Bitcoin

$86,457.00
$2,235.74(+2.59%)Today
Market cap
1.74T
Total volume (24h)
38.32B
Volume / Market cap
0.0221
Circulating supply
20.09M
Day range (24h)
$83,182.00$86,794.00
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 (October 2, 2026)$86,457.00+2.59%
24 hours ago (October 1, 2026)$84,277.61+2.59%
1 week ago (September 25, 2026)$84,081.04+2.83%
1 month ago (September 2, 2026)$77,411.61+11.68%
1 year ago (October 2, 2025)$118,600.78-27.10%

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24h change: -0.95%. From $84,432.77 to $83,631.00.

  • U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $2.4 billion in net inflows during the week ending September 25, the largest weekly total since October 2025. This reversed earlier year-to-date deficits and pushed cumulative flows positive. Companies including Strategy continued corporate bitcoin accumulation with a purchase of 1,665 BTC. These flows demonstrate sustained institutional demand even as the price consolidates following recent highs near $87,000.
  • Bitcoin declined toward $83,000 after President Trump rejected Iran's seven-day ceasefire proposal, pushing oil prices above $100 per barrel. U.S. Treasury yields rose to multi-year highs, increasing expectations for additional Federal Reserve rate hikes. Traders are monitoring upcoming PCE inflation data and employment figures for further monetary policy signals that could influence risk assets.
  • Bitcoin gained roughly 43.5 percent during the third quarter, rising from around $58,500 in early July. The period ranks as the second-strongest Q3 on record. Institutional demand, spot trading activity, and relatively restrained profit-taking helped the asset hold near $84,000 through quarterly options expiry despite macro pressures.

24h change: +0.36%. From $84,096.41 to $84,396.00.

  • U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $2.4 billion in the week ending September 25, their largest weekly total since October 2025. This performance has reversed earlier deficits and pushed year-to-date net inflows above zero. BlackRock's IBIT led the charge while the broader streak of positive flows reflects sustained institutional demand. The development coincides with Bitcoin holding steady near recent highs.
  • Bitcoin has held near $84,000 to $85,000 following a rally that took it briefly above $87,000 earlier in the week. The price action comes as the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield hit multi-year highs and expectations for a potential Federal Reserve rate hike in October increased. September gains remain strong, putting the quarter on track for one of its best performances on record. Spot trading activity has stayed elevated with relatively contained profit-taking.
  • Strategy has added to its Bitcoin treasury, now holding approximately 846,000 BTC with significant unrealized gains at current prices. Other corporations including Metaplanet and MARA have also built positions. Michael Saylor has publicly advocated for greater bank involvement in Bitcoin custody and lending. This corporate demand has provided underlying support alongside ETF inflows.

24h change: +1.10%. From $64,258.16 to $64,965.00.

  • Attackers exploited a vulnerability in BTCPay Server that exposed LND credential files known as macaroons. This allowed them to take control of Lightning nodes and drain funds from channels, affecting users including hardware wallet maker Foundation and publication Citadel21. BTCPay advised all users running LND to update immediately to version 2.4.2 or take their servers offline. The incident follows the recent Coldcard hardware wallet exploit and is part of a challenging week for Bitcoin-related software infrastructure.
  • Spot Bitcoin ETFs absorbed approximately 13,500 BTC over the past week, more than six times the amount of new supply from mining. This institutional accumulation is contributing to Bitcoin holding steady in the $64,000 to $65,000 range despite negative headlines. On-chain metrics show improving whale balances and long-term holder behavior even as some technical indicators reflect mixed conviction in the short term.
  • The US Senate has postponed votes on the CLARITY Act, which would clarify regulatory roles between the SEC and CFTC for crypto assets. Some analysts caution that market optimism about its passage may already be priced in to current levels. The uncertainty forms part of broader discussions on the regulatory environment for Bitcoin and digital assets heading into the remainder of 2026.

24h change: -1.48%. From $66,003.24 to $65,027.00.

  • Bitcoin has rallied more than 13 percent from its July 1 low near $57,750 but is now holding between $64,000 and $66,800 for multiple sessions. The price recently slipped below $65,000 after failing to break above $66,000 resistance. This matters because the market appears to be catching its breath after its strongest month since January and is waiting for a fresh catalyst before the next directional move.
  • Escalating conflict involving Iran has sent oil prices higher and contributed to a slump in stocks and risk assets. Bitcoin slipped to around $64,800 as Treasury yields rose and broader market sentiment deteriorated. These events illustrate how global macroeconomic and geopolitical developments continue to influence short-term cryptocurrency price action.
  • Grayscale's research indicates Bitcoin's price may have bottomed earlier than the traditional four-year cycle low. This view comes as Bitcoin showed resilience near recent multi-week highs despite geopolitical news and maintained ETF inflows. The assessment aligns with improving technicals such as bullish RSI divergence noted by some observers.

24h change: -0.76%. From $63,090.59 to $62,609.00.

  • Traders are monitoring the June CPI data release and testimony from new Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh, both scheduled for today. Rising US bond yields reflect market expectations of persistent inflation tied to higher oil prices. Bitcoin has traded in a range between approximately $61,500 and $65,000 as these events unfold, following a recovery from late June lows near $57,000 to $58,000.
  • The US government moved approximately $288 million worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum to Coinbase Prime. This action has drawn significant community discussion. It occurs as Bitcoin recovers from recent lows but faces ongoing macro pressures.
  • MicroStrategy has paused its Bitcoin buying spree and raised funds to build a $3 billion cash cushion providing roughly 20 months of coverage. A new Bitcoin Banking Adoption Index shows overall bank adoption at 32 percent. This comes as institutional signals remain mixed with uneven ETF demand.

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BTC Sentiment

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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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