Bitcoin (BTC) Price, Market Cap & Guide 2026

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Bitcoin: investor sentiment & ecosystem

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Information about Bitcoin

NameBitcoin
SymbolBTC
Price$76,397
Market capitalization$1,534,466,625,986
24h volume$30,284,076,776
Circulating supply20,085,534
Total supply20,085,534
Max supply21,000,000
Market pairs12,749
1h change0.17%
24h change0.66%
7d change-2.55%
CoinMarketCap rank#1
Genesis dateJan 3, 2009

Last updated: September 17, 2026

Bitcoin — links & social accounts

Official links

Homepagewww.bitcoin.org↗ Whitepaperbitcoin.org/bitcoin.pdf↗ Official forumbitcointalk.org/↗ Explorermempool.space/↗ Explorerplatform.arkhamintelligence.com/explorer/token/bitcoin↗

Social & repositories

𝕏Twitter / X@bitcoin↗ fFacebookbitcoins↗ r/Redditwww.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/↗ { }GitHubgithub.com/bitcoin/bitcoin↗ { }GitHubgithub.com/bitcoin/bips↗

Bitcoin — frequently asked questions

What is Bitcoin (BTC)?

Bitcoin is the world's first decentralized cryptocurrency, created in 2009 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto. It enables peer-to-peer electronic cash transactions without intermediaries like banks or governments, operating on a blockchain secured by Proof of Work mining and the SHA-256 cryptographic algorithm. With a fixed…

What is the current price of Bitcoin?

As of September 17, 2026, Bitcoin trades at $76,397, with a 24-hour change of 0.66%.

Where can I buy Bitcoin?

Bitcoin can be bought on major cryptocurrency exchanges. Compare fees and security in our exchange reviews before buying.

This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice. Cryptocurrencies are volatile and high-risk — always do your own research (DYOR) and never invest more than you can afford to lose.