Bitcoin Price Today
Track the live Bitcoin (BTC) price in US Dollars with real-time charts and data updated throughout the day. Bitcoin is the world's first and largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. Monitor BTC price trends, convert Bitcoin to USD instantly, and stay informed with the latest crypto market movements -- all in one place, completely free.
📈 BTC Price Chart
About Bitcoin (BTC)
Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency created in 2009 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto. It operates on a peer-to-peer network using blockchain technology, allowing users to send and receive value without intermediaries like banks or governments.
What Affects Bitcoin's Price?
Bitcoin's price is driven by supply and demand dynamics, institutional adoption, regulatory developments, macroeconomic conditions, and market sentiment. With a fixed supply cap of 21 million coins, Bitcoin is often compared to digital gold as a store of value and hedge against inflation.
Bitcoin Halving and Price Cycles
Approximately every four years, Bitcoin's block reward is cut in half in an event known as the "halving." Historically, halving events have preceded significant bull runs, as reduced new supply meets growing demand. The most recent halving occurred in April 2024.
How to Read the Chart
The chart above shows Bitcoin's price in USD over your selected time period. Use the time period buttons (7D, 30D, 90D, 1Y) to view different trends. The BTC to USD converter uses the latest available price data to give you accurate conversions in real time.
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