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 BTCC BTC/USDT $65,511 Trade ↗
2 CoinUp.io BTC/USDT $65,552 Trade ↗
3 Pionex BTC/USDT $65,553 Trade ↗
4 Azbit BTC/USDT $65,563 Trade ↗
5 Binance BTC/USDT $65,543 Trade ↗
6 KCEX BTC/USDT $65,524 Trade ↗
7 Ourbit BTC/USDT $65,512 Trade ↗
8 Bybit BTC/USDT $65,664 Trade ↗
9 Gate BTC/USDT $65,568 Trade ↗
10 AscendEX (BitMax) BTC/USDT $65,514 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

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Compared to peers

Normalised · max = 100
Market Cap 24h Volume Stability Dev Activity Community Liquidity
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 95.4%
  • 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.

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