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Bitcoin Price (BTC)

$81,597.61-0.03% in the past 24 hrs
Page last updated: 10/18/26, 8:21 AM (UTC)

Bitcoin Market Stats

Popularity
#1
Market Cap
$1.6T
Volume (24hours)
$12.7B
Circulation Supply
20.1M•95.71%
Total Maximum Supply
21M
Fully Diluted Market Cap
$1.7T
Issue Date
Jan 3, 2009
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1 BTC ≈ USD 81,597.61
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Price of Bitcoin Today

The live price of Bitcoin is $81,597.61 per (BTC / USD) with a current market cap of $1.6T USD. 24-hour trading volume is $12.7B USD. BTC to USD price is updated in real-time. Bitcoin is -0.03% in the last 24 hours with a circulating supply of 20.1M.

Bitcoin Price History

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All Time High

$126,198.07

Current

$81,597.61

24H High

$81,958.38

24H Low

$80,729.15

24H Change

-0.03%

Crypto Market Sentiments

Fear & Greed Index

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Why Is Bitcoin (BTC) Down Today?Powered by AI
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BTC traded flat (-0.02%) over 24h at $81,724, rebounding from $81,136 on large spot inflows.

What's Driving Bitcoin's Price?

  • Exchange spot accumulation (High): Sharp surges in large buyer inflows (+$35.7M and +$28.1M) propelled prices from $81,136 to local highs of $81,960
  • Institutional access expansion (Medium): Charles Schwab wealth rollout alongside Deutsche Bank custody solutions bolstered medium-term market depth
  • Hashrate security rebound (Low): Mining difficulty rose +5.92% to 140.58T → enhanced network security despite broader consolidation
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How is the price of Bitcoin (BTC) calculated on Binance?

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) on Binance is based on live market data from active trading pairs involving Bitcoin. Prices may reflect recent trades, available liquidity, order book activity, and market demand across supported pairs such as BTC/USDT, BTC/USDC, or other available markets. The displayed price is updated in real time to help users track the latest price of Bitcoin.

Why does the price of Bitcoin (BTC) change?

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) goes up and down because it is traded in an open market where buyers and sellers constantly place orders at different prices. If demand for Bitcoin increases, the price may rise. If selling pressure increases, the price may fall. Broader crypto market trends, news, liquidity, investor sentiment, macroeconomic conditions, and token-specific developments can also influence price movements.

What factors affect the price of Bitcoin (BTC)?

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) can be affected by supply and demand, trading volume, liquidity, market sentiment, news, adoption, token utility, network activity, regulatory developments, and broader crypto market conditions. For some assets, tokenomics such as circulating supply, maximum supply, token unlocks, burns, or staking activity may also influence how the market values Bitcoin over time.

Why does the price of Bitcoin (BTC) differ across crypto exchanges?

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) may differ across exchanges because each exchange has its own order books, liquidity, trading volume, user demand, spreads, and available trading pairs. Prices usually stay close across major exchanges, but short-term differences can happen when market activity is high, liquidity is lower, or when deposits and withdrawals vary across platforms.

What is the market capitalization of Bitcoin (BTC), and why does it matter?

Market capitalization, or market cap, is commonly calculated by multiplying the current price of Bitcoin by its circulating supply. It is used to estimate the total market value of the asset and compare it with other cryptocurrencies. A higher market cap may indicate broader market adoption or liquidity, but it does not guarantee price stability or future performance.

How does circulating supply affect the price of Bitcoin (BTC)?

Circulating supply refers to the number of Bitcoin tokens currently available in the market. If demand stays the same but circulating supply increases, it may put pressure on price. If demand grows faster than supply, prices may rise. For some cryptocurrencies, maximum supply, token unlocks, emissions, burns, or staking mechanisms can also affect market expectations.

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What Is the Current Price of Bitcoin (BTC)?

The current price of Bitcoin (BTC) is $81.6K. Top cryptocurrency prices are updated in real-time on Binance’s price directory.

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What Is the Circulating Supply of Bitcoin?

The current circulating supply of Bitcoin (BTC) is 20.1M.

What Is the All Time High of Bitcoin?

The all-time high of Bitcoin (BTC) is $126.2K. Explore user price targets and project confidence levels for various coins - known as a Consensus Rating - on our crypto price prediction pages.

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