Bitcoin (BTC) Price | BTC to USD Price and Live ChartBTC$108,690.53+0.19%ETH$2,623.43+2.70%FDUSD$0.9983+0.02%USDT$1.0001+0.00%XRP$2.3311+2.45%BNB$662.65+0.43%SOL$152.93+2.17%USDC$0.9999-0.00%TRX$0.2871+0.08%DOGE$0.1717+1.70%ADA$0.5960+3.04%HYPE$39.30+3.64%BCH$507.33+1.69%SUI$2.9214+1.47%WBT$44.72-0.40%LINK$14.12+5.88%LEO$9.0848+0.44%XLM$0.2648+5.66%AVAX$18.39+2.80%SHIB$0.0₄1192+1.10%AdNewsBack to menuNewsMarketsFinanceTechPolicyFocusPricesBack to menuPricesDataBack to menuDataTrade DataDerivativesOrder Book DataOn-Chain DataAPIResearch & InsightsData CatalogueAI & Machine LearningIndicesBack to menuIndicesMulti-Asset IndicesReference RatesStrategies and ServicesAPIInsights & AnnouncementsDocumentation & GovernanceResearchBack to menuResearchEventsBack to menuEventsCoinDesk: Policy & RegulationConsensus Hong KongConsensus MiamiSponsoredBack to menuSponsoredThought LeadershipPress ReleasesCoinWMEXCPhemexAdvertiseVideosBack to menuVideosCoinDesk DailyShortsEditor's PicksPodcastsBack to menuPodcastsCoinDesk Podcast NetworkMarkets DailyGen CUnchained with Laura ShinThe Mining PodNewslettersBack to menuNewslettersThe NodeCrypto Daybook AmericasState of CryptoCrypto Long & ShortCrypto for AdvisorsWebinarsBack to menuWebinarsEnglishSelect LanguageEnglish enFrançais frDeutsch deItaliano itNederlands nlУкраїнська ukEspañol esPortuguês pt-brРусский ruFilipino filNewsPricesDataIndicesResearchEventsSponsoredSign In BTCBitcoin$108,695.150.19%Buy / SellGet CryptoMarket Cap. #1$2,161,916,974,565Volume (24h) #1$12,356,505,023 Supply (Circ. / Total / Max)19.89M / 19.89M / 21.00M OverviewPlatformsNewsBasicAdvanced Open- High- Low- Vol.-1H24H7D1M1YAll1H24H7D1M1YAllNeed more data?Explore CoinDesk's APIMarket Cap. #1$2,161,916,974,565Volume (24h) #1$12,356,505,023 Supply (Circ. / Total / Max)19.89M / 19.89M / 21.00M Launch Date2009-01-03Block Number904,723Block Reward3.13Last Block Size1,016,430Network H/s895424214.11T2009-01-03Launch Date904,723Block Number3.13Block Reward1,016,430Last Block Size895424214.11TNetwork H/sBitcoin Price ConverterBitcoin InformationResourcesWebsitesWebsiteWhitepaperBlogBlock Explorersblockchain.info...Code Repositoriesgithub.com/bitcoin/bitcoinHashing AlgorithmsSHA-256Supported StandardsBRC-20ARC-20RunesIndustriesPaymentCommunitieswww.reddit.com...Bitcoin Supported PlatformsTrading AsToken StandardBuilt OnSmart Contract AddressLaunch Date1WBTCHRC20ONE0x3095c7557bcb296ccc6e363de01b760ba031f2d92020-10-16ABWBTCERC20ARB0x2f2a2543B76A4166549F7aaB2e75Bef0aefC5B0f2021-06-16BBTCERC20ETH0x9be89d2a4cd102d8fecc6bf9da793be995c225412020-10-23BTCABERC20AVAX0x152b9d0FdC40C096757F570A51E494bd4b943E502022-05-19BTCBBEP2BNBBTCB-1DE2019-06-17View all About BitcoinBitcoin is a decentralized cryptocurrency that uses peer-to-peer technology and a blockchain to record transactions. It was created by Satoshi Nakamoto and the first block was mined on January 3, 2009. Bitcoin transactions are recorded on a blockchain, which is a distributed ledger that can be accessed by anyone to verify transactions. Transactions are verified by miners, who are rewarded with a set amount of Bitcoin and transaction fees. The supply of Bitcoin is limited to 21 million coins and it is divisible to eight decimal places. A wallet is needed to use Bitcoin and it consists of a public key, which is used to send and receive payments, and a private key, which is used to control the wallet. Bitcoin can be used for a variety of purposes, including everyday transactions, as a store of value, or for investment.What is Bitcoin?Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency that uses to secure transactions and control the supply of new coins. It operates on a peer-to-peer network, where every transaction is recorded on a public ledger called the . As the first digital currency to enable direct transfers of value without intermediaries, Bitcoin has pioneered a new approach to money. Today, it functions as both a medium of exchange and a store of value, influencing global finance and inspiring many other digital currencies.Each bitcoin is made up of 100 million , making it divisible up to eight decimal places. This means that anyone can purchase a fraction of a bitcoin with as little as one U.S. dollar.So, who created Bitcoin?That’s a question that has intrigued many. Bitcoin was created by an unknown person or group using the name . In 2008, Satoshi published a whitepaper titled “” that outlined a method for sending money directly between individuals without relying on central authorities. The network came to life in January 2009 with the mining of the , marking Bitcoin’s official launch. Despite numerous investigations, Satoshi Nakamoto’s .Then, who manages Bitcoin?How does Bitcoin work?How does Bitcoin mining work?What are Bitcoin Halvings?Why Does Bitcoin Appreciate in Value?Bitcoin (BTC) PriceWhat is Bitcoin’s All-Time High?How to Buy BitcoinHow is Bitcoin Stored?What is Bitcoin’s Energy Consumption?What is a Bitcoin ETF?How to Invest in a Bitcoin ETFAboutAbout UsMastheadCareersCoinDesk NewsCrypto API DocumentationContactContact UsAccessibilityAdvertiseSitemapSystem StatusDisclosure & PolicesCoinDesk is an award-winning media outlet that covers the cryptocurrency industry. Its journalists abide by a strict set of editorial policies. CoinDesk has adopted a set of principles aimed at ensuring the integrity, editorial independence and freedom from bias of its publications. CoinDesk is part of the Bullish group, which owns and invests in digital asset businesses and digital assets. CoinDesk employees, including journalists, may receive Bullish group equity-based compensation. Bullish was incubated by technology investor Block.one.EthicsPrivacyTerms of UseCookie SettingsDo Not Sell My Info© 2025 CoinDesk, Inc.X icon, The live Bitcoin price today is $108,778.16 USD with a 24-hour trading volume of $33,367,944,094.23 USD. We update our BTC to USD price in real-time., Bitcoin is an innovative payment network and a new kind of money. Find all you need to know and get started with Bitcoin on bitcoin.org..