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.
Bitcoin sits below both its 50-day (near $64.6k) and 200-day (near $73.8k) averages — technically a downtrend. What keeps us neutral rather than cautious is that it is defending a clear support shelf around $57.8k while annualised volatility, near 43%, is calm by its own standards. Momentum (RSI in the mid-50s) is neither stretched nor washed out.
The long-term structure that anchors our patience is unchanged: a fixed, transparent supply schedule, the deepest liquidity and the widest institutional access of any crypto asset. None of that predicts a price — it is why we treat a Bitcoin pullback differently from an altcoin one.
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
- MACD is above its signal line — near-term momentum is upward.
Risks · headwinds
- Price is below the 50-day average, which sits below the 200-day — a classic downtrend alignment.
- Trading 51% 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.
Bitcoin vs peers
| Coin | Price | 24h | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin BTC | $62,296.00 | -2.63% | $1.24T |
| Ethereum ETH | $1,775.00 | -2.38% | $213.89B |
| Tether USDT | $1.00 | +0.00% | $140.00B |
| BNB BNB | $566.87 | -1.51% | $79.36B |
| XRP XRP | $1.07 | -2.13% | $61.86B |
| USD Coin USDC | $1.00 | +0.06% | $60.06B |
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 House 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 House’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 Jul 14, 2026