Bitcoin

BTC

$70,216.00

-$3,542.49(-5.05%)Today

Market cap

1.40T

Total volume (24h)

50.08B

Volume / Market cap

0.0357

Circulating supply

20.00M

Day range (24h)

$69,537.00$74,264.00

All-time low

$67.81

All-time high

$126,080.00

About Bitcoin (BTC)

Bitcoin (BTC) is the world's first decentralised digital currency and the foundation of crypto's global ecosystem. Created in 2009 by the pseudonymous developer Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin introduced a peer to peer payment system that eliminates the need for banks or intermediaries. Every Bitcoin transaction is verified and recorded on the blockchain, a transparent and immutable ledger accessible anywhere in the world.

Unlike traditional currencies controlled by central banks, Bitcoin operates on a limited supply model capped at 21 million coins, making it inherently scarce and deflationary. New BTC are issued through mining, a process where global participants use computational power to validate transactions and secure the blockchain. This proof‑of‑work (PoW) system ensures that Bitcoin remains secure, censorship resistant, and decentralised.

Often referred to as digital gold, Bitcoin is used worldwide as a store of value. It powers everything from direct payments to decentralised finance (DeFi) applications, and wrapped Bitcoin products (like WBTC and tBTC) that bring BTC liquidity into other blockchain ecosystems such as Ethereum and Solana.

As an open source network, Bitcoin's development and governance are maintained by a distributed community of engineers, miners, and users. Network upgrades and optimisations are proposed through transparent Bitcoin Improvement Proposals (BIPs), preserving both technical stability and global neutrality.

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Price history

Today (19 March 2026)	$70,216.00	-5.05%
24 hours ago (18 March 2026)	$73,946.71	-5.05%
1 week ago (12 March 2026)	$69,477.33	+1.06%
1 month ago (17 February 2026)	$68,358.14	+2.72%
1 year ago (19 March 2025)	$83,171.17	-15.58%

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24h change: +1.30%. From $69,601.97 to $70,505.00.

BTC $70,505 (+1.30% 24h, -1.36% 7d), market cap $1,409.60B, 24h volume $51.59B, continuing a slow recovery after a rocky start to 2026.
Bitcoin's circulating supply reached the 20 million BTC milestone around March 10–11, 2026, meaning roughly 1 million BTC remain to be mined over the next ~114 years — a landmark moment for supply scarcity dynamics.
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan argued on March 11, 2026, that Bitcoin could reach $1,000,000 within a decade if it captures roughly 17% of the global store-of-value market, up from approximately 4% today, in his public remarks.
Arthur Hayes said on 11 March 2026 that he would not buy Bitcoin at current levels, stating he is waiting for central bank liquidity expansion — which he believes geopolitical stress could eventually trigger — before deploying capital.

11 March 2026

24h change: +1.25%. From $71,620.77 to $72,516.00.

Bitcoin surpassed $73,000 on March 4, 2026, reaching its highest level in a month, coinciding with ETF inflows and rising open interest, contributing to a broader risk-asset rebound.
On March 5, 2026, analysts assessed whether Bitcoin's relief rally represented a market bottom or the start of consolidation, after a strong intraday recovery the prior session.
On March 5, 2026, the cryptocurrency industry gained first access to the Federal Reserve payment system, with total crypto market roughly $2.3 trillion and Bitcoin accounting for about $1.3 trillion.

5 March 2026

24h change: +6.83%. From $67,110.17 to $71,696.00.

Bitcoin's price climbed 5.7% on March 4, 2026, briefly surpassing $71,890, marking its highest level in nearly one month amid a broad crypto advance.
On March 4, 2026, exchange outflows increased in parts of the Middle East, with more users transferring Bitcoin from centralized platforms to self-custody wallets during a period of regional uncertainty.
On 3 March 2026, market observers are debating whether recent global developments could contribute to Bitcoin's price movements. For now, Bitcoin remained relatively steady despite elevated volatility.

4 March 2026

24h change: +2.70%. From $65,456.82 to $67,224.00.

MicroStrategy (MSTR) announced on March 2, 2026, it purchased 3,015 Bitcoin for $204 million at $67,700 per coin, funding the acquisition via $229.9 million in common stock sales and $7.1 million in STRC preferred proceeds.
Bitcoin rebounded toward $70,000 on March 3, 2026, rallying alongside equities after a stronger-than-expected PMI, forcing bearish traders to cover shorts.

3 March 2026

24h change: -2.20%. From $66,909.84 to $65,439.00.

Christopher Wood discussed Bitcoin's four-year cycle and an existential threat from quantum computing on March 2, 2026, framing technological risk alongside broader market commentary.
An analysis on March 2, 2026 compared gold, silver, and Bitcoin as crash hedges, citing Bitcoin's 0.68% intraday movement and assessing their historical performance during market stress.

2 March 2026

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AI BTC updates powered by Brandwatch. Not financial advice. Last updated on 11 March 2026.

Bullish BTC indicators

Short-term momentum is present as Bitcoin trades at $70,570 (+1.03% 24h). Session gains reported up to +2.1% coincided with equities, indicating demand spillover. (Source)

Bitcoin's circulating supply crossed 20 million BTC this week, leaving roughly 1 million left to mine over the next ~114 years. The milestone has renewed media attention on Bitcoin's fixed-supply design as a differentiator from inflationary assets. (Source)

Scarcity narratives persist as on-chain data shows a significant share of Bitcoin supply has not moved in over a year. With BTC trading near or below estimated miner production costs (~$70,000), the market is in a range that has historically coincided with miner capitulation phases and and periods of reduced new supply entering exchanges. (Source)

Bearish BTC indicators

Tight monetary conditions persist as the Fed holds rates steady amid geopolitical uncertainty. Arthur Hayes noted he is waiting for central bank liquidity expansion before buying, raising questions about the pace of institutional re-entry. (Source)

Geopolitical uncertainty continues to weigh on risk assets as ongoing conflicts sustain elevated oil prices. BTC has historically correlated with equities during macro stress events, and prolonged instability could delay the institutional inflows that many analysts expect to drive the next leg higher.  (Source)

Fraud using Bitcoin payments remains active, with a $79,000 victim traced via wallet transfers. Persistent impersonation scams may prompt stricter KYC enforcement and slower onboarding. (Source)