Bitcoin Price

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In the above widget you can see the current Bitcoin price. By default, it is set to show you the period over the past 30 days (1M). The current Bitcoin value is shown in USD, EUR and GBP on top of the chart.

You can also see how the BTC price has performed over the course of 24 hours, 7 days, 30 days, 3 months, half year and 1 year. The Bitcoin price chart is shown in dollar. Underneath the chart you can see the trading volume of all crypto exchanges all together.

Please note that Bitcoin (as well as other cryptocurrency), due to their nature as crypto coins, are traded all day, just like the US dollar or the Euro.

Traditional stocks (usually part of a national index such as the S&P 500 and NASDAQ) show a start and end time from 9 AM until 5.30 PM and are only traded during weekdays.

Bitcoin continues 24 hours a day, every day of the year without any breaks.

Live BTC price in euros, dollars and pounds

The information below will give you an insight into the Bitcoin performance over the past month and week. You’ll see the current market capitalization and the highest and lowest prices over the last 24 hours.

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Please note that the price may vary by a few euros compared to the rates provided at the top of the page. This is due to the fact that two different suppliers provide the data.

The history of Bitcoin’s price

The mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto developed Bitcoin in 2008 and released it to an unsuspecting world in early 2009. Of course, there weren’t too many transactions in the starting year, but the first time anyone really paid with Bitcoin was for two pizzas at a Papa John’s franchise in Florida.

A Bitcoin fan paid 10,000 BTC that day. Based on today’s Bitcoin value, that would make them the most expensive pizzas ever sold.

Bitcoin has seen some major crashes and bull runs since then.

The first major breakthrough for Bitcoin was in 2012, when an increasing number of supermarkets, especially in Asia, allowed people to pay with the cryptocurrency. Things continued to go steeply upwards in 2013.

The first time Bitcoin appeared in the world news, and not really in a good way, was in October 2013. The FBI closed the so-called Silk Road website, a black market website where you could buy all kinds of forbidden goods. Since payments for that site were mostly made in Bitcoin, given the pseudo-anonymity, it gave massive exposure to the most famous cryptocurrency.

2014, 2015 and 2016

2014 was another bad year for Bitcoin due to the bankruptcy of the Mt. Gox exchange in Japan. Since the exchange represented about 75% of all Bitcoin trading, this was a very heavy blow to the price.

In 2015 and 2016, the currency became more and more popular, going up consistently.

2017

The peak so far was in the period from October to December 2017, when the Bitcoin price went on a real bull run. The highest price of almost $20,000 per BTC was registered in December 2017. The global media discovered cryptocurrency and even taxi drivers were talking about crypto.

2018

However, the party stopped in the beginning of 2018 and the Bitcoin value dropped about 75% from its highest point.

2019

2019 showed a slight stabilization, with some ups and downs that investors were expecting from the currency given its history.

2020

2020 was an eventful year for Bitcoin. The year started well with a Bitcoin price of around €5,900 ($7,231). A month later, the price even breached the $10k level again, before dropping more than 50% in value to below $4,000 on some exchanges due to the global pandemic. After that, the price rose steadily again and the Bitcoin halving in May 2020 caused the supply to be reduced. In July, the $10,000 was breached again and Bitcoin has not traded below this level since.

Major publicly traded companies such as PayPal and Square started taking an interest in Bitcoin, which had positive consequences for the BTC rate. So much so that it broke the all-time high of $20,000. The price even rose above $28,000 at the end of 2020.

2021

The uptrend of Bitcoin (and the overall crypto market) continued in 2021 as well. Starting at around $28,000, Bitcoin rose to around $60,000 in the first quarter of 2021. More and more institutional companies decided to invest in Bitcoin, but the big catalyst was that Tesla placed more than $1.5 billion worth of Bitcoin on its balance sheet.

In February 2021, the whole world noticed Bitcoin when it broke through the $50k barrier for the first time. Excited by Tesla’s announcement and Wall Street investors lining up to buy, FOMO drove Bitcoin to $65,000 in April 2021.

May saw heavy selling due to Tesla reversing its promise, the Chinese government banning Bitcoin mining, and other factors. In November, however, the BTC price went even higher, reaching an all-time high of $69,000. The year 2021 ended with a Bitcoin price of $46,306.

