Bitcoin
$BTCPrice
$64,065.36
24h
+0.32%
Market cap
$1.28T
Volume chart
$22.24B
BTC market history ยท 1H
About BTC
What is Bitcoin?
Bitcoin is a decentralized digital asset secured by a proof-of-work network. Its transparent issuance schedule and capped supply make BTC a widely followed reference point for the broader crypto market.
BTC is primarily used to transfer and hold value without relying on a central issuer. Traders also use Bitcoin as a liquidity benchmark when comparing the size and direction of other crypto assets.
Market factor 1
global crypto liquidity
Market factor 2
spot and derivatives demand
Market factor 3
network issuance and miner activity
Questions
Bitcoin market FAQ
What is Bitcoin (BTC)?
Bitcoin is a decentralized digital asset secured by a proof-of-work network. Its transparent issuance schedule and capped supply make BTC a widely followed reference point for the broader crypto market.
What can move the BTC price?
Bitcoin can react to the wider crypto market as well as asset-specific factors such as global crypto liquidity, spot and derivatives demand, network issuance and miner activity. No single indicator explains every move.