Bitcoin Price
Bitcoin (BTC) is the first and largest cryptocurrency, introduced in a 2008 white paper by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto and launched in January 2009. It is a decentralised, peer-to-peer digital money secured by a global network of miners using proof-of-w…
Market data via Binance · signals computed live from daily closes · not financial advice.
Key market insights
A plain-language read of live indicators computed from daily closes — these describe current price behaviour, not a forecast.
Technical analysis
Moving averages, momentum and support/resistance from daily closing prices — a snapshot of current structure, not a forecast.
Historical performance
52-week high and low with trailing returns across time windows. Computed from up to 365 daily closes.
Automated observations
Generated mechanically from current market data (volatility, trend, distance from highs) — descriptive, not advice.
Strengths · tailwinds
- Live price, market cap and supply all resolve cleanly from source data.
Risks · headwinds
- Trading 50% below its 52-week high — well off recent peaks.
- Max drawdown of -53% over the window — has endured deep peak-to-trough losses.
Supply structure
How much BTC is in circulation versus its fixed maximum — 94.6% of the maximum is circulating today.
Bitcoin derivatives
Live perpetual-swap metrics. Funding is the periodic payment between longs and shorts; open interest is the total value of outstanding contracts. Informational — not a recommendation to trade leveraged products.
Source: Binance Futures · funding shown per 8h and annualised. Leveraged products carry high risk; informational only.
What the markets price for Bitcoin
Implied probabilities from live Polymarket prediction markets that mention Bitcoin. Each figure is the market-priced chance of the outcome resolving Yes — a crowd forecast, not ours.
Source: Polymarket · probabilities reflect current market prices and change continuously. Shown for context only — not a forecast, endorsement or financial advice.
Convert Bitcoin to US Dollar
Two-way BTC ↔ USD at the live Binance price. Type an amount in either field, or tap a preset.
About Bitcoin
Bitcoin (BTC) is the first and largest cryptocurrency, introduced in a 2008 white paper by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto and launched in January 2009. It is a decentralised, peer-to-peer digital money secured by a global network of miners using proof-of-work — no company, bank or government issues it or can unilaterally change its rules.
Bitcoin’s defining economic feature is a fixed maximum supply of 21 million coins, released on a predictable schedule that halves roughly every four years. This hard cap and transparent issuance are why supporters describe it as “digital gold” and a hedge against currency debasement. New blocks are added approximately every ten minutes, and every transaction is recorded on a public ledger that anyone can audit.
Today Bitcoin is the reference asset for the entire crypto market: it typically carries the largest market capitalisation, the deepest liquidity, and the most institutional access — including regulated spot exchange-traded funds in several jurisdictions. Its price remains highly volatile, and it is best understood as a high-risk, long-duration asset rather than a stable store of value in the short term.
The story
Bitcoin is a fixed-supply, proof-of-work network: 21 million coins maximum, issuance halving about every four years, blocks every ~10 minutes, secured by miners rather than any central issuer. Its market cap and liquidity are consistently the largest in crypto, and it is the benchmark other assets are priced against.
The context
That scarcity narrative is Bitcoin’s strength and its stress test. Because it is the market’s reserve asset, its moves set the tone for everything else — but it is still volatile, sensitive to macro liquidity and rates, and not immune to deep drawdowns. Spot ETFs widened access, yet they also tie Bitcoin more tightly to traditional-market flows. Owning it is a bet on adoption and monetary hedging over years, not a guarantee of gains.
Spot-ETF net flows, mining economics around each four-year halving, and how BTC trades against macro liquidity and real interest rates. Bitcoin dominance also signals whether capital is rotating toward or away from altcoins.
The US Market Read is reasoning and data from the Crypto News US Editorial team — context, not a buy or sell call. Not financial advice.
Bitcoin vs peers
| Coin | Price | 24h | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin BTC | $63,072.01 | -0.67% | $1.25T |
| Ethereum ETH | $1,873.48 | -0.93% | $225.75B |
| Tether USDT | $1.00 | +0.00% | $140.00B |
| BNB BNB | $606.84 | -0.60% | $84.96B |
| USD Coin USDC | $1.00 | 0.00% | $60.05B |
| XRP XRP | $1.00 | -0.52% | $58.22B |
Bitcoin FAQ
What is Bitcoin?
Bitcoin is a decentralised digital currency that runs on a public blockchain secured by proof-of-work mining. It has no central issuer and a fixed maximum supply of 21 million coins.
Who created Bitcoin?
Bitcoin was introduced in a 2008 white paper by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto and launched in January 2009. Nakamoto’s real identity remains unknown.
How many bitcoins will ever exist?
The protocol caps supply at 21 million BTC. New coins are issued through mining rewards that halve roughly every four years until issuance ends.
Why is the Bitcoin price so volatile?
Bitcoin is a relatively young, 24/7 global asset driven by shifting adoption, macro liquidity, sentiment and leverage. Large swings in both directions are normal and it can suffer deep drawdowns.
Is Bitcoin a good investment?
Crypto News US does not give financial advice. Bitcoin is a high-risk, volatile asset; some treat it as a long-term hedge, others as a speculative trade. Understand the risks and do your own research.
Where does Crypto News US’s Bitcoin price come from?
The live price, 24-hour change and volume are sourced from Binance market data. Market cap is derived from the live price multiplied by a curated circulating-supply figure.
Last updated August 13, 2026