Bitcoin

$66,002.00
-$174.63(-0.26%)Today
Market cap
1.32T
Total volume (24h)
31.15B
Volume / Market cap
0.0235
Circulating supply
20.06M
Day range (24h)
$65,709.00$66,840.00
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 22, 2026)$66,002.00-0.26%
24 hours ago (July 21, 2026)$66,177.09-0.26%
1 week ago (July 15, 2026)$64,802.15+1.85%
1 month ago (June 22, 2026)$63,940.02+3.22%
1 year ago (July 22, 2025)$117,770.88-43.96%

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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.

24h change: -1.29%. From $63,935.41 to $63,112.00.

  • Bitcoin has maintained trading above $62,000 despite fresh US strikes on Iran that have raised oil prices and market uncertainty. Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded positive inflows recently, ending a streak of outflows. This price resilience occurs as the market also anticipates a Federal Reserve decision at month end that could influence broader risk assets.
  • A Bitcoin address inactive since 2018 transferred 2,931 BTC valued at approximately $188 million to a new wallet. The coins were originally acquired when Bitcoin traded near $6,500, representing nearly a tenfold increase in value. The transfer did not route to an exchange, which observers interpret as likely related to security or consolidation rather than immediate selling.
  • Bipartisan talks continue on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, with a possible new draft expected soon and Senate consideration targeted for the week of July 20. The legislation seeks to create a clearer regulatory framework for crypto and digital assets. Industry participants are watching closely as Congress nears its August recess, making this a critical period for the bill.

24h change: -0.44%. From $64,208.81 to $63,924.00.

  • Bitcoin has spent 307 days trading between $60,000 and $70,000, the third-longest consolidation within any $10,000 price band in its history. This extended range follows peaks above $90,000 and $126,000 in late 2025 and early 2026. Analysts note that future parabolic moves may require over $1 trillion in fresh capital due to the asset's larger market size and maturing dynamics.
  • Bitcoin treasury firm Empery Digital sold about half of its BTC stack. Strategy sold thousands of BTC recently after purchases at higher prices and reported substantial unrealized losses in Q2 2026. These actions have prompted questions about corporate Bitcoin strategies even as governments and other public companies continue accumulating.
  • Lawmakers may release a new combined version of the Clarity Act as soon as next week. The bill merges Senate Banking and Agriculture Committee efforts but faces unresolved issues including ethics rules on officials' crypto holdings. It would provide market structure rules relevant to Bitcoin if it gains sufficient support and advances through Congress.

24h change: -0.00%. From $64,212.00 to $64,210.00.

  • Bitcoin has traded within the $60,000 to $70,000 band for 307 days, the third-longest consolidation in any $10,000 price range according to Glassnode data. Roughly 6 percent of circulating supply last moved between $58,000 and $64,000, forming a notable on-chain cost basis cluster that could provide support. The price remains above the 200-week moving average near $62,873 but sits about 50 percent below its all-time high from October 2025. This extended sideways action reflects current market balance amid ETF flows, macro signals, and institutional activity.
  • Strategy sold 3,588 bitcoin for approximately $216 million last week, reducing holdings to 843,775 BTC. The company used proceeds to fund preferred stock distributions and restore its U.S. dollar reserve, which stood at $2.55 billion as of July 5. Its average acquisition price across holdings is about $75,476 per bitcoin. The market reaction included a dip in related shares, though bitcoin recovered toward $64,000 despite the news and other macro pressures.
  • Japan's policy push for citizens to invest locally is expected to increase demand for domestic assets including bitcoin and gold. Bitcoin is currently trading above $64,000 with positive momentum signals. The plan comes as bitcoin shows resilience in a long consolidation period. This could add to institutional and retail interest in the asset alongside ongoing ETF activity and potential U.S. regulatory developments.

24h change: -2.93%. From $63,988.21 to $62,115.00.

  • U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw more than $4.5 billion in net outflows during June 2026, with BlackRock's IBIT responsible for about 75 percent of redemptions. The Coinbase premium has remained negative for 50 straight days, indicating Bitcoin has traded cheaper on the U.S.-based Coinbase exchange than on Binance. Eight consecutive weeks of net outflows from U.S. spot ETFs have coincided with Bitcoin breaking below the $60,000 level. Analysts emphasize that sustained ETF inflows are required to confirm renewed institutional buying interest.
  • Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, sold approximately 32 BTC worth around $216 million to fund preferred stock dividends. The sale marks a departure from its long-held never-sell stance and comes as the company's stock trades at a discount to its Bitcoin holdings with an mNAV of 0.72. This action has added to selling pressure and market uncertainty. The transaction, though small relative to holdings, carries symbolic weight for institutional conviction in Bitcoin.
  • The Crypto Fear and Greed Index fell to 11, signaling extreme fear following Bitcoin's drop below $60,000. The asset reached a 21-month low near $57,800 in early July amid high interest rates held by the Federal Reserve at 3.75 percent and ongoing geopolitical tensions. Some analysts view current levels as a potential cycle low with long-term holders beginning to accumulate again. Bitcoin dominance has also declined to around 58.7 percent as attention shifts toward altcoins.

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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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