Bitcoin

$60,237.00
$1,735.78(+2.88%)Today
Market cap
1.21T
Total volume (24h)
35.01B
Volume / Market cap
0.0290
Circulating supply
20.05M
Day range (24h)
$57,945.00$60,359.00
All-time low
$67.81
All-time high
$126,080.00

About Bitcoin (BTC)

Bitcoin (BTC) is the world’s first decentralized 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 decentralized.

Often referred to as digital gold, Bitcoin is used worldwide as a store of value. It powers everything from direct payments to decentralized 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 optimizations are proposed through transparent Bitcoin Improvement Proposals (BIPs), preserving both technical stability and global neutrality.

Price history

Today (July 1, 2026)$60,237.00+2.88%
24 hours ago (June 30, 2026)$58,549.84+2.88%
1 week ago (June 24, 2026)$59,507.57+1.23%
1 month ago (June 1, 2026)$71,426.50-15.67%
1 year ago (July 1, 2025)$106,275.06-43.32%

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24h change: +3.00%. From $58,318.71 to $60,070.00.

  • U.S. spot bitcoin etfs recorded net outflows exceeding $4 billion in June 2026, the largest monthly total since launch. Blackrock's ibit represented the majority of those outflows. Bitcoin's price fell below $60,000 and its 200-week moving average amid the redemptions. ETFs continue to hold more than 1.2 million btc overall.
  • Strategy unveiled a digital credit capital framework including a bitcoin monetization program to sell up to $1.25 billion of holdings when advantageous. This represents a shift from the prior never-sell stance associated with the company. Proceeds would support cash reserves, preferred stock dividends, interest payments and buybacks. The announcement comes as bitcoin trades near multi-year lows.
  • President Trump's annual financial disclosure reported more than $50 million in bitcoin and $5-25 million in ethereum. The filing showed over $1.2 billion in total crypto earnings during 2025, primarily from meme coin royalties and token sales. The disclosure arrives during a period of weak bitcoin price action and ETF outflows. It underscores continued high-profile engagement with cryptocurrency.

24h change: -2.16%. From $59,648.84 to $58,358.00.

  • Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds experienced over $4 billion in net outflows in June 2026, marking the worst month on record. BlackRock's IBIT and other funds saw significant redemptions amid waning institutional demand. This persistent selling has contributed to bitcoin trading near $59,000 and testing key support levels. The trend highlights caution among traditional investors despite longer-term corporate adoption of bitcoin.
  • Strategy unveiled its Digital Credit Capital Framework, authorizing up to $1.25 billion in bitcoin sales under specific conditions while launching a $2 billion stock buyback program. The company reiterated its long-term commitment to bitcoin as its primary treasury reserve asset. The announcement has fueled discussion about near-term selling pressure even as its shares reacted positively on the news. It reflects active capital management by one of bitcoin's largest corporate holders.
  • The crypto fear and greed index has reached extreme fear with readings near 15. Certain on-chain metrics that previously signaled cycle bottoms have triggered again. Options traders are increasingly buying downside protection as bitcoin consolidates around the $59,000-$60,000 level. These conditions coincide with bitcoin heading for a potential back-to-back quarterly loss.

24h change: -2.45%. From $66,546.84 to $64,918.00.

  • BlackRock introduced the iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF (BITA). The fund holds bitcoin and BlackRock's spot bitcoin ETF while selling call options on up to 35 percent of holdings to generate income with a high-teens yield target. This product responds to investor demand for cash flow from long-term bitcoin exposure. It marks continued innovation and integration of bitcoin into traditional investment vehicles.[[1]](https://www.theblock.co/post/404825/blackrock-launches-new-ishares-bitcoin-premium-income-etf-covered-call-nasdaq)[[2]](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/16/blackrock-s-new-bitcoin-income-fund-offers-cash-flow-alongside-btc-exposure)
  • Strategy, the largest corporate bitcoin holder, purchased additional bitcoin and expanded its cash reserves to $1.1 billion. Michael Saylor expressed long-term optimism with price targets escalating significantly higher over time. This corporate buying occurs alongside periods of spot ETF outflows. It underscores bitcoin's role as a treasury asset for public companies.[[3]](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUMR3L3aOsI)[[4]](https://decrypt.co/371176/bitcoin-giant-strategy-pads-cash-cushion-second-week-buys-btc)
  • Spot bitcoin ETFs recorded both small inflows and larger outflows in recent sessions, contributing to volatility in sentiment. The Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index reached 22, indicating extreme fear. Price action has been consolidative near $66,000 with influence from macro events including the SpaceX IPO. Corporate and institutional interest persists despite short-term outflows.[[5]](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/crypto/articles/bitcoin-etf-outflows-just-hit-154340851.html)[[6]](https://cryptorank.io/news/feed/9da19-us-spot-bitcoin-etfs-inflow-june-16)

24h change: -3.33%. From $77,469.21 to $74,889.00.

  • Bitcoin broke below the $75,000 level in recent trading. This price action led to $45 million in long positions liquidated in 15 minutes and broader estimates of $30 billion wiped from the crypto market in 60 minutes. Selling pressure gauges have entered high-risk zones according to market data providers. These developments show current technical conditions that you can follow through price charts and liquidation trackers.
  • Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded approximately $1 billion in net outflows since the start of 2026 with a slump in demand during May. A whale executed a $1.29 billion sale of BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF shares in a dark pool. Capital appears to be rotating toward other cryptocurrencies and assets such as AI stocks and precious metals. You can use these flows to gauge institutional positioning in Bitcoin.
  • Banca Sella received approval as the first Italian bank under MiCA to offer Bitcoin and digital asset services to customers. White House crypto advisors described Bitcoin as a tool for modern statecraft and discussed the Clarity Act for broader industry rules. These steps create clearer legal pathways for banks and institutions. Such developments matter because they influence how easily you and other users can interact with Bitcoin through traditional channels.

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Bullish BTC indicators

As of 2026-06-17, BTC traded at $64,800, with 24h -2.43% and 7d +5.74%. 24h volume was $25.25B, and market cap was $1.30T.

Strategy holdings have reached 845,256 BTC (~4% of total supply) after a 1,550 BTC buyback at $65,332. The accumulation continued despite a small 32 BTC sale for dividend funding, per Parshwa Turakhiya (June 13). (Source)

Spot Bitcoin ETFs (exchange-traded funds) drew $85.85M on June 12, the largest single-day inflow in about 4 weeks. Cumulative net inflows now stand at $53.62B, per Kamina Bashir (June 13). (Source)

Bearish BTC indicators

Bitcoin mining difficulty fell -10.09% at block 953,568, per CoinWarz data (June 14). Network hashrate stands at 886 EH/s, down -12% in June as miners pivot to AI workloads. Reduced hashrate may weigh on network security perception. (Source)

The CME FedWatch tool prices ~50% odds of a Federal Reserve rate hike in 2026, per CME Group data (June 17). Markets had expected multiple cuts at year start. The hawkish repricing could continue to pressure risk assets including BTC. (Source)

BTC futures open interest fell -8.5% to a 6-month low, per CoinGlass data (June 14). Funding rates on perpetual contracts flipped from positive to negative during early June. The unwinding may signal continued caution among leveraged traders. (Source)

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