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$63013.434192
Bitcoin (BTC) Rank 1
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20,070,375 BTC

Bitcoin (BTC)

Bitcoin (BTC)

BTC

Bitcoin (BTC) Price
$63,013.43

Bitcoin (BTC) 24h Vol
$19,568,872,685

Bitcoin (BTC) Market Cap
$1,264,703,254,280

Bitcoin (BTC) Circulating
20,070,375

Full Name
Bitcoin (BTC)
Symbol
BTC
Algorithm
SHA-256
BTC Price
1.00 BTC
BTC Market
20,070,375 BTC
BTC 24h Vol
310,551 BTC
Total Coins Mined
20,070,375 BTC
1h
-0.07 %
24h
-0.47 %
7d
-3 %
Charts

Bitcoin (BTC)
Bitcoin (BTC)

Description

Bitcoin uses peer-to-peer technology to operate with no central authority or banks; managing transactions and the issuing of bitcoins is carried out collectively by the network. Although other cryptocurrencies have come before, Bitcoin is the first decentralized cryptocurrency - Its reputation has spawned copies and evolution in the space.

With the largest variety of markets and the biggest value - having reached a peak of 18 billion USD - Bitcoin is here to stay. As with any new invention, there can be improvements or flaws in the initial model however the community and a team of dedicated developers are pushing to overcome any obstacle they come across. It is also the most traded cryptocurrency and one of the main entry points for all the other cryptocurrencies. The price is as unstable as always and it can go up or down by 10%-20% in a single day.

Bitcoin is an SHA-256 POW coin with almost 21,000,000 total minable coins. The block time is 10 minutes. See below for a full range of Bitcoin markets where you can trade US Dollars for Bitcoin, crypto to Bitcoin and many other fiat currencies too.

Learn about the history of Bitcoin here and check out 50 crazy-fun facts about Bitcoin here!

Full Name Bitcoin (BTC)
Start Date 2009-03-01
Algorithm SHA-256
Proof Type PoW
Website bitcoin.org/en/
Twitter N/A
Facebook www.facebook.com/bitcoins/
Reddit www.reddit.com/r/bitcoin/
Block Number 589554
Block Time 600
Block Reward 12
Total Coins Mined 20,070,375 BTC
Previous Total Coins Mined N/A
Net Hashes Per Second 71,478,995,905.91 H/s
Technology

Balances - block chain The block chain is a shared public ledger on which the entire Bitcoin network relies. All confirmed transactions are included in the block chain. This way, Bitcoin wallets can calculate their spendable balance and new transactions can be verified to be spending bitcoins that are actually owned by the spender. The integrity and the chronological order of the block chain are enforced with cryptography.

Transactions - private keys A transaction is a transfer of value between Bitcoin wallets that gets included in the block chain. Bitcoin wallets keep a secret piece of data called a private key or seed, which is used to sign transactions, providing a mathematical proof that they have come from the owner of the wallet. The signature also prevents the transaction from being altered by anybody once it has been issued. All transactions are broadcast between users and usually begin to be confirmed by the network in the following 10 minutes, through a process called mining.

Processing - mining Mining is a distributed consensus system that is used to confirm waiting transactions by including them in the block chain. It enforces a chronological order in the block chain, protects the neutrality of the network, and allows different computers to agree on the state of the system. To be confirmed, transactions must be packed in a block that fits very strict cryptographic rules that will be verified by the network. These rules prevent previous blocks from being modified because doing so would invalidate all following blocks. Mining also creates the equivalent of a competitive lottery that prevents any individual from easily adding new blocks consecutively in the block chain. This way, no individuals can control what is included in the block chain or replace parts of the block chain to roll back their own spends.

Features

Mobile payments made easy Bitcoin on mobiles allows you to pay with a simple two step scan-and-pay. No need to sign up, swipe your card, type a PIN, or sign anything. All you need to receive Bitcoin payments is to display the QR code in your Bitcoin wallet app and let your friend scan your mobile, or touch the two phones together (using NFC radio technology).

Security and control over your money Bitcoin transactions are secured by military grade cryptography. Nobody can charge you money or make a payment on your behalf. So long as you take the required steps to protect your wallet, Bitcoin can give you control over your money and a strong level of protection against many types of fraud.

Works everywhere, anytime Just like with email, you don't need to ask your family to use the same software or the same service providers. Just let them stick to their own favorites. No problem there; they are all compatible as they use the same open technology. The Bitcoin network never sleeps, even on holidays!

Fast international payments Sending bitcoins across borders is as easy as sending them across the street. There are no banks to make you wait three business days, no extra fees for making an international transfer, and no special limitations on the minimum or maximum amount you can send.

Choose your own fees There is no fee to receive bitcoins, and many wallets let you control how large a fee to pay when spending. Most wallets have reasonable default fees, and higher fees can encourage faster confirmation of your transactions. Fees are unrelated to the amount transferred, so it's possible to send 100,000 bitcoins for the same fee it costs to send 1 bitcoin.

Protect your identity With Bitcoin, there is no credit card number that some malicious actor can collect in order to impersonate you. In fact, it is even possible to send a payment without revealing your identity, almost just like with physical money. You should however take note that some effort can be required to protect your privacy.

Bitcoin (BTC) News
Bitcoin trades at $63,342 as whale selling through Wintermute raises bearish risks

Bitcoin trades at $63,342 as whale selling through Wintermute raises bearish risks

🚨 BTC faces selling pressure as whales offload $50.72M via Wintermute. 💸 $63,342 is the current BTC price, with a key resistance zone at $71,000-$74,500. 👀 Large holders have sold 2,500 BTC worth $154M in the last two months. 📉 The next move for $BTC depends on whale activity and critical support zones. Continue Reading:Bitcoin trades at $63,342 as whale selling through Wintermute raises bearish risks The post Bitcoin trades at $63,342 as whale selling through Win...

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Shiba Inu, Near Protocol and Hyperliquid struggle at key resistance as Bitcoin dips below $63,000

Shiba Inu, Near Protocol and Hyperliquid struggle at key resistance as Bitcoin dips below $63,000

🚨 Shiba Inu, Near Protocol and Hyperliquid test key resistance as Bitcoin drops below $63,000. 📈 $SHIB recovers slightly but struggles to break through major barriers. ⚡ Bitcoin consolidates near $62,600 as sellers remain dominant in the short term. 🧩 Near Protocol faces ongoing weakness, while Hyperliquid shows signs of rebound. Continue Reading:Shiba Inu, Near Protocol and Hyperliquid struggle at key resistance as Bitcoin dips below $63,000 The post Shiba Inu, Ne...

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Edelman Financial Engines and Tudor Investment reveal over $56 million in Bitcoin ETFs

Edelman Financial Engines and Tudor Investment reveal over $56 million in Bitcoin ETFs

🚨 Edelman Financial discloses a $34 million investment in Bitcoin ETFs. 🚀 Tudor Investment Corporation raises its Bitcoin ETF holdings to $22.9 million, up from last quarter. 💡 Both firms now hold more in spot Bitcoin ETFs than in several major tech stocks. 📊 In recent months, $BTC exposure among major U.S. asset managers has sharply increased. Continue Reading:Edelman Financial Engines and Tudor Investment reveal over $56 million in Bitcoin ETFs The post Edelman...

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