2022

The start of 2022 was not a good one for Bitcoin. When the stock markets entered correction territory in January 2022, Bitcoin followed the path of the Nasdaq. The Nasdaq, which mainly consists of tech stocks, had a sharp decline in early 2022, as the Fed planned to raise interest rates. 2022 started with a BTC price of about $46,000, but this fell to about $19,000 in the first half of the year. The reasons for this sharp drop included the war between Russia and Ukraine, the Terra (LUNA) scandal and rising interest rates to counter extreme inflation.

In the second half of 2022, interest rates continued to rise, but Bitcoin remained relatively stable, trading between $18,000 and $20,000.

The highest price of the year 2022 was $48,199, but amidst economic uncertainties and shifting market dynamics, Bitcoin experienced a significant decline to $19,926 in June, representing a loss of 37%.

Despite these drops, Bitcoin showed resilience with periods of recovery, such as a 16% surge in July, underlining investors’ faith in its long-term value. The year ended on a lower note, with the price at $16,537 in December, reflecting a total decline of 64% for the year.

For Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market, 2022 was a year of hope, speculation, and ultimately, realism. This illustrates the volatility and unpredictability of the crypto market, where investors must continually navigate a landscape of high expectations and real-world outcomes.

2023

In 2023, Bitcoin experienced an impressive recovery, marking a significant turnaround from the previous year. The year began with a powerful surge in January, with the price soaring by 39% to $23,125, setting the stage for the rest of the year. This increase signaled renewed confidence and interest in the market, possibly driven by positive developments within the crypto sector or changing economic conditions.

February and March continued this positive trend, with modest growth in February followed by a substantial 23% jump in March, further driving up the price. This period marked a time of optimism, as investors were likely encouraged by improving market outlooks or favorable news.

SVB Collapse in 2023

One of the most notable events was the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), which marked a turning point and drew attention back to crypto following the 2022 bear market. This event highlighted the risks of the fractional reserve banking system and underscored the benefits of Bitcoin’s decentralized nature. As a result, Bitcoin’s price surged past $30,000 in April.

April and May brought more moderate movement, with increases of 2% and -6% respectively, indicating a market still in motion but with some volatility. June and July saw a recovery, with a 12% increase in June, although July faced a slight setback with -4%.

SEC Lawsuits and BlackRock’s ETF Application

The lawsuits by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against Binance and Coinbase negatively impacted Bitcoin’s price, leading to periodic declines. These legal actions underscored ongoing debates over cryptocurrency classifications, casting a shadow of uncertainty over the market.

In June, shortly after the SEC lawsuits, BlackRock’s iShares filed paperwork with the SEC for the iShares Bitcoin Trust, a spot Bitcoin ETF. This news was positively received by the crypto industry. Bitcoin’s price received a noticeable boost, rising to nearly $26,000 after the announcement.

Recovery Starting September 2023

From September onward, the recovery resumed with steady growth throughout the rest of the year. September saw a modest 3% increase, followed by a remarkable 28% surge in October, signaling growing investor confidence.

November and December concluded the year on a high note, with increases of 8% and 12% respectively, bringing the price to an impressive $42,272 in December. These final months highlighted Bitcoin’s resilience and the market’s ability to recover from previous setbacks.

Overall, Bitcoin’s price action in 2023 illustrates a year of recovery and growth, characterized by both volatility and resilience. The market navigated various challenges and opportunities, ultimately closing the year on a positive note.

2024

In 2024, the Bitcoin price experienced a particularly eventful year, marked by sharp rises and corrections driven by a mix of institutional confidence, regulatory milestones and political developments. The year began quietly in January, with a stable price around $42,000, but soon saw a strong upward movement. February, in particular, witnessed an impressive 43% increase, following the approval of the first spot Bitcoin ETFs in the United States on January 10. The bull run continued into March but was interrupted in April by a market correction that coincided with the fourth Bitcoin halving.

The summer months brought alternating recoveries and declines. The market remained volatile but rebounded each time. In November, the election of Donald Trump as U.S. president triggered an explosive rally. Trump had campaigned on a pro-crypto platform and promised to make the United States the “Crypto Capital of the World.” Bitcoin surged from around $70,000 to nearly $97,000, making November the strongest month of the year in absolute dollar terms. The year closed at $93,429, representing a total gain of approximately 120%.

