Key Events in Bitcoin’s Evolution
* Genesis (2008–2010): Whitepaper published by Satoshi Nakamoto (2008). First real-world transaction in May 2010 (10,000 BTC for two pizzas, ~$0.0025/coin).
* Early Growth (2011–2013): Reached $1 USD parity in 2011. Crossed $1,000 in 2013 as initial trading exchanges like Mt. Gox emerged.
* Mainstream Era (2016–2017): First major retail bull run driven by media attention and the ICO boom, peaking near $20,000 in December 2017.
* Institutional Era (2020–2021): Corporations (e.g., MicroStrategy, Tesla) added BTC to balance sheets during inflation concerns, driving prices past $68,000.
* Global Integration (2024–Present): Wall Street approval of Spot Bitcoin ETFs brought massive traditional institutional capital, cementing its role as "digital gold."
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* Genesis (2008–2010): Whitepaper published by Satoshi Nakamoto (2008). First real-world transaction in May 2010 (10,000 BTC for two pizzas, ~$0.0025/coin).
* Early Growth (2011–2013): Reached $1 USD parity in 2011. Crossed $1,000 in 2013 as initial trading exchanges like Mt. Gox emerged.
* Mainstream Era (2016–2017): First major retail bull run driven by media attention and the ICO boom, peaking near $20,000 in December 2017.
* Institutional Era (2020–2021): Corporations (e.g., MicroStrategy, Tesla) added BTC to balance sheets during inflation concerns, driving prices past $68,000.
* Global Integration (2024–Present): Wall Street approval of Spot Bitcoin ETFs brought massive traditional institutional capital, cementing its role as "digital gold."
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