• January: Bitcoin began the year calmly with a slight change from $42,580.5 to $42,272.5, a move of -0.73%. Despite minor fluctuations, the price remained generally stable.
• February: In February, Bitcoin’s price surged sharply from $42,580.5 to $61,169.3, a growth of 43.66%. This was a month of rapid growth, peaking around $63,915.3. The approval of the first spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US on January 10 was the major catalyst.
• March: The upward trend continued in March, with the price rising further to $71,332.0, an increase of 16.61%, peaking at $73,740.9. Market confidence remained strong.
• April: After significant gains, April saw a correction. The price fell from $71,332.0 to $60,666.6, a decline of 14.95%. The fourth Bitcoin halving also took place in April, reducing the block reward from 6.25 to 3.125 BTC.
• May: May brought recovery, with the price rising from $60,666.6 to $67,530.1, a growth of 11.31%. Renewed momentum returned to the market.
• June: In June, the price dipped again, from $67,530.1 to $62,754.3, a decline of 7.07%. The market grew more volatile, peaking at $71,956.5, but the overall trend remained slightly negative.
• July: July saw a modest price increase from $62,754.3 to $64,626.0, a rise of 2.98%. The market appeared to stabilize without major swings in either direction.
• August: August saw a decline, with the price dropping from $64,626.0 to $58,978.6, a decrease of 8.74%. This was one of the sharpest declines of the year, reflecting growing investor uncertainty.
• September: In September, Bitcoin rebounded slightly, rising from $58,978.6 to $63,339.2, an increase of 7.39%. The market seemed to find stability again after August’s turbulence.
• October: The upward trend continued in October (also known as Uptober), rising from $63,339.2 to $70,281.8, a growth of 10.96%. This marked one of the strongest months of the year and significantly boosted market confidence.
• November: The election of Donald Trump on November 5 triggered an explosive rally. Bitcoin surged from $70,281 to $96,449, an increase of 37.24%. His pro-crypto stance and promises to reshape U.S. digital asset policy drove enormous optimism across the market.
• December: After the enormous November rally, a slight correction followed. The price fell from $96,449 to $93,429, a decline of 3.13%. The year closed on a very strong note with an annual return of approximately 120%.

2025

2025 was a year of new records but also sharp corrections. Bitcoin reached an all-time high of over $126,000 in October, driven by institutional adoption, the establishment of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve in the United States and the signing of the GENIUS Act, the first major stablecoin legislation in the US. The year ended, however, at $87,264, well below the peak.

The year started strong. In January, Bitcoin climbed to $102,405, partly driven by President Trump signing executive orders on his first day in office in support of the crypto sector. He also granted a pardon to Ross Ulbricht, the founder of Silk Road, a move that was celebrated across the crypto community.

February and March brought significant corrections. On March 6, Trump signed an executive order establishing the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, to be funded with approximately 200,000 BTC seized by the U.S. government. Although the announcement was initially well-received, a classic “buy the rumor, sell the news” reaction followed and the price fell to $82,549 by the end of March.

From April onward, a recovery took hold. The price climbed steadily through spring and summer, supported by the signing of the GENIUS Act in July and growing institutional demand. More and more companies added Bitcoin to their balance sheets, following the lead of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) which continued aggressively expanding its position.

In October, Bitcoin reached a new all-time high of over $126,000. This record was followed by a sharp pullback in the fourth quarter. A combination of profit-taking, long-dormant whale wallets moving billions in Bitcoin, and macroeconomic uncertainty pushed the price lower through November and December.

• January: Bitcoin started the year at $94,443 and closed at $102,405, a gain of 9.6%. President Trump signed executive orders supporting the crypto sector on his first day in office.
• February: A correction followed. The price dropped from $102,405 to $84,373, a decline of 17.6%. Uncertainty about the specifics of pro-crypto policy implementation and profit-taking weighed on the market.
• March: The decline continued to $82,549, a further drop of 2.2%. Trump signed the executive order establishing the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve on March 6. The market responded with a “buy the rumor, sell the news” move.
• April: Recovery began. The price rose to $94,207, an increase of 14.1%. Improved market sentiment and institutional purchases drove the BTC value higher.
• May: The uptrend continued to $104,638, a gain of 11.1%. For the first time since January, Bitcoin traded back above $100,000.
• June: A modest rise to $107,135, an increase of 2.4%. The market consolidated at elevated levels.
• July: Bitcoin reached $115,758, a gain of 8.1%. The signing of the GENIUS Act by President Trump gave the market an additional boost.
• August: A slight pullback to $108,237, a correction of 6.5%.
• September: Recovery to $114,056, a gain of 5.4%.
• October: Bitcoin reached a new all-time high of over $126,000 before closing the month at $109,556. The peak was followed by profit-taking.
• November: A significant decline to $90,394, a drop of 17.5%. Long-dormant whale wallets sold billions in Bitcoin and macroeconomic uncertainty increased.
• December: The decline continued to $87,264, a further drop of 3.5%. The year ended more than 30% below the all-time high.

2026

The new year began with a modest recovery. In January, the Bitcoin price rose to $90,852, a gain of 4.1% compared to December. The market is slowly recovering after the sharp correction of the fourth quarter of 2025, but the price remains well below the all-time high of $126,000 reached in October 2025.

The key question for 2026 is whether institutional adoption and the implementation of the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve will be enough to reignite the rally, or whether macroeconomic factors such as trade tensions and interest rate policy will continue to weigh on the market.

• January: Bitcoin rose from $87,264 to $90,852, a gain of 4.1%. A cautious recovery after two months of declines.

Bitcoin historical prices

The table below shows the historic Bitcoin prices over the past week.

How is the Bitcoin price established?

It’s the same case as stocks: it usually depends on supply and demand. Traders receive orders, and if demand overwhelms supply, the price rises. On the contrary, if there is too much of that crypto on the market for too few buyers, the Bitcoin price goes down. This way, the BTC rate can vary at any moment of the day.

The big difference is that Bitcoin does not publish quarterly results or issue press releases through a marketing department the way a company does. With crypto, it is usually the case that the news of the day can determine the current value. Although in the long run many people agree that digital currencies represent the future of money, the market is still very volatile and unfamiliar to older generations of investors, which leads to large price swings.

Suppose the price rises sharply. Then everyone wants to act on it out of the fear of missing out (the so-called FOMO, Fear of missing out). If the price falls, the dynamic works just as strongly in the opposite direction. As more young people invest in crypto, even social media plays a significant role.

The Bitcoin price is therefore determined by supply and demand, but can also be strongly influenced by other factors. Positive or negative news can move the market quickly. Statements from influential figures such as politicians, executives or central bankers can cause sharp swings in either direction.

Cryptocurrency scams or hacks can also carry a negative impact on the price. It could be that criminals dump all stolen cryptocurrency on the market, causing trust to evaporate. Furthermore, a Bitcoin halving takes place every four years. The most recent halving occurred in April 2024, reducing the block reward to 3.125 BTC per block. The next halving is expected around 2028. In practice, halvings historically tend to support price appreciation over the following period.

Bitcoin price prediction

Nobody has a crystal ball, so Bitcoin price predictions remain just that: predictions. What has changed meaningfully since 2024 is the foundation underneath the market. The approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs in the United States in January 2024 opened the door to a much broader base of institutional investors. The establishment of the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve by the U.S. government in 2025 and the signing of the GENIUS Act marked a further shift in how Bitcoin is perceived at the highest levels of government and finance.

More and more publicly traded companies and even sovereign entities have added Bitcoin to their reserves. This increases demand for an asset with a hard supply cap of 21 million coins, a combination that has historically supported the long-term BTC value.

At the same time, the market in 2026 remains heavily influenced by macroeconomic conditions: interest rate policy, geopolitical tensions and global market sentiment all play a role. Bitcoin’s correlation with risk assets has not disappeared entirely.

One thing that is certain is that the Bitcoin price will remain very volatile for the time being. That means the price can rise or fall quickly. The large price fluctuations make it very interesting for most investors to trade and hold Bitcoin.

Compared to traditional stocks, there is more action and therefore more potential profit, but also faster losses. We cannot tell you whether the price will certainly rise or fall in the future. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

In the background, developers continue to work on Bitcoin’s technical foundations. The Lightning Network, a second-layer solution, already makes fast and low-cost Bitcoin payments possible.

What do you need to take into account with the Bitcoin price?

As already stated, Bitcoin, like other cryptocurrency, is not really a defensive investment product, which means that the price can be very different from one day to the next. What to expect are large fluctuations, or high price volatility.

Important: never invest more money than you are willing to lose. Although we are very positive about the future of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency (otherwise we wouldn’t be writing these articles), it is and remains a risky product. So please, invest wisely.

How to invest in Bitcoin?

There are several pages in our knowledge base that can show you how to make a smart choice.

For example, there is our page explaining how to buy Bitcoin safely, and we also review all known brokers and exchanges.